Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
p.14 #1Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
With TCx2 + internal TC @ 1120mm F8, 1/500, iso 1400
No cropping.
Jun 22, 2022 at 07:43 PM
p.14 #2Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
With internal TC @560mm f4, 1/2000, iso 220
560mm, 1/1600, iso 200
560mm, 1/2000, iso 220
Rather low light at dawn, 560mm, F4 1/640, iso 11400, some cropping.
Z9 with 400/2.8S did not have any problem tracking this African Fish Eagle in low light situation like this.
Jul 11, 2022 at 08:08 AM
p.14 #3Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
suteetat wrote:
Rather low light at dawn, 560mm, F4 1/640, iso 11400, some cropping.
Z9 with 400/2.8S did not have any problem tracking this African Fish Eagle in low light situation like this.
I consider this lense to be perfect for shooting on the Chobe River -- I am glad you had fun. Were you with Guts?
Rather low light at dawn, 560mm, F4 1/640, iso 11400, some cropping.
Z9 with 400/2.8S did not have any problem tracking this African Fish Eagle in low light situation like this.
I consider this lense to be perfect for shooting on the Chobe River -- I am glad you had fun. Were you with Guts?
Jul 11, 2022 at 08:15 AM
p.14 #4Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
agrumpyoldsod wrote:
Z9 with 400/2.8S did not have any problem tracking this African Fish Eagle in low light situation like this.I consider this lense to be perfect for shooting on the Chobe River -- I am glad you had fun. Were you with Guts?
I was on a private trip with a couple of non photographic friends. We stayed at Mapula lodge on an island in the middle of Okavango Delta and Sable Alley which was in Khwei Reserve right on the edge of the Delta. At Sable Alley 400/2.8S is perfect but at Mapula, at least when on a boat, I would love to have my 800PF there as there were lots of waterbirds all over the place.
The first 3 pictures were taken from a boat and the last one was taken from the pier right in front of Mapula.
suteetat wrote
Rather low light at dawn, 560mm, F4 1/640, iso 11400, some cropping.Z9 with 400/2.8S did not have any problem tracking this African Fish Eagle in low light situation like this.
I was on a private trip with a couple of non photographic friends. We stayed at Mapula lodge on an island in the middle of Okavango Delta and Sable Alley which was in Khwei Reserve right on the edge of the Delta. At Sable Alley 400/2.8S is perfect but at Mapula, at least when on a boat, I would love to have my 800PF there as there were lots of waterbirds all over the place.
The first 3 pictures were taken from a boat and the last one was taken from the pier right in front of Mapula.
Jul 11, 2022 at 08:26 AM
p.14 #5Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Great shots suteetat and my apologies for posting my 400z images in the wrong thread as this is the official images thread that you started! Doh!!
Jul 11, 2022 at 10:22 AM
p.14 #6Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
suteetat wrote:
I was on a private trip with a couple of non photographic friends. We stayed at Mapula lodge on an island in the middle of Okavango Delta and Sable Alley which was in Khwei Reserve right on the edge of the Delta. At Sable Alley 400/2.8S is perfect but at Mapula, at least when on a boat, I would love to have my 800PF there as there were lots of waterbirds all over the place.
The first 3 pictures were taken from a boat and the last one was taken from the pier right in front of Mapula.
Thanks for the reply -- I have not been to the Delta - I went to the Chobe River in 2016 with CNP their boat, but next time I would go with Guts/Pangolin. CNP provided me with a double gimbal mount and so I had both a 600/4.0 and the 200-500 each with D810 and a D500 with 70-200 and wide angle handheld.
Capturing skimmers and Pied Kingfishers can be challenging when shooting long focal lengths. The 100-400 should be great for skimmers, but Pied's are tiny and quick.
If I was able to leave today I would take the Z400/2.8TC and 800pf each on a Z9 and a 100-400 and 70-200 on a Z7ii for hand held shots of BIF close up etc..
BUT by the end of the year I am still hoping Nikon releases the Z600/4.0TC and I can get it in my hands by Jan 2023 for the season I am already planning for next year.
Then I would have my ideal gear for East Africa and South/West Africa -- particularly if a replacement to the D500 comes out and is available by Jan 2023. A 30mp DX in a ProBody would be cool.
