Trying out the new lens

birdbonkers84 · Jul 21, 2017

Recently picked up a used Nikon AF-S f4 300mm prime from ebay, chap was really nice and ended up following him on flickr. Recently moved house so I've not really had time to get out and use it.

1. Herring gull portrait

Herring gull portrait by Mark Coull, on Flickr

2. Parent not impressed

The parent doesn't look impressed by Mark Coull, on Flickr

3. Herring gull in flight (yes his bottom wing is close to the end of the frame).

Herring gull in flight by Mark Coull, on Flickr

4. Evening glow

Evening glow by Mark Coull, on Flickr

5. Kittiwake in flight

Kittiwake in flight by Mark Coull, on Flickr

6. Change of direction

Change of direction by Mark Coull, on Flickr

7. Everyone in for a hug

Everyone in for a cuddle! by Mark Coull, on Flickr

If you haven't already guessed these were taken at my regular stomping ground, RSPB Fowlsheugh. It is really good seeing the seabirds growing up.

Dean_Gretsch · Jul 21, 2017

Looks like you got a really good deal!

zombiesniper · Jul 21, 2017

Looks like you and the new lens are getting along well.

jcdeboever · Jul 21, 2017

Winner

ZombiesniperJr · Jul 21, 2017

Great set have you gotten photos of gannets?

birdbonkers84 · Jul 21, 2017

ZombiesniperJr said:
Great set have you gotten photos of gannets?

Thanks, not with the new lens yet, hopefully soon though.

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ronlane · Jul 21, 2017

Nice images. I have rented a Canon 400mm f/5.6 and a 1.4x TC for this weekend. Looking forward to going to pick it up this afternoon and shoot with it.

Havana · Jul 21, 2017

Nice set.

ZombiesniperJr · Jul 21, 2017

ronlane said:
Nice images. I have rented a Canon 400mm f/5.6 and a 1.4x TC for this weekend. Looking forward to going to pick it up this afternoon and shoot with it.

The 400mm f/5.6 is a great lens i think you will enjoy using it

ronlane · Jul 21, 2017

ZombiesniperJr said:
ronlane said:

Nice images. I have rented a Canon 400mm f/5.6 and a 1.4x TC for this weekend. Looking forward to going to pick it up this afternoon and shoot with it.

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The 400mm f/5.6 is a great lens i think you will enjoy using it

That's what I'm scared of. lol. No, it would be a nice lens for some of the stuff I do, but I really need the 300 or 400 f/2.8 for football. The lighting just isn't good enough to use the 5.6.

ZombiesniperJr · Jul 21, 2017

ronlane said:
ZombiesniperJr said:

ronlane said:

Nice images. I have rented a Canon 400mm f/5.6 and a 1.4x TC for this weekend. Looking forward to going to pick it up this afternoon and shoot with it.

Click to expand...

The 400mm f/5.6 is a great lens i think you will enjoy using it

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That's what I'm scared of. lol. No, it would be a nice lens for some of the stuff I do, but I really need the 300 or 400 f/2.8 for football. The lighting just isn't good enough to use the 5.6.

oh ya i forgot you are not a wildlife photographer it is a great lens for wildlife it could be good for outside sports but not inside an arena Etc.

ronlane · Jul 21, 2017

lol, I try to shoot wildlife from time to time, but it's not my main thing. The lighting for the football fields around here just aren't lit well enough for even a 300 f/4 and my crop sensor. I CAN shoot it but I don't care for the images that I get with it.

I keep telling the wife I need a 1Dx mk II and a 400mm f/2.8 as my main gear and I can use the 7D mk II and the 70-200mm f/2.8 and 24-70mm f/2.8 as my secondary system.

birdbonkers84 · Jul 21, 2017

ronlane said:
Nice images. I have rented a Canon 400mm f/5.6 and a 1.4x TC for this weekend. Looking forward to going to pick it up this afternoon and shoot with it.

Thanks!