Loving the 300 VR !

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Loving the 300 VR !

Postby marc on Sun Jul 22, 2007 4:57 pm

A couple of backlit Ostrich from a recent Taronga visit.

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Postby chrisk on Sun Jul 22, 2007 5:10 pm

outstanding. is that @ 2.8 ?
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Postby marc on Sun Jul 22, 2007 5:18 pm

Hi Rooz

f/2.8 lens @ f/5.6, however she's just as sharp wide open too :wink:
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Postby chrisk on Sun Jul 22, 2007 5:25 pm

how much did you get it for incidently and how long have you had it ?
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Postby marc on Sun Jul 22, 2007 5:30 pm

Bought from Poon late last year for $5600.
With the better A$ it's around $5K now :roll:
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Postby chrisk on Sun Jul 22, 2007 5:35 pm

its one of my long term investment plans. whats the sharpness like compared to the 70-200 ? (sorry to hijack the thread, PM me if you like). :oops:
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Postby marc on Sun Jul 22, 2007 5:42 pm

As good as the 70-200 is, it doesn't compare to the 300 VR IMHO.
It's recognised by most as Nikon's sharpest.
And at 2.8kg's be prepared to get fit ! :lol:
I'll be putting it to the test in Zambia (SLNP 17 nights) in 6 weeks.
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Postby Oz_Beachside on Sun Jul 22, 2007 5:58 pm

very nice. I love the 70-200, but can see the difference in these at 300 prime!

have you used the 200mm f2? its closer to my focal length usage.
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Postby marc on Sun Jul 22, 2007 6:29 pm

I haven't had the pleasure of using the 200 VR, however, I believe it compares pretty well to the 300 in regards to sharpness & bokeh.
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Postby chrisk on Sun Jul 22, 2007 7:26 pm

marc wrote:I'll be putting it to the test in Zambia (SLNP 17 nights) in 6 weeks.


omg...cant wait till you get back !
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Postby Oscar on Sun Jul 22, 2007 7:31 pm

Great piccies Marc.

Would love to be on my way to get some shots of the wildlife over there..enjoy.

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Postby marcotrov on Sun Jul 22, 2007 10:06 pm

Great shots Marc. Great sharpness and contrast. It's one helluva lens. Enjoy it! Cause i know i would:wink:
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