I was on a private trip with a couple of non photographic friends. We stayed at Mapula lodge on an island in the middle of Okavango Delta and Sable Alley which was in Khwei Reserve right on the edge of the Delta. At Sable Alley 400/2.8S is perfect but at Mapula, at least when on a boat, I would love to have my 800PF there as there were lots of waterbirds all over the place.
The first 3 pictures were taken from a boat and the last one was taken from the pier right in front of Mapula.
Thanks for the reply -- I have not been to the Delta - I went to the Chobe River in 2016 with CNP their boat, but next time I would go with Guts/Pangolin. CNP provided me with a double gimbal mount and so I had both a 600/4.0 and the 200-500 each with D810 and a D500 with 70-200 and wide angle handheld.
Capturing skimmers and Pied Kingfishers can be challenging when shooting long focal lengths. The 100-400 should be great for skimmers, but Pied's are tiny and quick.
If I was able to leave today I would take the Z400/2.8TC and 800pf each on a Z9 and a 100-400 and 70-200 on a Z7ii for hand held shots of BIF close up etc..
BUT by the end of the year I am still hoping Nikon releases the Z600/4.0TC and I can get it in my hands by Jan 2023 for the season I am already planning for next year.
Then I would have my ideal gear for East Africa and South/West Africa -- particularly if a replacement to the D500 comes out and is available by Jan 2023. A 30mp DX in a ProBody would be cool.
Jul 11, 2022 at 10:48 AM
p.14 #7Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
agrumpyoldsod wrote:
The first 3 pictures were taken from a boat and the last one was taken from the pier right in front of Mapula.Thanks for the reply -- I have not been to the Delta - I went to the Chobe River in 2016 with CNP their boat, but next time I would go with Guts/Pangolin. CNP provided me with a double gimbal mount and so I had both a 600/4.0 and the 200-500 each with D810 and a D500 with 70-200 and wide angle handheld.
Capturing skimmers and Pied Kingfishers can be challenging when shooting long focal lengths. The 100-400 should be great for skimmers, but Pied's are tiny and quick.
If I was able to leave today I would take the Z400/2.8TC...Show more →
Wow, love the shot.
In the Delta, pied kingfishers were everywhere but I think you really need to get at least 800mm as they won't hover anywhere near the car. They hover for several seconds so it is not too difficult to get them. The problem is when they dive, most of the time, I just can't get a clear shot as they enter water unfortunately.
Also there were Molokai kingfisher which was even smaller. I did not see pgymy kingfisher which is harder to find unfortunately. This was my first trip to Botswana and hopefully I will have a chance to go back there again.
All shots at 560mm with quite a bit of cropp
suteetat wrote
I was on a private trip with a couple of non photographic friends. We stayed at Mapula lodge on an island in the middle of Okavango Delta and Sable Alley which was in Khwei Reserve right on the edge of the Delta. At Sable Alley 400/2.8S is perfect but at Mapula, at least when on a boat, I would love to have my 800PF there as there were lots of waterbirds all over the place.The first 3 pictures were taken from a boat and the last one was taken from the pier right in front of Mapula.
Capturing skimmers and Pied Kingfishers can be challenging when shooting long focal lengths. The 100-400 should be great for skimmers, but Pied's are tiny and quick.
If I was able to leave today I would take the Z400/2.8TC...Show more →
Wow, love the shot.
In the Delta, pied kingfishers were everywhere but I think you really need to get at least 800mm as they won't hover anywhere near the car. They hover for several seconds so it is not too difficult to get them. The problem is when they dive, most of the time, I just can't get a clear shot as they enter water unfortunately.
Also there were Molokai kingfisher which was even smaller. I did not see pgymy kingfisher which is harder to find unfortunately. This was my first trip to Botswana and hopefully I will have a chance to go back there again.
All shots at 560mm with quite a bit of cropp
Jul 11, 2022 at 04:47 PM
p.14 #8Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
George DeCamp wrote:
Great shots suteetat and my apologies for posting my 400z images in the wrong thread as this is the official images thread that you started! Doh!!
Thanks George, I wish there is a way to combine the image from the two threads as you posted many excellent pictures in the other thread
Great shots suteetat and my apologies for posting my 400z images in the wrong thread as this is the official images thread that you started! Doh!!
Thanks George, I wish there is a way to combine the image from the two threads as you posted many excellent pictures in the other thread
Jul 11, 2022 at 04:52 PM
p.14 #9Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
suteetat wrote:
George DeCamp wrote
Great shots suteetat and my apologies for posting my 400z images in the wrong thread as this is the official images thread that you started! Doh!!Thank you! I'll see if I can take some more in the days and weeks to come! 😉
Jul 11, 2022 at 05:07 PM
p.14 #10Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Here are some in the correct thread! 
