Coupla test shots with the new lens (300mm f/4D ED-IF AF-S)

So, the new lens got here last week (Nikon 300mm f/4D ED-IF AF-S), and had a chance to have a lil bit of play with it on Saturday evening at a friend's house.

It's REAL sharp.


1/1000th @ f/4, ISO400, distance around 80-100ft. Handheld shot (didn't have the tripod with me).


1/1000th @ f/5.6, ISO400, distance around 40ft. Handheld shot.

Even at 100%, that second image is amazingly sharp.

Here's a link to the full size image (Warning, it's BIG - 2.8Meg).

Hopefully I'll be able to get down to Myakka soon and give it a real good workout

those are superb, how far where you from the first shot?

damn those are some sharp shots man!

I'd love to see some more soon ..

He mentioned he was at a "distance around 80-100ft".

Those shots are amazing. I need a camera like that!!

OH brother, forgot i was illitarate

OMG those shots are AWESOME!!!

Having good glass REALLY makes a world of difference.

I'm going to do some test shots comparing this lens @ f/8 to my 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 set at 300mm f/8 to show the difference between a ~$250 lens and a ~$1100 lens.

awesome shots, especially for handheld