I have saw a Nikon 300 AF-I for sale which i believe is an older lens but added to tat there a a 300 AF-D for sale. Can anyone tell me if the AF-I is much better than the AF-D type lens.Cheers.
Thanks mate. Just looking to replace the 300 f4, would like a 400 f2.8 or 500 f4 but due to costs im going to have to save and when i saw the 300 f2.8 both in AF-I and AF-D for sale it would let me get a better lens now and still help save towards the lens i really want. What the AF-I like for focus speed? and is the AF-D similar focus speed to my 300 f4 AF-D.
As a rule of thumb an AF-I version of a 300mm will focus faster than an AF-D.
AF-D focus speed is body defendant though - on older Pro class D1 bodies you'll find the AF-D very quick, on lower end bodies ie D200, D300 then the AF-I will be quicker.
I have shot with a 300mm AF-I, its really huge. Optically its amazing.
If considering an AF-I lens I'd make sure the motor is in good order, as trying to get one repaired will cost a fortune.
Thanks Puddleduck, yeah it worries me about the AF-I as im told Nikon wont service them any more. Stuck in 2 minds to just keep my money and save for that 400 or 500 or buy an upgrade 300 lens until i get the money together...Cheers.
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