Nikon 400 2.8

[Flatpick]

Went out to WSID yesterday and introduced the new 400 2.8 to drag racing,

I think we will get along fine, quite happy with the result

[Flatpick]

Not sure how to put more than one image up,

here is another

[gstark]

Hi Fred,

Not sure how to put more than one image up,

Just include the second image link (and the third etc) in the same (first) post. Hit the enter key a couple of times between each image tag set, and you'll be right.

Love the first of these: very bloody nice, even if the subject is, er, a bit of a drag.

[michael_]

i have the canon version arent they just a dream to use i remember using the nikon on a d3 at the tennis in Jan and damn so good

[Flatpick]

i have the canon version arent they just a dream to use i remember using the nikon on a d3 at the tennis in Jan and damn so good

Michael, this was the first race meeting with this lens, and yes, I was impressed, late afternoon in that soft light it was a joy to use.

[digifrog]

Wow, what sort of cost does glass like that incur ?? 400/2.8

[big pix]

Wow, what sort of cost does glass like that incur ?? 400/2.8

Price: $11499.......for the Nikon....... but I would shop around.........

[gstark]

Wow, what sort of cost does glass like that incur ?? 400/2.8

Price: $11499.......for the Nikon....... but I would shop around.........

Forum price was PP10500. Delivered, of course. Paid for on a Friday, delivered and in Fred's hands the following Monday.

This was for the new 2.8 VR. Make sure you know what you're getting, as some dealers still have the older glass.

[big pix]

.......almost the cost of a small house....... is it water proof

[rookie2]

holy Gotham City..is that the BATMOBILE in #2

[kiwi]

Never ever post shots taken with this lens ever again, or after my wife kills me for even thinking about it she'll come after you.

(oh, super shots too, that #2 you can really sense the power rippling through that body shell)

Now, put it away, please

[Flatpick]

Never ever post shots taken with this lens ever again, or after my wife kills me for even thinking about it she'll come after you.

(oh, super shots too, that #2 you can really sense the power rippling through that body shell)

Now, put it away, please

Sorry about that kiwifamily

Those pics are straight from the camera, no PP.

[Flatpick]

Sorry kiwifamily, suggest to the bride that she get a second job

This one has had a slight adjustment in CS3.

[ozimax]

Awesome colour, clarity, sharpness, what a lens (and not a bad photographer either )

[kiwi]

I supposed you have it matched to that poxy D3 too

[michael_]

d300 according to exif

[kiwi]

Right, that does it, same body as mine, same lens I lust after. Hes a dead man walking.

[Flatpick]

Hes a dead man walking

[abando]

i use canon. i always want to try nikon, it's cool.

[Pehpsi]

D300 + 400 2.8 + Drags = I hate you.

Great pics, too. You gonna take the new combo to the Sport Compact deal?

[michael_]

D300 + 400 2.8 + Drags = I hate you.

Great pics, too. You gonna take the new combo to the Sport Compact deal?

ill take my 400

[aim54x]

That is a sweet, sweet lens. Beautiful shots, any chance of letting me admire this lens in the glass and metal??

[Suri]

I so want one of those ones.
Been saving for a year so far - reckon by about mid 2010 I should be about half way there.
Mighty hard to save that many pessos and not dip into the pile for 2years!! - they may have invented a replacement by then.
Great images.

[kiwi]

I actually had a go with one the other night at the Rugby. My lust has now grown into something bordering on mania. The IQ even viewing pics on the LCD screen of the D300, the sharpness was amazing. I though my 120-300 was good, but, this thing is at least 10% better imho (as you would expect at three times the price). That 10% means a lot.

[Flatpick]

Had this lens for several months now, very happy with the results as one should be for the amount of money you have to pay for good glass.

Phepsi... no I will not be at the Compack attack, by the sound of the weather I'll be wraped around the heater.

Here is another from the recent Nitro Champs.

[Flatpick]

Another one from the Nitro's.

[gstark]

Hey Fred,

Noone likes a smart-arse.


On the subject of arses ... are you getting your's down here tomorrow night for the night shoot?

[Pehpsi]

Well they say you gotta spend money to make money, but that is just ridiculous!!!

My brain hurts..

You crazy people.

(Love the pics!)

[bwhinnen]

Nice work in there Fred!

Was good to see you and the combo up here. You coming up for the Winternationals?

[Flatpick]

Hi Brett,

yes I will be up for the Winter's, you going to be there?

[Flatpick]

Hey Fred,

Noone likes a smart-arse.


On the subject of arses ... are you getting your's down here tomorrow night for the night shoot?

Would love to come down Gary but i do have a commitment tomorrow night, I think it would be great to stroll around with the pool of talent I have seen from the DSLR forum, what could be learned on that walk,,,, I only know a fraction of what the D300 can do, I will get there one day for sure

[bwhinnen]

Hi Brett,

yes I will be up for the Winter's, you going to be there?

Fingers crossed Accred application is in for Fri - Sun.

[dodge]

Hi Brett,

yes I will be up for the Winter's, you going to be there?

Nice pics fred...

I may be at the winters also*fingers crossed*

[Flatpick]

Hi Brett,

yes I will be up for the Winter's, you going to be there?

Nice pics fred...

I may be at the winters also*fingers crossed*

Hi Joe,

See you and Brett in a couple of weeks, looking forward to the meeting, although it is a s#%t fight with the number of photographers.