It took me a long time to get the equipment that I have today. The most important thing is to use fully the equipment you have at hand. Luckily its the photographer who is taking the picture and the equipment is just helping a long the way. :)
I too have been using the crazy sharp Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8, with the Nikon nano coated teleconverter 1.7x and 2x. All the Nikon Nano coated teleconverters are super sharp and a worth while investment for any of your telophoto lenses. I use with the Wimberley gimble tripod head with an older carbon Gitzo tripod. The tripod keeps my images tack sharp. I put archery real tree, tree stand arm pads on the tripod legs, to give a foot and a half camouflage. I am on the lookout for a Nikon 400mm f 2.8, the 300mm doesn't have enough reach. That is when I am rich and famous. I am looking at getting a floating hide, and more real 3D leaf camo clothing. Thank-you for your good content.
Thanks Trond. I also shoot a Canon 300 f/2.8 version I. It was a great way to get into the longer, faster glass without breaking the bank. And it does make you think creatively about hides, approaching the subject and positioning yourself. My Canon 300 also takes the 1.4 very well, under certain circumstances the 2X as well. As with many folks however, I'm saving up for a 500 f/4. In the meantime, my 100-400 II gives me more reach especially on an APS-C body in better light. Cheers.
Thats an awesome lense. Yeah the 500 f/4 is great. But as you said...its so important to make the most of what you have. The photographer is making the picture. Luckily :)
Well, for my Wildlife stuff 300mm not long enough. Many of the birds I am shooting have simply a long safer distance. Just mention here some sort of Owls, e.g. the Snowy Owls. So I use a Canon 400mm 2.8 II together with a Canon 7D Mark II. Teleconverter I don’t like so much. Recommended is also the Sigma 150-600mm Sport.
My Canon 500mm f4 is my favorite one. I can use it in my hands by hole day. Next I dream of is 300mm, but one as it is in Nikon familly Nikkor AF-S 200-400 mm f4 may give much more flexibility witch is needed quite often.
Another great video, Trond. I would be definitely interested in watching a video that walks through the process of lens calibration. I have watched many good videos and am still intimidated by the process. I also am worried that I might make my images worse by trying to achieve something that may not be necessary. I currently have a Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6 with VR that I combine with either a Nikon D500 or D810. I have taken some photos where I can still appreciate that the image is not crystal clear 100% sharp and have attributed that to my movement as I am hand holding. As I am knew at this, I appreciate your perspective and certainly the comment about suboptimal light was important to consider. I am saving for a larger prime for the future and have been thinking about the Nikkor 400mm FL ED VR f/2.8. The 500mm, 600mm and 800mm seem so impractical for me at this stage of my photographic learning curve.
I have the same 300mm non vr lens but very difficult to use for wildlife from a safari vehicle without a monopod or tripod. How should I cater for camera shake when shooting from a safari vehicle in africa and should I use wide open on a safari?
Trond, do you shoot wide open most / all the time? I have a Nikon 300mm f/2.8 and it seems silly to close it down when you have something as good as this on your camera. If I wanted smaller apertures, I'd buy an f/4.
Hi Trond and viewers, I have a question. It's 2023, do you or anyone recommend this lens adapted (FTZ adapter) to a Z62? Is there anybody have this setup? cheers!
Greetings from a very stormy UK. I have just re watched all your You tube vides. Amazing especially the Goshawks, one of my favourite birds. you have been using both the 300 and 500 recently and i was wondering if your could advise me if you could only have one, which would you have I am a Canon user and hope to be in a position soon to buy a prime lens soon. I could go for an older 500 or a more recent 300 mk2 which would probably work better with a 1.5 or 2 convertor. I am currently using a crop sensor camera but will also be adding a full frame when i get the lens. My photo interest are very much like yours and the UK weather is quite similar so any expert advise from you would really help me make my mind up. Keep those videos coming. thanks
Hi - nice video! Sorry it’s a bit late to comment, but can you tell me which foot you got to fit on the AFS 300 2.8 as I find the standard one too small. Thanks.
