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Gear Talk => Lens Talk => Topic started by: longzoom on May 28, 2016, 13:07:26

Title: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 28, 2016, 13:07:26
Let me share my thoughts on this glass which is new for me. So some images with crops, hand-held. Full info at Flickr. Thank you! (https://c5.staticflickr.com/2/1652/26285374460_39e7ff4ffc_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G3Kq4o)20160420-011 (https://flic.kr/p/G3Kq4o) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr. (https://c4.staticflickr.com/2/1711/26558266755_b28b6c5db2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GsS4qX)20160420-011-2 (https://flic.kr/p/GsS4qX) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 28, 2016, 13:14:40
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7457/27072420561_c83dee0eb1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HfierK)20160520-063 (https://flic.kr/p/HfierK) by (https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7510/27141091365_3b17cc9a1e_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.[url=https://flic.kr/p/HmnbT8)20160520-063-2 (https://flic.kr/p/HmnbT8) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrcom/photos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.      Or this test/technical one.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 28, 2016, 13:23:59
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7154/26844150106_6e616e23a8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GU8hAf)20160507-071 (https://flic.kr/p/GU8hAf) by (https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7623/26274017283_e7ff1bc12b_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/ph[url=https://flic.kr/p/G2KcXZ)20160507-071-2 (https://flic.kr/p/G2KcXZ) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrotos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.      This one, at 400mm, wide open, with 100% crop, was taken to check the lens for any CA. As you can see, there is nothing significant to speak about.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 28, 2016, 13:33:56
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7745/26753989531_577980d86b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GLabZz)20160504-035 (https://flic.kr/p/GLabZz) by (https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7792/26821397255_942b81837b_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.c[url=https://flic.kr/p/GS7EXH)20160504-035-2 (https://flic.kr/p/GS7EXH) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrom/photos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.   Almost minimal distance, heavy crop. Sharp and detailed.  Stunning color, without any bleeding.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 28, 2016, 13:43:40
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/2/1674/26403309031_cb1a119567_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GeaRU4)20160414-055 (https://flic.kr/p/GeaRU4) by (https://c6.staticflickr.com/2/1564/26469461965_042b5ed880_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.c[url=https://flic.kr/p/Gk1URT)20160414-055-2 (https://flic.kr/p/Gk1URT) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrom/photos/long(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1505/25864582504_064aaf70e7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FpyKgE)20160414-055-4 (https://flic.kr/p/FpyKgE) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr. I am so sorry for such a trivial object, just want to show color/contrast ratio.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: elsa hoffmann on May 28, 2016, 21:45:09
impressive what you got out of that combo
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: bjornthun on May 28, 2016, 22:30:38
I like the reds in the tulip flowers. Very nice colours.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 29, 2016, 01:11:50
Elsa, Bjornthun, thanks!   (https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7008/26319205173_80754367bd_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G6JNKx)20160509-089 (https://flic.kr/p/G6JNKx) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr (https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7308/26317866034_243c093e14_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/G6BWEW)20160509-089-2 (https://flic.kr/p/G6BWEW) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.   This guy is my neighbor and friend!   Image, crop.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 29, 2016, 01:22:49
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7643/26947853701_4c552f67fe_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H4hN4g)20160514-122-2 (https://flic.kr/p/H4hN4g) by (https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7301/26412341933_8fc4c27b8d_b.jpg) (https://www[url=https://flic.kr/p/GeYa4K)20160514-112-3 (https://flic.kr/p/GeYa4K) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.flickr.com/photos/(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7668/26921936802_ae20a48301_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/H1ZXSb)20160514-140 (https://flic.kr/p/H1ZXSb) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrlongzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.                             There was a Viking Day here in Brooklyn. So this Lady image is a crop about 1/4 of full frame, while kids are a crops about 100%, but even so still printable to 20x24" (50x60cm), or even bigger.  Flickr carries all of info.  THX!
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 29, 2016, 01:29:08
impressive what you got out of that combo
      Thank you so much, Elsa!
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 29, 2016, 01:30:43
I like the reds in the tulip flowers. Very nice colours.
   Am very pleased you like it!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 30, 2016, 12:31:59
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7346/27234354181_dcb8e93e20_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HuBbEH)20160527-035 (https://flic.kr/p/HuBbEH) by (https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7533/27234357541_2e17292221_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.co[url=https://flic.kr/p/HuBcED)20160527-035-4 (https://flic.kr/p/HuBcED) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrm/photos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.    At 80mm, crop. For more real look of the image/crop, go to the Flickr, please, and click on pic, for sharper result. I do not know why, but almost all images look way sharper on Flickr, than here on the Forum! THX!
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 30, 2016, 12:42:19
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7699/26700818393_825e5e162f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GFsF4P)20160509-066-2 (https://flic.kr/p/GFsF4P) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.                   At 80mm.   It is a crop about 100%.  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 30, 2016, 12:46:58
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7266/27062911692_d0538a4c75_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HesuMJ)20160521-028 (https://flic.kr/p/HesuMJ) by (https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7148/27062914622_f0e96826cc_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.[url=https://flic.kr/p/HesvEf)20160521-028-2 (https://flic.kr/p/HesvEf) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrcom/photos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.     This image/crop shows full absence of hot spots.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 30, 2016, 12:50:45
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1656/26423572560_7cbe236cb0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GfXHxf)20160426-048-2 (https://flic.kr/p/GfXHxf) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.  As well as this one. It is a crop to 800mm.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 30, 2016, 12:56:50
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7691/26216285763_5bacdec688_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FWDjoX)20160504-058 (https://flic.kr/p/FWDjoX) by (https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7550/26753428711_8637441bf8_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/ph[url=https://flic.kr/p/GL7jhg)20160504-042 (https://flic.kr/p/GL7jhg) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrotos/longzoom/]longzoo(https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1592/26428625040_17938deb65_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GgpBsY)20160426-071-2 (https://flic.kr/p/GgpBsY) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrm[/url], on Flickr.     Second image is a heavy crop.  Last umbrella one is under rain/sun condition.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 30, 2016, 13:09:49
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/2/1572/26391581446_9144b02c39_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Gd8KGj)20160413-128 (https://flic.kr/p/Gd8KGj) by (https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1600/26144672640_09cfc29a7d.jpg) (https://www.[url=https://flic.kr/p/FQjhiW)20160413-128-3 (https://flic.kr/p/FQjhiW) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrflickr.com/photos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.   This only the image I used Viv ser 1 TC 1.4.   TC was not fully readable by camera, but Flickr info is 550mm, at least. Crop from extreme upper left corner, about 800%. The image could be sharpened (and PS!) to desire level, but is fully usable even now, with its lower, so far, color/contrast ratio, of course.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on May 30, 2016, 13:35:02
Your examples indicate this zoom lens is a versatile tool, and capable of delivering quality results in the near range and also towards the horizon. Atmospheric influence will of course degrade distant scenery by air turbulence and lowering of contrast, thus there is a limit to what can be extracted from far away subjects.  Shooting during night, in cold weather, or very early in the morning, are ways of abating the degradation caused by distance alone, but there are limits to what can be achieved of course.

I was positively surprised of the near-range scenes. Apparently the ability to concentrate the field of view in combination with high-contrast optics lead to punchy manifestations of the chosen scene.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 30, 2016, 14:34:36
Your examples indicate this zoom lens is a versatile tool, and capable of delivering quality results in the near range and also towards the horizon. Atmospheric influence will of course degrade distant scenery by air turbulence and lowering of contrast, thus there is a limit to what can be extracted from far away subjects.  Shooting during night, in cold weather, or very early in the morning, are ways of abating the degradation caused by distance alone, but there are limits to what can be achieved of course.

I was positively surprised of the near-range scenes. Apparently the ability to concentrate the field of view in combination with high-contrast optics lead to punchy manifestations of the chosen scene.     

