Some Full-frame shots & thoughts

IIGQ4U · 06-21-2012, 12:27 PM

Originally posted by bossa

Can I ask what you paid for the 300?

I believe I purchased it for the whopping sum of $400.

bossa · 06-21-2012, 03:31 PM

amazing! cheers hehe

IIGQ4U · 06-21-2012, 03:40 PM - **1 Like**

Here is a shot from a couple nights ago of my 2 and a half month old.

This image was shot wide open with my D800 and 50mm 1.8:

Crop:

bossa · 06-21-2012, 03:58 PM

Nice child mate.. if it were any sharper you could almost use it as a microscope.

ducdao · 06-21-2012, 06:51 PM

A couple with my little poser son.

Canon 5D and SMC Takumar 85/f1.8

jsherman999 · 06-21-2012, 07:35 PM

Originally posted by IIGQ4U

Here is a shot from a couple nights ago of my 2 and a half month old.

This image was shot wide open with my D800 and 50mm 1.8:

Very nice shot!

jsherman999 · 06-21-2012, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by IIGQ4U

Thanks!

I use this lens quite a bit and I really enjoy the images it provides. Since I have been photographing a fair amount of action as of late, I was going to purchase a 300mm 2.8. This lens was practically free however, so I figured I would give it a try. I really enjoy using this lens and am happy to have it in my bag.

One of my best Nikon purchases as well, $491 on ebay.

I also have some shots from La Jolla with this lens, but it was on the D90

bossa · 06-21-2012, 08:52 PM

So this 300mm is the one with the big Manual switch on the focus ring right?

IIGQ4U · 06-21-2012, 09:07 PM

Originally posted by jsherman999

One of my best Nikon purchases as well, $491 on ebay.

I also have some shots from La Jolla with this lens, but it was on the D90

Thanks, glad you liked my shot.

Post some of your shots with the 300mm!

IIGQ4U · 06-21-2012, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by bossa

So this 300mm is the one with the big Manual switch on the focus ring right?

Yep, correct.

Mine was pretty much like new when I purchased 9.3/10. There was no dust inside, the blades were good and the images very good wide open.

My 300mm with leather lens cap attached weighs 3 lbs. 2 oz. wheres my 80-200mm AF-S weighs in at 3lbs. 10 oz. One certainly wouldn't expect the lens to have a 300mm focal length at first glance. Due to the smaller girth, some may find it a bit less assuming than a 70 or 80-200mm.

bossa · 06-21-2012, 09:20 PM

There are two on eBay right now.. one is around 780 and the other upper 500's. With shipping that's too much and a grey import of the latter unit would be a better buy at those prices.

IIGQ4U · 06-21-2012, 09:26 PM

Wow, there should be quite a few of these lenses to choose from on eBay. They shouldn't cost that much. You should be able to purchase one in pristine condition for less.

bossa · 06-21-2012, 09:29 PM

I've only seen a few over the past week and they weren't as cheap as yours and Jay's.

IIGQ4U · 06-21-2012, 09:49 PM

Are you looking on eBay USA or another eBay site?

TOUGEFC · 06-21-2012, 10:15 PM

I cant speak for Bossa, but as an Aussie on ebay I search internationally.
The cheapest Nikkor 300mm f/4 i found is $530+ $38 postage (and its mint)

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06-21-2012, 12:27 PM	#1771
IIGQ4U Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: La Jolla, CA. Posts: 262	Originally posted by bossa Can I ask what you paid for the 300? I believe I purchased it for the whopping sum of $400.

06-21-2012, 03:31 PM	#1772
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	amazing! cheers hehe

06-21-2012, 03:40 PM - 1 Like	#1773
IIGQ4U Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: La Jolla, CA. Posts: 262	Here is a shot from a couple nights ago of my 2 and a half month old. This image was shot wide open with my D800 and 50mm 1.8: Crop:

06-21-2012, 03:58 PM	#1774
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	Nice child mate.. if it were any sharper you could almost use it as a microscope.

06-21-2012, 06:51 PM	#1775
ducdao Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Montreal/Vermont Posts: 2,160	A couple with my little poser son. Canon 5D and SMC Takumar 85/f1.8

06-21-2012, 07:35 PM	#1776
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	Originally posted by IIGQ4U Here is a shot from a couple nights ago of my 2 and a half month old. This image was shot wide open with my D800 and 50mm 1.8: Very nice shot!

06-21-2012, 07:40 PM	#1777
jsherman999 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,237 Original Poster	Originally posted by IIGQ4U Thanks! I use this lens quite a bit and I really enjoy the images it provides. Since I have been photographing a fair amount of action as of late, I was going to purchase a 300mm 2.8. This lens was practically free however, so I figured I would give it a try. I really enjoy using this lens and am happy to have it in my bag. One of my best Nikon purchases as well, $491 on ebay. I also have some shots from La Jolla with this lens, but it was on the D90

06-21-2012, 08:52 PM	#1778
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	So this 300mm is the one with the big Manual switch on the focus ring right?

06-21-2012, 09:07 PM	#1779
IIGQ4U Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: La Jolla, CA. Posts: 262	Originally posted by jsherman999 One of my best Nikon purchases as well, $491 on ebay. I also have some shots from La Jolla with this lens, but it was on the D90 Thanks, glad you liked my shot. Post some of your shots with the 300mm!

06-21-2012, 09:15 PM	#1780
IIGQ4U Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: La Jolla, CA. Posts: 262	Originally posted by bossa So this 300mm is the one with the big Manual switch on the focus ring right? Yep, correct. Mine was pretty much like new when I purchased 9.3/10. There was no dust inside, the blades were good and the images very good wide open. My 300mm with leather lens cap attached weighs 3 lbs. 2 oz. wheres my 80-200mm AF-S weighs in at 3lbs. 10 oz. One certainly wouldn't expect the lens to have a 300mm focal length at first glance. Due to the smaller girth, some may find it a bit less assuming than a 70 or 80-200mm.

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06-21-2012, 09:20 PM	#1781
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	There are two on eBay right now.. one is around 780 and the other upper 500's. With shipping that's too much and a grey import of the latter unit would be a better buy at those prices.

06-21-2012, 09:26 PM	#1782
IIGQ4U Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: La Jolla, CA. Posts: 262	Wow, there should be quite a few of these lenses to choose from on eBay. They shouldn't cost that much. You should be able to purchase one in pristine condition for less.

06-21-2012, 09:29 PM	#1783
bossa Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Adelaide Posts: 4,546	I've only seen a few over the past week and they weren't as cheap as yours and Jay's.

06-21-2012, 09:49 PM	#1784
IIGQ4U Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: La Jolla, CA. Posts: 262	Are you looking on eBay USA or another eBay site?

06-21-2012, 10:15 PM	#1785
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	I cant speak for Bossa, but as an Aussie on ebay I search internationally. The cheapest Nikkor 300mm f/4 i found is $530+ $38 postage (and its mint)