Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
p.66 #1Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Seawolf wrote:
The image of the bird in motion is outstanding.
Thank you... I'm trying to do more work like this with the animals I photograph. There are times when I struggle to take a risk for fear missing the "perfect" picture. But much like capturing moving water, vegetation, and clouds, I prefer seeing the motion in the animal subjects that I photograph.
bruce
OwlsEyes wrote
A few new pics from last week.Thank you... I'm trying to do more work like this with the animals I photograph. There are times when I struggle to take a risk for fear missing the "perfect" picture. But much like capturing moving water, vegetation, and clouds, I prefer seeing the motion in the animal subjects that I photograph.
bruce
Aug 11, 2026 at 08:04 PM
p.66 #2Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Backlit Great Horned Owl at sunset.
I'm fortunate to have access to a location where GHO's breed. They've been nesting in a state park near me for at least a decade, and there are times when they can be observed and photographed. In addition, the habitat is varied, as they can be seen in pines, oaks, and eucalyptus trees. The post I did earlier in the week was in a pine covered with lace lichen (aka "Old Man's Beard"). In this shot, the owl was perched in a eucalyptus tree. Bored with the standard portrait, I opted to shoot it backlit as the sun was setting... I think it's the bokeh of the amazing 400mm f2.8TC that makes the shot a keeper.
cheers,
bruce
I'm fortunate to have access to a location where GHO's breed. They've been nesting in a state park near me for at least a decade, and there are times when they can be observed and photographed. In addition, the habitat is varied, as they can be seen in pines, oaks, and eucalyptus trees. The post I did earlier in the week was in a pine covered with lace lichen (aka "Old Man's Beard"). In this shot, the owl was perched in a eucalyptus tree. Bored with the standard portrait, I opted to shoot it backlit as the sun was setting... I think it's the bokeh of the amazing 400mm f2.8TC that makes the shot a keeper.
cheers,
bruce
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.5 1/4000s 3200 ISO -1.0 EV
Aug 11, 2026 at 08:09 PM
p.66 #3Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
I'm trying to fight against the descent of this thread onto page two 
bruce
Elk rut is on at Point Reyes... through first week of October
Hoping for another opportunity with these guys/gals in October
Dreamy Coyote...
Buddy (the name I've given this guy) Chill'n on a foggy morning
bruce
Elk rut is on at Point Reyes... through first week of October
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/8.0 1/800s 720 ISO +0.7 EV
Hoping for another opportunity with these guys/gals in October
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.5 1/2500s 6400 ISO +1.0 EV
Dreamy Coyote...
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/5.6 1/26000s 6400 ISO +0.3 EV
Buddy (the name I've given this guy) Chill'n on a foggy morning
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Z TC-2.0x lens 800mm f/7.1 1/1250s 6400 ISO +2.0 EV
Aug 23, 2026 at 06:03 PM
p.66 #4Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Great Series. Buddy looks to be quite a character.
Doug.
Doug.
Aug 23, 2026 at 06:22 PM
p.66 #5Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
pesto wrote:
Great Series. Buddy looks to be quite a character.
Doug.
Thanks Doug,
Yeah this otter has a lot of character. He can be bashful at times, but when there's food in the bay he tends to ignore me.
cheers,
bruce
Great Series. Buddy looks to be quite a character.
Doug.
Thanks Doug,
Yeah this otter has a lot of character. He can be bashful at times, but when there's food in the bay he tends to ignore me.
cheers,
bruce
Aug 24, 2026 at 01:37 PM
p.66 #6Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Haven't posted any 400TC images in a while so took it out back this morning for a few shots!
Downy Woodpecker
Dragonfly
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.0 1/4000s 3600 ISO 0.0 EV
Downy Woodpecker
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.0 1/4000s 5600 ISO 0.0 EV
Dragonfly
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.0 1/4000s 3200 ISO 0.0 EV
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.0 1/2500s 4500 ISO 0.0 EV
Aug 31, 2026 at 09:14 AM
p.66 #7Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
In furtherance of Bruce's attempts to keep this thread on the front page, here's a smattering of new stuff.