  Agreed, absolutely! As far as I am concerning of max file resolution delivering by given lens, I would say, this one is most versatile and bested  anything I have had before.  Yet, I think, its IQ is equal to the best primes inside its range, in departments of sheer resolution and color/contrast ratio. Practical absence of any kind of CA and geometrical distortions are profoundly speaking of themselves.   Thank you, Bjorn!
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 30, 2016, 16:09:32
"...bested everything..."  I am sorry!
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 31, 2016, 23:19:09
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7553/27022465130_0a26f707a4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HaTcrd)20160527-041 (https://flic.kr/p/HaTcrd) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.     Its a crop to 2000mm.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 31, 2016, 23:23:17
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7755/26909263491_8dedd6c5ce_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GZT1wP)20160512-131-2 (https://flic.kr/p/GZT1wP) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.  Very fast running biker.  Crop of 200%. In reflection - his own hand and bike's tire, road sign.  AF-C was up to task.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 31, 2016, 23:26:52
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/2/1683/26535122671_0916532685_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GqPrv2)20160423-032 (https://flic.kr/p/GqPrv2) by (https://c1.staticflickr.com/2/1499/26575116416_e8548a7e74_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.co[url=https://flic.kr/p/Gumqfm)20160423-032-4 (https://flic.kr/p/Gumqfm) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrm/photos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.   At 400mm, crop about 800%. 
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 31, 2016, 23:32:08
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/2/1559/25960646404_d2d3897b32_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Fy46HN)20160421-025 (https://flic.kr/p/Fy46HN) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.   The Sun is directly behind  my friend's head.  Very short 1" third-party hood over the B+W filter.  Its own hood is very good, but unnecessary big. There is no flare, even the sun inside the frame, with hood or without.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 31, 2016, 23:35:50
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/2/1717/26521991875_4fa3534cb7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GpE9aZ)20160418-023 (https://flic.kr/p/GpE9aZ) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.  I really like the light distribution, what this lens is delivering.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 31, 2016, 23:46:14
Removed by me.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 03, 2016, 03:52:03
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7301/26818226374_386c092349_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GRQqnm)20160602-111-7 (https://flic.kr/p/GRQqnm) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.     This one was taken for its rich tonality. (Its a crop about 1/3 of the original.)  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: tommiejeep on June 03, 2016, 05:23:41
The 80-400 vr D and the 80-400 VR G afs have been my favourite Nature walkabout lenses for quite a few years.  I've used them on all bodies starting with the D200 and even used the Kenko TC1.4 on the older lens.  I've not really spent much time with the Nikon TC1.4 II on the new lens. The 150-600mm lenses and the new 200-500mm do not really appeal because I do not want to give up the 80mm FL.  I tried to buy a Sig 50-500 at one point (good deal) but missed it.

Your800 seems to get along with the lens very well  :) >  My D3S loves the new lens but the D7100 has some fine tune problems  >:(

This is with the D700, 80-400D with TC.4 handheld at 120mm (Kenko did not show EXIF)  Frame filler above me :)
The Butterfly is with the D610 at min. focus distance hand held.  No birds around so shooting bugs again  ;)
(https://images.nikonians.org/galleries/data/11765/DSC_4332-X3_1_.jpg)
(https://images.nikonians.org/galleries/data/12179/D61_0119.jpg)
Tom
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 03, 2016, 05:47:53
Both of your images are masterpieces, that's for sure! Well done, Tom!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 05, 2016, 15:00:04
At 80mm. This crop is a little bit less than 100%.  LZ         (https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7221/27369520522_2af199ae7f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HGxWUS)20160604-100-3 (https://flic.kr/p/HGxWUS) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 05, 2016, 15:19:19
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7704/26861314973_d902051bc8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GVDg7e)20160604-102-2 (https://flic.kr/p/GVDg7e) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.   Source of light is inside the frame. MC and "N" coating are  speaking of themselves. BTW, small 1"(25mm) hood over the filter is there.  LZ 
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 09, 2016, 01:06:48
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7461/27549677745_20cce78fb9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HYtinT)20160607-026 (https://flic.kr/p/HYtinT) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.                           My granddaughter Michelle, 14.       ISO3600, manual WB K 3350, -1 comp., at 150mm, f5.6, light crop.  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 14, 2016, 04:20:44
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7453/27557376462_d8c77a7fd6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HZ9KWo)20160613-035-2 (https://flic.kr/p/HZ9KWo) by (https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7284/27622861726_91da1eb5bf_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos[url=https://flic.kr/p/J5WoqE)20160613-035-3 (https://flic.kr/p/J5WoqE) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.  Wide open,  1/30, hand held, crop. There is no even trace of coma.  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 16, 2016, 21:21:33
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7599/27651626076_2f6575c212_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J8tP4J)20160614-110 (https://flic.kr/p/J8tP4J) by (https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7521/27686507765_c721eac839_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.c[url=https://flic.kr/p/JbyAba)20160614-147-2-2 (https://flic.kr/p/JbyAba) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrom/photos/longzoom/]lon(https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7102/27585869022_9f6c030a0b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J2EMMq)20160614-187-2 (https://flic.kr/p/J2EMMq) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrgzoom[/url], on Flickr.   They are all crops. One can't come any closer. LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: Akira on June 16, 2016, 21:33:44
All images are impressive!  Your handle name does justice to the combo for sure.  Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 17, 2016, 01:06:56
All images are impressive!  Your handle name does justice to the combo for sure.  Thanks for sharing!
           Thank you so much!   LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 17, 2016, 11:24:31
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7330/27569493242_0f3b6d20e9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J1dRQo)20160613-038 (https://flic.kr/p/J1dRQo) by (https://c7.staticflickr.com/8/7385/27634878806_04f5c84e5a_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/long[url=https://flic.kr/p/J6ZYFG)20160613-038-2 (https://flic.kr/p/J6ZYFG) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr(https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7201/27670137765_d1d4beb6ef_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ja7FWM)20160613-038-4 (https://flic.kr/p/Ja7FWM) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.    At 1/30sec, hand held, 2 crops. Wide open. LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 17, 2016, 11:40:06
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/8/7445/27643664731_14815b2321_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/J7M1ra)20160616-119-2 (https://flic.kr/p/J7M1ra) by (https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7403/27617608842_2a2a1f55fd_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/phot[url=https://flic.kr/p/J5tsVG)20160616-119 (https://flic.kr/p/J5tsVG) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickros/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7318/27107790313_d5cb1a2718_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HiqvD4)20160616-119-2-2 (https://flic.kr/p/HiqvD4) by (https://c6.staticflickr.com/8/7716/27107713373_525e767e04_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Hiq7Lv)20160616-115 (https://flic.kr/p/Hiq7Lv) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrlongzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.   My wrist watch.  At 400mm, Canon 500D close-up, 72mm with step-up to77mm ring, no vignette. The last crop from the other image - I was not able to keep the combo in absolute parallel to the object, even f11.0 giving me less than 2mm of DOF. Especially hand held.  F16.0 is visibly destroying image due to diffraction.  VR and AF were absolutely necessary, I can't imagine how to keep the combo steady without ones.   Thank you for your attention!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: Bjørn Rørslett on June 17, 2016, 12:11:16
Impressive close-up qualities from this obviously versatile zoom lens. Well done examples.

As to keeping the lens steady, there are efficient solutions apart from VR ... No potential optical downsides  either: tripod and good head. For a lens such as this, a fluid head probably is optimal.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 17, 2016, 12:24:33
Impressive close-up qualities from this obviously versatile zoom lens. Well done examples.

