Nikon AFS300 F2.8VR2 lens zoo shooting special edition

In recent years, Nikon has accelerated the frequency of updating lenses and produced many good lenses. Nano-coating and VR2 anti-shake are two technologies that must be added. As long as it is a cow's head, almost all of them have these technologies. Let's go back to the AFS 300mm F2.8 VR2 lens to be tested today. This lens was just released in June, 5438+February last year. It has just been listed and the price is around 40,000. Compared with the previous generation AFS 300mm F2.8 VR lens, it only upgraded VR to VR2. In other words, level 4 anti-shake can be achieved, which is theoretically valid in the case of 1/20S. Of course, for this big guy weighing 2.9kg, it has reached the hand-held limit, especially if you are equipped with D3/D3S fuselage.

In order to experience this new 300mm fixed focus king, we specially found D3S as the fuselage collocation. Such a set of equipment is believed to be the dream of many photographers. D3S has high sensitivity up to the standard ISO 12800, which allows us to safely improve ISO to obtain good shutter speed. This kind of experience is mainly in Bird Island of Beijing Zoo, where you often see a lot? Shoot birds? A photography enthusiast. I saw a bunch of canon here today? Xiaobai? In addition, I found the same AFS 300mm F2.8 lens and an AFS 200mm F2.0 lens.

I think the 300mm fixed-focus lens is the limit of hand holding. Although it is heavy, it can basically keep the picture in the lens stable with VR2-level anti-shake. Arrive at the zoo around 2 pm, it's cloudy. In order to maintain a reliable shutter speed, I set ISO to 400, and when the weather gets dark, I adjust it to ISO640, ISO800 or even ISO3200. Thanks to D3S, the picture is still very clean.

The screenshot of 100% in the middle of the above picture shows the description ability of 300 fixed focus.

Although the shutter speed has the function of VR2, it can be put at a very low speed, but the speed of birds is not low, so I basically keep the shutter speed at around1/600s-11000s. 300 fixed focus ultrasonic motor is particularly fast, brittle and accurate. It basically means where to play. However, due to the narrow viewing angle of 300 fixed focus, it is often difficult to aim at the target in the eyepiece, which requires more practice.

The 300 fixed focus hood is made of carbon fiber, which is very light. It is usually placed upside down on the lens, which is very powerful when used. Because the aperture is too large, it is wrapped with soft cloth. If you need to use a filter, there is a 52mm aperture filter slot at the end of the lens, where you can change the filter.

A lot of theoretical data must be measured in the evaluation room. I only care about the actual experience. I think more than 40,000 lenses are unattainable items for most people, that is to say, you must have at least a few other commonly used bull heads in N families, at least a fuselage of D3 level or above, and at least the total price of equipment at hand should reach 6,543,800+10,000.

This kind of lens is suitable for the following people: catwalk model shooting; Wildlife shooting (of course, it is best to have a TC20III); Sports reporter; The above categories are all professional photographers. Of course, some extreme equipment lovers around me are not excluded. They are very rich in financial resources, so they might as well join one.

300 fixed focus This lens is an offensive and defensive lens. Especially when you don't have enough money to buy AFS 600mm fixed-focus lens, buying a TC20 III rangefinder with 300 fixed-focus lens is a particularly good choice. As long as you spend about 3200 yuan, you can change 300mm into 600 mm. If you use the D300S fuselage, you can multiply it by 1.5, which is the image quality of a 900mm cow lens F5.6 You can look at the back sample, which is really not too bad. This is all because of the addition of ED lens.

Of course, holding a 300mm fixed-focus lens represents a gesture. At least your enthusiasm for photographic equipment has reached a professional level. Either you are too rich, or you have been eating bran and vegetables at home for years. If you already have 24-70, what about 70-200VR2? Volkswagen? Lens, why not consider the following 300 fixed focus next? Will bring you a different perspective and shock, at least it looks more professional, doesn't it? Ha ha.

On the previous page, I talked about the new rangefinder TC20 III, which is a product with ed lens, which can achieve 2 times magnification. The price is about 3200 yuan, which is a good partner of 300 fixed focus. Of course, it can also be used with a lens like AFS 70-200mm F2.8VR2 It is also very simple to use, as long as one end is pressed on the fuselage and the other end is connected to the camera butt. However, it should be noted that when receiving the gun, don't just take the fuselage without the camera, which will easily damage the bayonet.

