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Nikon AF 200mm f/4D...

Postby fozzie on Sun May 08, 2005 9:30 pm

Took my new lens out today. Conditions were not ideal: windy, plus hand held. I definitely need to spend more time with this superb lens.

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Postby mudder on Sun May 08, 2005 9:34 pm

Pics look really sharp and great colour especially #2. Looks like the lighting was very harsh which would have made it tricky...

Dumb question though :oops: , why F13? Just curious...
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Postby birddog114 on Sun May 08, 2005 9:37 pm

# 2 is tack sharp with the 200/4, how do you compare it with the Sigma 150/2.8?
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Postby fozzie on Sun May 08, 2005 9:53 pm

Birddog114,

Birddog114 wrote:# 2 is tack sharp with the 200/4, how do you compare it with the Sigma 150/2.8?


We are not comparing apples with apples, plus the price differential - wow. What I can say, is that it is extremely well-balanced, focusing ring is firm and very solid build. Next time I will definitely use my tripod.
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Postby Glen on Mon May 09, 2005 12:07 pm

Gives us your comparison anyway of the differences, would be interesting to read. Nice images
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Postby sirhc55 on Mon May 09, 2005 12:33 pm

Nice ones Fozzie - better than the average bear :wink:
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Postby SoCal Steve on Mon May 09, 2005 12:58 pm

Very dramatic shots, Fozzie. And fooie on anyone who makes cracks about blown highlights. Light is dynamic, damnit.
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Postby Jenno on Mon May 09, 2005 2:30 pm

Hi Fozzie

I find it difficult with my 180 to obtain sharp shots hand held so you have done exceptionally well but...
It's amazing what a different Gitzo makes

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Postby fozzie on Mon May 09, 2005 7:38 pm

Ray,

Jenno wrote:Hi Fozzie

I find it difficult with my 180 to obtain sharp shots hand held so you have done exceptionally well but...
It's amazing what a different Gitzo makes

Ray


I must admit hand held is not easy, but this lens is very well balanced in the hand.

Long weekend is coming up 14-16th May (Adelaide Cup Day), so I will get everything together (Gitzo G-1327 tripod/SB-800) and hopefully do a better job, subject to weather of course.

Glen - at the same time I will do comparison shots (Nikon AF 200mm f/4 D ID ED, as against Sigma APO 150mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM , ie identical settings and report back early next week.

mudder - according to Ron Reznick:

The lens is very good at all apertures between f/4 and f/11, but it is best used at wider apertures only at longer range or with a subject that requires maximum isolation at shorter range... f/8 to f/11 provides best results at very close range.]
 BTW: Thank you to everyone for your opinions and comments.
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Postby Nicole on Mon May 09, 2005 7:59 pm

Wow....a lucky man! Looks like you are already having a blast with the new lens. Are you going to keep the Sigma 150? Not that i can afford it... :(
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Postby fozzie on Mon May 09, 2005 8:11 pm

Nicole,

Nicole wrote:Wow....a lucky man! Looks like you are already having a blast with the new lens. Are you going to keep the Sigma 150? Not that i can afford it... :(


Yes, I am going to hold onto the Sigma 150mm f/2.8. Sorry, but I never sell assets. You never know when you need them. This way, I can belong to the Nikon and Sigma clubs :) .
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Postby Glen on Mon May 09, 2005 8:20 pm

Fozszie, can't wait for the comparison. I have noticed there was a small price difference between the two :wink:
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Postby fozzie on Mon May 09, 2005 8:33 pm

Glen,

Glen wrote:Fozszie, can't wait for the comparison. I have noticed there was a small price difference between the two :wink:


Just a tad :wink: .

I'm on bread and water for the next month :lol: .
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Postby fozzie on Tue May 17, 2005 9:58 am

Glen,

Glen wrote:Fozszie, can't wait for the comparison. I have noticed there was a small price difference between the two :wink:


Even with a long weekend past, the weather, Saturday - rain, Sunday and Monday - fine, but too much wind to carry out comparison. Next weekend is out - Mother's 80th Birthday, so the weekend 28-29th May looks good.

Have a great day,
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HI

Postby yeocsa on Tue May 17, 2005 10:29 am

Hi,

The Sigma 150 f2.8 is alot cheaper than Nikon 200f4. Check it out at stores such as B&H and Adorama. They are not of the same class. Optically and handling, 200F4 is a notch better.

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