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A couple of backlit Ostrich from a recent Taronga visit.

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Cheers
Marc

outstanding. is that @ 2.8 ?

Hi Rooz

f/2.8 lens @ f/5.6, however she's just as sharp wide open too

how much did you get it for incidently and how long have you had it ?

Bought from Poon late last year for $5600.
With the better A$ it's around $5K now

its one of my long term investment plans. whats the sharpness like compared to the 70-200 ? (sorry to hijack the thread, PM me if you like).

As good as the 70-200 is, it doesn't compare to the 300 VR IMHO.
It's recognised by most as Nikon's sharpest.
And at 2.8kg's be prepared to get fit !
I'll be putting it to the test in Zambia (SLNP 17 nights) in 6 weeks.

very nice. I love the 70-200, but can see the difference in these at 300 prime!

have you used the 200mm f2? its closer to my focal length usage.

I haven't had the pleasure of using the 200 VR, however, I believe it compares pretty well to the 300 in regards to sharpness & bokeh.

marc wrote:I'll be putting it to the test in Zambia (SLNP 17 nights) in 6 weeks.

omg...cant wait till you get back !

Great piccies Marc.

Would love to be on my way to get some shots of the wildlife over there..enjoy.

Cheers, Mick

Great shots Marc. Great sharpness and contrast. It's one helluva lens. Enjoy it! Cause i know i would:wink:
cheers
marco