As to keeping the lens steady, there are efficient solutions apart from VR ... No potential optical downsides  either: tripod and good head. For a lens such as this, a fluid head probably is optimal.
.  Correct!  But my goal is to show what to do in case of emergency, even with acceptation of some lowering of its phenomenal resolution. Thank you! LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on July 04, 2016, 03:29:18
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7343/27430281473_000a487fb2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HMVn2t)20160702-021-2 (https://flic.kr/p/HMVn2t) by lon[url=https://flic.kr/p/Jio82d](https://c3.staticflickr.com/8/7661/27763680770_88c482eaf8_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)20160702-021 (https://flic.kr/p/Jio82d) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrgzoom[/url], on Flickr.   Looks strange, but I like how it was lit. Crop.  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on July 17, 2016, 16:32:26
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7713/27982172892_884655aa89_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/JCFX7L)20160623-034-4 (https://flic.kr/p/JCFX7L) by (https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7343/28053536856_4f3534c918_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/[url=https://flic.kr/p/JJZH8W)20160623-20160623-034-4 (https://flic.kr/p/JJZH8W) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrphotos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.     What wasn't fast nor easy here, to keep metal and skin colors simultaneously.  On your judgement. LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on July 17, 2016, 16:35:34
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/8/7122/27264278756_47bfa3f551_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HxfycE)20160527-046-2 (https://flic.kr/p/HxfycE) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.      At 400mm, crop to 1200mm. LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on July 26, 2016, 04:33:39
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8284/28446832442_73c7170544_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KkKsdj)20160725-2016-07-25 060 (https://flic.kr/p/KkKsdj) by (https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8655/27937795963_2411cf498c_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com[url=https://flic.kr/p/JyLvpi)20160725-2016-07-25 060-3 (https://flic.kr/p/JyLvpi) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr/photos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8171/28553220705_099191cea0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Kv9HJH)20160725-2016-07-25 060-2 (https://flic.kr/p/Kv9HJH) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.  It was rainy in Brooklyn tonight.     1/30,   ISO2800,  400mm, 5.6.  Crops.  Every comment welcome!  THX!   LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: tommiejeep on July 26, 2016, 05:01:22
LZ, it was actually dry here last nigh  ;) .  I really like that last image as an Abstract.  The Hamilton watch images are really great examples of the versatility of the lens.
Cheers
Tom
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on July 26, 2016, 13:23:39
Yeah, Tom, I could just imagine, how it is in India now!  Thank you so much!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on August 03, 2016, 04:40:40
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8867/28656215861_a3faa8ca8b_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KEfABg)20160802-2016-08-02 006 (https://flic.kr/p/KEfABg) by (https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8705/28656220441_8ef22a126c_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/pho[url=https://flic.kr/p/KEfBYe)20160802-2016-08-02 006-2 (https://flic.kr/p/KEfBYe) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrtos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.       At 400mm, crop.   LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on August 04, 2016, 04:29:49
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8632/28701354836_323358adb2_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KJeWRs)20160801-20160801-2016-08-01 002 (https://flic.kr/p/KJeWRs) by (https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8778/28116245834_a4bd59be15_k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com[url=https://flic.kr/p/JQx7kd)20160801-20160801-2016-08-01 002-2 (https://flic.kr/p/JQx7kd) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr/photos/longzoom/]longzoom[/ur(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8116/28676377051_20f5c32eec_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KG2VPZ)20160803-2016-08-03 015 (https://flic.kr/p/KG2VPZ) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8682/28676381601_9edbc96105_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KG2Xbr)20160803-2016-08-03 015-2 (https://flic.kr/p/KG2Xbr) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr Flickrl], on Flickr.   Both at 400mm, crops. LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: tommiejeep on August 04, 2016, 05:00:23
LZ, I really like the first image with the LYK ship. I would have probably gotten rid of the two rocks bottom right and just left the stark negative space.   Still constant rain but at least not as much flooding a some parts of India.  Nice thing about living on a hilltop  ;)
Tom
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on August 04, 2016, 05:20:49
Yes, Tom, I left the rocks intentionally, to balance the ship's nose. Sorry to hear about flooding. We are survivors of the "Sandy" hurricane 4 years ago. Take a look: devastating at all...  Thank you for your friendly postings!    LZ (https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8210/8247829547_9a7d65798e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/dyQhnH)20121205-048-3 (https://flic.kr/p/dyQhnH) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on August 12, 2016, 00:10:32
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8827/28555187010_d6b0db172b_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KvjNfw)20160807-2016-08-07 008-2-2 (https://flic.kr/p/KvjNfw) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.                     1/8 sec, 5.6, ISO5000. Hand held, with supporting for elbows. VR was up to task.  Nice reflections, very rare event.   LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on August 12, 2016, 00:18:01
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8612/28888627545_09ac5ee1a9_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L1MLvg)20160809-2016-08-09 032 (https://flic.kr/p/L1MLvg) by longz[url=https://flic.kr/p/KYZFAf](https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8463/28868319366_32b3aa6293_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)20160809-2016-08-09 032-3 (https://flic.kr/p/KYZFAf) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickroom[/url], on Flickr(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8354/28868324066_9a3bd7d8b4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KYZGZh)20160809-2016-08-09 032-4 (https://flic.kr/p/KYZGZh) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.          2 crops. Take a look at the can's handle - the lens's resolving power is enough for next generation of 60-70 MP sensor, I believe.  TNX!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on August 12, 2016, 15:37:49
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8857/28888619995_cd4bb9c263_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/L1MJg6)20160809-2016-08-09 008-3-2 (https://flic.kr/p/L1MJg6) by lo[url=https://flic.kr/p/K8XMFB](https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8662/28313441333_24ab721e42.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)20160809-20160809-2016-08-09 008-3-2-2 (https://flic.kr/p/K8XMFB) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrngzoom[/url], on Flickr.       
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 01, 2016, 17:28:50
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8153/29175494241_f579e6ddb1_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ls92YM)20160826-2016-08-26 001-3 (https://flic.kr/p/Ls92YM) by (https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8517/29339651586_2d83bb598c_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoo[url=https://flic.kr/p/LGDoeQ)20160831-2016-08-31 017-2 (https://flic.kr/p/LGDoeQ) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrm/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr(https://c1.staticflickr.com/9/8422/29265218792_a45ec8f4fb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LA4TXN)20160831-2016-08-31 017 (https://flic.kr/p/LA4TXN) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.     Those were taken for public space decoration. Upper one is a crop to about 2000mm.  Next one is at ISO640, to give the send structure more natural look. Crop is saying it at all. THX!   LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: pluton on September 02, 2016, 05:58:04
LZ, your photos are persuasive evidence that good picture quality can be obtained with this lens.  Are the shots you've shown shot from tripod, handheld using VR, or both?
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: Akira on September 02, 2016, 10:19:23
The HUGE sunset is overwhelming!

I also love the image of lifeguards with the crude oil carrier in the background: a very nice color composition.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 02, 2016, 11:22:50
LZ, your photos are persuasive evidence that good picture quality can be obtained with this lens.  Are the shots you've shown shot from tripod, handheld using VR, or both?
.         Since VR was implemented, have never used tripod outside. Handheld VR ONLY, with supporting for elbows, as the night image of Manhattan at 1/8, as VR in this lens is a blessing! On speeds range of 60-180, VR is on "Active" position, to avoid VR-shutter-mirror wrong mechanical vibration, caused by engineering mistake of D800-810 mirror boxes. At this position, the lens is fantastically sharp, no double lines at all. So I left the "Active" VR at any speed, it nicely working for me. Thank you!   LZ 
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 02, 2016, 11:28:29
The HUGE sunset is overwhelming!

I also love the image of lifeguards with the crude oil carrier in the background: a very nice color composition.
.     Thank you so much, Akira-san! LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 05, 2016, 20:34:01
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8583/28752010833_1fd91aa29e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KNHz7H)20160831-2016-08-31 013-2 (https://flic.kr/p/KNHz7H) by (https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8272/28752741953_6957de698d_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[url=https://flic.kr/p/KNMjse)20160831-2016-08-31 013 (https://flic.kr/p/KNMjse) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrlongzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.     Before hurricane...   Crop.  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 05, 2016, 20:49:09
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8146/28815402573_8b944246c4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KUjtgK)20160901-2016-09-01 017 (https://flic.kr/p/KUjtgK) by longzoom[url=https://flic.kr/p/KU88HE](https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8143/28813190564_6bab55c647_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)20160901-2016-09-01 017-2 (https://flic.kr/p/KU88HE) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr[/url], on Flickr.      Reflections of sunset.   Crop.   LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 10, 2016, 15:21:26
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8017/28862859803_470b3f14e7_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/KYvGDR)20160905-2016-09-05 005 (https://flic.kr/p/KYvGDR) by longzo[url=https://flic.kr/p/LKUEhj](https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8154/29376581722_676918ac43_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)20160905-2016-09-05 005-2 (https://flic.kr/p/LKUEhj) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrom[/url], on Flickr.  The image and  crop to 1600mm(about).  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 10, 2016, 15:30:13
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8883/29479131795_641b98a8bc_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LUYfR2)20160904-2016-09-04 004-3 (https://flic.kr/p/LUYfR2) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.     This Lady is 94, and she has the really perfect memory condition from the her childhood to today! God bless her!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 14, 2016, 19:12:53
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8497/29350841670_39954a22b6_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LHCJEj)20160912-2016-09-12 007 (https://flic.kr/p/LHCJEj) by longzo[url=https://flic.kr/p/M7ekgQ](https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8018/29606554826_68be44b0d6_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)20160912-2016-09-12 007-2 (https://flic.kr/p/M7ekgQ) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrom[/url], on Flickr(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8233/29051291924_b222bcb606_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LgasXw)20160913-2016-09-13 014 (https://flic.kr/p/LgasXw) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8096/29052916283_6bed081cae_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LgiMPH)20160913-2016-09-13 014-2 (https://flic.kr/p/LgiMPH) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8070/29642211266_aecd4739d6_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M3Gimo[url=https://flic.kr/p/Mao5G3)20160913-2016-09-13 018-2-3 (https://flic.kr/p/Mao5G3) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8281/29566550402_3c5cb8cd2f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/M3Gimo)20160913-2016-09-13 018-2-2 (https://flic.kr/p/M3Gimo) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.    Couple more images with crops.  Sport - AF-C is always up to its task. LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: Anthony on September 14, 2016, 23:46:21
They make a great combo.  I have had some excellent results with these two together.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: Erik Lund on September 15, 2016, 12:19:43
Very capable combination! You demonstrate a very wide range of applications ;)

