Recent content by Fstop Jack

Sorry, I meant the 300 f/4 D AF-S IF-ED, the successor to the ED AF you mention. However from what I have read most of the points you make apply equally to the f/4 D. I totally agree with the suggested approach to shooting given the lack of VR and weight, which are the main drawbacks of both...

Mirrorless are certainly technologically very advanced. Although I have not used a mirrorless body, IBIS sounds very promising, particularly as a way of "upgrading" lenses with no VR (as a Nikon shooter I am principally thinking of good value lenses such as the 300mm f/4 D here)

I am looking at 300mm + lenses at the moment. Not much choice if looking for sharp, hand-holdable, reasonably priced options with at least f/4. The old 300mm f/4 D + TC-14E II would fit the bill, but has no VR and I worry that handheld shots on a D810 would be too grainy with the ISO settings...

Great photo! Really sharp too given the focal length. I am also a Nikon shooter, but wish their DSLR telephoto lenses came with fewer trade-offs...