CanadaMark wrote:
On the off chance I am not the only one waiting for the above, DXO confirmed they "finally have Z lenses in the lab" and the 100-400 along with both TC combinations will be in their March update. Sounds like they were having trouble sourcing lenses for whatever reason. The Nikon 17-28/2.8 profile will also become available in the same March update.
p.36 #3 · Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
In 2018, DXO split lens test hardware part of the company [DXOMark] off from the software [PhotoLab/NIK] part of the company. Since then, they have really fallen behind on keeping up with lens corrections. Which is a shame because DXO's lens corrections, when available, are superb.
Still not available, I missed some fine print in DXO's email haha:
"This latest round of updates is available immediately for users of DxO FilmPack, DxO ViewPoint, and Nik Perspective Efex as part of the Nik Collection. The DxO Optics Modules for DxO PhotoLab and DxO PureRAW will be available very shortly."
This has got to the the most labored release I've seen from them - normally they are actually very good at getting these profiles out.
p.36 #5 · Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
Went to Brookgreen Gardens this morning with the Z9 & Z100-400, what a great lens for flower photography. None of these are cropped at all, it allows for some nice close up photos! Here's a sample
Poppy
NIKON Z 9NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens290mmf/5.31/400s140 ISO-0.3 EV
Wild daffodil
NIKON Z 9NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens300mmf/5.31/1000s360 ISO-0.3 EV
Foxglove
NIKON Z 9NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens135mmf/4.81/1000s64 ISO-1.7 EV
Snapdragon
NIKON Z 9NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens290mmf/6.31/1000s2800 ISO+0.3 EV
Spanish Bluebell
NIKON Z 9NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens400mmf/5.61/1000s900 ISO-0.3 EV
Another poppy
NIKON Z 9NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens400mmf/6.31/1000s80 ISO-0.3 EV
Mar 17, 2023 at 04:14 PM
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p.36 #6 · Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
George DeCamp wrote:
Went to Brookgreen Gardens this morning with the Z9 & Z100-400, what a great lens for flower photography. None of these are cropped at all, it allows for some nice close up photos! Here's a sample
These are terrific.
The Z 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 S is a pretty astounding optic. It can literally go from near-macro (.76x), to 800mm (w/ a 2x TC), and achieve these kinds of results all across the spectrum ... all the while being light and easy to deploy.
p.36 #7 · Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
George DeCamp wrote:
Went to Brookgreen Gardens this morning with the Z9 & Z100-400, what a great lens for flower photography. None of these are cropped at all, it allows for some nice close up photos! Here's a sample
George, beautiful examples of what this excellent zoom can do for closeup work!
p.36 #8 · Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
Desert Photos wrote:
These are terrific.
The Z 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 S is a pretty astounding optic. It can literally go from near-macro (.76x), to 800mm (w/ a 2x TC), and achieve these kinds of results all across the spectrum ... all the while being light and easy to deploy.
Yes it's pretty amazing and nice and easy to carry even in addition to a big lens by putting it in a belt system (what I normally do) or whatever way you like. Thanks!!
p.36 #10 · Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
George DeCamp wrote:
Went to Brookgreen Gardens this morning with the Z9 & Z100-400, what a great lens for flower photography. None of these are cropped at all, it allows for some nice close up photos! Here's a sample
What are these colorful things?... Still white and 11 deg F where I am.
Beautiful work George that reveals the versatility of the 100-400.
p.36 #11 · Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
George DeCamp wrote:
Went to Brookgreen Gardens this morning with the Z9 & Z100-400, what a great lens for flower photography. None of these are cropped at all, it allows for some nice close up photos! Here's a sample
Wow! well done @George DeCamp !! Looks like the Z100-400 is a Macro lens as well
p.36 #13 · Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
sanjayg wrote:
Wow! well done @George DeCamp@ !! Looks like the Z100-400 is a Macro lens as well
Thank you!! Well not quite macro but really good close up lens great for dragonflies, geckos, flowers, butterflies etc besides the normal sized stuff. It really is versatile!
p.36 #16 · Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
Sure, I would have loved to use a 600mm f4 for this, but this lens is a really nice compromise when travelling with its size and versatility. These were taken without a teleconverter on a Z7 (i), with some cropping as needed. I was at ho'okipa beach park on Maui for about 30 min. Could have stayed there for hours but the family was waiting! I'm on the road so only quick edits for now and sorry for the photo dump....I couldn't decide
Still white and 11 deg F where I am.
