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Fred Banning

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(Msg. 1) Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:01 pm Post subject: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S Archived from groups: rec>photo>digital (more info?)

Does anyone have any real world experience using the above 2 lenses? I have the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF and am considering upgrading to the AF-S model. I use it primarily for action sports and wildlife (birds mostly) using my D2Xs. Any feedback would be most appreciated. TIA--- >> Stay informed about: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S

Fred Banning

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:01 pm Post subject: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Does anyone have any real world experience using the above 2 lenses? I have the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF and am considering upgrading to the AF-S model. I use it primarily for action sports and wildlife (birds mostly) using my D2Xs. Any feedback would be most appreciated. TIA--- >> Stay informed about: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S

Fred Banning

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:01 pm Post subject: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Does anyone have any real world experience using the above 2 lenses? I have the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF and am considering upgrading to the AF-S model. I use it primarily for action sports and wildlife (birds mostly) using my D2Xs. Any feedback would be most appreciated. TIA--- >> Stay informed about: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S

Fred Banning

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:01 pm Post subject: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Does anyone have any real world experience using the above 2 lenses? I have the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF and am considering upgrading to the AF-S model. I use it primarily for action sports and wildlife (birds mostly) using my D2Xs. Any feedback would be most appreciated. TIA--- >> Stay informed about: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S

Fred Banning

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Nov 14, 2006 9:01 pm Post subject: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Does anyone have any real world experience using the above 2 lenses? I have the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF and am considering upgrading to the AF-S model. I use it primarily for action sports and wildlife (birds mostly) using my D2Xs. Any feedback would be most appreciated. TIA--- >> Stay informed about: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S

Bill Crocker

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 12:40 am Post subject: Re: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Fred Banning" <fbanning458.DeleteThis@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:iax6h.257583$Ry4.102530@newsfe10.phx... > Does anyone have any real world experience using the above 2 lenses? > > I have the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF and am considering upgrading to the AF-S > model. I use it primarily for action sports and wildlife (birds mostly) > using my D2Xs. > > Any feedback would be most appreciated. > > TIA--- > > I've owned both, and both are great lenses! The AF-S might have an advantage to you because it's focusing is quieter, using Nikon's Silent (ultrasonic motor in the lens). Other than that, I don't see a compelling reason to change. There is a great comparison by Thom Hogan here: http://www.bythom.com/300AFSlens.htm Bill Crocker >> Stay informed about: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 12:40 am Post subject: Re: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Bi Bill, Yes, the SilentWave motor is EXACTLY the reason I'm considering upgrading. Is the Silent Wave version that much faster? What body do you use yours on? TIA--- "Bill Crocker" <wcrocker007.RemoveThis@comcast.net> wrote in message news:kIednYtLoLb9NcfYnZ2dnUVZ_tGdnZ2d@comcast.com... > > "Fred Banning" <fbanning458.RemoveThis@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:iax6h.257583$Ry4.102530@newsfe10.phx... >> Does anyone have any real world experience using the above 2 lenses? >> >> I have the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF and am considering upgrading to the AF-S >> model. I use it primarily for action sports and wildlife (birds mostly) >> using my D2Xs. >> >> Any feedback would be most appreciated. >> >> TIA--- >> >> > > I've owned both, and both are great lenses! The AF-S might have an > advantage to you because it's focusing is quieter, using Nikon's Silent > (ultrasonic motor in the lens). Other than that, I don't see a compelling > reason to change. > > There is a great comparison by Thom Hogan here: > > http://www.bythom.com/300AFSlens.htm > > Bill Crocker > >> Stay informed about: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S

Bill Crocker

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 12:42 am Post subject: Re: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Oops! That should have read "Silentwave", not Silent. My spell checker clobbered it, and I was too tired to catch it. Bill Crocker "Bill Crocker" <wcrocker007.DeleteThis@comcast.net> wrote in message news:kIednYtLoLb9NcfYnZ2dnUVZ_tGdnZ2d@comcast.com... > > "Fred Banning" <fbanning458.DeleteThis@yahoo.com> wrote in message > news:iax6h.257583$Ry4.102530@newsfe10.phx... >> Does anyone have any real world experience using the above 2 lenses? >> >> I have the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF and am considering upgrading to the AF-S >> model. I use it primarily for action sports and wildlife (birds mostly) >> using my D2Xs. >> >> Any feedback would be most appreciated. >> >> TIA--- >> >> > > I've owned both, and both are great lenses! The AF-S might have an > advantage to you because it's focusing is quieter, using Nikon's Silent > (ultrasonic motor in the lens). Other than that, I don't see a compelling > reason to change. > > There is a great comparison by Thom Hogan here: > > http://www.bythom.com/300AFSlens.htm > > Bill Crocker > >> Stay informed about: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S

"Ed Ruf

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 4:47 am Post subject: Re: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S [Login to view extended thread Info.] Imported from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

This message is not archived >> Stay informed about: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S