Thanks! Always interesting to hear what equipment is being used and how. You said you often use it in hides which kind of mimics my thought about 300mm field of view (Using Olympus so my 40-150 has the same FOV at the long end). I am having serious trouble getting close enough with it though so 1: Thinking about a mobile hide and 2: Just ordered the Olympus 300mm F4. Interesting video, as always :-) /Rasmus
It is always great to be mobile. Thats why I am probably gonna change it for the VR version. Are you happy with your new setup? I was watching your channel before you took it away. Are you gonna make a new one in the future?
@@trondwestby I would never say never but unlikely in the close future. Yes VERY happy with it! It has only been used out and about for really quick tests but its performing amazingly at the moment and its only getting better as I learn to use it more. The stand out feature is the stabilisation as I can comfortably handhold and get sharp shots down to even 1/25th which is epic. The only downside is 400mm is at f6.3 and in the low winter light it means the shutter speeds have to be low or iso needs to be high but then again you can't have it all in one lens. Ideally I would like to pair it with an f2.8 of some description but maybe a body upgrade to the G9 before then. We shall see! Anyways top work in the channel and hope to see more soon (I get the struggle 😁)
@@JoeMaranophotography I see. So good to hear the lense is working out great for you. Best of luck in your photography. And thanks for you kind feedback on my channel. See you!
So, do you recommend 500mm f4 af-s d virgin one as good as this lens... I hope to answer your question Cuz am confused about these two lenses 300mm D, 500mm D
Great video, just one think to improve this in my opinion, if You can Put for us on the screen some shots taken with the lens ;) about the lens,: sounds cool, but for me 300 is a little bit to short. I'm shooting with 400/2.8 ii canon glass and it fits my needs perfectly, I know it is the price of both 300 and 500 but the lens is Great. I also love that I can attach 1,4 tc with No image quality lost, so in fact I have 2 lenses: 400/2.8 and 560/4 that works best for me. Highly recommend to check it out ;) can't wait for Another field video
@@SimoneChiaretta I have only tried the old version of the sigma lense. But I have seen picture on both, from some friends of mine. And the Nikon is a bit sharper. And also have f/5.6 instead of f/6.3.
Hi Trond, enjoyed the video, the only thing i found was that the room you were sitting in was so cluttered it was a distraction while you were speaking. looking forward to your next video from the field 👍
It took me a long time to get the equipment that I have today. The most important thing is to use fully the equipment you have at hand. Luckily its the photographer who is taking the picture and the equipment is just helping a long the way. :)
Well said. Photography is like 10% camera and 90% the person taking the shot.
I too have been using the crazy sharp Nikon AF-S 300mm F2.8, with the Nikon nano coated teleconverter 1.7x and 2x. All the Nikon Nano coated teleconverters are super sharp and a worth while investment for any of your telophoto lenses. I use with the Wimberley gimble tripod head with an older carbon Gitzo tripod. The tripod keeps my images tack sharp. I put archery real tree, tree stand arm pads on the tripod legs, to give a foot and a half camouflage. I am on the lookout for a Nikon 400mm f 2.8, the 300mm doesn't have enough reach. That is when I am rich and famous. I am looking at getting a floating hide, and more real 3D leaf camo clothing. Thank-you for your good content.
Thanks Trond. I also shoot a Canon 300 f/2.8 version I. It was a great way to get into the longer, faster glass without breaking the bank. And it does make you think creatively about hides, approaching the subject and positioning yourself. My Canon 300 also takes the 1.4 very well, under certain circumstances the 2X as well. As with many folks however, I'm saving up for a 500 f/4. In the meantime, my 100-400 II gives me more reach especially on an APS-C body in better light. Cheers.
Thats an awesome lense. Yeah the 500 f/4 is great. But as you said...its so important to make the most of what you have. The photographer is making the picture. Luckily :)
The 300mm 2.8 AFS is a real nice lens! Its sharp, compact compared to other large glass and you can hand hold it!
