Maiznblu_757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 5112 posts, RR: 52 Reply 4, posted (6 years 9 months 5 days 12 hours ago) and read 1135 times:
I've been around those before, smell very similar to this.
Maiznblu_757 From United States of America, joined Mar 2002, 5112 posts, RR: 52 Reply 7, posted (6 years 9 months 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 1066 times:
Psyops From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 8, posted (6 years 9 months 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 1062 times:
I know - that's why the flinging poo comment. When my kids say "if you have poo, fling it now" it cracks me up. We could start another thread over Chevy versus Ford versus Dodge?
Quoting Dale (Reply 2): Heck your gonna get 2nd looks when your pointing that at aircraft
I'll post some photos from it if I don't arrested from using it.
Kereru From New Zealand, joined Jun 2003, 873 posts, RR: 50 Reply 9, posted (6 years 9 months 5 days 10 hours ago) and read 1057 times:
Congrats Pete on your new excercise equipment. You will be fit after carrying that around for the day. Just kidding and jealous, have fun I look forward to seeing the results in the near future.
YYZflyer From Canada, joined Feb 2006, 3636 posts, RR: 5 Reply 10, posted (6 years 9 months 5 days 9 hours ago) and read 1044 times:
Wow, that's one hell of of a lense. Looks great. Ummm...how much does that lense cost? Because I'm looking to buy a D200 or D80 around next March. I'm just gonna guess between $1500-$2000
KBFIspotter From United States of America, joined May 2005, 729 posts, RR: 1 Reply 13, posted (6 years 9 months 5 days 4 hours ago) and read 957 times:
Quoting YYZflyer (Reply 10): Ummm...how much does that lense cost? Because I'm looking to buy a D200 or D80 around next March. I'm just gonna guess between $1500-$2000
YYZflyer,
I just purchased a D200 yesterday, and got the kit with the 18-70mm 1:3.5-4.5G ED DX lense. At the same time, I also purchased the Nikkor 80-400mm 1:4.5-5.6D ED VR lense. The camera and lenses alone cost me $3559.99 ($1999.99 for the D200 body and 18-70, and $1559.99 for the 80-400 VR). Add to that a Pelican case, Lowpro Softcase, a new CF card, and tax, and the grand total came out to $4167. I will admit, it was quite a lot to spend at once, but it was worth it... Now, If I could only afford the 200-400 f/4, then I would be in heaven.
(Oh, by the way, I am a former Canon user. I used to shoot with a 30D, and before that, a 350D. I saw the light, and switched to Nikon)
Pavvyben From United Kingdom, joined Jan 2006, 178 posts, RR: 3 Reply 15, posted (6 years 9 months 5 days 2 hours ago) and read 923 times:
Wow, nice lense . Ive been thinking about getting one, at some point i probably will. Now you need a second body if you have one, so you can have the d200 80-200 on and maybe a D2x with the 200-400mm . If that hasn't burnt enough of a hole in your wallet. Be really good when you post some photos from it, haven't really seen what that beast can do
Quoting KBFIspotter (Reply 13): I am a former Canon user. I used to shoot with a 30D, and before that, a 350D. I saw the light, and switched to Nikon)
Then lens is not difficult to use and is very well balanced. It is not -that- heavy. Sometimes the lens is a bit difficult to use in a crowd because of its length.
The bag fits the lens plus an attached body with a battery pack. The lens is weatherproof. I used it in heavy rain with the D200 without any problems (also thanks to its enormous lens hood). Sometimes the 200mm low end of the zoom is a bit too long. And if you are tired, just place it on its lens hood.
I have a Nikon D70s that I bought a little over a year ago. I love it! I have a problem with dustspots on the pictures though I even got the camera cleaned professionally because I wasn't able to remove the dust away myself and the professional cleaning cost me $200 and I'm still able to see dust spots on the pictures
I really wish that I would be able to afford the D200 plus that lens from the thread starter
I love it! "Mine's bigger than yours"
Psyops From , joined Dec 1969, posts, RR: Reply 24, posted (6 years 9 months 1 day 22 hours ago) and read 719 times:
Thanks everyone for the feedback.
Quoting Javibi (Reply 14): What is the weight of that beast?
The lens is about 7 pounds. I have shot a couple of days with it, and found it does take some adjusting to get used to. Partially just the intimidation factor - it's expensive, don't want to drop it, but also learning the right body position, etc. It is hand-holdable, but if you are planning on shooting for some time, then a monopod is a necessity to take the stress off.
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that is one heck of a lens.
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. Ive been thinking about getting one, at some point i probably will. Now you need a second body if you have one, so you can have the d200 80-200 on and maybe a D2x 
with the 200-400mm 
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I even got the camera cleaned professionally because I wasn't able to remove the dust away myself and the professional cleaning cost me $200 and I'm still able to see dust spots on the pictures 
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