{"product_id":"nikkor-100-400mm","title":"Nikkor 100-400mm","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"352\" data-start=\"80\"\u003eThe 100–400mm is one of the most versatile wildlife lenses in my kit. It provides meaningful reach while remaining relatively portable, which makes it particularly useful when travelling or working in situations where carrying very large telephoto lenses is not practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"608\" data-start=\"354\"\u003eIn the field, this lens often becomes the default choice when I expect a variety of wildlife encounters at changing distances. 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