Vivitar 100-400/4.5-6.7 for Nikon 35mm Zoom

Vivitar 100-400/4.5-6.7 for Nikon 35mm Zoom 

DESCRIPTION

With a maximum magnification of 8x, this lens allows you to capture distant subjects with ease. A must for the long range shooter, it is available in all popular SLR camera mounts. The 100-400 offers precision auto focus performing at longer focal lengths, smooth one-touch zoom control, series I superior optics improve contrast and resolution from edge to edge throughout the zoom range and multicoated for reduced flare and increased light transmission.

USER REVIEWS

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[Aug 05, 2009]
JohnMoyer
Expert

Strength:

Inexpensive, small and light for the zoom range. Sharpness is "just fine" for nice 4x6 prints for the family photo album and emails to the grandparents.

Weakness:

Sharpness decreases as focal length increases. Autofocus is very slow--unusable for sports, where it must be used in manual for any chance of in-focus photos. Autofocus works fine in bright light with contrasty subjects that aren't moving much. Very plastic-y and construction is unimpressive, but that's what you get for this price. (Note-autofocus does not work on D40 or D60.)

Was looking for a lens to shoot my kid's soccer/baseball/football games plus airshows without spending a lot of money, and this lens is perfect for that. The f/6.7 max aperture at 400mm means high shutter speeds and 800-speed film, or 800 iso setting on digital for best results. This lens is for brightly-lit outdoors only.

Customer Service

not used.

Similar Products Used:

400 mm fixed-focus, sharper but less versatile for subjects that are constantly moving around, like kids on a soccer field. You need a zoom like this to shoot kids playing soccer.

OVERALL
RATING
3
VALUE
RATING
5
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