Anyone out there had any experience with the Nikon 80-400MM f/4.5-5.6D ED VR Zoom lens? Just bought a Nikon D50 and looking for a long lense to photo wildlife.
I use a Nikon D70 - I have not used that lens, but like the reviews. I read Ken Rockwell's web site before I buy any camera stuff. He said that lens is a great "walking around" lens but did not take well to using a teleconverter. If you just need a very long lens, you can get a 300mm prime and a 2x teleconverter for a lot less money.
I like my 80-400 on my d-70. For really great pics carry a good tripod with you.
This is equivelent to a 125-600 and camera shake is rather bad for detail shots. My next lens is a fixed 1500. Can I borrow some money from you?
Also in the process of purchasing a d-200 for my studio.
Do you turn the VR off when you shoot off the tripod? I have been told that if you try and use the VR on a tripod it messes up the focus, a monopod is OK with the VR on but not a tripod.....any truth to that??
Sounds like with what you have on your plate you are going to need to borrow some money....LOL
I usually use the vr with my 35 mil. It works differant with digital for some reason.
When on a tripod I'll try to shoot with and without pending on time because I bracket a lot of my pics.
If you were close to my area we would go play with the 6 lenses I have already.
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