Thank You
Well, for my Wildlife stuff 300mm not long enough. Many of the birds I am shooting have simply a long safer distance. Just mention here some sort of Owls, e.g. the Snowy Owls. So I use a Canon 400mm 2.8 II together with a Canon 7D Mark II. Teleconverter I don’t like so much. Recommended is also the Sigma 150-600mm Sport.
Nice video, Trond. Best wishes for 2019! I can also recommend the Nikkor AF-s 200-500VR f5.6E lens.
Thanks a lot, and same to you. Yeah...I havent test it yet. Maybe I should.
Agreed with the 200-500VR, it's an awesome lens!
@@glensande2801 Definitely, a lens that seems to be worth a lot more than its cost. Hand holdable, flexible and very sharp!
My Canon 500mm f4 is my favorite one. I can use it in my hands by hole day. Next I dream of is 300mm, but one as it is in Nikon familly Nikkor AF-S 200-400 mm f4 may give much more flexibility witch is needed quite often.
My 500mm f4 is my favorite as well. But I love the 2.8 in the 300 :)
Ive got one too.Its razor scharp and optical perfect.
Great topic and review. I am shooting with the 600mm G lens. I have often thought of picking up the 300mm f2.8.
The 600mm is awesome
Trond Westby .This jear in the summer to my camera .Pentax HD 150-450mm 1:4,5-5,6 D-FA ED DC AW. Nice Video.
Sounds like a great lense. Thanks!
Great video Trond, I see forward to the next,,and the rest of your gear you use.
Thanks a lot! New video in the field is out sunday
Another great video, Trond. I would be definitely interested in watching a video that walks through the process of lens calibration. I have watched many good videos and am still intimidated by the process. I also am worried that I might make my images worse by trying to achieve something that may not be necessary. I currently have a Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6 with VR that I combine with either a Nikon D500 or D810. I have taken some photos where I can still appreciate that the image is not crystal clear 100% sharp and have attributed that to my movement as I am hand holding. As I am knew at this, I appreciate your perspective and certainly the comment about suboptimal light was important to consider. I am saving for a larger prime for the future and have been thinking about the Nikkor 400mm FL ED VR f/2.8. The 500mm, 600mm and 800mm seem so impractical for me at this stage of my photographic learning curve.
I'm in your situation, but 4 years later.:) Same camera and lenses. Hope things worked out for you.
I have the same 300mm non vr lens but very difficult to use for wildlife from a safari vehicle without a monopod or tripod. How should I cater for camera shake when shooting from a safari vehicle in africa and should I use wide open on a safari?
Trond, do you shoot wide open most / all the time? I have a Nikon 300mm f/2.8 and it seems silly to close it down when you have something as good as this on your camera. If I wanted smaller apertures, I'd buy an f/4.
Hi Trond and viewers, I have a question. It's 2023, do you or anyone recommend this lens adapted (FTZ adapter) to a Z62? Is there anybody have this setup? cheers!
Nice Video and great lens. i use the Sigma 150-600 and im happy with it
Thanks a lot. The new sigma 150-600 is and awesome lens for the money. Easy to carry as well. Best of luck!
Greetings from a very stormy UK. I have just re watched all your You tube vides. Amazing especially the Goshawks, one of my favourite birds. you have been using both the 300 and 500 recently and i was wondering if your could advise me if you could only have one, which would you have I am a Canon user and hope to be in a position soon to buy a prime lens soon. I could go for an older 500 or a more recent 300 mk2 which would probably work better with a 1.5 or 2 convertor. I am currently using a crop sensor camera but will also be adding a full frame when i get the lens. My photo interest are very much like yours and the UK weather is quite similar so any expert advise from you would really help me make my mind up. Keep those videos coming. thanks
Hi - nice video! Sorry it’s a bit late to comment, but can you tell me which foot you got to fit on the AFS 300 2.8 as I find the standard one too small. Thanks.
