A $20,000.00 image... - a photo on Flickriver

            This is the first image that I took with the new Nikon D6 camera and the new Nikon 120-300mm F2.8 zoom lens. First image cost me $20,000.00! Hopefully I will be able to amortize this over the next million images to reduce the cost per frame!

The Nikon D5 has stood me will. I have taken over 1 million images with that camera, and only had to replace the lens mount once. It has been a great camera, and I will continue to use it until it dies. 

My initial reaction to the Nikon D6: It's a D5 with much better focusing options. Quite frankly I purchased it because of the number of actuations on my D5, and I had the money lol.

On the subject of the 120-300 F2.8, I do not regret spending the $11,500.00 (Canadian funds) on this lens. Today I shot off 1500 images of Terns diving for fish. I used it in combination with the TC20EIII. Razor sharp and very responsive. Weight wise, It is almost as heavy as the 600mm that I normally use. But, I do not mind. Since I never use a tripod, I am used to the weight and in fact I prefer it. I find that with a lighter lens, I have a lot more "camera shake". The heavier lenses can be held steady as a rock. Just need some upper body strength, so get off the couch, lift some weight, go out and shoot.

BTW, the money spent on the 120-300 was well worth it - got rid of my 500, 300, 70-200 and 24-70 (trade). The camera bag is a lot lighter now.

Current bag now holds a 14-24, 28-300, 100macro, 120-300, 600, an assortment of tele converters, a D850 body, D5 and D6!

Taken on: June 17, 2020

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