Nikkor 80-400mm redesign
Has anyone heard if Nikon will redesign the 80-400mm lens anytime soon? This lens was first introduced nine years ago. This zoom range is perfect for my needs but the old design is putting me off.
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Joe Howe replied to Joe Howe's discussion 'Nikkor 80-400mm redesign' in the group Nikon Users Group
Thanks for your input Doug.
I'd like to get the lens sooner rather than later, so waiting for a redesign could be a big waste of time. I have heard that Nikon has scheduled two press conferences July 30th and August 4th. Maybe some interesting…
Joe Howe replied to Joe Howe's discussion 'Nikkor 80-400mm redesign' in the group Nikon Users Group
I agree. Minor improvements is all it needs
Joe Howe replied to Joe Howe's discussion 'Nikkor 80-400mm redesign' in the group Nikon Users Group
I'm just thinking in nine years since it's introduction improvements could be made. As you mentioned AF-S would be nice, internal focusing. Just bringing it up to date would be great. I know these improvements would add a couple hundred…
Joe Howe replied to Mac Sokulski's discussion 'Hello to all'
Greetings Mac
I too am a new member and have found this site very informative. I gave up photography for a long time back in the film days due the cost of film and processing and sometimes very little to show for it.
Digital is much more forgiving,…
Carlos Echenique replied to Joe Howe's discussion 'Nikkor 80-400mm redesign' in the group Nikon Users Group
I have to agree that an update to speed up the focusing would be welcome. If they could speed up the lens a half stop and make it fixed aperture it would be a birder's dream.
Bob Barnes replied to Joe Howe's discussion 'Nikkor 80-400mm redesign' in the group Nikon Users Group
Just curious what don't you like about the current lens?
I have the 80-400 ED vr 4.5-5,6
Wish it would focus faster on my d3. My F5 seem to manage the focus much better than my D100,200,300 the d3 is kind of inbetween them. Other than that I…
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Hello Joe and Welcome to PictureSocial. Hope you find it an enjoyable place that you can learn and maybe teach others.
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I am a Production Artist for a large newspaper in Calgary. After a long sabbatical from photography I am back. Digital photography has opened up new vistas for me and my passion for wildlife and nature photography. I look forward to sharing ideas and viewpoints with the other members of picturesocial soon.
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- At 6:24pm on May 27, 2009,
Earl E. Gibson said…
- Hello Joe and Welcome to PictureSocial. Hope you find it an enjoyable place that you can learn and maybe teach others.
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