So far the lifeguard images stand out for me!
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 15, 2016, 12:38:40
They make a great combo.  I have had some excellent results with these two together.
.  Yes, it really makes! THX!   LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 15, 2016, 12:44:19
Very capable combination! You demonstrate a very wide range of applications ;)

So far the lifeguard images stand out for me!
.    Thank you, Erik!  Am very pleased with your comment! So I've reached my goal to show the great abilities  of this  lens from different sides.  THX!   LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 17, 2016, 03:01:09
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8442/29692899386_d39795cb6c_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MeRSv9)20160916-2016-09-16 002 (https://flic.kr/p/MeRSv9) by (https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8461/29692903426_878d7d10b1_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom[url=https://flic.kr/p/MeRTGN)20160916-2016-09-16 002-3 (https://flic.kr/p/MeRTGN) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.        At 400mm, crop.  If I am not mistaken, to 4000mm. Please correct me, if my calculations is not real, + or -.   THX!    LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 17, 2016, 03:12:25
(https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8058/29437232860_5b959eae46_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LRgvKA)20160916-2016-09-16 005 (https://flic.kr/p/LRgvKA) by [url=https://flic.kr/p/LkPxJ4](https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8303/29103988203_922e932b80_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)20160916-2016-09-16 005-4 (https://flic.kr/p/LkPxJ4) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrlongzoom[/url], on Flickr(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8447/29693208546_70c3b2ee44_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MeTspu)20160916-2016-09-16 005-2-2 (https://flic.kr/p/MeTspu) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.    The next image and 2 crops. One of them is not in focus, but expression...    LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 17, 2016, 03:18:39
(https://c3.staticflickr.com/9/8024/29437224690_fe8354eb71_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LRgtjJ)20160916-2016-09-16 003 (https://flic.kr/p/LRgtjJ) by l[url=https://flic.kr/p/LRgupE](https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8221/29437228340_eff763c669_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)20160916-2016-09-16 003-2 (https://flic.kr/p/LRgupE) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrongzoom[/url], on Flickr.   It is a last one, with crop.  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: Hugh_3170 on September 17, 2016, 05:59:40
I was once told by an old photographer that it always took him quite a while to "learn a new lens".

From your many delightful postings LZ, I would say you well and truly know the 80-400mm G inside out.

Thanks for your many enjoyable postings made with this lens.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 17, 2016, 14:36:09
I was once told by an old photographer that it always took him quite a while to "learn a new lens".

From your many delightful postings LZ, I would say you well and truly know the 80-400mm G inside out.

Thanks for your many enjoyable postings made with this lens.
      Yeah it took me some time to learn it. Especially FT, and shutter/focus/VR combinations. But once it is done, you will be rewarded with full power of one of the best lenses - ever! - today, and for lot of the years ahead. Thank you so much, Hugh, for your warm words!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 24, 2016, 14:29:30
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/9/8246/29257985873_3fa25abbd5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LzqPSi)20160923-2016-09-23 018-2 (https://flic.kr/p/LzqPSi) by longzoom[/u[url=https://flic.kr/p/LzqQJP](https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8318/29257988803_b9a4490c34_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)20160923-2016-09-23 044 (https://flic.kr/p/LzqQJP) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrrl], on Flickr.  Actually, these are crops, to  (about) 1600mm, from images taken at 400mm. LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 24, 2016, 14:33:28
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8526/29237872183_b541977e64_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LxDJLx)20160922-2016-09-22 003-2 (https://flic.kr/p/LxDJLx) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)(https://c6.staticflickr.com/9/8035/29864226045_273ca997fc_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MuZXX4)20160922-2016-09-22 002-2 (https://flic.kr/p/MuZXX4) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr, on Flickr.   It is a reflections only. Both are crops, to 800mm. LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: Akira on September 24, 2016, 15:00:28
Beautiful street light (?) images, LZ!  I love them.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 25, 2016, 18:09:53
Beautiful street light (?) images, LZ!  I love them.
.   Thank you so much!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 25, 2016, 18:14:26
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/9/8222/29869709646_cf3564f328_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Mvu52U)20160924-2016-09-24 004-3 (https://flic.kr/p/Mvu52U) by (https://c8.staticflickr.com/9/8539/29904813775_bb92eddcfa_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[url=https://flic.kr/p/MyzZgv)20160924-2016-09-24 004 (https://flic.kr/p/MyzZgv) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrlongzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.   It was windy, that's why ISO 4000, so DR gets narrower. Crop, as usual.  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on October 05, 2016, 05:26:50
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5510/30114875725_7b558e5186_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MT9Bng)20161003-2016-10-03 034 (https://flic.kr/p/MT9Bng) by (https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5284/30114890595_3767a0819e_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.co[url=https://flic.kr/p/MT9FMD)20161003-2016-10-03 034-2 (https://flic.kr/p/MT9FMD) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrm/photos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url](https://c5.staticflickr.com/9/8272/30000636812_9c0015c73b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MH477Q)20161003-2016-10-03 034-4 (https://flic.kr/p/MH477Q) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr, on Flickr.     Someone asked me to post anything taken at about 200mm.  So I  did it today, at 230mm, hand held.  2 crops, with the last one cropped to about 8000mm, if my calculations are correct. If not entirely true, please forgive. THX!  LZ.  (For more detailed images, by clicking on desire image, go to Flickr, and click again).
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on October 07, 2016, 09:25:19
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Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on October 13, 2016, 12:18:38
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5682/29991102190_8d3b84df1c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MGdeNN)20161012-2016-10-12 001 (https://flic.kr/p/MGdeNN) by (https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8580/30287588755_21a7ed3f32_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photo[url=https://flic.kr/p/N9pNW8)20161012-2016-10-12 004 (https://flic.kr/p/N9pNW8) by (https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5328/29991107870_a40eec3c37_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longz[url=https://flic.kr/p/MGdguJ)20161012-2016-10-12 002 (https://flic.kr/p/MGdguJ) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickroom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickrs/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr. These were taken at different zoom/focus positions, all with Canon 500D screw-up. I would use a focus stacking technique, to shoot this piece of old fence, but I have no tripod with me. But, on the other hand, I was able to concentrate attention on details I wanted the most. So, who knows...  THX!  LZ.   ( If you want to see the images at full resolution, just click on the upper image in this post, choose desired image on Flickr, and click again.)
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: Akira on October 13, 2016, 13:27:35
These are beautiful closeups of rusted iron.  The texture is rendered marvelously, and the green background matches the color of the main subject perfectly.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on October 14, 2016, 11:06:41
These are beautiful closeups of rusted iron.  The texture is rendered marvelously, and the green background matches the color of the main subject perfectly.
.    Thanks again! Cordially yours, LZ.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on October 25, 2016, 03:31:43
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Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on October 25, 2016, 03:38:17
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Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on October 29, 2016, 18:35:56
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Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on October 30, 2016, 16:58:35
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5604/30407440175_f8a0f58da5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Nk15zV)20161015-2016-10-15 027-2 (https://flic.kr/p/Nk15zV) by (https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5725/30458653905_bb12cc15ed_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzo[url=https://flic.kr/p/NpwyDg)20161020-2016-10-20 013-4 (https://flic.kr/p/NpwyDg) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.    Unknown family image, on vacation: this a crop of 30% of the original. For some reason I can't show the whole original, and an image of explorer...  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on October 30, 2016, 17:03:53
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5829/30208101320_513fc2f267_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N2oq67)20161020-2016-10-20 073-3 (https://flic.kr/p/N2oq67) by (https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5340/30389871182_bdea0b5a1f_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lon[url=https://flic.kr/p/Nis2Wf)20161020-2016-10-20 073 (https://flic.kr/p/Nis2Wf) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrgzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.   Front and back bokeh, what this lens delivering, simply fantastic, as well as separation. LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on October 30, 2016, 17:07:56
(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5594/30247630870_3bb45ebedb_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N5T1R5)20161024-2016-10-24 006 (https://flic.kr/p/N5T1R5) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr        At 80mm, b/w variant.  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on November 12, 2016, 04:36:16
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5601/30675996455_5450632826_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NJJv1B)20161030-2016-10-30 003-4 (https://flic.kr/p/NJJv1B) by (https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5613/30559285312_81370176b6_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos[url=https://flic.kr/p/NyqjRw)20161030-2016-10-30 003-2 (https://flic.kr/p/NyqjRw) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5668/30044647524_bbe58a9dee_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MLWEYd)20161030-2016-10-30 003 (https://flic.kr/p/MLWEYd) by (https://c3.staticflickr.com/6/5827/30250557674_5475e121d5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N691Td)20161030-20161030-2016-10-30 003-3-2 (https://flic.kr/p/N691Td) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrlongzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr     An original, 2 crops, and final b/w version what I choose to use.  THX!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on November 12, 2016, 04:43:59
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5568/30628510152_cceb9084a0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NEx7Zf)20161102-2016-11-02 003-3 (https://flic.kr/p/NEx7Zf) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr       This one was taken with Canon 500D attachment. At 400mm the combo is giving me 1:1.5 magn.  But the poor cold thing is only 15mm long, so, it is a huge crop. LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: tommiejeep on November 12, 2016, 05:15:44
LZ, more really good images.  I have high hopes for the D500, 80-400 afs.  It really does not work well with theD7100 even after sending the combo to Nikon.  Works well with all of my other cameras.
Tom
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on November 12, 2016, 05:37:10
LZ, more really good images.  I have high hopes for the D500, 80-400 afs.  It really does not work well with theD7100 even after sending the combo to Nikon.  Works well with all of my other cameras.
Tom
    Hi, Tom! In my experience, D500, while really nice, is not resolving enough for such the  sensor "killer" 80-400 G lens. The lens is outresolving this 20MP sensor easily, as well as D800-810 sensors. As for today, the D7200 is more sufficient for 80-400 G lens. Of course, the low-resolving D7100 sensor is eating alive by so demanding and extra-high resolving 80-400 lens. Please notice it is my own opinion, your way may vary! Thank you for your comment!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: tommiejeep on November 12, 2016, 08:23:57
LZ, I am buying he D500 primarily for fast birds and soccer.  I have many favourite images with the D300/D300s/D700 and D3s. I seriously thought about the D7200 , half the price, but this will very likely be my last Dx camera,   I still get a kick from shooting the D300/300s and D700.
 