Bill Crocker

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 8:28 am Post subject: Re: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Normally AF-S will focus faster than an AF, but in the case of the 300mm f/4's, I didn't see a big difference. Bill Crocker "Fred Banning" <fbanning458 RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message news:0ky6h.257590$Ry4.174708@newsfe10.phx... > Bi Bill, > > Yes, the SilentWave motor is EXACTLY the reason I'm considering upgrading. > Is the Silent Wave version that much faster? What body do you use yours > on? > > TIA--- > > > "Bill Crocker" <wcrocker007 RemoveThis @comcast.net> wrote in message > news:kIednYtLoLb9NcfYnZ2dnUVZ_tGdnZ2d@comcast.com... >> >> "Fred Banning" <fbanning458 RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message >> news:iax6h.257583$Ry4.102530@newsfe10.phx... >>> Does anyone have any real world experience using the above 2 lenses? >>> >>> I have the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF and am considering upgrading to the AF-S >>> model. I use it primarily for action sports and wildlife (birds mostly) >>> using my D2Xs. >>> >>> Any feedback would be most appreciated. >>> >>> TIA--- >>> >>> >> >> I've owned both, and both are great lenses! The AF-S might have an >> advantage to you because it's focusing is quieter, using Nikon's Silent >> (ultrasonic motor in the lens). Other than that, I don't see a >> compelling reason to change. >> >> There is a great comparison by Thom Hogan here: >> >> http://www.bythom.com/300AFSlens.htm >> >> Bill Crocker >> > > >> Stay informed about: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S

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(Msg. 11) Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 8:29 am Post subject: Re: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

I was using a D200. Bill Crocker "Fred Banning" <fbanning458.RemoveThis@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:0ky6h.257590$Ry4.174708@newsfe10.phx... > Bi Bill, > > Yes, the SilentWave motor is EXACTLY the reason I'm considering upgrading. > Is the Silent Wave version that much faster? What body do you use yours > on? > > TIA--- > > > "Bill Crocker" <wcrocker007.RemoveThis@comcast.net> wrote in message > news:kIednYtLoLb9NcfYnZ2dnUVZ_tGdnZ2d@comcast.com... >> >> "Fred Banning" <fbanning458.RemoveThis@yahoo.com> wrote in message >> news:iax6h.257583$Ry4.102530@newsfe10.phx... >>> Does anyone have any real world experience using the above 2 lenses? >>> >>> I have the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF and am considering upgrading to the AF-S >>> model. I use it primarily for action sports and wildlife (birds mostly) >>> using my D2Xs. >>> >>> Any feedback would be most appreciated. >>> >>> TIA--- >>> >>> >> >> I've owned both, and both are great lenses! The AF-S might have an >> advantage to you because it's focusing is quieter, using Nikon's Silent >> (ultrasonic motor in the lens). Other than that, I don't see a >> compelling reason to change. >> >> There is a great comparison by Thom Hogan here: >> >> http://www.bythom.com/300AFSlens.htm >> >> Bill Crocker >> > > >> Stay informed about: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S

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(Msg. 12) Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:55 pm Post subject: Re: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

I have both of them. imho the AF-S serie is more fun to use as it is lighter and focus faster too [ on D1X / D2H ] but i don't know its me or just my feeling , but I think the AF serie is a bit sharper. Why don't you have a look at the AF-S 400 /2.8 ? for action and birding snaps it is a better option [on a monopod too btw ] "Fred Banning" <fbanning458.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:iax6h.257583$Ry4.102530@newsfe10.phx... > Does anyone have any real world experience using the above 2 lenses? > > I have the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF and am considering upgrading to the AF-S > model. I use it primarily for action sports and wildlife (birds mostly) > using my D2Xs. > > Any feedback would be most appreciated. > > TIA--- > > >> Stay informed about: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S

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(Msg. 13) Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:55 pm Post subject: Re: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

I have both of them. imho the AF-S serie is more fun to use as it is lighter and focus faster too [ on D1X / D2H ] but i don't know its me or just my feeling , but I think the AF serie is a bit sharper. Why don't you have a look at the AF-S 400 /2.8 ? for action and birding snaps it is a better option [on a monopod too btw ] "Fred Banning" <fbanning458 RemoveThis @yahoo.com> wrote in message news:iax6h.257583$Ry4.102530@newsfe10.phx... > Does anyone have any real world experience using the above 2 lenses? > > I have the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF and am considering upgrading to the AF-S > model. I use it primarily for action sports and wildlife (birds mostly) > using my D2Xs. > > Any feedback would be most appreciated. > > TIA--- > > >> Stay informed about: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S

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(Msg. 14) Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:55 pm Post subject: Re: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

I have both of them. imho the AF-S serie is more fun to use as it is lighter and focus faster too [ on D1X / D2H ] but i don't know its me or just my feeling , but I think the AF serie is a bit sharper. Why don't you have a look at the AF-S 400 /2.8 ? for action and birding snaps it is a better option [on a monopod too btw ] "Fred Banning" <fbanning458.TakeThisOut@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:iax6h.257583$Ry4.102530@newsfe10.phx... > Does anyone have any real world experience using the above 2 lenses? > > I have the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF and am considering upgrading to the AF-S > model. I use it primarily for action sports and wildlife (birds mostly) > using my D2Xs. > > Any feedback would be most appreciated. > > TIA--- > > >> Stay informed about: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S

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(Msg. 15) Posted: Wed Nov 15, 2006 11:55 pm Post subject: Re: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

I have both of them. imho the AF-S serie is more fun to use as it is lighter and focus faster too [ on D1X / D2H ] but i don't know its me or just my feeling , but I think the AF serie is a bit sharper. Why don't you have a look at the AF-S 400 /2.8 ? for action and birding snaps it is a better option [on a monopod too btw ] "Fred Banning" <fbanning458.RemoveThis@yahoo.com> wrote in message news:iax6h.257583$Ry4.102530@newsfe10.phx... > Does anyone have any real world experience using the above 2 lenses? > > I have the Nikon 300mm f/4 AF and am considering upgrading to the AF-S > model. I use it primarily for action sports and wildlife (birds mostly) > using my D2Xs. > > Any feedback would be most appreciated. > > TIA--- > > >> Stay informed about: Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs. Nikon 300 f/4 AF-S

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