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Nikon 300mm f/4 AF vs AF-S
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<blockquote data-quote="pendennis" data-source="post: 624748" data-attributes="member: 42413"><p>Having owned both copies, I have a preference for the newer AF-S version. Both deliver superb photos, and the screw-drive model, while slower to focus, did a great job when I owned it. I used it on my F5, D200, D500, and D750 cameras. I was never disappointed.</p><p></p><p>That stated, I sold the screw drive version to another individual, and found a great deal on the newer AF-S model. It's a bit lighter, but it focuses much faster, and this really makes a difference in bird photography. The older model actually lags a bit while the lens focus mechanism catches up with the camera. This is probably a small matter, but I do like the faster focus with the F6, D500, and D750.</p><p></p><p>A very minor matter is the difference in filter size. The older model uses 82mm filters, and I spent a small fortune on them. The newer model uses 77mm, and I already own a boatload of them. The 82's won't go to waste, since I can use them with step-down rings, and I have some other lenses in 82mm filter size.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="pendennis, post: 624748, member: 42413"] Having owned both copies, I have a preference for the newer AF-S version. Both deliver superb photos, and the screw-drive model, while slower to focus, did a great job when I owned it. I used it on my F5, D200, D500, and D750 cameras. I was never disappointed. That stated, I sold the screw drive version to another individual, and found a great deal on the newer AF-S model. It's a bit lighter, but it focuses much faster, and this really makes a difference in bird photography. The older model actually lags a bit while the lens focus mechanism catches up with the camera. This is probably a small matter, but I do like the faster focus with the F6, D500, and D750. A very minor matter is the difference in filter size. The older model uses 82mm filters, and I spent a small fortune on them. The newer model uses 77mm, and I already own a boatload of them. The 82's won't go to waste, since I can use them with step-down rings, and I have some other lenses in 82mm filter size. [/QUOTE]
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