It is more important for me to get a good image than high resolution.  People have printed frame filling life size sports images of mine from the 12/13 MP sensors as posters.

Dx camera.  Funny, the D610 handled the TC2III very well with the 300 2.8vr, not the D7100.  I've just never really bonded with it. I am hoping for a fast 20-24MP FX.  D750 is a great camera. Maybe Nikon will introduce a D760 with increased FPS, better AF and buffer.   I very rarely shoot long bursts any mor but the speed of a 3 or 4 shot burst is important as well as a big buffer.  I often shoot many short burst with almost no time gap.   That is the nature of an exciting soccer match  :)  Boring matches mean shooting the fans, Official or birds :)
Tom
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: MILLIREHM on November 12, 2016, 10:05:40
I have made good experiences with the D500 and the 80-400G for travelling and hiking and still have bird animals and action-photography capability. Havent seen any need for higher pixel density so far, teh D500s densitiy ist higher than those of the D8xx series anyway, would run into more noise troubles probably. I dont see the more pixels of the D7200 too advantageous, AF performance (speed and accuracy) cache size and high fps of the D500 are considerably more important factors to me.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on November 12, 2016, 15:35:14
Thanks God, all of us have our own way in photography, Ladies and Gentlemen! As more we share our experience, as much we gained! As for my style, speed and buffer are not that important, but quality and quantity of the pixels and their density  is extremely important for me!  It is very interesting to read your comments, Gentlemen! THX!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: MILLIREHM on November 12, 2016, 16:37:06
Photographic habits and styles form diffierent priorities
I also feel enriched by reading about other peoples approaches and insights
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on November 14, 2016, 14:24:22
(https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5818/30157875213_cfdb6b30b4_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MWWZBK)20161104-2016-11-04 067 (https://flic.kr/p/MWWZBK) by (https://c8.staticflickr.com/6/5703/30157869783_5431700466_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longz[url=https://flic.kr/p/MWWY18)20161104-2016-11-04 067-2 (https://flic.kr/p/MWWY18) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickroom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr(https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5350/30793374825_8f69434069_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NV76vB)20161104-2016-11-04 033 (https://flic.kr/p/NV76vB) by (https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5832/30161697454_1c69f10510_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/MXhzQs)20161104-2016-11-04 033-2 (https://flic.kr/p/MXhzQs) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5516/30827320932_ee37025a89_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NY75vj)20161112-2016-11-12 011-2 (https://flic.kr/p/NY75vj) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr(https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5714/30827314252_ed78ee2581_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/NY73w9)20161112-2016-11-12 011-2-2 (https://flic.kr/p/NY73w9) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrlongzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr. Autumn colors, crops... LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on November 14, 2016, 14:31:42
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5647/30225793984_484e2806ea_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N3X6v3)20161104-2016-11-04 038-4 (https://flic.kr/p/N3X6v3) by (https://c2.staticflickr.com/6/5766/30855802321_7d44fbc22f_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lon[url=https://flic.kr/p/P1C42K)20161112-2016-11-12 010-2 (https://flic.kr/p/P1C42K) by (https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5341/30907924336_fe7f64f067_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lo[url=https://flic.kr/p/P6ec6b)20161112-2016-11-12 009 (https://flic.kr/p/P6ec6b) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on F(https://c6.staticflickr.com/6/5458/30855826821_9998d47783_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P1Cbja)20161112-2016-11-12 006-2 (https://flic.kr/p/P1Cbja) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrlickrngzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickrgzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.   Something from mine...   LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: Roland Vink on November 14, 2016, 21:54:17
You certainly get excellent results with this lens.

Curiously the AFS 80-400VRII does not measure up so well compared to primes or the Canon 100-400 at LensRentals. Their tests are among the best and most reliable - they measure multiple copies so you can't say they cherry picked a good copy, or have a bad sample. See: https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2016/08/the-sort-of-great-400mm-shootout/

