Need input on 100mm and 300mm manual primes

**gustafson** · 11-30-2015, 08:07 PM

Ok, the combination of GAS and Black Friday hype proved too hot for me to handle

and I pulled the trigger on the following vintage prime lenses:

100mm f2.8 Series E: Nikon Series E lenses -100-135mm focal length

300mm f4.5 AI-S: http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/ais30045.jpg

Just wanted to see if any of you own these lenses and can share some insights on their performance and shortcomings. Thanks in advance!

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**Whiskeyman** · 12-01-2015, 01:23 AM

I've still got the 300 f4.5 I bought 30+ years ago, and even though I also own an AF-S 300 f2.8, I'm not getting rid of the 300 f 4.5. Does that say enough?

WM

**gustafson** · 12-01-2015, 01:42 AM

@Whiskeyman, that's great to hear. Do you have a preferred range (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) where you feel it performs best? Any other tips on shooting with it?

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**hark** · 12-01-2015, 01:56 AM

@480sparky might also be able to offer you additional info. I think he has some of the Series E lenses if I am not mistaken.

**480sparky** · 12-01-2015, 01:57 AM

Originally Posted by hark

@480sparky might also be able to offer you additional info. I think he has some of the Series E lenses if I am not mistaken.

I just have the 50.

**hark** · 12-01-2015, 02:01 AM

Originally Posted by 480sparky

I just have the 50.

But do you know anything about either of these lenses?

**480sparky** · 12-01-2015, 02:45 AM

Originally Posted by hark

But do you know anything about either of these lenses?

All I know is what I've read & heard: They're good lenses for the price. Certainly not top-shelf glass, but good performers for the dollar.

**mikew** · 12-01-2015, 07:18 AM

Both should give decent results,i used the 300mm for hide feeding station work on film but needed a small ext tube in for close work,you may have to adjust your PP style to get the best.

**gustafson** · 12-01-2015, 04:16 PM

@mikew that's my use scenario. I plan to mount the 300mm on a tripod and use it to shoot photos of critters in the backyard.

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**mikew** · 12-01-2015, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by gustafson

@mikew that's my use scenario. I plan to mount the 300mm on a tripod and use it to shoot photos of critters in the backyard.

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Dont be surprised if you need to put a ext tube in the 300mm didnt focus very close by todays standards