Nikon D800 using Nikon 300mm f4D + Nikon AF-S Teleconverter 1.4 EII: Sample Images

Well, I thought a quick review of this configuration should have its own folder.

If you are on a budget, the Nikon 300mm f4 AF is the best value for the money. Used, the older version is a steal. Ask Marcel. I believe it is even better than the lens I am showing off here, the more current, Nikon 300mm f4D.

Follow this link to see a Ken Rockwell write on the older model.

Nikon 300mm f/4 AF Review

You can typically find them online for sale for around $600. If you find one in good shape, BUY IT! I believe it takes slightly sharper pictures than the newer model and I can only hazard a guess at why, it has slightly larger glass. The new lens doesn't seem to have the same bite, for lack of a better description.

Here are some sample images of the newer, D model, which is what I am using now, with the Teleconverter attached. This gives me a focal length of 420mm in FX mode. These are all shot in FX mode.









The Ken Rockwell review on the new lens can be found here:

http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/300f4afs.htm

The last one i saw on Ebay over here went for £670. Not much chance of me paying that sort of coin, but yep, would love to own one.

I have the newer version and it's sharp even with my 1.4 TC

You're absolutely right. I've rented this lens and it is definitely on my wish list!

Very nice shots...I have the older version, here is a surfing shot taken with it..