"Commonly called the 80-400 VR II, this lens has been the Nikon 400mm zoom for some time now. It’s, well, it’s better up to about 300mm, but it’s just not that good when you stretch it out to 400mm. Not a great performance for a lens that demands a premium price."
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on November 14, 2016, 22:53:57
True, indeed! Some tests doesn't cost the paper it was written on - I mean 80-400G or 28-300 Nikkors.  People, sometimes, do want look more knowledgeable than they really are! Nobody never ever can make any conclusion based on one only copy of anything - lens, car, wife/husband - you name it, hah-hah! That's why I am staying - do speak about your own copy, never make bold statement about anything.  The 80-400G lens is fantastically good thru the range, especially at 400mm, as you can see. The main reason, even respectful tester can make wrong conclusion on this lens, is lack of time - they can't perform the FT as precise as it must be. This operation on 80-400G lens requires a lot of time and efforts. Mistake of 1-2 units could lead you to a tunnel effect at 400mm - so-so sharp center and progressively softer sides. Do not make rush, guys, with this lens!  Thank you for your comment!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on November 15, 2016, 01:05:34
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5534/30989668875_b3030228ff_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Pds9TM)20161114-2016-11-14 003 (https://flic.kr/p/Pds9TM) by (https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5644/30989674235_143837d27f_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lon[url=https://flic.kr/p/Pdsbuc)20161114-2016-11-14 003-2 (https://flic.kr/p/Pdsbuc) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrgzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr(https://c7.staticflickr.com/6/5441/30954677486_8d0a5d2253_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PamPaY)20131120-girl picture copy-2 - Copy (https://flic.kr/p/PamPaY) by (https://c5.staticflickr.com/6/5608/30954681476_97917ec333_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/PamQmL)20131120-girl picture copy-2 - Copy-2 (https://flic.kr/p/PamQmL) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrlongzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr     Illustrations to above:  Old man at 400mm, f6.7,  crop.  Baby image - 28-300 Nikkor, at 135mm, f8.0.  Crop. Both images are a little crops from originals. Go to Flickr for full resolution. LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on November 23, 2016, 03:32:27
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Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on November 23, 2016, 03:37:08
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/6/5598/30883196851_50d18c7aa9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P43ste)20161113-2016-11-13 010 (https://flic.kr/p/P43ste) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.   It was the Night when the Moon stood still... Was taken at 400mm, wide open, 1/30 hand held.  It is huge crop, of course, about 100%.  Thank you!   LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on December 06, 2016, 15:26:26
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Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on March 19, 2017, 15:00:14
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Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on March 19, 2017, 15:22:22
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Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on March 28, 2017, 18:38:13
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Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: pluton on March 29, 2017, 03:43:10
Longzoom, In your experience with the AFS 100-400  AF-S 80-400 G how do you rate the general sharpness performance at 100mm vs. 200 vs. 300 vs. 400mm?  Many such zoom lenses 'poop out' at the long end.
Did you need to examine many copies before getting a good one?
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on March 29, 2017, 05:13:00
Hi, Keith! I believe you really mean 80-400 AFS G lens. I can admit its equal sharpness thru the zoom, from 80 to 400mm, even wide open, with some climb of sharpness to the long end, contrary to the "popular" testers. To be exact, I was waiting for price drop, and got this lens from E-Bay, on my own risk, as I thought. To my surprise, this one appears to be the sharpest long zoom I've ever had, especially at the long end. Did take a look at my copy, my friends got 5 of them, which were almost equal on the field. There are a lot of images with crops taken by me at the  whole zoom range, so click on any pic or crop inside this topic, and EXIF from Flickr will tell you everything. But one more very important thing - take it into your account, please - this lens requires extremely precise Fine tune, at the long end. Even smallest mistake will make you think your copy is not up to your expectations. THX!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on April 05, 2017, 00:48:06
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Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on April 13, 2017, 05:25:41
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Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on April 25, 2017, 16:45:19
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Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 10, 2017, 20:25:11
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4168/34188790950_2a0caf5422_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/U69uqW)2017-04-16 004-1-2-1 (https://flic.kr/p/U69uqW) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.    D810, ISO 12800 (12800). As you can see, there is no huge difference in DR or grain/noise to the base ISO.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 10, 2017, 20:29:32
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Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 29, 2017, 17:44:48
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Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 05, 2017, 19:40:17
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4175/34017276203_ce01d67f17_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/TPZr58)2017-04-20 008-1 (https://flic.kr/p/TPZr58) by (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4195/34694682641_b1fa380fa2_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/ph[url=https://flic.kr/p/URRjpt)2017-04-20 008-1-1 (https://flic.kr/p/URRjpt) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrotos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.   I've edited this image to "The Magic Lantern" look, what I need, for the hall decoration. Crop for you, to make sure you see all of resolving power of the system. For real resolving, click on the main image, and, on the Flickr, go to the crop, and click on it again. Then, you'll get all of it I am telling about. Thanks for watching!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 10, 2017, 19:41:46
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Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 12, 2017, 23:43:43
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4236/35092889865_cd959785f6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vt3exg)2017-05-31 011-1 (https://flic.kr/p/Vt3exg) by (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4242/34928671842_e6d6825a6d_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/[url=https://flic.kr/p/Vdwzf3)2017-05-31 011-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/Vdwzf3) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrlongzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4220/34902625536_ab3f4136f5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Vbe5zN)2017-05-26 020-1 (https://flic.kr/p/Vbe5zN) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr. Upper image with a crop. LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: CS on June 13, 2017, 02:05:11
I wish I had that lens for my D7200!
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 14, 2017, 12:18:49
I wish I had that lens for my D7200!
Honestly say, this lens will be very nose-heavy on D7200, even with grip, as well as on any DX body, even on D500. Perfect balance for the 80-400G lens is reaching on the D3-D5 cameras, in case of my D810 the balance is better with 8 rechargeable batteries inside the grip, plus its own one inside the body. THX!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 14, 2017, 12:27:44
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Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 17, 2017, 02:15:14
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/6/5323/30222749275_aea1a37cd0_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/N3Fuq4)20160516-026 (https://flic.kr/p/N3Fuq4) by (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4198/34099899684_ef8ccc339f_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lo[url=https://flic.kr/p/TXhU9U)2017-05-26 057-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/TXhU9U) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrngzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.   Thanks for watching!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 18, 2017, 03:40:46
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4202/35238296491_40f8616e66_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/VFTtS4)2017-06-17 006-1 (https://flic.kr/p/VFTtS4) by (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4230/35238284461_bf0079d48e_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/ph[url=https://flic.kr/p/VFTqhD)2017-06-17 006-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/VFTqhD) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrotos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.      This image was taken today.  A crop to (about) 1200mm, so, this crop, itself, could be printed to 24x32" (60x80cm), without any significant problem for the lab.  THX!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 24, 2017, 17:42:28
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4287/34655339543_e55a1dd9a2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UNnF5c)2017-06-21 003-1 (https://flic.kr/p/UNnF5c) by (https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4282/34655329243_197f2e8d4f_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.c[url=https://flic.kr/p/UNnC1B)2017-06-21 003-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/UNnC1B) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrom/photos/long(https://c1.staticflickr.com/5/4241/34655322903_0fa47b0a36_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/UNnA8i)2017-06-21 003-1-3 (https://flic.kr/p/UNnA8i) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.  Somehow I believe, this image is somewhat interesting, besides the technical side only. Two crops, with the last one a motion blur is clearly visible, what I like, in sport. Even 1/1000 was not enough to fully freeze the fast motion. AF was fully up to its task!  THX!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 06, 2017, 03:34:42
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4390/36866689826_4f86cee181_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YaMqtd)2017-09-03 008-1 (https://flic.kr/p/YaMqtd) by (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4365/36866679716_4f220a3e38_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/phot[url=https://flic.kr/p/YaMnsU)2017-09-03 008-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/YaMnsU) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickros/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4334/36658065650_844d6c442b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XRmaLE)2017-09-03 008-1-3 (https://flic.kr/p/XRmaLE) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.                         Iron abstract, 2 crops. At 400mm, f6.7, handheld.  THX!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 26, 2017, 03:41:50
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4442/36636890370_9604d3b233_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XPtD6C)2017-09-04 002-1 (https://flic.kr/p/XPtD6C) by (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4395/36636884910_d5d17e8a87_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/p[url=https://flic.kr/p/XPtBtu)2017-09-04 002-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/XPtBtu) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrhotos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4419/36636881560_e03e88086b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/XPtAtJ)2017-09-04 002-1-3 (https://flic.kr/p/XPtAtJ) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr], on Flickr.  Off camera RAW, converted to JPG. Nothing more was done by LR, no sharpening, nor anything else. 2 crops. THX!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 26, 2017, 03:46:25
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4418/36884133002_e26799e6e5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YcjPHC)2017-09-03 019-1 (https://flic.kr/p/YcjPHC) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.    But, if one wish, it is possible to make something like this... LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 26, 2017, 03:54:02
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4366/36866708366_c490f4f0e6_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YaMvYS)2017-09-03 010-1 (https://flic.kr/p/YaMvYS) by (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4354/36611246524_a6939c3a3e_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/phot[url=https://flic.kr/p/XMdd5m)2017-09-25 014-1 (https://flic.kr/p/XMdd5m) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickros/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr. I like how the light plays on the metal, its reflections. It is a huge crop, about 100%, this piece of chain. The last b/w image, full frame, almost. Thank you for your attention, Ladies and Gentlemen! LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: Eric Borgström on September 26, 2017, 08:59:14
Longzoom!
You convinced me of the punch of this lens–camera combination.  I have now bought the 80-400 for my D800E to use on a South Africa trip later this fall. Looking forward to it.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: Erik Lund on September 26, 2017, 09:07:59
The last fishermen BW image is really well executed! Very nice ;)
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 26, 2017, 13:25:51
Longzoom!
You convinced me of the punch of this lens–camera combination.  I have now bought the 80-400 for my D800E to use on a South Africa trip later this fall. Looking forward to it.
I wish you the biggest luck ever possible! Do me a big favor, post the images, after all! But before, be sure your combo is absolutely precise FTuned, at 400mm! This combo will not tolerate mistake even of +/- 1 unit, in FT!  Luck, again!  THX! LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 26, 2017, 13:28:00
The last fishermen BW image is really well executed! Very nice ;)
  Thank you so, so much, Erik!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: Eric Borgström on September 26, 2017, 15:16:19
…Do me a big favor, post the images, after all! But before, be sure your combo is absolutely precise FTuned, at 400mm! This combo will not tolerate mistake even of +/- 1 unit, in FT!  Luck, again!  THX! LZ
Thank you Longzoom,

