This thread also contains pictures of the 300mm 2.8 AF-D (with the screw to focus). Is it correct that pictures made with this lens appear to be less sharp than those made with the newer lenses?
I can buy a 300mm 2.8 AF-D for a very reasonable amount, but I have some doubts about it now.
wiseguy010 wrote:
This thread also contains pictures of the 300mm 2.8 AF-D (with the screw to focus). Is it correct that pictures made with this lens appear to be less sharp than those made with the newer lenses?
I can buy a 300mm 2.8 AF-D for a very reasonable amount, but I have some doubts about it now.
Go for it, I'm a SOOC guy and quite happy with my screw-drive 300
You RAW dudes pics should look WAY better than my crap, no?!
4valveduc wrote:
👆Very nice! I love seeing great photos made with older equipment, I have never been a latest and greatest guy.
+1 5 out of my 7 lenses are manual focus... only my two zooms are AF (AF-S 80-200 f2.8 & 24-70 f2.8), my main camera that I take when shooting 'for me' is my FM2 with my 20 f2.8, 35 f1.4 & 50 f1.2... that is my ideal set up. I'm looking to swap out my 85mm f1.8 Ai-conversion for an 85mm f1.4 Ai and then I'm done. I guess if i get GAS, then I would have no choice but to look at adding AF lenses?
ariel777 wrote:
Will, I have to say that your BIF shots on this thread top those with your other lenses...amazing for SOOC.
Thank you, Ariel. I'm sure enjoying the old 2.8, by tweaking the 2 focus limiters (near/far) I'm having more
success on the 1st shot of a lil burst. Looking forward to Sandhills etc this Fall...I should have it figured out by then.
Hardcore wrote:
Will, when did you get the 300mm F2.8 again? Or did you always have it? Nice shots!
Picked it up about a month ago, Corey. Hemmed and hawed since selling my AF-S 300 f4...
and was content to wait 'til closer to Fall, but this beauty showed up at KEH and I had to leap.
Thanks a bunch, lovin' it with the BushHawk and expect to reel 'em in at Bosque come Nov.
obviously it's not going to stand up to the AF-S VR-II performance... but... you seem to be getting good BIF shots?
Mine's the AF and I have no trouble (with judicious use of the 2 focus limiters)
It's about the same speed as the AF-S 300 f4 that I mastered, but longed for
f2.8 again. It screws like a horny 'monkey...with a pro body.
It's even better on FX, just sayin'...
I'm sure enjoying the old 2.8, by tweaking the 2 focus limiters (near/far) I'm having more
