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p.25 #1Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
Another from that chase

Mar 01, 2022 at 09:32 PM
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p.25 #2Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
These suckers are quick









Mar 02, 2022 at 06:06 PM
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p.25 #3Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
agvogel wrote:
These suckers are quick


Nice shots, Austin! Our hummers haven't returned just yet here, looking forward to using the 1.4 and 100-400 to shoot them this spring.
Mar 03, 2022 at 08:55 AM
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p.25 #4Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
I just noticed that Life Guard has 100-400s skins available by now.
Has anyone tried these yet?

https://www.lifeguard-design.com/products/lifeguard-nikonz100400f4556vrs-lensskin
Mar 03, 2022 at 10:11 AM
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p.25 #5Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
I’ve never seen the point of these. They tend to make the object more slippery too.

cvrle59 wrote:
I just noticed that Life Guard has 100-400s skins available by now.
Has anyone tried these yet?

https://www.lifeguard-design.com/products/lifeguard-nikonz100400f4556vrs-lensskin

Mar 03, 2022 at 10:12 AM
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p.25 #6Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
i have seen/held a 70-200/2.8 E with the wave on it. it had a texture to it. looked nifty too but it's not something i would do to my hardware, its definitely no slicker than the original finish of the lens. depending on your choice a bit less so.
Mar 03, 2022 at 10:26 AM
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p.25 #7Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
RoamingScott wrote:
I’ve never seen the point of these. They tend to make the object more slippery too.

cvrle59 wroteI just noticed that Life Guard has 100-400s skins available by now.
Has anyone tried these yet?

https://www.lifeguard-design.com/products/lifeguard-nikonz100400f4556vrs-lensskin


Can't say my lenses will ever need a wetsuit like the above but I do put on a rubberized material called "Griptac" in specific areas that I tend to want have a more secure hold of. I have been doing this for years and it really helps, especially in cold weather....








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Mar 03, 2022 at 02:56 PM
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p.25 #8Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
I'm wondering, if it's normal that lens moves a bit in the mount.
I can feel the clank every time I extend or retract the zoom on 100-400s in my z7II, basically changing direction of twist.
I used to think, this happens only with Fuji, but I was wrong.
Mar 03, 2022 at 07:00 PM
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p.25 #9Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
Moves the same amount my Sony GM version did. Don’t sweat it.

cvrle59 wrote:
I'm wondering, if it's normal that lens moves a bit in the mount.
I can feel the clank every time I extend or retract the zoom on 100-400s in my z7II, basically changing direction of twist.
I used to think, this happens only with Fuji, but I was wrong.

Mar 03, 2022 at 08:10 PM
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p.25 #10Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
cvrle59 wrote:
I'm wondering, if it's normal that lens moves a bit in the mount.
I can feel the clank every time I extend or retract the zoom on 100-400s in my z7II, basically changing direction of twist.
I used to think, this happens only with Fuji, but I was wrong.


Mine moves in the mount, but not from zooming action. The amount is barely perceptible, especially compared to my Fuji lenses.
Mar 03, 2022 at 11:48 PM
 


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p.25 #11Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
Found an injured GBH pacing in the outfield of the local baseball field, clearly distressed. On closer inspection, it had a broken wing and had no idea where it was or how to get out. Gently led it out through the dugout and helped it across a street where it hopped into the woods. Probably already some bobcat's dinner, but always appreciate when I'm able to get close to one.

These are with the TC attached, both at 560mm.



Mar 04, 2022 at 05:13 PM
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p.25 #12Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
Ai_Print wrote:
RoamingScott wroteI’ve never seen the point of these. They tend to make the object more slippery too.

cvrle59 wroteI just noticed that Life Guard has 100-400s skins available by now.
Has anyone tried these yet?

https://www.lifeguard-design.com/products/lifeguard-nikonz100400f4556vrs-lensskin
Can't say my lenses will ever need a wetsuit like the above but I do put on a rubberized material called "Griptac" in specific areas that I tend to want have a more secure hold of. I have been doing this for years and it really helps, especially in cold weather....



Where can I get this griptac ? Can you easily remove it without leaving residue?
Thank you
Mar 04, 2022 at 05:57 PM
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p.25 #13Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
rick2906 wrote:
Ai_Print wrote
RoamingScott wroteI’ve never seen the point of these. They tend to make the object more slippery too.

cvrle59 wroteI just noticed that Life Guard has 100-400s skins available by now.
Has anyone tried these yet?

https://www.lifeguard-design.com/products/lifeguard-nikonz100400f4556vrs-lensskin
Can't say my lenses will ever need a wetsuit like the above but I do put on a rubberized material called "Griptac" in specific areas that I tend to want have a more secure hold of. I have been doing this for years and it really helps, especially in cold weather....
Where can I get this griptac ? Can you easily remove it without leaving residue?
Thank you


No residue but sticks very well, love it for photo applications.

At first I found it through Cameraleather.com when I used it to recover my F3, FM3A, M6, etc.
But then I went looking for it elsewhere for general use and now buy it here: https://www.guntape.com

When handling lenses with wet or cold hands, it is indispensable for finding a grippy but non-rotating surface.
I especially like it near the lens mount, always a very secure lens swap.
Mar 05, 2022 at 01:36 PM
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p.25 #14Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
Z7II with 100-400s, at 400mm, F5.6, ISO320, 1/2000

Z72_1250 by DjCj-Foto, on Flickr

Mar 05, 2022 at 04:41 PM
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p.25 #15Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
Z7II with 100-400s, at 400mm, F5.6, ISO640, 1/2000

Z72_1300 by DjCj-Foto, on Flickr

Z7II with 100-400s, at 400mm, F5.6, ISO200, 1/500

Z72_1296 by DjCj-Foto, on Flickr
Mar 06, 2022 at 04:05 PM
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p.25 #16Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
I have had my 100-400 for about two weeks. I took it on a trip to Raleigh, NC last week and it worked good at times but others it made me angry. I guess it could be a bit of a love/hate relationship with this lens. I knew there would be a learning curve with the zoom lens as I have only used a 70-200 and a 24-70 in recent months.

One problem I had was hitting the Auto and Manual focus switch and turning off the AF. In fact, I had a chance for a great shot of a bald eagle roosting in a tree. The AF was off and I only had a moment and the switch had been switched to manual. Now that switch has a piece of gaffers tape over it.

Yesterday, I shot a double header with it and man did the lens perform well. The only time that I had problems were when the sun was going down and shadows were on the field. The flexibility and reach of the lens was great. Plus I could increase my reach thru cropping the 45mp or going to DX mode.

Here are a few images from yesterday.





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Mar 06, 2022 at 08:13 PM
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p.25 #17Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
Z7ii + Z 100-400 with 1.4x TC





Mar 13, 2022 at 10:35 AM
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p.25 #18Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
Nikon Z7ii and Nikon Z 100-400 with 1.4x TC





Mar 13, 2022 at 03:30 PM
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p.25 #19Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread





pied-bill grebe






common gallinule






ring neck duck






ring neck duck - gettin' splashy

Mar 13, 2022 at 06:39 PM
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p.25 #20Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
I'm about to blow this thread up over the next week or so.

These are with the 1.4x TC on.





Mar 14, 2022 at 08:48 PM


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