Nikon D300 - What a stunner!

[wizzo]

Just a quick update on my new camera/lens combo. After all of the excellent advice that you have all given me on the forum, I decided to go with the D300s and Nikon lens combination. I have to say that, although I'm still very much in the early 'fiddling' stage, I'm already blown away by this camera. As soon as I get some shots worth keeping, I'll try and upload them. Thanks again for all of your help guys! Wizzo

Ps - Should read Nikon D300 at top. I wasn't able to edit the title!

[Richard G.]

Which lens did you get in the end then Wizzo?

[pressld2]

Welcome to the club Wizzo! Looking forward to seeing your results.

Dave P.

[DOXHOPE]

Yip Wizzo, a truely great piece of kit..I have the Nikkor 80-400mmVR lense on my and had some great times with that combo, Ive just obtained a Nikon 300mm and I can wait to try it on both my D300 and D200..

[wizzo]

Thanks again guys. Dave, uploading shots is gonna be a real test for me mate lol. Richard, in the end I opted for the Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 and the 70-200 f2.8 VR1. I also got a Kenko 2x proplus converter. That was the most difficult decision really. In the end, I thought I would edge towards landscapes and my love of portrature. I'm guessing I may miss that little bit more reach of the Sigma though, when birding. I'm just gonna have to work harder at my stalking and camoflage!
Doxhope, I'm looking forward to hearing how you get on with your new 300mm too mate - Wizzo

[Tobyh]

Glad to hear you are happy

I've had mine around a year I think now and haven't a single complaint.

Happy snapping!

TobyH

[DOXHOPE]

Originally Posted by wizzo

Thanks again guys. Dave, uploading shots is gonna be a real test for me mate lol. Richard, in the end I opted for the Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 and the 70-200 f2.8 VR1. I also got a Kenko 2x proplus converter. That was the most difficult decision really. In the end, I thought I would edge towards landscapes and my love of portrature. I'm guessing I may miss that little bit more reach of the Sigma though, when birding. I'm just gonna have to work harder at my stalking and camoflage!
Doxhope, I'm looking forward to hearing how you get on with your new 300mm too mate - Wizzo

Hi Wizzo, I got mine shortly after they came out, and havent looked back. I still have my D200 (which the son uses) Ive just bought a Nikon 300mm which I am dying to try on both cameras.
Good shooting matie, I think we all look forward to see-ing some of your pics being put up..

[Richard G.]

Originally Posted by wizzo

.. I opted for the Nikkor 17-55 f2.8 and the 70-200 f2.8 VR1.

Nice choice, expect you'll be very pleased with what these two can do for you. Looking forward to some more of your landscapes, once you've got to grips with the new toys

I wouldn't dwell on the Sigma too much mate, compared to the two lenses you now have, it would be sure to disappoint I think. Start topping up the piggy bank again and wish for that Nikon 100-500mm next year

[DOXHOPE]

Totally agree with Richard, putting Sigma glass on a Nikon is like putting a donkey jacket on to Cheryl Cole..leave the Sigma lenses for the Canon boys..

[Richard G.]

Originally Posted by DOXHOPE

... like putting a donkey jacket on to Cheryl Cole..

LOL
I reckon she'd still look a bit tasty though DH, but then what's under the donkey jacket, that's what I want to know?