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NikonD7100

Spinner of TalesSpinner of Tales Registered Users Posts: 528 Major grins
edited February 10, 2014 in Wildlife
I hope this is ok here, but anyway I need some advice from you Nikon shooters.
I just ordered this camera and wanted to get a wildlife lens, I like my Canon 100-400 IS zoom and wanted to get something along that line.
Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.

Best to y'all,

Spinner

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    MGRPhotoMGRPhoto Registered Users Posts: 55 Big grins
    edited February 10, 2014
    The new AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=936121&is=REG&Q=&A=details
    The 'lens only' rebates just started on Friday and this lens has the biggest rebate of $400. It's backordered but you can still order now at the rebate price.

    Your next best option would be a 300mm f/4 and a 1.4x TC II.

    Oh yea... you should also consider the new Tamron 150-600mm which is getting excellent review but not quite available yet. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1013957&Q=&is=REG&A=details
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    Spinner of TalesSpinner of Tales Registered Users Posts: 528 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2014
    Just ordered that exact lens the 80-400

    Thanks for the help thumb.gif

    Spinner :D



    MGRPhoto wrote: »
    The new AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=936121&is=REG&Q=&A=details
    The 'lens only' rebates just started on Friday and this lens has the biggest rebate of $400. It's backordered but you can still order now at the.
    Thanksrebate price.

    Your next best option would be a 300mm f/4 and a 1.4x TC II.

    Oh yea... you should also consider the new Tamron 150-600mm which is getting excellent review but not quite available yet. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1013957&Q=&is=REG&A=details
    http://spinneroftalesphotography.com/
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    MGRPhotoMGRPhoto Registered Users Posts: 55 Big grins
    edited February 10, 2014
    Did you get it with the $400 rebate? That's a fantastic deal. Especially since the price on lenses like these typically go up over time. It's an amazing lens.

    I just noticed your location. Are you on the Western side? I just read an article that was written in December talking about the Snowy Owl invasion they've had in Presque Isle this winter.
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    Spinner of TalesSpinner of Tales Registered Users Posts: 528 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2014
    MGRPhoto wrote: »
    Did you get it with the $400 rebate? That's a fantastic deal. Especially since the price on lenses like these typically go up over time. It's an amazing lens.

    I just noticed your location. Are you on the Western side? I just read an article that was written in December talking about the Snowy Owl invasion they've had in Presque Isle this winter.

    Actually I'm in Florida right now on the east coast. Transplanted from Greensburg to home in Jefferson Co Pa. Oh! and I got the rebate too.

    Spinner
    http://spinneroftalesphotography.com/
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    MGRPhotoMGRPhoto Registered Users Posts: 55 Big grins
    edited February 10, 2014
    I bet you're jealous you're missing all this snow and ice! I'm certainly jealous of that lens :D
    I've borrowed a friend's a few times and I can't believe how sharp it is even compared to the 70-200 VRII.
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    Spinner of TalesSpinner of Tales Registered Users Posts: 528 Major grins
    edited February 10, 2014
    MGRPhoto wrote: »
    I bet you're jealous you're missing all this snow and ice! I'm certainly jealous of that lens :D
    I've borrowed a friend's a few times and I can't believe how sharp it is even compared to the 70-200 VRII.

    thumb.gif Hearing that makes my day. I'm looking forward to giving it a run down here in the wildlife reserves.

    Spinner
    http://spinneroftalesphotography.com/
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