I think it is pretty spot on. Included is as model a horse instead of an antelope. I have to practice at animals at hand :) .
Preferred crop, proof of sharpness and whole original picture attached. No tripod.
/Eric
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 26, 2017, 18:06:32
It's really spot-on, Eric, indeed! I took it into my consideration, after long experience with this miracle lens, that under situation where temperature and Sun radiation varies very significantly, FT could vary as well, to +/- 2 FT units. Every combo acting like this, but the 80-400G lens is absolutely unforgivable on this regard. Beautiful horse image, BTW!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: Eric Borgström on September 26, 2017, 20:10:21
I hope to gather enough experience with this combination till we experience the Kruger park and other together. Thank you for advice.
/Eric
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 27, 2017, 16:36:14
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4340/36884126752_54688b5a2e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/YcjMRS)2017-09-03 017-1 (https://flic.kr/p/YcjMRS) by (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4441/36866735836_1a19d8c13c_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/p[url=https://flic.kr/p/YaME9u)2017-09-03 012-1 (https://flic.kr/p/YaME9u) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrhotos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.   One more try to make something different. On your judgement!  THX!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on November 10, 2017, 03:07:19
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4586/24427463468_b6e84188b7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Ddz8Rf)2017-09-27 038-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/Ddz8Rf) by (https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4578/24427471398_72e3955da5_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/lon[url=https://flic.kr/p/DdzbcY)2017-09-27 057-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/DdzbcY) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrgzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.      THX!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: Eric Borgström on December 11, 2017, 17:53:51
Now had the chance to use the 800E/80-400G combo in South Africa. Very satisfied.
/Eric


Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on December 11, 2017, 18:17:50
Oh yes! So impressive images, Eric! LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on January 05, 2018, 19:05:19
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4550/38266447822_1217891ed9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21itxKL)2017-09-27 051-1 (https://flic.kr/p/21itxKL) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.    To your attention, Ladies and Gentlemen, this  image, to finish the series of the autumn ocean.(The lens at 200mm, F6.7, ISO 200.) Thank you!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on April 13, 2018, 01:11:42
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/801/27543805748_989b04977f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HXXcQy)2018-04-11 004-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/HXXcQy) by (https://farm1.staticflickr.com/870/41372360162_e7e54933d5_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/262Wahw)2018-04-11 004-1 (https://flic.kr/p/262Wahw) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/809/39606038270_8a3954262e_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longz[url=https://flic.kr/p/23kRijN)2018-04-11 004-1-4 (https://flic.kr/p/23kRijN) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickroom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.  Clearly technical image to check the FT, 2 crops. At 400mm, with its excessive resolving power, this lens outresolving 36 MP sensor. It easily outresolving even Canon's 50 MP sensor, and still is equal to any long tele, or even better,  inside its price group, of course. Please pay attention: on the crop, above the pink door,  there is a rounded white connector. You are able to see bolts on it.  To say this zoom cannot be equal to the prime, especially if prime is  with any TC, is an ERR TO REALITY ( To return the favor!). THX!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on April 26, 2018, 05:48:51
Let me add the crop from the upper image, at its max magn. possible in LR, just for curiosity. (https://farm1.staticflickr.com/796/26557203577_388c0d1217.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GsLBoi)2018-04-11 004-1-5 (https://flic.kr/p/GsLBoi) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.     One more image, at most critical 400mm, minimal distance, F6.7 to get softer, as possible, background. 2 crops. TNX!  LZ(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/866/40990268724_ec67a5a96f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25saQP7)2018-04-25 024-1 (https://flic.kr/p/25saQP7) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/974/39900927690_a44d9fa62b_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23MUFF9)2018-04-25 024-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/23MUFF9) by (https://farm1.staticflickr.com/943/40990261164_0a37638f13_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25saNyL)2018-04-25 024-1-3 (https://flic.kr/p/25saNyL) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrlongzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800/D810 combo.
Post by: longzoom on April 26, 2018, 09:15:28
Doubled. Sorry.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: Eric Borgström on April 26, 2018, 10:03:42
Impressive! A quite versatile lens.
/Eric
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: Fons Baerken on April 26, 2018, 10:32:42
Sharpness is impressive.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on April 26, 2018, 16:29:30
Yes, it is really impressive lens, Gentlemen, thank you! But there is not the highest resolving power only - color, contrast/microcontrast, distribution of light, luck of coma, practical absence of most geometrical distortions, very reliable stability - to name only few, but not all, positives sides. But there are some sides one has to be very caution about - shocks from the front, as well as from sides! It is not , definitely, the lens to travel over the bike with! And watch the outside temperature difference - the FT may differ +/- 2 units, what is unacceptable absolutely, so, check it, time-to-time.  Yes, it looks like Nikon put the best glass and a lot of engineering efforts to create such the successful lens, out of questions! Let us see, what a new 180-400 will bring, and, while it is not for me - weight and price - a lot of colleagues are waiting for it! Thank you!  LZ 
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 06, 2018, 12:36:19
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/973/41025490855_d441961fe7_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25vhn8e)2018-05-05 002-1 (https://flic.kr/p/25vhn8e) by (https://farm1.staticflickr.com/868/41025486865_02c408960b_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longz[url=https://flic.kr/p/25vhkWr)2018-05-05 002-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/25vhkWr) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickroom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/869/41875744952_efc4f461c3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26Nq93C)2018-05-05 016-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/26Nq93C) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.     Couple more, one with crop. Old Lady image - at 400mm, wide open, 1/30, ISO 6400, a little bit softened in LR. THX!   LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 18, 2018, 13:55:39
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1752/42675571262_0c932b3b6d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2826sxq)2018-06-08 001-1 (https://flic.kr/p/2826sxq) by lon[url=https://flic.kr/p/2826rhu](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1729/42675567032_159db367db_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)2018-06-08 001-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/2826rhu) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrgzoom[/url], on Flickr.     Even more dramatical moment, in B/W...
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 18, 2018, 13:59:57
(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/882/42439983852_1ca37d8c91_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/27Eh1Bw)2018-05-27 031-1-4 (https://flic.kr/p/27Eh1Bw) by long[url=https://flic.kr/p/KpELLo](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1721/28491185278_a33abbd2ab_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)2018-05-25 006-1 (https://flic.kr/p/KpELLo) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrzoom[/url], on Flickr(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/878/41641739994_a70f418e4a_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26rJNwo)2018-05-25 006-1-3 (https://flic.kr/p/26rJNwo) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.   No crop for young lady, who likes it, BTW…  (For man - at 370mm, 1/30, wide open, hand held).
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on June 18, 2018, 14:05:31
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1726/42006671254_925186a13d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26ZZaSE)2018-05-31 022-1 (https://flic.kr/p/26ZZaSE) by longz[url=https://flic.kr/p/26ZZ9fG](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1758/42006665804_73b065f07f_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)2018-05-31 022-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/26ZZ9fG) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/),(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1732/42724374351_b4b05906b2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/286pzZZ)2018-05-31 021-1 (https://flic.kr/p/286pzZZ) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr on Flick(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1736/41824841415_41c62e3097_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/26HVfcr)2018-05-31 021-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/26HVfcr) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrroom[/url], on Flickr.  Once in 2-3 months, I need to check FT of the system. Looks OK, so far.  Crops.  THX!  Longzoom
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on August 15, 2018, 05:01:23
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1817/29104434487_72b3068fcc_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LkRQoB)2017-05-02 003-1 (https://flic.kr/p/LkRQoB) by longz[url=https://flic.kr/p/MYjTds](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1778/30173462638_b3297acdc6_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)2017-05-02 003-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/MYjTds) by longzoom[/[url=https://flic.kr/p/LkRXti](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1839/29104458307_5afcf8345d_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)2018-05-27 023-1 (https://flic.kr/p/LkRXti) by longzoom[/u[url=https://flic.kr/p/2a2v6oh](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1798/43992896312_3ad628d995_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)2018-05-27 023-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/2a2v6oh) by (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1839/44041246371_846f84e7d9_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2a6LUaZ)2018-05-27 023-1-3 (https://flic.kr/p/2a6LUaZ) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrlongzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrrl], on Flickrurl], on Flickroom[/url], on Flickr
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on August 15, 2018, 05:07:07
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1792/29104473567_94d83ea5c1_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/LkS31p)2018-05-27 017-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/LkS31p) by lon[url=https://flic.kr/p/LkS1b2](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1837/29104467397_967059e622_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)2018-05-27 017-1-3 (https://flic.kr/p/LkS1b2) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrgzoom[/url], on Flickr.   3 images, 2 of them are pure technical ones,  crops. From minimal distances to infinity. At 400mm, mostly. THX!   LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 20, 2018, 18:29:57
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1864/30933400528_8087c2e0dd_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/P8tLgS)_DSC9117-1 (https://flic.kr/p/P8tLgS) by (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1864/30933389458_abffd00d0c_k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/pho[url=https://flic.kr/p/P8tGZ1)_DSC9043-2-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/P8tGZ1) by (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1842/43989708494_6131ec8016_k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/[url=https://flic.kr/p/2a2dKKU)_DSC9050-1 (https://flic.kr/p/2a2dKKU) by longzoom[/u[url=https://flic.kr/p/29JkeeH](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1880/43798591175_dda4a14b2b_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)_DSC9050-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/29JkeeH) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrrl], on Flickr]longzoom[/url], on Flickrtos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.  Last image at 400mm, wide open, 1/60,  crop. THX!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on October 31, 2018, 04:24:34
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1933/45642090261_4d09ba6283_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2cxeDhH)2018-10-30 049-1 (https://flic.kr/p/2cxeDhH) by (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1905/44917143174_85f8d9017c_k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/ph[url=https://flic.kr/p/2brb6M1)2018-10-30 045-1 (https://flic.kr/p/2brb6M1) by lo[url=https://flic.kr/p/2csM8M7](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1909/45591652092_8e32a00644_k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)2018-10-30 027-1 (https://flic.kr/p/2csM8M7) by longzoom[/url[url=https://flic.kr/p/2b9sTV4](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1961/44728039745_d937187679_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)2018-10-30 027-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/2b9sTV4) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr], on Flickrngzoom[/url], on Flickrotos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.    People in Brooklyn, NY, end of October. Last image with crop, ISO 3200. F5.6-6.7 for all images. THX! LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on October 31, 2018, 04:31:58
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1933/43791425820_38bc034ca7_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/29HGve7)2018-10-28 073-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/29HGve7) by (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1908/44695338485_3b79847bc6_k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photo[url=https://flic.kr/p/2b6zhYe)2018-10-28 077-1 (https://flic.kr/p/2b6zhYe) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrs/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1915/44695332535_99a68def6f_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2b6zgcD)2018-10-28 077-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/2b6zgcD) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr.  October's colors, some crops.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on October 31, 2018, 04:35:32
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Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on October 31, 2018, 04:45:15
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1975/44728035565_ad4739df39_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2b9sSEZ)2018-10-30 023-1 (https://flic.kr/p/2b9sSEZ) by (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1960/44728030925_bff3dfd1c0_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/[url=https://flic.kr/p/2b9sRhZ)2018-10-30 023-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/2b9sRhZ) by (https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1915/45609070361_728e43ae3c_k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/long[url=https://flic.kr/p/2cujpC6)2018-10-28 027-1 (https://flic.kr/p/2cujpC6) by longzoom[/ur[url=https://flic.kr/p/NJ31BK](https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1912/30668096457_613e305d88_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/)2018-10-28 027-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/NJ31BK) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrl], on Flickrzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.   Last pic, with crop, f5.6,  to check FT and stability of the system, including resolution. Looks OK. THX!  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on April 02, 2019, 17:00:44
(Due to some unfortunate event (my health cond.) this lens on sale now. LZ)      Much better now, have changed my mind.  Thank you so much!   LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: Eric Borgström on April 02, 2019, 17:15:15
Sorry to hear! You are a master of this camera - lens combination.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: Akira on April 02, 2019, 22:09:09
Due to some unfortunate event (my health cond.) this lens on sale now. LZ

