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Archive 2021 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

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p.6 #1 · p.6 #1 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

I picked up my 100-400 today. Basically today 100-400, 24-120/4 and FTZ ii went on sale here.
While my local dealer got quite a decent number of 24-120/4, they only got one 100-400 which I snagged after threatening them that i would bring out my Sony 100-400GM for next week trip

The good news is that they do expect to get quite a few Z9 in next week for Dec 24th, much better numbers than 100-400 definitely. But we shall see if it is true, original date dor Z9 here was Nov 25th then early Dec, Dec 7th, Dec 17th and now Dec 24th. Keep my fingers crossed but my Z9 will be in the first lot so hopefully there is no further delay.

I took a few snapshots with 100-400, nothing much to show but AF is very snappy even on Z7 ii.
All pictures were adjusted in adobe ACR for WB, shadow, hilight etc, resized then converted to jpg with no added sharpening from raw file.

https://morboi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NZ70168.jpg
f5.6, 400mm 1/400, iso 220

https://morboi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NZ70208.jpg
310mm, f5.6, 1/50, iso 1000,

https://morboi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NZ70327.jpg
1/200, f5.6, iso 1800, 400mm

https://morboi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NZ70142.jpg
1/100, f5.6, iso 64, 400mm,

https://morboi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NZ70151.jpg
A nice surprise, 800mm with TCx2s, 1/800, iso 2800, f11.
Z7 ii Af is actually quite reasonable but took quite awhile to move focus from near to far but did not hunt in good light.

Dec 17, 2021 at 05:09 AM

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p.6 #2 · p.6 #2 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

These look great, Suteetat! Even the 800mm looks great!

Dec 17, 2021 at 05:50 AM

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p.6 #3 · p.6 #3 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

Omg. The 100-400 looks seems to perform really well! It will be a killer combo with the Z9!

Dec 17, 2021 at 06:03 AM

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p.6 #4 · p.6 #4 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

Lance B wrote:
These look great, Suteetat! Even the 800mm looks great!

Yes, I was rather surprised. I had not have much luck with TC20e iii with any Nikon tele lenses that I tried but TCx2 s seems to work very well with Z mount lenses so far.

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rick2906 wrote:
Omg. The 100-400 looks seems to perform really well! It will be a killer combo with the Z9!
I agree, I think Nikon has added another excellent lens to its line up.

Here are a couple more shots at short end.

https://morboi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NZ70357.jpg
@140mm, f8, 1s, iso 64 on tripod, 5s delayed.

https://morboi.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/NZ70364.jpg
@100mm, f11, 5s, iso 64 on tripod, 5s delayed.

Dec 17, 2021 at 06:29 AM

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p.6 #5 · p.6 #5 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

Looks great ! Thank you for posting. Brad Hill has been taking a bit too long with his tease. So nice to see the real world sample.

Luka

Dec 17, 2021 at 07:24 AM

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p.6 #6 · p.6 #6 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

suteetat wrote:
Here are a couple more shots at short end.

Wow looks awesome! Nice and sharp with excellent detail and contrast!

Dealer shipping mine should have it Monday but I don't have a mirrorless yet! Probably will ship me the Z9 on or after the 24th. My birthday is 12/29 so I should get it then, will be fun way to spend my birthday!

Thanks for posting!

Dec 17, 2021 at 07:38 AM

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p.6 #7 · p.6 #7 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

George DeCamp wrote:
Wow looks awesome! Nice and sharp with excellent detail and contrast!

Dealer shipping mine should have it Monday but I don't have a mirrorless yet! Probably will ship me the Z9 on or after the 24th. My birthday is 12/29 so I should get it then, will be fun way to spend my birthday!

Thanks for posting!

I hope everything will arrive in time and you will have a lot of fun on your birthday/

Dec 17, 2021 at 07:48 AM

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p.6 #8 · p.6 #8 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

@suteetat, Amazing images. They look crisp. Do you own a 70-200 S? if yes any idea how it compares vs 100-400S?

Dec 17, 2021 at 08:07 AM

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p.6 #9 · p.6 #9 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

If I have time tomorrow, I can try to take some pictures with 100-400 and 70-200/2.8s.
It is going to be a bit hectic as I will need to pack for my trip as well as I am leaving early Sunday morning.
I will take my 100-400 with me on the trip so hopefully I will get some more sample pictures.

One unexpected thing, eventhough Nikon said that all manufacturings were moved to Thailand, my 100-400s actually said made in Japan. I was told that 400/2.8s will be assembled in Japan but did not that 100-400 is also made there.

Dec 17, 2021 at 08:16 AM

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p.6 #10 · p.6 #10 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

suteetat wrote:
If I have time tomorrow, I can try to take some pictures with 100-400 and 70-200/2.8s.
It is going to be a bit hectic as I will need to pack for my trip as well as I am leaving early Sunday morning.
I will take my 100-400 with me on the trip so hopefully I will get some more sample pictures.

