On 80-400G /D800 combo.

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Yeah, Tom, I could just imagine, how it is in India now!  Thank you so much!  LZ

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20160802-2016-08-02 006 by 20160802-2016-08-02 006-2 by longzoom, on Flickrtos/longzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.       At 400mm, crop.   LZ

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20160801-20160801-2016-08-01 002 by 20160801-20160801-2016-08-01 002-2 by longzoom, on Flickr/photos/longzoom/]longzoom[/ur20160803-2016-08-03 015 by longzoom, on20160803-2016-08-03 015-2 by longzoom, on Flickr Flickrl], on Flickr.   Both at 400mm, crops. LZ

[tommiejeep]

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

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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 20121205-048-3 by longzoom, on Flickr

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20160807-2016-08-07 008-2-2 by 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

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20160809-2016-08-09 032 by longz[url=https://flic.kr/p/KYZFAf]20160809-2016-08-09 032-3 by longzoom, on Flickroom[/url], on Flickr20160809-2016-08-09 032-4 by 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

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20160809-2016-08-09 008-3-2 by lo[url=https://flic.kr/p/K8XMFB]20160809-20160809-2016-08-09 008-3-2-2 by longzoom, on Flickrngzoom[/url], on Flickr.       

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20160826-2016-08-26 001-3 by 20160831-2016-08-31 017-2 by longzoom, on Flickrm/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr20160831-2016-08-31 017 by 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

[pluton]

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?

[Akira]

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.

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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 

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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

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20160831-2016-08-31 013-2 by 20160831-2016-08-31 013 by longzoom, on Flickrlongzoom/]longzoom[/url], on Flickr.     Before hurricane...   Crop.  LZ

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20160901-2016-09-01 017 by longzoom[url=https://flic.kr/p/KU88HE]20160901-2016-09-01 017-2 by longzoom, on Flickr[/url], on Flickr.      Reflections of sunset.   Crop.   LZ