You should set the lens to the largest F-number (smallest aperture)... I think this is f/32 to stop it all the way down on this lens... Use your camera settings to adjust the aperture settings on the lens to how you would like the photograph to appear... ie "DoF" Depth of field. I hope this helps... If that's what you were asking.
Great video. Beginner photographs can learn a lot from your experience. Other people will not explain everything to you about the camera and the camera lens. Thanks ❤❤❤
The Nikon AF or AF-D requires your camera to have a built-in-motor for the Auto Focus to operate (thats all)... But if you have no interest in using your Auto focus system or you don't have a built-in-motor in your camera then you CAN pop it into M.. use this lens in Manual mode on your Nikon 35mm DSLR.
But it can still work on a Nikon Zf camera, for example, but will have to manually focus, is that correct? I am not sure what kind of experience that's going to be..
The one in the video was sold a year ago but I still have another (like new) mint condition. They hold together well, the VR is reliable, the images taken are very sharp for being hand-held... The lens is fat so it can be difficult to hold, best removing the collar and not super fast, so planning your shot is best. I would replace the collar with a Kirk enterprise as that would be my only complaint. The best thing about the lens: It is long, powerful & affordable. There are better lenses 3 to 5 times the price of this one.
Question for you… I’ve got a Tamron 18-400 on my Nikon which has been a great all-round lens. How would the Nikkor 80-400 compare? Can I expect a sharper image quality with the Nikkor lens?
I've tested the 80-400mm AF-S which is slightly sharper than the AF-D as well as faster but the Tamron 18-400... I can't say because I haven't tested it against this lens. Sometimes Tamron surprises me... But I usually stick with the fastest focal ratio and shortest zoom rather than a long range zoom (TBH)... I feel long range is more for the convenience.
Hi Ness, thank you for the excellent review. You covered quite a bit in such a short time. I am looking at a used one for €600 and will give it a good look over. Thanks again
Ah right, let's see if I can explain myself... I shoot quite often with older DX, FX or film cameras which might have a limited ISO range. Therefore I depend on the size/Aperture of the lens, ISO & Shutter speed of the camera. If you are shooting in low light, you don't have a flash or don't want to use a flash, you will have to increase the ISO, slow the shutter speed down or open the Aperture of the lens to its highest setting/lowest number. Now, any one of these alterations could hinder the image you wanted. You could say no and shoot with the lens extended to 400mm at 1/30 of a second or slower and I could almost guarantee you a blurred image... I am not knocking your abilities, I am stating a fact on how difficult it is to shoot with long telephoto lenses without a VR or a tripod. When I say the VR can make the lens faster... It is only by the appearance of your images. The Nikon Vibration reduction system is so good at correcting the vibration which occurs at slower speeds that it would be assumed you took the picture with a high shutter speed or a Newish camera with a very high ISO settings. Nestor's Quote: A picture might be worth a thousand words but a photograph is only as good as the photographer taking it.
It will not work is not correct. It will not auto focus though, so you would have to manually focus. It will work with every full frame model and some of the crop ones as well, like D90, D200, D300, D7x00. Thanks for putting up this video though :) How do you like the image quality of it ? I've seen one for cheap locally and am thinking of buying it.
Hi CK, I do not have a D750 DSLR to test out but I do have a Nikon D800 & D600... Which is similar camera for purpose of this question and yes the Nikkor 80-400mm AF-D works fine on both. I am also not clear as to your question because this lens sold a long time ago and not available... If you are in the market for this lens I think you would be safe if the lens is in excellent condition. Alternatively I could see if I can find another one to sell. The D750 looks to be beautiful camera and most likely will be awesome with either 80-400mm AF-D or AF-S. Best of luck.
Thanks for explaining the difference between the ED and AF-s lenses, I was nearly about to buy one for Nikon Z body, which has not a motor.
There’s f numbers where you connect the lens to the camera. What do you set them on. I have that lens on order. Thanks ❤❤❤
You should set the lens to the largest F-number (smallest aperture)... I think this is f/32 to stop it all the way down on this lens... Use your camera settings to adjust the aperture settings on the lens to how you would like the photograph to appear... ie "DoF" Depth of field. I hope this helps... If that's what you were asking.