My dream lens is the Nikon 500mm f5.6 but those primes are soo expensive, so i probably go for a 200-500 f5.6 which is 3 times cheaper
Great video and stunning images ! I would like to see a video about lens calibration as I have just bought a 500mm f4 for my d750
Awesome video, thanks Trond!
Thanks a lot Alex!
Thanks! Always interesting to hear what equipment is being used and how. You said you often use it in hides which kind of mimics my thought about 300mm field of view (Using Olympus so my 40-150 has the same FOV at the long end). I am having serious trouble getting close enough with it though so 1: Thinking about a mobile hide and 2: Just ordered the Olympus 300mm F4.
Interesting video, as always :-)
/Rasmus
Lovely upload mate thanks 👍
Thanks a lot!
Just bought the Panasonic Leica 100-400 this week and its epic! No tripods for me!
It is always great to be mobile. Thats why I am probably gonna change it for the VR version. Are you happy with your new setup? I was watching your channel before you took it away. Are you gonna make a new one in the future?
@@trondwestby I would never say never but unlikely in the close future. Yes VERY happy with it! It has only been used out and about for really quick tests but its performing amazingly at the moment and its only getting better as I learn to use it more. The stand out feature is the stabilisation as I can comfortably handhold and get sharp shots down to even 1/25th which is epic. The only downside is 400mm is at f6.3 and in the low winter light it means the shutter speeds have to be low or iso needs to be high but then again you can't have it all in one lens. Ideally I would like to pair it with an f2.8 of some description but maybe a body upgrade to the G9 before then. We shall see!
Anyways top work in the channel and hope to see more soon (I get the struggle 😁)
@@JoeMaranophotography I see. So good to hear the lense is working out great for you. Best of luck in your photography. And thanks for you kind feedback on my channel. See you!
A fine piece of glass mate! 🦊👍
Yeah its great!
What type of foot have you fitted to the tripod mount?
Awesome!! Was looking for a lens
So, do you recommend 500mm f4 af-s d virgin one as good as this lens...
I hope to answer your question
Cuz am confused about these two lenses 300mm D, 500mm D
You can get away with no VR on a 300mm lens. No real issue. I also own one myself. Great lens.
Nice Glass👌🏻
Hello Trond what is your experience with Teleconverters 1.4,1.7 and the 2.0?
Great video, just one think to improve this in my opinion, if You can Put for us on the screen some shots taken with the lens ;) about the lens,: sounds cool, but for me 300 is a little bit to short. I'm shooting with 400/2.8 ii canon glass and it fits my needs perfectly, I know it is the price of both 300 and 500 but the lens is Great. I also love that I can attach 1,4 tc with No image quality lost, so in fact I have 2 lenses: 400/2.8 and 560/4 that works best for me. Highly recommend to check it out ;) can't wait for Another field video
Thanks for the feedback! I can put up some pictures in the community section.
That’s an expensive piece of equipment. What do you suggest as entry level zoom? I’ve a 70-300 5.6/6.3, but with 300mm it’s pretty far.
Yes it is. The best entry level zoom is the sigma og tamron 150-600mm. Thats and awesome lense. Of course more expensive than the 70-300.
Of course. I was undecided between those 2 and the Nikon 200-500. Have you tried them? Which one would you recommend?
@@SimoneChiaretta I have only tried the old version of the sigma lense. But I have seen picture on both, from some friends of mine. And the Nikon is a bit sharper. And also have f/5.6 instead of f/6.3.
Thx 🙏🏻
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I want some sample pictures.
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Love from INDIA 💙💙
I will upload some
Hi Trond, enjoyed the video, the only thing i found was that the room you were sitting in was so cluttered it was a distraction while you were speaking. looking forward to your next video from the field 👍
Thanks! Yeah, i know. But that is the only place with good enough space to film that and get the lense in the frame. :(
Thanks for sharing good info.Brother. still waiting you check out my pics.lol
Sorry mate! I will do. :)
@@trondwestby No need for apology my Brother is not a most.lol. I'm Honored by your Friendship.