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CaddisCO
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Trying out some new hardware

I recently upgraded from my D3100 to a D7100, and now I'm looking for a little more reach than my 70-300 lens. So I rented the 300mm f/4 AF-S and a 1.7TC to see if I like that combination. I started with some shots of my neighborhood Red-Tailed Hawks, and then went in search of other birds this morning. The sky was very overcast this morning, making it a lot tougher for me to get decent skies today, but I tried anyway.

These are mostly hand held, as I wanted to see if I could manage to get decent shots that way. And even with the extra reach, they are fairly significant crops. This lens may not be very heavy compared to many big lenses, but it still tired me out a little. But over all, I think the extra reach, and the sharpness of this lens (even with the TC) is a good improvement over my 70-300. It would probably be even better once I got more practice with it. I may still try out some other lenses first, though.

And as always, C&C is welcome.

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Apr 05, 2014 at 08:14 PM

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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Trying out some new hardware

Looking good to me Kevin ~ Ron

Apr 05, 2014 at 08:39 PM

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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Trying out some new hardware

What a nice set.

- Tam

Apr 05, 2014 at 08:41 PM

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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Trying out some new hardware

Really nice set Kevin! Hawk launch is wonderful.

Apr 05, 2014 at 11:20 PM

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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Trying out some new hardware

They look gooood to me.

Wacky roger

Apr 05, 2014 at 11:22 PM

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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Trying out some new hardware

nicely done Kevin .. congrats on the new body

Apr 06, 2014 at 04:53 AM

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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Trying out some new hardware

Looks like a good combo, Kevin. These all look excellent.

Ed

Apr 06, 2014 at 08:05 AM

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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Trying out some new hardware

They are all nicely focused and sharp Kevin. Looks to me like the combo works quite well for you. I would agree to rent some other lenses to see how they work our for you. Very nice work and good luck with the gear buying decision

Tim

Apr 06, 2014 at 08:34 AM

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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · Trying out some new hardware

Very nice set Kevin, the flight photo is a beauty

Morris

Apr 06, 2014 at 08:55 AM

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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · Trying out some new hardware

Thanks for the feedback, everyone. So far, I'm quite pleased with the D7100, and the 300/TC lens combo seemed to be a nice step up from what I have been using.

Apr 06, 2014 at 09:28 AM

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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · Trying out some new hardware

They are all very nice, and the sharpness and clarity of this combination sure looks good.

Congratulations.

Brian M.

Apr 06, 2014 at 10:14 AM

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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · Trying out some new hardware

Great set, pic #7 my favorite.

Apr 06, 2014 at 10:26 AM

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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · Trying out some new hardware

The great thing about the AF-S 300 f/4 is the minimum focus distance. This alone was what made me sell my old "screwdriver" 300 f/4. Buy it! You will find it makes a great close-up kit for flowers, butterflies, lizards, and snakes. Example here.


	http://aaronhamptonphotography.zenfolio.com/img/s3/v43/p300145846-5.jpg

Apr 06, 2014 at 10:32 AM

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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · Trying out some new hardware

I think you did a great job with these Kevin. The combo seems to have worked a treat

David

Apr 06, 2014 at 10:51 AM

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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · Trying out some new hardware

These look wonderful. It is a fantastic lens , much better image quality than the 70-300.
As Aaron pointed out it also can take some fantastic close ups .

Birdie

Apr 06, 2014 at 11:32 AM

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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · Trying out some new hardware

Nice shots! I'm holding off on buying this lens until I see what the new Tamron 150-600 looks like on Nikon.

Apr 06, 2014 at 12:31 PM

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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Trying out some new hardware

dpwelsh wrote:
Nice shots! I'm holding off on buying this lens until I see what the new Tamron 150-600 looks like on Nikon.

Yeah, that one is on my list, and I'm curious how it will work out on a Nikon, also.

Apr 06, 2014 at 02:13 PM

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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · Trying out some new hardware

Nicely done Kevin...lots of options so take your time before making a final decision.
Eric

Apr 06, 2014 at 09:28 PM


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