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DxO tests and the Nikon 70-300 AFS

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Posted by jk: Wed Mar 27th, 2013 06:22

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I have recommended the newish Nikon 70-300 f3.5-5.6 AFS G lens for travel use.
DxO have been testing various lenses on the D800 to find the best of the best.
http://nikonrumors.com/2013/03/22/dxomark-best-lenses-for-the-nikon-d800-camera-part-2-telephoto-lenses.aspx/#more-56430

The Nikon 70-300 comes out as the best telephoto.

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Posted by TomOC: Wed Mar 27th, 2013 12:55

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Sounds like a lot of lens for the money, but have you looked at the 28-300?

It's more money, but more range. I've been very satisfied with it except for relatively slow focus (not like the old 80-400 but not like the 70-200 either)

I guess it all depends on what kind of travelling you are doing - for trips that are just "tourist" trips, I want small, light bodies and lenses (or lens) and will be willing to let my feet do the zooming like the good old days :-)

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If you are really going to be shooting a lot, then bring in the zooms :-)

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Posted by jk: Wed Mar 27th, 2013 16:06

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I think that the 28-300 has some issues with control of distortion at w/a end.

In reality I dont usually rate DxO tests as I think they are somewhat artificial wrt real world use!

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Posted by Squarerigger: Wed Mar 27th, 2013 16:32

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Looks like the real winner is the new 70-200mm f4. Looks like it can compete with the much heavier f2.8 version if f4 is ok with the user. Not to mention the cost factor.

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Posted by Eric: Wed Mar 27th, 2013 17:13

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jk wrote:
I have recommended the newish Nikon 70-300 f3.5-5.6 AFS G lens for travel use.
DxO have been testing various lenses on the D800 to find the best of the best.
http://nikonrumors.com/2013/03/22/dxomark-best-lenses-for-the-nikon-d800-camera-part-2-telephoto-lenses.aspx/#more-56430

The Nikon 70-300 comes out as the best telephoto.
I've added one to my bag for my holiday. The Fuji xe1 covers the wide to standard range, the 70-300 with the D7000 gives a lightweight pairing.

It also is good for IR...although a bit long on the DX body for scenics.

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Posted by Eric: Wed Mar 27th, 2013 17:15

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Squarerigger wrote:
Looks like the real winner is the new 70-200mm f4. Looks like it can compete with the much heavier f2.8 version if f4 is ok with the user. Not to mention the cost factor.
I hope to consider one later this year...and if it is good enough, I may retire my f2.8 lump.

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