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All this time I could've just switched off LV and used my viewfinder... doh
Very well imo. AF is pretty fast and accurate, image quality is very good and it's pretty light. The only reason that I sold it is because I bought the 70-200mm f2.8 VRII which is significantly better in every department and after using that the 70-300mm didn't cut it for me anymoreI was really just interested in how it performs?
Very well imo. AF is pretty fast and accurate, image quality is very good and it's pretty light. The only reason that I sold it is because I bought the 70-200mm f2.8 VRII which is significantly better in every department and after using that the 70-300mm didn't cut it for me anymore
Just picked up the 35mm F1.8 FX to go with my 50 and 85. Looking forward to using it at a wedding that I am a guest at in a few weeks. So far quite impressed and makes for a light combo with the D750.
Looking for a travel bag that will take the D750, 35 and 85, as small as possible. Any suggestions? The Lowepro even messenger 100 or 150 seem like reasonable bags?
Not bad, its not great at 300mm but the rest is pretty reasonable given its price etc.Does anyone use the Nikon 70-300 G VR lens?
Not used the Tammy so can't comment on comparisons, but here's some of my examples taken with the 70-300mm. Not my finest examples of work, but should give you some idea.Thanks mate, just looking for something cheapish, this and the Tamron 70-300 seem to be similarly rated!
Sorry I wasn't trying to deter you from the 70-300mm, just explaining why I got rid of it Don't forget it's not just about aperture though, it's the contrast, colours, pop etc. But if you just want a general lightweight tele with good IQ then you can't go wrong with the 70-300mm IMOI just don't have the need for f2.8 or I'd consider the weight and size of one!
I just don't have the need for f2.8 or I'd consider the weight and size of one!
The tones, especially skin tones are much better on the D750. It's something of a weak spot for Nikon imo but they really have got it right with the D750.. Even ignoring the MP increase, the images have a certain tone to them that I can't quite put my finger on, I'm not sure if it's the colour rendition, or the white balance, but there's certainly a quality there that's hard to describe but very pleasing.
I've always loved the colours from the 5D3, it was a camera I lusted at for years. But having seen side by side comparisons I now actually prefer those from the D750. Personal preference I know, but at least for me I now get really nice tones and great DRI thought the colour out of camera for the Canon 5D mk2 & 3 was the best of any camera I have owned. Shame about the dynamic range and low light performance lol
Does anyone use the Nikon 70-300 G VR lens?
I have owned the Nikon and Tamron version of both lenses. For me the Tamron seemed to have more pop with the photos and the VC was better than the Nikon VR. The Nikon was slightly better built and also has the VR active mode? If you plan on keeping you can get the Nikon for £275 from HDEW and the Tamron for around the £240 mark (UK model). The Nikon will hold more money if you plan to sell on, so swings and roundabouts over price.
Edit: I used mine on a D7000 and not FF camera, so not sure which fairs better on FF.
Thanks Jack, I have played with the Nikon lens in a shop and it does feel nicely built, as you say i think I probably can't go wrong with either of them, its purely for a cheap, light travel lens which I can stick in my bag, I did have my eye on the Sigma 70-200 f2.8 in the classifieds (and might still) but the extra weight puts me off a little even though IQ wise its meant to be a cracking lens.
I would of thought the 70-200mm could be a pain if lugging around, especially in hot weather, plus you lose the 100mm on the end. Snerkler has some links for the Nikon on his D750 links above, look fine to me for general use lens.
It's fine 'lugging it around' if using a sling strap, plus it crops better than the 70-300mm so can gain some length that way But yes the 70-300mm is more than fine for general use imo. But I don't use telephoto for general use, so now that I'm armed with the 70-200mm and 150-600mm I had no use for the 70-300mmI would of thought the 70-200mm could be a pain if lugging around, especially in hot weather, plus you lose the 100mm on the end. Snerkler has some links for the Nikon on his D750 links above, look fine to me for general use lens.
It's fine 'lugging it around' if using a sling strap, plus it crops better than the 70-300mm so can gain some length that way But yes the 70-300mm is more than fine for general use imo. But I don't use telephoto for general use, so now that I'm armed with the 70-200mm and 150-600mm I had no use for the 70-300mm
Yeah, the whole 70-200mm conversation was off on a tangent tbh and not really relevant to the whole 70-300mm question. I already answered that oneIf I have read his posts right, he wants it for holidays also, so weight restrictions may apply. I think he has a few abroad holidays coming up, so lightness maybe key. He has just sold his 70-200mm f4 so the extra 100mm will be useful.
Have you ever actually seen an image suffer from shutter shading?Just received an email from Nikon - another potential problem, sigh
https://nikoneurope-en.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/64946
"To users of the Nikon D750 digital SLR camera - possible image shading from shutter
It has come to our attention that the shutter in some Nikon D750 digital SLR cameras manufactured in October and November of 2014 does not function normally, sometimes resulting in shading of a portion of images. We have decided to take the following measures regarding this issue.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this issue may have caused."
and mines affected...grrr
Have you ever actually seen an image suffer from shutter shading?
Neither of mine is affected thankfully. Even if it was I wouldn't send it in lol.
Got to say though I'm really annoyed as I've only just got mine back from the flare issue and it is a real inconvenience being without the camera
Got to say though I'm really annoyed as I've only just got mine back from the flare issue and it is a real inconvenience being without the camera