Nikkor 80 - 400 VR at the fete

[GetCarter]

I've just been up to my local fete (it was only a 750 mile round trip as I'm down south at present) - anyway it gave me the chance to try out the 80 - 400 ED VR for the first time (I know, I'm buying too many lenses).

The VR system is just stunning - virtually eliminating all camera shake even at 400mm (600mm effective). It does drain the batteries a bit (especially if you forget to turn off the VR) but It's perfect for candid portraits / wildlife - pin sharp and HIGHLY reccommended. if you have some cash burning a hole in your piggy, consider this lens.

These from about 5, 10 and 25 yards

[pic]http://www.stevecarter.com/750-fete.jpg[/pic]

[pic]http://www.stevecarter.com/750-fete-1.jpg[/pic]

[pic]http://www.stevecarter.com/750-fete-2.jpg[/pic]

Steve

[shadytree]

Pervert !










only joking Steve. Nice images

[simpo two]

Love the ambience and expression in (1).

However I think the bloke in (3), stoned on Strongbow, is planning to go over and deck the bloke with the flash camera!

[GetCarter]

That's why I was 25 yards away - give myself a head start.

[Don]

Nice shots as ever, Steve.

I was at Petworth recently trying to photograph deer with my 70-300G (a very budget lens)...and really wasn't getting the results I wanted. I'm tempted by the VR80-400 lens and the D70 autofocus firmware update...

[GetCarter]

BTW the guy in pic 2 was trying (and failing) to catch this:



Highly entertaining sport egg catching. Also reccommended.

>> Edited by GetCarter on Tuesday 9th August 12:29

[_dobbo_]

Please don't post stuff like this, with my recent exploits in purchasing flash new home cinema kit, my savings kitty is plummeting horrifically.

Another £800 odd on a lens isn't what I need right now.

Although the other half doesn't really need a car does she? not as much as I need this lens? surely?

[GetCarter]

_dobbo_ said:

Please don't post stuff like this, with my recent exploits in purchasing flash new home cinema kit, my savings kitty is plummeting horrifically. Another £800 odd on a lens isn't what I need right now. Although the other half doesn't really need a car does she? not as much as I need this lens? surely?

You mean she's allowed out?

[_dobbo_]

GetCarter said:

_dobbo_ said: Please don't post stuff like this, with my recent exploits in purchasing flash new home cinema kit, my savings kitty is plummeting horrifically. Another £800 odd on a lens isn't what I need right now. Although the other half doesn't really need a car does she? not as much as I need this lens? surely? You mean she's allowed out?

Yep, cos it means when she's gone I don't have to listed to her complain about me spending over a grand on a TV when the one I already have is "fine".



Just kidding, she doesn't say a word, but I can tell she's thinking it. I wont tell her how much the speakers, Amp and DVD player are adding to the running total...