In the case of good light, especially in the case of good light, the influence of rangefinder on focusing speed and accuracy is almost imperceptible, but in the case of dark light or large area monochrome, it is easy to focus slowly and pull the bellows repeatedly. A round-trip focusing time is about 1 sec, which is still very slow.

The above picture shows the size of an antelope directly shot by AFS 300mm F2.8 VR2, with a distance of about 40m.

The same shooting position, the scene size obtained after using TC20III, is very clear when compared.

For another example, shoot directly at a distance of 20 meters and a fixed focus of 300.

The scene size after using the rangefinder.

We can see that the feather details are not clear enough when the original image with the center focus of 100% is cut at 300 fixed focus.

After using the rangefinder, the fine description of feathers is more vivid and concrete.

But because of the use of rangefinder, you can feel that the picture is a bit virtual, but you can't feel it without the magnification of 100%.

The following is a more practical proof. You may wish to click to enlarge for details. It is definitely a good accessory with great value for money. Don't save this little money. It's definitely a good partner for home guns.

IT 168 Information On February 10, 2009, Nikon announced the launch of two lens products compatible with Nikon FX format digital SLR cameras. High-speed telephoto lens AF-S Nichols 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II, equipped with damping function (VR II), can compensate the camera vibration, which is equivalent to increasing the shutter speed by about 4 steps. The AF-S telescope TC-20EIIII is the first telescope with aspherical lens.

Nikon sells for 766,500 yen in Japan, which is about 59,700 yuan. At present, the domestic price is around 40 thousand.

Nikon sells for 65 100 yen in Japan, which is about 5070 yuan. At present, the domestic price is about 3200 yuan.

Af-Snikols 300mm f/2.8g ed VR II provides three focusing modes. In addition to the traditional M/A (manual priority autofocus, MF priority) mode and M (manual focus) mode, manual focus can be activated by rotating the focus ring, and an A/M (manual priority autofocus, AF priority) mode is also added. This mode can avoid accidentally switching from autofocus to manual focus during autofocus. In addition, this telephoto lens retains the excellent optical structure of the previous generation and the popular nanocrystalline coating technology.

Optical structure of AF-S nikel 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II

MTF curve of AF-S nikel 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II

The standard hood of AF-Snikols 300mm f/2.8g EDVR II.

The AF-S telescopic electric mirror TC-20EIIII is compatible with FX format, which can obtain twice the focal length of the original lens. The novel optical design achieves excellent contrast and clarity, and the aspheric lens makes the telescope more compact and lightweight.

Standard package for AF-S telescope TC-20EIIII

Optical structure of AF-S telescope TC-20E III

* Using this telescope lens will reduce the effective aperture of the lens by 2 files.

Main specifications of AF-S nickel 300mm f/2.8 G ED VR II:

Focal length:? 300 mm

Maximum aperture:? f/2.8

Minimum aperture:? f/22

Lens structure:? Eight groups 1 1 lens (3 ED lens with nanocrystalline coating) and 1 protective lens.

Draw a corner: 8? 10? (Nikon DX format 5? 20? )

Nearest focal length:? Auto focus:? 2.3 meters

Manual focusing:? 2.2 meters

Number of diaphragm blades:? 9 pieces (round)

Focus: Manual focus can be used for automatic focus, with built-in silent wave motor.

Filter interface size:? 52 mm

Size:? Approximately 124 (diameter)? 267.5 mm (calculated from the extension of the lens mount)

Weight:? About 2900 grams

Attachment? Front lens cover, rear lens cover LF- 1, lens cover HK-30, soft lens bag CL-L 1, special filter holder, 52mm NC spiral filter, shoulder strap LN- 1.

Main specifications of AF-S telescope TC-20E III:

Copy ratio:? Twice the size of the main lens.

Lens structure:? 5 groups of 7 lenses (1 aspheric lens)

Size:? About 66 (diameter)? 48 mm (calculated from the extension of the lens mount)

Weight:? About 330g

Attachment? Telescope cover BF-3A, lens back cover LF- 1, soft lens package CL-07 15.

Announcement on the release date of AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II and AF-S telescopic magnifying glass TC-20EIIII.

Af-Snickers 300mm f/2.8g EDVR II and AF-S telescopic magnifier TC-20EIIII are planned to be launched in June 20 10. The actual release date may change, please pay attention to the information of the surrounding dealers.

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