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Posted: Thu Dec 13th, 2018 12:18
 
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VR who needs VR? Get a tripod and it works for all lenses.

I have a Nikon 400mm f2.8 AFS ED which you can purchase. Nice price. ;-)



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you may tickle my fancy by P.M Jonathon , I still have my large CF tripod and jobu gimbal .. it might be out of my reach but you never know

 




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blackfox wrote:
you may tickle my fancy by P.M Jonathon , I still have my large CF tripod and jobu gimbal .. it might be out of my reach but you never know

Best sit down first!
It is in great condition and has a Nikon padded case for it.

Just like this.
https://www.wexphotovideo.com/nikon-400mm-f2-8-af-s-ii-if-ed-lens-used-1673956/?mkwid=sP4IdeLVa_dt&pcrid=227169419658&kword=&match=&plid=&product=1673956&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_8eBir6d3wIVDuR3Ch2uvgogEAQYAiABEgLZePD_BwE

I can do better (cheaper) but not a huge amount.
PM me offer!



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very nice Jonathon but unfortunately way way out of my price range . possibly go for something along the lines of a 70-300 vr or if I can find one at the right price a 300mm f4 like I used to have

 




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The latest 70-300 VR is very good I have one.
The 400 will go to Mifsuds or FixationUK in the new year.



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I find the 70-300VR is prone to vignetting at the long end, I keep reverting to the AI 300-f/2.8 MF, heavy as it is. It's way better than the zoom and pretty easy to focus. Would be a dream on a Z6 with IS and viewfinder magnification.



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most manual focus lenses work extremely well on the micro four thirds bodies rob , as they only use the central part of the lens .. as with everything price is the deciding factor

 




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I haven't checked prices recently but I expect the old 'P' lenses will have plummeted in price alongside the older bodies to make really good lenses available to anyone who needs them at a reasonable price.

I have called a halt to anything longer than 300mm if it's not long enough, I walk, either towards the subject or away, to find something closer to photograph.


Do you still get down to the Little Tern colony where we met? I enjoyed that day.



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Rarely go there these days as you can no longer park in the holiday camp ,which involves a much longer walk from the village . But I do now visit a very small local reserve about a mile away where we get birds in within a few feet of us , sometimes even in the hide ,but don't tell graham and Eric , Wales is crowded enough

 




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:lol::lol::lol:

I did wonder how long the parking arrangements would last. Money, money, money.



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