Manish R Karnik



Flamingoes clicked with Nikon 80-200mm f2.8 ED-IF (2 ring)version + Kenko Pro 300 DG 2x TC on Nikon D80.The light was bad so I had to PP the pics a bit for colour and minimal sharpening...

My FZ28 has problem with the half press AF not working and I guess is due for an upgrade anyway.  Want a super-zoom to click pics at an upcoming airshow and want to know which one to go for.Lumix...

I checked it out today and felt it was big, bulky and heavy so went for the 293. here is a pic of my setup. Tested it indoors and gives me very sharp pics with the support, even with the Kenko...

Would the Manfrotto 393 be overkill for a D80, Nikon 80-200 2.8 ED-IF and 2x TC or a Nikon 400mm f5.6 ED-IF Ai ?Manish

http://www.aliexpress.com/store/product/Free-shipping-New-Velbon-SPT-1-Telephoto-Lens-Support-Splint-Plate/801899_557622541.html Want it for the Nikon D80, 80-200mm f2.8 ED 2 ring model and Kenko...

She is one cracker.....For trying out sake I tried her on with a Kenko Pro 300 DG 2x at f32 and a flash at about 4.5mtrs.....No complaints about the sharpness here.....Truly amazing.....Manish

Here is a 100% crop of a picture I took today with this lens. I am not sure what the aperture was 5.6 or 8 but I am very impressed with its sharpness.For some reason I am unable to upload to...

Here is a pic of the lens on the D80... Manish

Oh yes I am waiting to take it out as well....The monsoon rains are almost upon us so I guess I will have to wait some.Indeed I am very excited and more so surprised to acquire this compact gem. It...

Bought a Nikon 400mm f5.6 ED-IF Ai lens with the narrow collar. Can't wait to try it out.....Finally I got my long prime......Manish

Just trying to understand why you say the 300+1.4 combo is better than the Sigma 400mm APO. Is it because of IQ, Handling, AF speed or something else.....Manish

The D80 does not have live view but I do take your point in using the feature for better focussing.M.

Many thanks for the eye-opener. Low contrast is one of the issues. I am wondering if it is with all telephoto lenses.Glad to know that the Lens TC combination was a wise investment on my part.M.

I am not really able to articulate myself well here.I am not able to make out if I can get more sharper pics with this gear or is this what it will give me.Is this the sharpest pic it will deliver...

That is why I invested in the 80-200 f2.8 because it has good IQ across the entire focal length range......M.

Thanks for the reply......All legs and column in but yes shutter speed was very low.....No filter and no hood. My UV filter is not yet delivered and I bought the lens used without a lens hood.M.