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Frank Fremerey

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The 300PF as a stabilized Macro on 23mm & 52mm extension
« on: July 23, 2017, 21:10:45 »
Bitingly sharp and super smooth bokeh. In that situation one could think of using a smaller aperture or a tripod plus stacking...

... still ...
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Re: The 300PF as a stabilized Macro on 23mm extension
« Reply #1 on: July 23, 2017, 21:15:56 »
some more examples:

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Re: The 300PF as a stabilized Macro on 23mm extension
« Reply #2 on: July 23, 2017, 23:10:28 »
Impressive examples of what the 300mm PF is capable. Thanks for sharing this experiment Frank. Did you use the D500?
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Re: The 300PF as a stabilized Macro on 23mm extension
« Reply #3 on: July 23, 2017, 23:27:45 »
Very nice. Wonderful separation from the background.
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Re: The 300PF as a stabilized Macro on 23mm extension
« Reply #4 on: July 24, 2017, 04:58:42 »
Dr Lens made me two TCs into AF-S extensions. This is the 14E.

I tried most of my lenses with both but not systematically or extensively. Could not find much use for the 20E yet. Clearly the 300PF seems to take the 23mm extension from the 14E best, offering a wide range  of possible focus distances with good subject distance and magnification. Plus the qualities of the unextended are maintained well.

Next will be hunting bees in flight. You know that this is a hobby of mine...

I do not see much difference between D600 and D500 yet. The D500 FOV is a tad on the narrow side for my taste though. Above examples are taken with the D600 offering decent AF with this extension on the PF
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Re: The 300PF as a stabilized Macro on 23mm extension
« Reply #5 on: July 24, 2017, 06:26:49 »
I like that this lens shows the current Nikon design-style of smooth rendering.
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Re: The 300PF as a stabilized Macro on 23mm extension
« Reply #6 on: July 24, 2017, 09:46:00 »
Great examples Frank.

I really like the composition of the first picture.
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Re: The 300PF as a stabilized Macro on 23mm extension
« Reply #7 on: July 24, 2017, 10:32:50 »
Frank was about to play with my 200 what sort  of aperture did you end up with.
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Re: The 300PF as a stabilized Macro on 23mm extension
« Reply #8 on: July 25, 2017, 07:09:31 »
Seems like a good combination/ compromise to a dedicated macro lens.
Very good Bokeh.
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Re: The 300PF as a stabilized Macro on 23mm extension
« Reply #9 on: July 26, 2017, 20:14:34 »
A very good series. Thank you!

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Re: The 300PF as a stabilized Macro on 23mm extension
« Reply #10 on: July 26, 2017, 23:31:47 »
Very nice Frank!

I wonder if Nikon willl ever make an extension tube with a chip like your custom made one.
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Re: The 300PF as a stabilized Macro on 23mm extension
« Reply #11 on: July 27, 2017, 10:14:10 »
taken with 70-200 at 200 5.6 36mm extension tube
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Re: The 300PF as a stabilized Macro on 23mm extension
« Reply #12 on: July 28, 2017, 00:45:20 »
This one with 300 f4 36mm ext
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Re: The 300PF as a stabilized Macro on 23mm extension
« Reply #13 on: July 28, 2017, 00:58:39 »
Frank and Grahame,

Beautiful work!
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Re: The 300PF as a stabilized Macro on 23mm extension
« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2017, 18:34:33 »
Quote from: Grahame Hamblin on July 27, 2017, 10:14:10
taken with 70-200 at 200 5.6 36mm extension tube

Grahame: This shot is very nice, although untypical. How near did the little bird allow you to get to her?
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