New Nikon AF-S 300 f4 PF ED VR sample photos

[cupic]

Rang the retailer and was given the story supply demand delay
Your friend Lance must have pre ordered it before it was announced
As in the states it not being shipped to Normal customer till the 5 Feb
Mine is still #2 on the list so Im pissed that the wait will be longer
Grin and bear ..........
Still I have your examples to look forward to

Any more example ?
As for the TC problem the Version II of the 1.4 won't be a problem on your D800/E/810
But on older D700 etc it can be
You thoughts Lance

cheers

[Lance B]

Rang the retailer and was given the story supply demand delay
Your friend Lance must have pre ordered it before it was announced
As in the states it not being shipped to Normal customer till the 5 Feb
Mine is still #2 on the list so Im pissed that the wait will be longer
Grin and bear ..........
Still I have your examples to look forward to

Any more example ?
As for the TC problem the Version II of the 1.4 won't be a problem on your D800/E/810
But on older D700 etc it can be
You thoughts Lance

cheers

I actually don't know how my friend obtained it so early, but I think he just rang Nikon on Broadway by chance and they had a few in stock. There were still a few for sale a few weeks ago, as I understand it, but they were sold not long after my postings.

I have a few more samples but a had few minor AF issues or VR issues but I am not sure what the poblem was, which could be due to user error. Still trying to get to the bottom of it, but as it isn't my lens I am limited to getting my hands on it to find out what the issue was. Sar also trialled that very same lens from the same person and he also had a few issues, but this was due to the VR and I have a sneaky suspicion mine was as well. All I know is, I won't be selling my 300 f2.8 VRII to get one of these. However, this is not to say the lens isn't good, on the contrary, it's a superb lens capable of superb results.

A couple more test shots.

D810 + 300 f4 PF VR, f5.6, 1/625sec, ISO2263. The highish ISO would have taken the edge of sharpnesss here, but still an excellent result.



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With the 2x TCIII. The AF is only useable on the centre AF point, the outer points it really struggles even in this good light

D810 + 300 f4 PF VR + 2x TCIII, f8 (wide open!), 1/1250sec, ISO635. Bloody sharp for wide open with a 2x TCIII. However, this is at close range and the 300 f2.8 VRII + 2x TCIII would do a similar job at close range.



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Another with the 2x TCIII but stopped down to f9.



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[mikew09]

Great series, some fantastic shots - looks like the lens is a cracka and you have already found the sweet spot ;-)

[MattNQ]

That lens does look good Lance. Thanks for sharing.
(But I suspect you could take superb shots with a homemade lens made of a pringles can anyway )

Did you notice any unexpected issues with flare with this lens?

[Lance B]

That lens does look good Lance. Thanks for sharing.
(But I suspect you could take superb shots with a homemade lens made of a pringles can anyway )

Did you notice any unexpected issues with flare with this lens?

Thank you very much for your kind comments, Matt!

I have not noticed any issues regarding flare from either directly looking into backlit or sidelit scenes. Neither has the owner of the lens.

[MattNQ]

Thank you very much for your kind comments, Matt!

I have not noticed any issues regarding flare from either directly looking into backlit or sidelit scenes. Neither has the owner of the lens.

Thanks Lance.

[Stoodoo]

Very sharp images. Id like to try one of these lenses out for size, be quite compact (compared to my sigma 120-300 sport).

[cupic]

Picked up today my copy of this lens from DCW in Sydney
So now will attempt to show this lens off with a few examples
Looking to find some time soon
Electronic diaphragm looks to be fast for a few indoor rubbish shots but .....
cheers

[cupic]

A few examples from today of the newest 300mm VR
Cropped from Originals
Not in the league of Lance perhaps too much coffee on my part :0

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[Lance B]

Congrats on the new lens! I hope to see more of your results, so far they are looking great!

[mongo]

Mongo had missed seeing this post altogether. Glad Lance posted these and his comments. Like Lance, Mongo only had a short play with this lens. It is impressive in the results, its weight and size but the price is still a little bit up there (appox $2,500) ; especially compared to the 300mm AFS lens which is excellent and can be purchased second hand for about $800

[ASD14]

hi guys, spoke to a couple places last week about the 300 PF VR and it seems they are sitting around the $2800 mark, is this correct or can I source it for a better price elsewhere?

thanks.

[cupic]

DCW try them

[Lance B]

hi guys, spoke to a couple places last week about the 300 PF VR and it seems they are sitting around the $2800 mark, is this correct or can I source it for a better price elsewhere?

thanks.

$2590 at Nikon on Broadway in Sydney, cash price or non credit card purchase.

$2445 at DCW.

[ASD14]

Great, thanks guys

How do you think this new lens would stack up against the Nikon 80-400g ed vr ?? I know they are different (prime vs zoom) but in image quality? speed? etc... because they are only a couple $$ difference and the 80-400 would be much more versatile one would think (apart from the weight).. I would use it mainly for when I go hiking and photograph deer. (a lot of low light situations).


Cheers.

[flyreels]

Great real world testing and the IQ is amazing
Thanks for sharing

[cupic]

Check out Lance's thread on the 80-400 ..... Master at work

cheers

[Lance B]

Great, thanks guys

How do you think this new lens would stack up against the Nikon 80-400g ed vr ?? I know they are different (prime vs zoom) but in image quality? speed? etc... because they are only a couple $$ difference and the 80-400 would be much more versatile one would think (apart from the weight).. I would use it mainly for when I go hiking and photograph deer. (a lot of low light situations).


Cheers.

A tough question, versatility of the zoom as opposed to the slight advantage of IQ of the 300 f4 PF. If I didn't already own the 300 f2.8 VRII but still have my 70-200 f2.8 VRII, I would probably go the 300 f4 PF over the 80-400 as I would have the range covered. If I didn't own the 70-200 f2.8, then that would be a much more difficult question to answer. There is no doubt that the 300 bare can give some superb IQ and if you would like to have that available to you, then go the 300. However, if you really need to be able to shoot at 80-299mm, then I would suggest the 80-400. Those deer can be large and if you are close, you may need to be shooting at under 300.

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Check out Lance's thread on the 80-400 ..... Master at work

cheers

You are too kind, cupic!

[cupic]

Too KIND you work speaks in volume....... you sir are toooooooooooooooo modest

cheers

[richardb]

Good glass. Obviously as a Nikkor should be always.
Wonder if Nikon engineers designed it using the raytracing with the ZEMAX tool, or just the empiricism of a lens polisher.