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    85mm f1.4D or 85mm f1.8G or 105mm DC or 105mm VR or 80-200mm f2.8D for wedding and travel usage

    <p>I have owned the 85 f/1.8 and 85 f/1.4 in the "D" versions and have owned the 105mm DC for many years. I have also owned the 70-200mm VR...
    Post by: hayward, Jun 21, 2014 in forum: Nikon
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    Nikkor 105mm VR Macro VS Tamron 90mm VC Macro

    <p>I have owned the non VR version of the Nikon 105mm and currently own the Tamron 90mm (as well as 60mm and 200mm Nikon "micro" lenses.) </p>...
    Post by: hayward, Apr 18, 2014 in forum: Nikon
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    Cheapest ($500?) AF 500mm lens?

    <p>I owned the Sigma 50-500mm (nicknamed "Bigma") for years. It isn't bad, but suffers by comparison to the Nikon 300mm f/2.8 AFS and 1.7 X TC I...
    Post by: hayward, Apr 17, 2014 in forum: Nikon
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    Best lens combo for D7000 and D7100

    <p>If I were you, I would want a quality 200mm f/2.8. You can find a used 80-200mm f2.8 for an affordable price or the 180mm f/2.8 for less. I...
    Post by: hayward, Apr 16, 2014 in forum: Nikon
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    Nikon Refurbished

    <p>I bought a refurbished Nikon D600 from Cameta before the D610 was released. It was broken when I pulled it out of the box. the lever that...
    Post by: hayward, Apr 10, 2014 in forum: Nikon
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    Monopods

    <blockquote> <p>I have a Manfrotto 681B monopod. $60 and worth every penny.</p> </blockquote> <p>Me too. Five years old and used in all weather...
    Post by: hayward, Apr 20, 2010 in forum: Nikon
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    300mm 2.8 AF-S - VR or no VR, that is the ?

    <p>I have the 300mm f/2.8 AF-S. I shoot mostly sports (some indoors), people, and wildlife and have never felt the need for VR. I use a monopod.</p>
    Post by: hayward, Apr 17, 2010 in forum: Nikon
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    Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D VR vs Sigma 50 500mm

    <p>I have owned both. The Nikon has better optics, but the extra 100mm on the Sigma is nice. Image quality at 50mm on the Sigma is atrocious. I...
    Post by: hayward, Apr 14, 2010 in forum: Nikon
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    best choice?

    <p>If I recall correctly, Ken Rockwell was citing the 70-200mm f/4 as an autofocus speed demon, not the f4-5.6 version. The 300mm plus TC is the...
    Post by: hayward, Apr 13, 2010 in forum: Nikon
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    Getting frustrated with my D700

    <p>I wonder if some of this is a matter or perception. The D700 matrix metering provides almost perfect results for me. Images require very little...
    Post by: hayward, Apr 13, 2010 in forum: Nikon
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    Nikon 300mm F4 vs. Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 ???

    <p>I haven't used the 150-500mm, but I would expect similar performance to the Sigma 50-500mm, which I have used extensively. I ultimately sold it...
    Post by: hayward, Apr 12, 2010 in forum: Nikon
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    D90 still worth it now or wait?

    <p>I had a D50 and shot it alongside a D200 for a while. I currently have the D200 plus a D700 and a D300s on the way. I bought a D90 and returned...
    Post by: hayward, Apr 11, 2010 in forum: Nikon
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    Youth baseball pics for boss

    <p>Nice start, Mr. Berney. Regarding VR -- it takes a little longer for the camera to focus when using VR. This is a detriment when shooting...
    Post by: hayward, Apr 11, 2010 in forum: Nikon
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    Youth baseball pics for boss

    <p>Quick tips:</p> <ol> <li>Take lots of shots of warmups - you'll be able to catch every kids "making" a play, which doesn't always happen in...
    Post by: hayward, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: Nikon
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    D300s or D700

    <p>The D700 is a superb camera. I much prefer it to my D200, but still use the D200 when I need the extra reach. Personally, I like having one Dx...
    Post by: hayward, Apr 9, 2010 in forum: Nikon