Great video. Beginner photographs can learn a lot from your experience. Other people will not explain everything to you about the camera and the camera lens. Thanks ❤❤❤
1:07 Clarification: It will work on your camera, but only with manual focus
The Nikon AF or AF-D requires your camera to have a built-in-motor for the Auto Focus to operate (thats all)... But if you have no interest in using your Auto focus system or you don't have a built-in-motor in your camera then you CAN pop it into M.. use this lens in Manual mode on your Nikon 35mm DSLR.
But it can still work on a Nikon Zf camera, for example, but will have to manually focus, is that correct? I am not sure what kind of experience that's going to be..
You will need a Nikon FTZ I or II adapter.
How do you like this a year later? I have the option of picking this up and would like to get your thoughts after having it for some time. Thanks!
The one in the video was sold a year ago but I still have another (like new) mint condition. They hold together well, the VR is reliable, the images taken are very sharp for being hand-held... The lens is fat so it can be difficult to hold, best removing the collar and not super fast, so planning your shot is best. I would replace the collar with a Kirk enterprise as that would be my only complaint. The best thing about the lens: It is long, powerful & affordable. There are better lenses 3 to 5 times the price of this one.
Question for you… I’ve got a Tamron 18-400 on my Nikon which has been a great all-round lens. How would the Nikkor 80-400 compare? Can I expect a sharper image quality with the Nikkor lens?
I've tested the 80-400mm AF-S which is slightly sharper than the AF-D as well as faster but the Tamron 18-400... I can't say because I haven't tested it against this lens. Sometimes Tamron surprises me... But I usually stick with the fastest focal ratio and shortest zoom rather than a long range zoom (TBH)... I feel long range is more for the convenience.
Hi Ness, thank you for the excellent review. You covered quite a bit in such a short time. I am looking at a used one for €600 and will give it a good look over. Thanks again
£600 is a good price for a lens like this in Mint or Mint- condition or if the lens comes with a Kirk low profile Collar for better stability.
How does VR make a lens faster?
Ah right, let's see if I can explain myself... I shoot quite often with older DX, FX or film cameras which might have a limited ISO range. Therefore I depend on the size/Aperture of the lens, ISO & Shutter speed of the camera. If you are shooting in low light, you don't have a flash or don't want to use a flash, you will have to increase the ISO, slow the shutter speed down or open the Aperture of the lens to its highest setting/lowest number. Now, any one of these alterations could hinder the image you wanted. You could say no and shoot with the lens extended to 400mm at 1/30 of a second or slower and I could almost guarantee you a blurred image... I am not knocking your abilities, I am stating a fact on how difficult it is to shoot with long telephoto lenses without a VR or a tripod.
When I say the VR can make the lens faster... It is only by the appearance of your images. The Nikon Vibration reduction system is so good at correcting the vibration which occurs at slower speeds that it would be assumed you took the picture with a high shutter speed or a Newish camera with a very high ISO settings. Nestor's Quote: A picture might be worth a thousand words but a photograph is only as good as the photographer taking it.
I believe it works on Nikon bodies without built-in motors, but it won't autofocus.
Yes, thats correct.
It will not work is not correct. It will not auto focus though, so you would have to manually focus. It will work with every full frame model and some of the crop ones as well, like D90, D200, D300, D7x00. Thanks for putting up this video though :) How do you like the image quality of it ? I've seen one for cheap locally and am thinking of buying it.
Sir, is this lens is not working with D750?
Hi CK, I do not have a D750 DSLR to test out but I do have a Nikon D800 & D600... Which is similar camera for purpose of this question and yes the Nikkor 80-400mm AF-D works fine on both. I am also not clear as to your question because this lens sold a long time ago and not available... If you are in the market for this lens I think you would be safe if the lens is in excellent condition. Alternatively I could see if I can find another one to sell. The D750 looks to be beautiful camera and most likely will be awesome with either 80-400mm AF-D or AF-S. Best of luck.
I have a D750 and it will work on it.