One unexpected thing, eventhough Nikon said that all manufacturings were moved to Thailand, my 100-400s actually said made in Japan. I was told that 400/2.8s will be assembled in Japan but did not that 100-400 is also made there.

Oh, 100-400mm made in Japan? I did not expect that either.

Congrats on getting one of the first and hope you greatly enjoy it on your trip!

Cheers,
Ross

Dec 17, 2021 at 09:16 AM

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p.6 #11 · p.6 #11 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

suteetat wrote:
If I have time tomorrow, I can try to take some pictures with 100-400 and 70-200/2.8s.
It is going to be a bit hectic as I will need to pack for my trip as well as I am leaving early Sunday morning.
I will take my 100-400 with me on the trip so hopefully I will get some more sample pictures.

One unexpected thing, eventhough Nikon said that all manufacturings were moved to Thailand, my 100-400s actually said made in Japan. I was told that 400/2.8s will be assembled in Japan but did not that 100-400 is also made there.

Thank you for sharing some of your initial images of the lens. They look great! Have a great trip and hope to see more images and your field experience of this lens.

Dec 17, 2021 at 09:19 AM

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p.6 #12 · p.6 #12 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

suteetat wrote:
One unexpected thing, eventhough Nikon said that all manufacturings were moved to Thailand, my 100-400s actually said made in Japan. I was told that 400/2.8s will be assembled in Japan but did not that 100-400 is also made there.

One lens factory remains in Japan. All camera manufacture (assembly really, as parts are coming from various places) was moved out of Japan, however.

Some Z lenses are being made in Japan, some in Thailand and some in China.

Dec 17, 2021 at 09:32 AM

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p.6 #13 · p.6 #13 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

Adorama just billed my card for my 100-400 pre-order. It still shows backordered on their site, but maybe I’ll get lucky and it’ll ship today?

I placed my order a few minutes after orders were allowed.

Dec 17, 2021 at 10:09 AM

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p.6 #14 · p.6 #14 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

suteetat wrote:
If I have time tomorrow, I can try to take some pictures with 100-400 and 70-200/2.8s.
It is going to be a bit hectic as I will need to pack for my trip as well as I am leaving early Sunday morning.
I will take my 100-400 with me on the trip so hopefully I will get some more sample pictures.

One unexpected thing, eventhough Nikon said that all manufacturings were moved to Thailand, my 100-400s actually said made in Japan. I was told that 400/2.8s will be assembled in Japan but did not that 100-400 is also made there.

I think we've seen it already when Ricci was showing it off, it was made in Japan.

Dec 17, 2021 at 10:10 AM

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p.6 #15 · p.6 #15 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

CKrueger wrote:
Adorama just billed my card for my 100-400 pre-order. It still shows backordered on their site, but maybe I’ll get lucky and it’ll ship today?

I placed my order a few minutes after orders were allowed.

Sounds like good news to me! Enjoy!

Cheers,
Ross

Dec 17, 2021 at 10:44 AM

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p.6 #16 · p.6 #16 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

SeattleDucks wrote:
Sounds like good news to me! Enjoy!

Cheers,
Ross

Thanks, Ross! Hopefully they all start shipping soon, before people start traveling for the holidays! I’ll update if mine ships.

Good luck, all! Those early samples look great!

EDIT: mine shipped! Hopefully you’re all getting notices too!

Dec 17, 2021 at 11:48 AM

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p.6 #17 · p.6 #17 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

OMG! Just got an email, my 100-400 just shipped today! 🥰😍 I am so happy! Woohoo

Dec 17, 2021 at 02:13 PM

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p.6 #18 · p.6 #18 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

rick2906 wrote:
OMG! Just got an email, my 100-400 just shipped today! 🥰😍 I am so happy! Woohoo
That's a good news, they're moving them here in Canada too.
I'm the first one on the list in my preferred local store, I'm expecting call every day from now on.

Dec 17, 2021 at 02:19 PM

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p.6 #19 · p.6 #19 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

The bokeh looks outstanding on these first samples.

And Nikon seems to be managing supply well.

Many positive signs for this year end. Congrats to all of you who got the lens.

Dec 17, 2021 at 02:20 PM

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p.6 #20 · p.6 #20 · Nikon Z 100-400S discussion thread

Indeed that bokeh on that lens is outstanding. Even the sharpness with the 2.0xTC was more then just decent. I'm looking forward to one of those when the Z9's are out. I plan on using a 2.0x with it to get the 800mm reach. I only shoot in broad daylight so shouldn't be an issue. 2022 should be a wonderful year for us shooters.

Dec 17, 2021 at 04:45 PM

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