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Does anyone use a pelican case for a 600mm with a TC and body attached?  If so what model of pelican case?  I am going to be traveling by kayak & zodiac on a photo trip and I am looking for a water...

I don't know enough about the guts of any manufacturer's VR system to make an informed comment, but if they rely on some form of algorithmic signal processing  -  this will be an inherent...

My memory of physics is rusty to say the least, but in reference to your example two below, VR may be less effective at 1/500 and faster shutter speeds because at that point you are trying to...

I have the 24mm f/1.4 and love it.  It fills two needs for me that my 14-24 and 24-70 do not:  large aperture for astrophotography and very shallow depth of field work.  This is the value the lens...

Two questions to ask yourself: 1. In looking at your portfolio, what are the 3 focal lengths you used most often and what are the percentages they represented in your collection of images?   2. You...

Great images.  What time of day were these taken?  Was it over water or did you use a flash?  I only ask because you got great lighting under the bird and an odd angle to the light source may be...

The 500 f/4 is killer on the D4 with and without the 1.4 TC.  It even crops well for the small birds.  I find that the 1.4 TC gives me less than 5% image quality degradation, while the 2.0 is in...

When I was debating this purchase I demoed both and found that the 14-24 is a great 14-20ish lens and the 16-35 is a great 20-30ish lens.  I do some ultra wide landscapes/seascapes and found the...

Any one have experience with Eizo  CG series monitors?  I am getting more serious about printing and want to invest in a high quality monitor for editing that can be well calibrated for my Epson...

My definition of long distance is 40+ meters (also depends on atmospherics, humidity, air quality, ect).  At 20-30m its great for large subjects and can do birds, but I would prefer the 300 f/2,8...

I have both.  For me the decision  comes down to what I will be shooting.   The 1.4 TC lives on my 300 f/2.8 VRII. If I was going to shoot primarily at infinity, this would be my choice over the...

I just picked up the 80-400 this weekend and tested it against my 500 f/4 AFS, 200-400 f/4 VRII, and 300 f/2.8 on a D4 and D7100.  I bought the 80-400 for its flexibility and weight to shoot birds...

The 60mm Macro on a D7000 is my primary lens for underwater photography.  For photographing <1" sea slugs to entire coral heads/formations (plant and flower equivalent) it really shines.  I have...

In response to your specific questions: 1. Personally I have not found VR to be that useful/necessary on my UWAs b/c I use them to shoot  starscapes/landscapes from a tripod.  If I were doing more...

I have used the nikon 2.0 TC III extensively for birds this winter and here are some general thoughts: The new Nikon model version III is way better than the old nikon and a friend's tamron 2x...

I have the 14-24,  just bought the 24 f/1.4, and also considered the 16-35 vs the 14-24.  Shot all three on the d800 & D4.   I purchased the 14-24, when I wanted something wider than the 24-70....

Great set of examples.  Thanks for posting.  Very encouraged about your comments with respect to the 200-400.  Did you have the 200-400 version 1 or 2? How do you think it compares to the 200-400...

I am rather envious.  Blue skies are a bit atypical for Laos this time of year.  Where in the country are you located?  Hard to believe that you are having difficult finding something to shoot.  I...

Difference between VR1 vs VR2 is one stop.  Only you can determine the value of that in your work.  Personally, if I were using both (and I have) side by side on a tripod/gimbal, I would be hard...

Wow!  Impressive work.  I am envious of the owl photos.  It has been a slow year for owls in the northeastern US. Must be an interruption year.  Where did you take your snowy owl photos?  I am...