Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
p.48 #3Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
I've recently circled back and re-added a 100-400 back into my lineup in order to best complement my 600PF. The prime is my workhorse birding lens, and while the 13ft MFD isn't a hindrance all that often, there are times/species when I need to be able to shoot close-close, and there's no better tool for that job than this 100-400. The 400 4.5 has been my sidekick close-up shooter for the past 6 months, and while there's no arguing that it's a utterly sublime lens, the 100-400 just serves much better in this role. I still have the 400 4.5, but it's probably not going to see much use going forward, and I'm debating its fate.
The 100-400 gets a bad rap from measurbaters and professional brick wall test chart shooters for its drop in performance after 300mm, to which I cannot role my eyes enough at because it doesn't make one shred of difference in the real world.
Late season Gray Catbird by M K, on Flickr
The 100-400 gets a bad rap from measurbaters and professional brick wall test chart shooters for its drop in performance after 300mm, to which I cannot role my eyes enough at because it doesn't make one shred of difference in the real world.
Late season Gray Catbird by M K, on FlickrNov 23, 2024 at 08:38 AM
p.48 #4Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
Longtime lurker, first time poster. Here are a few of the shots from our trip to the Galapagos back in July. The 100-400 was perfect for this trip. I didn’t find myself needing more than 400mm, but definitely glad I had the reach.
Galapagos Hawk
Galapagos Hawk doing an angry
Galapagos Hawk doing a curious
Two boobies diving 1
Two boobies diving 2
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Galapagos Hawk
NIKON Z 8 NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens 400mm f/6.3 1/1250s 720 ISO 0.0 EV
Galapagos Hawk doing an angry
NIKON Z 8 NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens 400mm f/5.6 1/1250s 640 ISO 0.0 EV
Galapagos Hawk doing a curious
NIKON Z 8 NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens 400mm f/5.6 1/1250s 640 ISO 0.0 EV
Two boobies diving 1
NIKON Z 8 NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens 400mm f/6.3 1/2000s 900 ISO 0.0 EV
Two boobies diving 2
NIKON Z 8 NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens 400mm f/6.3 1/2000s 1100 ISO 0.0 EV
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Nov 26, 2024 at 08:12 PM
p.48 #5Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
Picked up a copy of this lens as I really enjoyed my time with the 80-400 a few years back .
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Dec 08, 2024 at 02:08 PM
p.48 #6Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
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Dec 27, 2024 at 08:19 AM
p.48 #8Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
I wish Nikon Z cameras could focus in tough conditions, too bad they are useless old tech 
Oh wait.
Oh wait.
Jan 14, 2025 at 05:47 PM
p.48 #9Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
OwlsEyes wrote:
I spent last Friday on the water with Frans Lanting, of all people. Frans wanted to do a mini wildlife experience close to home and sent out invites. There were 15 of us on an early morning charter. It was a crazy overcast and misty day, but the bay was hopping with humpbacks, orca, rizzo dolphins, and white-sided dolphins.
I got so engaged by the dolphin activity, that I did nto realize that my lens was misted over with spray. I wear glasses, so I assumed the diffused light through the camera was due to the mist on my glasses....Show more →
Bruce, being a big lover of the amazing creatures that dolphins are, your image is just wonderful to me, what a dreamy vibe.
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Utah badlands
(also posted in Z9)
I spent last Friday on the water with Frans Lanting, of all people. Frans wanted to do a mini wildlife experience close to home and sent out invites. There were 15 of us on an early morning charter. It was a crazy overcast and misty day, but the bay was hopping with humpbacks, orca, rizzo dolphins, and white-sided dolphins.
I got so engaged by the dolphin activity, that I did nto realize that my lens was misted over with spray. I wear glasses, so I assumed the diffused light through the camera was due to the mist on my glasses....Show more →
Bruce, being a big lover of the amazing creatures that dolphins are, your image is just wonderful to me, what a dreamy vibe.
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Utah badlands
(also posted in Z9)
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Jan 30, 2025 at 09:55 AM
p.48 #10Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
Ross Martin wrote:
I got so engaged by the dolphin activity, that I did nto realize that my lens was misted over with spray. I wear glasses, so I assumed the diffused light through the camera was due to the mist on my glasses.
After the peak of activity slowed, I checked my lens and saw that I essentially had a layer of water coating the front element. About 95% of my pictures from that part of the outing are worthless, but I put effort into processing this one. I've never successfully photographed a dolphin completely out of water and wanted to have one for my files.
cheers,
bruceBruce, being a big lover of the amazing creatures that dolphins are, your image is just wonderful to me, what a dreamy vibe.
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Utah badlands
(also posted in Z9)
Thanks for the note... it was a tough day of shooting and I made a huge error by not checking for water on my front element, but once I'm in "the zone," I stop thinking about the weather conditions.
I considered myself fortunate to have seen and photographed these beautiful animals propelling themselves above the water.
BTW... Beautiful detail study of Badland formations... I love the texture and colors throughout.
cheers,
bruce
OwlsEyes wrote
I spent last Friday on the water with Frans Lanting, of all people. Frans wanted to do a mini wildlife experience close to home and sent out invites. There were 15 of us on an early morning charter. It was a crazy overcast and misty day, but the bay was hopping with humpbacks, orca, rizzo dolphins, and white-sided dolphins.I got so engaged by the dolphin activity, that I did nto realize that my lens was misted over with spray. I wear glasses, so I assumed the diffused light through the camera was due to the mist on my glasses.
After the peak of activity slowed, I checked my lens and saw that I essentially had a layer of water coating the front element. About 95% of my pictures from that part of the outing are worthless, but I put effort into processing this one. I've never successfully photographed a dolphin completely out of water and wanted to have one for my files.
cheers,
bruce
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Utah badlands
(also posted in Z9)
Thanks for the note... it was a tough day of shooting and I made a huge error by not checking for water on my front element, but once I'm in "the zone," I stop thinking about the weather conditions.
I considered myself fortunate to have seen and photographed these beautiful animals propelling themselves above the water.
BTW... Beautiful detail study of Badland formations... I love the texture and colors throughout.
cheers,
bruce
Jan 30, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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p.48 #12Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
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p.48 #13Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
How is this lens in low-light? I live in Iceland and over the winter time we only get 3-5 hours of sunlight and it's often cloudy weather.
Mar 16, 2025 at 02:59 PM
p.48 #17Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
100-400 is an amazing range for shooting on the beach.
Reddish Egrets by M K, on Flickr
Reddish Egret by M K, on Flickr
Snowy Egret by M K, on Flickr
Snowy Egret by M K, on Flickr
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p.48 #18Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
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Mar 26, 2025 at 08:12 PM
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Flickr : https://www.flickr.com/photos/karunyaraj/54414422800/
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p.48 #20Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
So no post processing?
Mar 27, 2025 at 06:53 PM