LZ, I'm sorry for your situation.  Wish you a solid recovery!
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on April 02, 2019, 22:43:32
Thank you so much, Gentlemen!  LZ     (BTW, if somebody interesting, E-Mail me. THX!)
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: tommiejeep on April 03, 2019, 04:37:14
LZ, very sad to hear.  Hey, you won't be longzoom with out the 80-400  ;) .  I started shedding the heavier lenses some time back but the  afs 80-400 belongs to my son so it is still around but I do not get close to your images
All the best with your health issues.
Cheers,
Tom
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: beryllium10 on April 03, 2019, 04:56:50
LZ - I echo what others have said.  We have missed your posts over the last few months.  Get well soon - John
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on April 03, 2019, 05:08:00
Tom, John - thank you, Gentlemen! LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: golunvolo on April 03, 2019, 13:41:49
One more missing your images and wishing a faster than ever seen recovery.
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on April 03, 2019, 15:00:47
One more missing your images and wishing a faster than ever seen recovery.
Thank you! I'll try, honestly! No more choice, BTW!   LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on April 16, 2019, 02:28:50
This lens, contrary to 28-300, at 400mm, being wide open, still outresolving even 46MP Z7's sensor. The pic and crop.  LZ(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/46893869394_9c79d07921_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2erRkBy)2019-04-07_7-1 (https://flic.kr/p/2erRkBy) by (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/40651560463_95563a3bbd_b.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/[url=https://flic.kr/p/24WeSDv)2019-04-07_7-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/24WeSDv) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr]longzoom[/url], on Flickr
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on May 31, 2019, 12:28:29
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47969378126_f208a7fd18_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g5TATy)2019-05-30_29-1 (https://flic.kr/p/2g5TATy) by (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47969316152_96229bf75e_h.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/l[url=https://flic.kr/p/2g5Tht3)2019-05-30_29-1-3 (https://flic.kr/p/2g5Tht3) by (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47969322863_f6c75beff4_k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/[url=https://flic.kr/p/2g5TjsK)2019-05-30_4-1 (https://flic.kr/p/2g5TjsK) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/47969345136_e24281e1ac_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2g5Tr5L)2019-05-30_4-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/2g5Tr5L) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickr Flickr]longzoom[/url], on Flickrongzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.             Upper image at 370mm, 5.6, crop. Next one at 400mm, 5.6, crop. In my experience, such the resolution is possible on mirrorless body Z7 only, today,  if hand held, of course.  On tripod, with MUP, it could be reachable, for D850,  but needs further research.  THX!  LZ 
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on October 05, 2019, 15:59:32
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48772934636_1846ba435e_k.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2hiU3f9)2019-09-21 (https://flic.kr/p/2hiU3f9) by (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48772933651_72a8af4422_o.jpg) (https://www.flic[url=https://flic.kr/p/2hiU2Xa)2019-09-21-2 (https://flic.kr/p/2hiU2Xa) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrkr.com/photos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.   Z7 body, lens at 400mm, f 6.7. Crop. THX.  LZ
Title: Re: On 80-400G /D800 combo.
Post by: longzoom on September 10, 2020, 12:30:04
ehqq2](https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48064362433_44f42b7f2c_k.jpg)[/url]2019-06-14 059-1 (https://flic.kr/p/2gehqq2) by (https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/48064360853_0ae3b50aec_k.jpg) (https://www.flickr.[url=https://flic.kr/p/2gehpWM)2019-06-14 059-1-2 (https://flic.kr/p/2gehpWM) by longzoom (https://www.flickr.com/photos/longzoom/), on Flickrcom/photos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url]           Z7, the lens at 175mm, f5,6.  A crop. I didn't edit this image.  LZ