Hummingbird on Firecracker plant
Mr & Mrs Northern Cardinal
Hummingbird on Firecracker plant
Mr & Mrs Northern Cardinal
Jul 12, 2022 at 10:52 AM
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p.14 #11Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Trying to get sunset shot with Z9 and 400/2.8S. First I thought, strange, how come the camera would not focus properly at the tree/sun on the horizon with wide area-L focus mode. After a bit of jiggling around, I finally got the shots that I wanted.
However, when I came home and looked at the pictures on my computer screen, I now understand why my sunset shot was not in focus
at f2.8, 1/4000, iso 90
However, when I came home and looked at the pictures on my computer screen, I now understand why my sunset shot was not in focus
at f2.8, 1/4000, iso 90
Jul 13, 2022 at 09:21 PM
p.14 #12Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Some from this morning in the back yard with Z9, 400/2.8TC
Jul 18, 2022 at 01:38 PM
p.14 #13Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
A few from this morning in the back yard before the heat chased me inside!
Ruby-throated Hummingbird on a Loquat leaf
Ruby-throated Hummingbird on Firecracker plant
Brown Thrasher. Love those eyes!
Ruby-throated Hummingbird on a Loquat leaf
Ruby-throated Hummingbird on Firecracker plant
Brown Thrasher. Love those eyes!
Jul 21, 2022 at 09:36 AM
p.14 #15Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
A few backyard buddies from this morning!
Monarch Butterfly on Lantana
Dradonfly on Salvia
Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Monarch Butterfly on Lantana
Dradonfly on Salvia
Female Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Jul 31, 2022 at 11:14 AM
p.14 #16Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Some back yard photos from this morning!
Z9, 400/2.8TC S
All Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in the back yard
Z9, 400/2.8TC S
All Ruby-throated Hummingbirds in the back yard
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.0 1/1250s 1800 ISO 0.0 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 400mm f/2.8 1/1250s 720 ISO -0.3 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 400mm f/2.8 1/1250s 640 ISO -0.3 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 400mm f/2.8 1/1250s 1000 ISO -0.3 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 400mm f/2.8 1/1250s 560 ISO -0.3 EV
Aug 30, 2022 at 12:58 PM
p.14 #17Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
I just noticed that Yodobashi in Japan now quotes Mar-2024 as the next availability of the 400mm f2.8 TC...
This is excellent news as it prevents any temptation to invest in this lens that I don't really need.
Cheers,
Bernard
This is excellent news as it prevents any temptation to invest in this lens that I don't really need.
Cheers,
Bernard
Sep 04, 2022 at 07:08 PM
p.14 #18Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
March 2024
!! 🤣, where did you see that? Add the link
!! 🤣, where did you see that? Add the linkSep 06, 2022 at 09:39 PM
p.14 #19Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
JuanLT wrote:
March 2024!! 🤣, where did you see that? Add the link
Here: https://www.yodobashi.com/product/100000001006873665/
こちらの商品の次回入荷は2024年3月上旬頃を予定しております。
The next arrival of this product is scheduled for early March 2024
Cheers,
Bernard
March 2024
!! 🤣, where did you see that? Add the linkHere: https://www.yodobashi.com/product/100000001006873665/
こちらの商品の次回入荷は2024年3月上旬頃を予定しております。
The next arrival of this product is scheduled for early March 2024
Cheers,
Bernard
Sep 06, 2022 at 09:52 PM
p.14 #20Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
bernardl wrote:
!! 🤣, where did you see that? Add the linkHere: https://www.yodobashi.com/product/100000001006873665/
こちらの商品の次回入荷は2024年3月上旬頃を予定しております。
The next arrival of this product is scheduled for early March 2024
Cheers,
Bernard
I'd like to think that does not include pre-orders, which never show as "in stock", I just cannot believe
zero availability for another 19 months!
JuanLT wrote
March 2024!! 🤣, where did you see that? Add the linkこちらの商品の次回入荷は2024年3月上旬頃を予定しております。
The next arrival of this product is scheduled for early March 2024
Cheers,
Bernard
I'd like to think that does not include pre-orders, which never show as "in stock", I just cannot believe
zero availability for another 19 months!
Sep 07, 2022 at 04:50 AM