Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8d Ed-IF II Lens Review
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8d Ed-IF II Lens Review
The Nikon AF-S NIkkor 400mm f/2.8D ED IF I lens is one of the most complete and powerful compact lenses that the company has to offer. It is made up of six elements, which are all as common as you would find on a normal point and shoot camera. They are optical glass, fluorite, magnesium, potassium, and nitrogen all in their Liquid state. This type of lens is what is commonly referred to as the ED IF lens, because it is an extremely compact and lightweight lens. It is so light that one lens can be used for both portraits and landscapes, even the daily shots.
The lens construction is very strong, and the entire lens is sealed off from the camera body for extra protection. The size of the lens depends upon the size of the user's hand, but generally users do not need to enlarge the lens with any sort of filter holder or meter reader. You simply want to make sure that your hands are clean and dry before you handle this massive lens. If you have any doubts about the size of the lens, it is recommended that you take the lens out for a test drive, since this large size may feel a bit strange at first.
The first thing you will notice when handling this lens is that it is surprisingly light weight. It is the perfect size, which allows for you to carry it easily. I found that while shooting the pictures that I wanted to capture, I simply held the lens up to my eye and held it there for the amount of time it required. The size is also convenient when taking photos at different locations. The built in Strobometer makes it easy to track your subject if you plan on moving later on.
The build quality of this lens was excellent. I found that the lens caps were very well made and were not like the cheap plastic caps that are often found on cheap lenses. Instead of having tiny rings, there were large numbers that can be seen. This helps to make sure that water does not collect on the lens, which could easily lead to ruining your photos. While the lens is made to be water resistant, I still suggest that you make sure to wipe the entire lens off after every photo you take, just to be sure.
One of the most popular accessories that I got with the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8d Ed-IF II is a lens hood. This is a great feature, because it keeps your lens from getting dusty, which ruins your photos. However, many people like to use lens hoods, but I felt that the size of this lens hood did not make it practical for my needs. There are several different sizes to choose from, and it seemed that they were all made to fit the lens perfectly.
Overall, the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8d ED-IF II is an excellent choice for those wanting to own one of the best compact wide angle lenses available. Even if you do not own a camera that can fit the lens, you can purchase one that is. Just make sure that you get a lens hood with the size that matches the size of the lens, so that your photos will be as beautiful as possible. Also, make sure that you make sure that the cap has a rubber cover so that it can withstand the elements.