Two sets of two comparison images.

Continuing some experimentation with using the 105 mm macro lens + 1.4 T.C. and comparing images taken with this combination and the D300s camera to those taken with my 80-400 VR lens and the D800 camera.

The images on the left are are taken with the D300s and macro lens + T.C.: Those on the right are closeups taken with the D800 and 80-400mm VR lens.

Since I used different cameras and since lighting conditions are not the same, one can't draw firm conclusions; however, in my opinion both setups provided reasonably good closeup images with the D800/80-400mm combo somewhat superior. The D300s/105 mm/T.C. combo is however quite a bit lighter. Also when subjects allow one to get up real close, this combo may well provide the better results. More experimentation required, perhaps using the combo of the D800 camera and the 105 mm macro lens + 1.4 T.C..




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