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<blockquote data-quote="salukfan111" data-source="post: 512469" data-attributes="member: 39212"><p>pn11 is the extension tube you want for the 300mm f/4.5 edif works great turns into a decent lens for macro. I think you'll it. It's got a long focus adjustment so practice turning it left until sharp, turning right to get sharp and then splitting the difference it does well at f/8 too. The lens supposedly is capable of shooting a license plate at 800 yards and let you read the registration sticker zooming in with your computer (hint your eyes aren't good enough for this lens - why I like the tc 1.6a and there really isn't a true infinity focus adjustment). Most of those jaw dropping telephotos you saw in nat geo and other places year ago was this lens. Go to the library and check out a book called "nature photographer's complete guide to professional field techniques" and bring a hankerchef to wipe the drool off your face when you see the output of the lens (keep in mind no Lightroom or Photoshop for film back then). If you like this lens and are fine with MF telephoto look into getting a 600mm f/5.6 (the old 200 f/2, 300 f/2.8, 400 f/3.5, and 600 f/5.6 all basically the same setup similiar element count same objective) because the 400 f/3.5 or 300 f/2.8 isn't enough improvement for the added weight (I own both and regret not going right for the 600mm and will be swapping 400 for 600). All of these 122mm objective lens are similar weight and similar element count so go right for the big one.</p><p></p><p>I was looking at the 600mm f/4 but it is really too heavy to handhold and shoot all day - although shooting any of the 122mm objective sized lens for a morning is like going to the gym. IF you decide to stick with MF do some research into the TC-1.6a (be sure and get a modified one though) as it will give a 1.6x boost with very few elements and does the autofocusing right in the unit if you're using a screwdrive camera (set focus to infinity and it will AF like a dream beyond 40 yards). Please look into a refurbed D7000 or 7100 because the screw drive will allow you to use a ton of older pro screw drive glass available on ebay. The 7000 or 7100 will save you a fortune in the long run by allowing you access to Nikons that aren't made out of plastic from China and over priced. Some people like the 7200 but the 7200 drove the 7100 prices into the dirt so take advantage of this.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="salukfan111, post: 512469, member: 39212"] pn11 is the extension tube you want for the 300mm f/4.5 edif works great turns into a decent lens for macro. I think you'll it. It's got a long focus adjustment so practice turning it left until sharp, turning right to get sharp and then splitting the difference it does well at f/8 too. The lens supposedly is capable of shooting a license plate at 800 yards and let you read the registration sticker zooming in with your computer (hint your eyes aren't good enough for this lens - why I like the tc 1.6a and there really isn't a true infinity focus adjustment). Most of those jaw dropping telephotos you saw in nat geo and other places year ago was this lens. Go to the library and check out a book called "nature photographer's complete guide to professional field techniques" and bring a hankerchef to wipe the drool off your face when you see the output of the lens (keep in mind no Lightroom or Photoshop for film back then). If you like this lens and are fine with MF telephoto look into getting a 600mm f/5.6 (the old 200 f/2, 300 f/2.8, 400 f/3.5, and 600 f/5.6 all basically the same setup similiar element count same objective) because the 400 f/3.5 or 300 f/2.8 isn't enough improvement for the added weight (I own both and regret not going right for the 600mm and will be swapping 400 for 600). All of these 122mm objective lens are similar weight and similar element count so go right for the big one. I was looking at the 600mm f/4 but it is really too heavy to handhold and shoot all day - although shooting any of the 122mm objective sized lens for a morning is like going to the gym. IF you decide to stick with MF do some research into the TC-1.6a (be sure and get a modified one though) as it will give a 1.6x boost with very few elements and does the autofocusing right in the unit if you're using a screwdrive camera (set focus to infinity and it will AF like a dream beyond 40 yards). Please look into a refurbed D7000 or 7100 because the screw drive will allow you to use a ton of older pro screw drive glass available on ebay. The 7000 or 7100 will save you a fortune in the long run by allowing you access to Nikons that aren't made out of plastic from China and over priced. Some people like the 7200 but the 7200 drove the 7100 prices into the dirt so take advantage of this. [/QUOTE]
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