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[computerman]

F4+1 stop =f5.6 = AF works

will it fit? my nikon 50mm doesnt fit the tc but the 70-300 vr does. Or should I buy the tc14e?
edit:
NVM found a review on amazon.com to say it does but the lens will be recongnised as a 300m at f4 rather than 420mm at 5.6

[Bobster]

will it fit? my nikon 50mm doesnt fit the tc but the 70-300 vr does.

very few 50mm lenses will fit a TC - Sigma 50 1.4 fits my Kenko Pro 300 x2 tho'

[computerman]

Hello Bob,

I am going to RIAT this Sunday, I was wandering if you can give me some advice on what settings to use to shoot fast jets? I am guessing maybe using A mode, F6-8 and ISO 800 to 1600? It will be my first time using an slr at an airshow.

Thanks
Computerman

[Bobster]

Hello Bob,

I am going to RIAT this Sunday, I was wandering if you can give me some advice on what settings to use to shoot fast jets? I am guessing maybe using A mode, F6-8 and ISO 800 to 1600? It will be my first time using an slr at an airshow.

Thanks
Computerman

You gonna be using your 70-300? f/8 would be better suited for the quality - shutter speed will probably be around 1/400 at ISO400 (sunny) or 800+ with cloud - centre focus point, and tracking AF (not sure what it is on Nikon) - i only ever shoot M..

[Bobster]

gotta love kids at weddings

[computerman]

You gonna be using your 70-300? f/8 would be better suited for the quality - shutter speed will probably be around 1/400 at ISO400 (sunny) or 800+ with cloud - centre focus point, and tracking AF (not sure what it is on Nikon) - i only ever shoot M..

It may well be the 70-300.

I might get my 300mm f4 in time I so, should I use the lowest possible aperture or step down?

[g8ina]

That little chap on the left is priceless Bob !!! Great shot

[Bobster]

It may well be the 70-300.

I might get my 300mm f4 in time I so, should I use the lowest possible aperture or step down?

if its a sharp copy, no reason why you shouldn't shoot wide open

[Bobster]

That little chap on the left is priceless Bob !!! Great shot

he was great all day - i have other shots of him being a cheeky monkey! (much to his mothers disrepair)

[computerman]

Once I receive my 300mm prime do you think I should sell it or keep the zoom as a backup lens? baring in mind i already have a sigma 150mm 2.8 prime coupled to a 1.4tc.

[Bobster]

Once I receive my 300mm prime do you think I should sell it or keep the zoom as a backup lens? baring in mind i already have a sigma 150mm 2.8 prime coupled to a 1.4tc.

only you can decide that! i find my 70-200 way too useful to sell if i bought a say 200mm 2.8 or 400 5.6..

[computerman]

MY WISH LIST:
Nikon 70-200 2.8 to replace the 70-300
ultra Wide angle f2.8 nikon lens
400mm prime
180mm sigma macro lens.
SB910
Nikon D7200

Can any one tell me how to grow money on trees?

[Bobster]

MY WISH LIST:
Nikon 70-200 2.8 to replace the 70-300
ultra Wide angle f2.8 nikon lens
400mm prime
180mm sigma macro lens.
SB910
Nikon D7200

Can any one tell me how to grow money on trees?

scratch the 180mm macro and just get some extension tubes - 30 quid on ebay

why Nikon 70-200? the Sigma version is just as good and cheaper

[computerman]

180mm shots look sharper than my 150mm. The main issue is it costs a lot lot lot more.

Didnt realise sigma had a 70-200. I will get it if it is just as good. At the top of my list is a new body D7200. Got the 300mm f4 today, really really struggled in low light (7PM) with the tc. Took a few photos of blackbirds, sparrows and goldfinches nothing worth sharing.

[Bobster]

180mm shots look sharper than my 150mm. The main issue is it costs a lot lot lot more.

Didnt realise sigma had a 70-200. I will get it if it is just as good. At the top of my list is a new body D7200. Got the 300mm f4 today, really really struggled in low light (7PM) with the tc. Took a few photos of blackbirds, sparrows and goldfinches nothing worth sharing.

yeah all my lenses are Sigma

what kind of low light we talking here? ISO6400 5.6 1/400?

[computerman]

1600-3200 see example https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-N...o/DSC_0015.JPG didnt bring any support as it was just supposed a short trip, had to head home for dinner. exif data incorrectly showing f4, should be 5.6 . Max auto iso set to 1600, 1/60s was far too slow for 440mm handheld shot. I guess I will miss having VR. Will be going down to bushy park on Saturday then Riat on Sunday.

Are you using the sigma 70-200 to shoot fast jets?

edit 2:
Just done some quick research on the sigma, very nearly as sharp and lacks weather sealing but its about £600 cheaper. Hopefully it will in bag by the end of this year. Currently priced at £627 from the same place I bought my 300mm versus £1220 for the nikon