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- Brand Name: Nikon
- Model: 2171
- Lens Type: telephoto
- Mounting Type: Nikon F-Bayonet
- Minimum focal length: 400 millimeters
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Features:Super-fast, telephoto lens, optimized for edge-to-edge sharpness on both the Nikon FX (23.9 x 36mm) and DX-format image sensors Vibration Reduction (VR II) minimizes the effects of camera shake, allowing photographers to shoot at as many as four shutter speeds slower than would otherwise be possible, assuring dramatically sharper images New Tripod Detection mode reduces vibration that may occur due to shutter release when mounted on a tripod
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27 of 29 people found the following review helpful
By Noirist
Amazon Verified Purchase
Optically, this lens is without peer. But if you haven't seen it in person, it's shockingly big and heavy. Much of the weight is at the end of the lens away from the camera, which makes it difficult to hand hold this lens stably. I have no trouble hand holding the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 lens on a D3s all day long, but I was unable to hold this lens steady enough long enough to even engage the autofocus on a designated subject. The Nikon 300mm f2.8 is the largest lens that I can effectively hand hold. So unless you bench over 200 lbs, I'd recommend that you plan on mounting this lens on a monopod or a high-end tripod with gimble head.
19 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By BigToe
Amazon Verified Purchase
I am an avid bird photographer, using a 300mm F/4 nikon with TC-14E II. I had been thinking about upgrading to the 300mm f/2.8, but since I always shoot on a tripod, I decided to go one bigger, and get the 400mm f/2.8. This is a HUGE lens. As already mentioned, don't even think about shooting this thing handheld. I use it with a Jobu pro2 Gimbal, and it is literally weightless.
As for the optics, going from the 300mm f/4...it's like taking a veil off the lens. The sharpness at f/2.8 rivals f/8 on the 300mm, and by f/3.5, it is razor sharp. Furthermore, the colors are amazing! With the 300mm, I still had to bump up the saturation in post, but with the 400mm, the colors are rich and saturated out of the box.
Pairing the 400mm with a TC-14e II (560mm f/4) is still usably sharp at f/4, and by f/5.6 is, razor sharp. Colors are still eye popping as well. Autofocusing is a bit slower, but still quite usable.
There's a reason why the super teles cost so much...no compromising here. This is the best of the best.
As for the optics, going from the 300mm f/4...it's like taking a veil off the lens. The sharpness at f/2.8 rivals f/8 on the 300mm, and by f/3.5, it is razor sharp. Furthermore, the colors are amazing! With the 300mm, I still had to bump up the saturation in post, but with the 400mm, the colors are rich and saturated out of the box.
Pairing the 400mm with a TC-14e II (560mm f/4) is still usably sharp at f/4, and by f/5.6 is, razor sharp. Colors are still eye popping as well. Autofocusing is a bit slower, but still quite usable.
There's a reason why the super teles cost so much...no compromising here. This is the best of the best.
By J. P. Rutt
Amazon Verified Purchase
We recently acquired this product after reading and pondering the Amazon reviews and other reviews. Overall our experience is near the consensus: this is one very fine piece of glass, but you can't imagine how big and bulky it is until you have it out of its case and start to use. As others have said, think of this as a tripod or at least monopod lens only.... but with that caveat you will be amazed at the images you can make!
