Grabbed this shot last week, with my new {second hand} 400mm lens.
My intention was/is to replace my 400mm/2.8 with this 400mm/3.5, as the weight of the 2.8 becomes very noticable towards the end of a day's wanderings {especially if i am also lugging my 300mm/4 with it}.
Although the 3.5 is more versatile for me personally, i'm finding it extremely difficult to stick to my original plan {and sell my trusty 2.8}.
Ive been trying very hard to convince my self that i should keep the heavy beast {and have thought of a huge number of dodgy reasons why i should}, but if i think sensibly about it, i know i should part with it {with a tear in my eye}.
Anyway, i shall sleep on it for a few more nights, and hopefully the mist will clear
D2h
nikon 400mm/3.5
tc-16a
800iso {forgot to reset the rating back to my usual 400iso }
cropped to vert
noise ninja
hand-held grab
'never say never' is my motto Mike , although i fear i would miss the use of auto-focus with these MF lens's, if i went the 4/3 route
Posted by Andy Astbury on January 18, 2008 at 6:41 PM
That some balancing act he's performing Alan - what a grand image
Posted by Paul Inglis on January 19, 2008 at 7:21 AM
What a lovely shot. Its nice to see a bird on a vertical perch for a change.
Posted by Rob Ashton on January 19, 2008 at 9:23 AM
Great shot Alan. The 3.5 will be a load lighter to lug around and that will be the telling factor. You will probably find yourself leaving the 2.8 at home more and more.
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10 repliesMy intention was/is to replace my 400mm/2.8 with this 400mm/3.5, as the weight of the 2.8 becomes very noticable towards the end of a day's wanderings {especially if i am also lugging my 300mm/4 with it}.
Although the 3.5 is more versatile for me personally, i'm finding it extremely difficult to stick to my original plan {and sell my trusty 2.8}.
Ive been trying very hard to convince my self that i should keep the heavy beast {and have thought of a huge number of dodgy reasons why i should}, but if i think sensibly about it, i know i should part with it {with a tear in my eye}.
Anyway, i shall sleep on it for a few more nights, and hopefully the mist will clear
D2h
nikon 400mm/3.5
tc-16a
800iso {forgot to reset the rating back to my usual 400iso
cropped to vert
noise ninja
hand-held grab
Alan
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Rob
Dave