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Archive 2014 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

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p.18 #1 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

It's an acquired skill...but is much easier once you get used to it in my opinion.

Jan 25, 2016 at 10:44 AM

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p.18 #2 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

I use a monopod to rest the lens during breaks in the action, but BIF shooting is always handheld.

D800, f/5.6, 1/6400, ISO 800

american wigeon by Christian Hunold, on Flickr

Jan 25, 2016 at 01:41 PM

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p.18 #3 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

Out for a mornin' stroll...

Jan 25, 2016 at 05:29 PM

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p.18 #4 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

Finally saw my first Great Grey the other day...didn't do it as much justice as I would have liked...but there will be more:

First Great Grey by Steven Szabo, on Flickr

Great Grey by Steven Szabo, on Flickr

Jan 26, 2016 at 01:12 AM

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p.18 #5 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

It makes a halfway decent macro lens. Certainly a comfortable working distance.
http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x257/trogdor5000/photos/f_DSC2278.jpg

Jan 26, 2016 at 05:42 AM

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p.18 #6 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

Jan 26, 2016 at 01:40 PM

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p.18 #7 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

Northern Hawk Owl with a snack

Jan 27, 2016 at 07:25 PM

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p.18 #8 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

Has anyone tried the RRS lens collar foot for the G lens on the E lens?

Jan 28, 2016 at 08:13 AM

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p.18 #9 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

The resident pair of red-tailed hawks is preparing the nest. Mating should get underway in the next few days.

D800, f/6.3, 1/2500, 500 mm, ISO 1100

"Mom" by Christian Hunold, on Flickr

Jan 28, 2016 at 09:36 AM

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p.18 #10 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

Jan 30, 2016 at 06:38 PM

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p.18 #11 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

Dat Lean Do by Steven Szabo, on Flickr

Jan 31, 2016 at 10:31 PM

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p.18 #12 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

Go4Long wrote:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1611/24649988441_8bf9b1f793_b.jpg
Dat Lean Do by Steven Szabo, on Flickr

great shot Steve, have you decided to keep the 500 now?

Feb 01, 2016 at 01:35 AM

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p.18 #13 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

I'm still conflicted. and I think that means I have to keep it?

Northern Hawk Owl by Steven Szabo, on Flickr

Feb 01, 2016 at 07:35 AM

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p.18 #14 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

Not feeling conflicted - even after working with this lens for five years!

D800, f/4.5, 1/1250, 500 mm, ISO 400

great blue heron by Christian Hunold, on Flickr

Feb 01, 2016 at 08:15 AM

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p.18 #15 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

Go4Long wrote:
I'm still conflicted. and I think that means I have to keep it?

that's usually what it means to me.

Feb 01, 2016 at 02:00 PM

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p.18 #16 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

Wind chill below zero, didn't stop this breakfast run...
handheld from ~150 yds

Feb 05, 2016 at 02:59 PM

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p.18 #17 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

trenchmonkey wrote:
Wind chill below zero, didn't stop this breakfast run...
handheld from ~150 yds

sweet grab TM!

Feb 05, 2016 at 03:39 PM

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p.18 #18 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

[Quote]brian_sp wrote:
sweet grab TM!

And the picture is OK too :-P

Feb 05, 2016 at 03:42 PM

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p.18 #19 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

Go4Long wrote:
And the picture is OK too :-P

hehe...that too

Feb 05, 2016 at 03:45 PM

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p.18 #20 · The Nikon 500mm F4 Official thread

Couple more from that frigid outing...

Feb 05, 2016 at 10:11 PM

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