55-300 or 70-300
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RockyNH_RIP
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Yes, too funny!
Go grab that 55-300mm...now!
At least your decision has been made!
Off to order now~!!
Pat in NH
PS: Again, thanks to all who shared their thoughts and ideas...
Yes, too funny!
Go grab that 55-300mm...now!
At least your decision has been made!
B&H selling Refurb for $209.95
Used Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Zoom 2197B B&H
RockyNH_RIP
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RockyNH_RIP
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Ok, my 55-300mm arrived last night... managed to snap a couple moon shots last night...
I am at work today but will head out and see what she does (likely shoot a series of tests at various focal lengths.
Tomorrow maybe head out and grab some wildlife!
Pat in NH
I am at work today but will head out and see what she does (likely shoot a series of tests at various focal lengths.
Tomorrow maybe head out and grab some wildlife!
Pat in NH
Congrates on the new lens! You showed great restraint in not calling in sick today to play with your new toy!
RockyNH_RIP
Senior Member
Thanks Rick!! I may not have called in... But!
Captured the moon this morning before work... took a series at work and outside to see the magnification difference ... shot a few farm animals on the way home!
I will get a good look at them after dinner... Pleased so far!
Pat in NH
I got an amazing lightning deal on my 55-300 on Amazon last year, (like 250 dollars good), so, for me it was an easy decision. I like that it fits in a small belt pouch, and so easy to pull out and add to the camera.
I have been impressed with the quality overall. I want my D7000 to be my lightweight, easy to use setup versus the tank of a setup involving the D800.
the 70-300 is a fine lens, about 200 dollars more, about 30% larger/heavier. so,, since in my case, I prefer the lighter weight of the 55-300, and would save the money,
but.. its your lens/pictures/fate..
I have been impressed with the quality overall. I want my D7000 to be my lightweight, easy to use setup versus the tank of a setup involving the D800.
the 70-300 is a fine lens, about 200 dollars more, about 30% larger/heavier. so,, since in my case, I prefer the lighter weight of the 55-300, and would save the money,
but.. its your lens/pictures/fate..
RockyNH_RIP
Senior Member
The 70-300 I was looking at was sold... so I went ahead and picked up the 55-300.. Just got it last night but I am pleased with what I see so far!!
Pat in NH
Looking forward to seeing those shots. I am sure your going to enjoy it. That extra focal length is really nice.
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Happy for you
I'm sure you will get some great nature pics with that amazing lens!
I'm the culprit...my bad! :hopelessness:
I'm sure you will get some great nature pics with that amazing lens!
I'm the culprit...my bad! :hopelessness:
RockyNH_RIP
Senior Member
Happy for you
I'm sure you will get some great nature pics with that amazing lens!
I'm the culprit...my bad! :hopelessness:
No Culprit... First come first served, early bird gets the lens etc... at least we kept it in New Enland... I am pleased so far with mine and feel comfortable it will do what I need... (enjoy your purchase!!)
Pat in NH
RockyNH_RIP
Senior Member
Thanks Marilynne,
I have tried it out a bit and so far pleased... did some focal length tests, got some moon pics and some farm animal pics... It was handy at the farm! I will have some up on the 365 page later...
Here is the indoor focal length test at work... these were shot from my desk, through the doorway out into the qc lab.
I did another test outdoors that will be on my 365 page.
Pat in NH
I have tried it out a bit and so far pleased... did some focal length tests, got some moon pics and some farm animal pics... It was handy at the farm! I will have some up on the 365 page later...
Here is the indoor focal length test at work... these were shot from my desk, through the doorway out into the qc lab.
I did another test outdoors that will be on my 365 page.
Pat in NH