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Eric wrote:
jk wrote:
This is for Eric.
https://www.fujix-forum.com/threads/grand-slalom.79220/
It is all about the technique.
All images shot on XT2 with 100-400.
If you got the camera set up right and you know your stuff then it is easy. It is about getting the AF settings right.
I've actually purchased a D500 and added a couple of lenses, one being the new 300mm. Although a little shorter than the Fuji 400mm, the Nikon combo is 800g lighter than the Fuji combo. Which sort of blows out of the water the lightweight benefit of mirrorless.
Have still got all the Fuji gear. Will be interesting to see if I miss any of its advantages... or disadvantages.
That lens handles the tc's well Eric.
Agreed...got the 1.4x as well
I think the point is, that for lightweight walking around, serendipity wildlife photography, DX x 300 x 1.4tc ie 630mm is acceptable with some cropping. (By the way....D500+300+1.4 weighs 1800g.....XT2+400+1.4 weighs 2600g).
But for more exacting, sitting in a hide, using a tripod moments I suspect neither will be long enough. Better to reach rather than crop.
My previous experience using a 1.4x tc with zoom lenses resulted in a noticeable quality drift. Do we know if the tc is usable on the 200-500?
One final question.... is it normal to use 500+mm for bif? Just wondered how many of these type of shots are taken with lesser reach lenses and cropped?
Have to say using Fuji + 400 + 1.4tc (ie 840mm) was cumbersome and frustratingly difficult to keep in frame. It exacerbated the issues with the mirrorless format. I ended up taking off the tc (eg =600mm) and had more success.
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Eric