_LWG8357-Edit
_LWG8756-Edit-Edit
_LWG6046-Edit
_LWG3955-Edit copy
_LWG2737-Edit-Edit copy
_LWG5457-Edit copy
The compression kills these. Flickr only seems to give me the option of sharing at 1024 pixels. If there is a way to link from Flickr that allows for a larger image, I'd love to know.
Otherwise, a couple of fun notes. The hawk flew out of a tree when I didn't even have my lens up. I just put the camera to my eye and luckily had the bird in the frame. The Z6iii + 400mm S worked some magic to get the bird in focus.
Also, the yellowlegs was shot at 800mm (400mm + 2x TC). That combo allows for extremely fast AF and has sharpness to spare. This new Z gear continues to blow my mind.
Edited on Sep 12, 2026 at 01:25 PM · View previous versions
_LWG8357-Edit _LWG8756-Edit-Edit _LWG6046-Edit _LWG3955-Edit copy_LWG2737-Edit-Edit copy _LWG5457-Edit copy The compression kills these. Flickr only seems to give me the option of sharing at 1024 pixels. If there is a way to link from Flickr that allows for a larger image, I'd love to know.
Otherwise, a couple of fun notes. The hawk flew out of a tree when I didn't even have my lens up. I just put the camera to my eye and luckily had the bird in the frame. The Z6iii + 400mm S worked some magic to get the bird in focus.
Also, the yellowlegs was shot at 800mm (400mm + 2x TC). That combo allows for extremely fast AF and has sharpness to spare. This new Z gear continues to blow my mind.
Edited on Sep 12, 2026 at 01:25 PM · View previous versions
Sep 12, 2026 at 08:12 AM
p.66 #8Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Flickr limits you to 1024 pixels if you're using the free plan. You can go higher resolution if you pay.
Sep 12, 2026 at 08:19 AM
p.66 #9Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
groob wrote:
In furtherance of Bruce's attempts to keep this thread on the front page, here's a smattering of new stuff.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55524015565_6ea8f988d0_b.jpg_LWG8357-Edit
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55522611442_d0fc4628eb_b.jpg_LWG8756-Edit-Edit
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55522610407_d34bf6580c_b.jpg_LWG6046-Edit
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55524013990_bded880be7_b.jpg_LWG3955-Edit copy
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55523627156_2d6ee032e8_b.jpg_LWG2737-Edit-Edit copy
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55523627646_a3ee60b2fb_b.jpg_LWG5457-Edit copy
The compression kills these. Flickr only seems to give me the option of sharing at 1024 pixels. If there is a way to link from Flickr that allows for a larger image, I'd love to know.
Otherwise, a couple of fun notes. The hawk flew out of a tree when I didn't even have my lens up. I just put the camera to my eye and luckily had the bird in the frame. The Z6iii...Show more →
The 2nd bear shot is lovely... I like the position of the head and splash of water.
Nice work.
bruce
Edited on Sep 12, 2026 at 02:35 PM · View previous versions
In furtherance of Bruce's attempts to keep this thread on the front page, here's a smattering of new stuff.
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55524015565_6ea8f988d0_b.jpg_LWG8357-Edit
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55522611442_d0fc4628eb_b.jpg_LWG8756-Edit-Edit
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55522610407_d34bf6580c_b.jpg_LWG6046-Edit
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55524013990_bded880be7_b.jpg_LWG3955-Edit copy
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55523627156_2d6ee032e8_b.jpg_LWG2737-Edit-Edit copy
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/55523627646_a3ee60b2fb_b.jpg_LWG5457-Edit copy
The compression kills these. Flickr only seems to give me the option of sharing at 1024 pixels. If there is a way to link from Flickr that allows for a larger image, I'd love to know.
Otherwise, a couple of fun notes. The hawk flew out of a tree when I didn't even have my lens up. I just put the camera to my eye and luckily had the bird in the frame. The Z6iii...Show more →
The 2nd bear shot is lovely... I like the position of the head and splash of water.
