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Old June 17th 18, 04:45 AM posted to rec.photo.digital
PeterN[_7_]
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Default The alternative to the ultra-fast long telephoto?

On 6/16/2018 11:39 PM, PeterN wrote:
On 6/16/2018 2:51 PM, me wrote:
On Thu, 14 Jun 2018 23:52:57 -0400, PeterN
wrote:

Too be honest my use with the TC-20 and 200-400 f/4 is minimal the
limitations as you have mentioned. Also makes the AF slow as molasses.
Finally, since I hand hold It's very tough to get a sharp images. I've
convinced myself it is better to stick with the TC-14 in the end.

I do miss the "nearest subject" option of the D200 though.


I gotta say, that's one thing I do not miss at all.
You could rarely get a shot like this with closest focus. Too many weeds
in the way.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/qbknjnxve7be85n/4.jpg?dl=0


Sent the wrong link

https://www.dropbox.com/s/cqdavyowtoj5wi9/20180615_NickersonBeach%20Birds_7580.jpg?dl=0






With both my D800, and 500, the only usable autofocus at f8, is center
point focus. i have a lot of problems with tracking birds in flight at
f8, and have resorted to the old fashioned method, hand focus, if I have
to use f8. Have you had a similar issue?






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PeterN