Hi
I have just switched over to Nikon from Canon (my has this now), have a D700. My first trip away with the camera is on Friday to Fraser Island shooting birds and landscape. We are attending a Photographic Workshop. I had ordered a 300mm F4 but suprise suprise it is not here on time.http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/emoticons/sad.gif
I have bought the 70-300 VR to at least try and bridge the gap, however I cannot use my 1.4TC on this, so anyway, I'll do the best I can. http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/emoticons/smiley.gif
The question now is, do I continue with the purchase considering I intend to buy the 200-400 F4. Initially, I didn't want to spend the extra money 1st up on the 200-400 (the switch was a little expensive) but leave it to later in the year or early next year.
I have really only done bird and wildlife photography whilst on holiday but after returning from Antarctica would like to do a lot more.
The main question is: Is there any point is getting the 300mm now if I intend to get the 200-400 shortly? I know for birds that a 500mm +TC's is preferred, however the next big trip is to Africa where I thought the 200-400 is more useful. I would also buy a crop body for this trip.
Any assistance, especially from those that have shot with both is appreciated. I realize that the 300mm is easier to handhold and this may be a factor.
Cheers


