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Opinion:In the special section I described my experience with AFS previous version VR. Here I write some of the VR version notes, which I then had. In AFS page I do not spread on the VR resolution at full aperture to slightly above the center of the old version, compared with an equivalent contrast. I then wrote that this VR version weighs slightly less than the non-VR, but it is much better pivoting freehand both for the different conformation of the bracket to stand, for both the distribution of unbalanced weights less towards the end. As for the general merits, I can only adhere to the ratings colleagues remarkable sharpness, bokeh intriguing, superb construction and weather sealing. The presence of the treatment to nanocrystals (a layer of silver crystals often a millionth of a millimeter) the warn in a slightly greater tonal contrast in backlit situations also not total, but still "difficult". About the effectiveness of the VR first manner, I situate my personal safety limit around 1/100 of a second, with peaks of1/50. Sure others will do better, but Nikon says that the VR II version has improved in this respect (and now adheres to CIPA measurements, for that finding, for the VR II, 3 gain stop).
Pros:Bright, crisp fearfully, weight still well manageable freehand, excellent yield with vati Tc
Cons:the only cons that I found is that, at least in Italy, for bird life is short and needs to be almost always combined with a Tc.
Opinion:A truly fabulous goal, smooth has nothing to envy anyone, even at f2.8 is always a blade. For birdlife 300mm unfortunately they are few in Italy (99% of cases) and holds up very well even if all 3 Tc, remains a sin to buy a lens to bring it to life multiplied. On D3 I even played around with 2x and 1.4x III Kenko together, were it not that the af breaks down the couple remains acceptable closing a stop. For those traveling abroad it is so phenomenal, for a purely Italian in use maybe I'd look instead to a 500/600 f4 also stabilized at prices that are not much higher in used. I've also used for sports and portrait, in those fields there it for anyone, simply is the top.
Opinion:Optical outstanding in every respect fully usable with all three TC Nikon, even with the excellent results from TC20III. Going to nitpick I would love if you could turn off the nut MF, on certain occasions (for example by placing the lens on makeshift shelves) can happen (as in all the objectives AFs) that moving the lens for follow the person to act involuntarily ring nut MF and accordingly send a blow to the little things af ... but ...
Pros:Quality and sharpness by fear. Exploits its multipliers returning perfect images that do not show any loss (makes it a little less at medium distances and infinite with respect to the fixed 400 -500-600)
Cons:cost, size, weight
Opinion:I tried them all his predecessors from the old Nikon 300 2.8 AF than twenty years ago that had the mechanical transmission dellAF and drove me crazy because at low temperatures did not want to focus on. But I would say that Nikon has remedied the great building future models and this with great strength and reliability. The speed is amazing MAF using it smooth. With the TC gradually loses more you get closer to 2X but it's still more than enough. The VR is very efficient even though I almost always keep it off because I do not like freehand. The weight is felt and it is easy to miss shots just for the burden on the forearms. Council to always use a tripod for photos in flight. A tool for professionals who really with her three TC replaces egragiamente other optical long, heavy, and expensive especially.
Pros:Sharpness, can be multiplied with TC-14, TC-17 and TC-20, value retention over time (if bought used), made with the limiter
Cons:Weight, size, cost
Opinion:For me it is a point of arrival. It 'superb lens exploited mostly by the shed, but still has a sustainable weight for those who do (like me) also use freehand. From smooth has made incredible, with the TC-14 in practice it loses almost nothing in terms of speed, with the TC-17 loses something but the image quality is still excellent. With the TC-20 III is like a dream, especially on FF. Certainly does not have the versatility of a zoom lens, however, with a single objective, according to the situations, you can have a 300 mm, a 420 mm, a 510 mm and a 600 mm.
Opinion:It cost me many hours of overtime, but it was worth it? Since it's practically a cashier I would say yes ... The yield of this lens I was thrilled .... to 2.8 is exceptional ... the focus, color saturation the three-dimensional .. the f ... in short, all the top .. Very favorably multipliers until at least tce 1.7, but dancing is another thing, 2.8 is a Martian ... The VR works well but I thought better, with TC1.7 monopod and have never been able to go below 1/160 maybe VR2 ... The only negative is the weight over the price, or better exploitability daily, for me I'm not a pro, it is a challenging lens when I go out with him I already know that picture I want to do, just requires an approach Pro .. if you go on vacation, it is he who chooses where to go! you always have to have a holiday photo ... Let's say that a 300 f4 afs is more mischievous, more to walk through the mountains, or if the photo does not happen at all the same ...
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