Nice work.
bruce
Edited on Sep 12, 2026 at 02:35 PM · View previous versions
Sep 12, 2026 at 11:32 AM
p.66 #10Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Quiet moment with one of the sea otters I often encounter...
bruce
bruce
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.5 1/4000s 560 ISO +0.7 EV
Sep 12, 2026 at 11:33 AM
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p.66 #11Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
OwlsEyes wrote:
Quiet moment with one of the sea otters I often encounter...
bruce
Very nice. I wish I had better shots of otters.
Quiet moment with one of the sea otters I often encounter...
bruce
Very nice. I wish I had better shots of otters.
Sep 12, 2026 at 01:26 PM
p.66 #12Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
groob wrote:
bruceVery nice. I wish I had better shots of otters.
Thanks...
Look PM me if you ever make it to California's central coast, I can put you on sea otter out here... assuming that the giant Pacific heat plume doesn't cause lasting damage...
bruce
OwlsEyes wrote
Quiet moment with one of the sea otters I often encounter...bruce
Thanks...
Look PM me if you ever make it to California's central coast, I can put you on sea otter out here... assuming that the giant Pacific heat plume doesn't cause lasting damage...
bruce
Sep 12, 2026 at 02:35 PM
p.66 #13Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Stilt mother and two chicks...
Check out the EXIF... 2x + internal 1.4x... Sometimes you need everything you can get if you don't want to disturb your subject.
bruce
Check out the EXIF... 2x + internal 1.4x... Sometimes you need everything you can get if you don't want to disturb your subject.
bruce
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Z TC-2.0x lens 1120mm f/8.0 1/4000s 800 ISO -1.0 EV
Sep 20, 2026 at 12:52 PM
p.66 #14Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Just some birds...
regards,
bruce
regards,
bruce
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 400mm f/3.5 1/2500s 2000 ISO 0.0 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.0 1/2000s 6400 ISO +0.3 EV
Sep 24, 2026 at 10:33 PM
p.66 #15Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Just came back from my Botswana trip. I accidentally took 400/2.8s instead of 600/4s but it turned out to be a blessing as there were plenty of opportunity to use 400mm focal length, more so than 800mm, I thought 
400mm f2.8 1/800s, iso 25600 not a great photo but I was impressed with Z9 AF ability in low light with just a flashlight lighting up the marsh owl.
400mm f2.8 1/800s, iso 25600 not a great photo but I was impressed with Z9 AF ability in low light with just a flashlight lighting up the marsh owl.
Oct 03, 2026 at 02:04 AM
p.66 #16Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Bobcats on a hot and sunny day...
Coastal CA needs a bit of rain
bruce
Coastal CA needs a bit of rain
bruce
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.0 1/4000s 640 ISO +0.7 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.0 1/4000s 450 ISO +0.3 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.0 1/4000s 360 ISO +0.3 EV
Oct 04, 2026 at 03:46 PM
p.66 #17Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Nice work, especially the first one
Oct 04, 2026 at 04:16 PM
p.66 #18Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
GravelBen wrote:
Nice work, especially the first one
Thank you
Nice work, especially the first one
Thank you
Oct 04, 2026 at 10:34 PM
p.66 #19Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
This thread fell all the way to page 3, so I thought I'd post something to bring it back onto page 1 
cheers,
bruce
cheers,
bruce
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 560mm f/4.5 1/4000s 5600 ISO 0.0 EV
NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens 400mm f/4.0 1/80s 200 ISO +0.7 EV
Oct 27, 2026 at 08:56 PM
p.66 #20Official Nikon 400/2.8S image thread + some discussions
Second shot is sublime. What beautiful rendering...
It's a joy to browse this thread hope it stays active despite all the new toys people seem to be enjoying these days. Thank you for your own beautiful conributions
It's a joy to browse this thread hope it stays active despite all the new toys people seem to be enjoying these days. Thank you for your own beautiful conributions
Oct 29, 2026 at 09:42 AM