p.22 #2 · Official 800PF image and discussion thread
Very funny animals turned out, I liked most of all the owl that looks at the camera as if it thinks you've done something stupid. I don't have any photography skills, which is probably why my wife swore at those pictures of victorian style radiators I took when I was renovating. Very funny it turned out, but kudos to the photographer for the animal photos.
p.22 #8 · Official 800PF image and discussion thread
Great shot of the rabbit in its environment. Show how much the bokeh with a lens is dependent on the focal length as well as the aperture. I found nice background bluring with the 70-200mm at f/5.6 with focal lengths in the 135mm to 200mm range.
p.22 #11 · Official 800PF image and discussion thread
My good friend, Andrew has also just received the Nikon Z 800mm f6.3 PF and has loaned it to me as he won't ba able to use it for the next couple of days.
So, went to Taronga Zoo and was gobsmacked to see the Platypus out and about. They are usually very secretive most of the year and mainly only come out at dusk and dawn - when the zoo is closed. I have seen them for a few seconds here and there but they are hard to get a shot of as they don't stay out long and rarely sit and present themselves. However, it is mating season and there are two females and a male and they have been out courting most of the afternoon which meant I could get some decent shots. However, their habitat is in quite a dark spot and the last image is at ISO22800!
Anyway, I am over the moon happy to be able to get these shots as Platypus are so secretive but they are also so cute. These guys are about 350-450mm long 14-16 inches long. Platypus are intriguing animals as they are one of only two mammals that lay eggs but suckle their young with milk, the other being the Echidna (spiny anteater) and both are only found in Australia. This group of animals are callled Monotremes. The Platypus are endemic to eastern Australia and Tasmania only. I have only ever seen one in the wild and so it is with great delight to see them up so close get some wonderful shots of them going about their business without them worrying about us.
Much of the time, the 800 was way too long and I had to revert back to the 100-400 when they were in the lower pool. I will post those photos in a stand alone Platypus Z9 thread.
The 800 is s stupidly sharp lens, incredibly light and great to use. I can't wait to get mine. The Z9 doesn't seem to have Platypus eye recognition yet.
1) Platypus
Z9 + 800 f6.3 PF, 1/320s f/6.3 at 800.0mm iso3200
2) Platypus
Z9 + 800 f6.3 PF, 1/100s f/6.3 at 800.0mm iso3600
3) Platypus having a good scratch
Z9 + 800 f6.3 PF, 1/200s f/6.3 at 800.0mm iso5000
4) Peacock. I wanted to show this as I deliberately got the display feathers OOF in the background
Z9 + 800 f6.3 PF, 1/250s f/6.3 at 800.0mm iso400
5) Peacock without background feathers
Z9 + 800 f6.3 PF, 1/250s f/6.3 at 800.0mm iso1100
6) The endangered Regent Honeyeater
Z9 + 800 f6.3 PF, 1/100s f/6.3 at 800.0mm iso450
7) Superb Parrot
Z9 + 800 f6.3 PF, 1/100s f/6.3 at 800.0mm iso450
8) Scaly-breasted Lorikeet
Z9 + 800 f6.3 PF, 1/200s f/6.3 at 800.0mm iso1000
9) Platypus - ISO22800
Z9 + 800 f6.3 PF, 1/500s f/6.3 at 800.0mm iso22800
p.22 #17 · Official 800PF image and discussion thread
Still have use of the 800 PF for a few days and trying to make the most of it. SOme of the latest:
1) Australasian Grebe - this is a 100% crop
Z9 + Z 800 f6.3 VR S, 1/800s f/6.3 at 800.0mm iso1000
2) Eastern Rosella
Z9 + Z 800 f6.3 VR S, 1/250s f/6.3 at 800.0mm iso64
3) Eastern Rosella
Z9 + Z 800 f6.3 VR S, 1/400s f/6.3 at 800.0mm iso180
4) Eastern Rosella
Z9 + Z 800 f6.3 VR S, 1/400s f/6.3 at 800.0mm iso160
5) Galah or Rose Cockatoo
Z9 + Z 800 f6.3 VR S, 1/100s f/6.3 at 800.0mm iso64
6) Striated Pardalote - this bird is only slightly bigger than my thumb!
Z9 + Z 800 f6.3 VR S, 1/250s f/6.3 at 800.0mm iso280
7) Brown Thornbill - this bird is only slightly bigger than my thumb!
Z9 + Z 800 f6.3 VR S, 1/400s f/6.3 at 800.0mm iso1000
8) Eastern Bristlebird - This bird in vulnerable with only about 2,500 estimated to be left in the wild. A very shy bird that stays in the undergrowth and difficult to photograph so, I am very pleased to get s clear shot of it.
Z9 + Z 800 f6.3 VR S, 1/400s f/6.3 at 800.0mm iso6400
p.22 #19 · Official 800PF image and discussion thread
George DeCamp wrote:
Excellent work Lance they all look very good! I take it you enjoy the lens?
Thank you very much, George. Much appreciated!
Yes, the lens is a gem. The new Z lenses are all terrific, but it's more than just the extra sharpness and better AF, it's the overall colour and IQ etc which I think is a cut above the F mounts.
p.22 #20 · Official 800PF image and discussion thread
Lance B wrote:
Yes, the lens is a gem. The new Z lenses are all terrific, but it's more than just the extra sharpness and better AF, it's the overall colour and IQ etc which I think is a cut above the F mounts.
Couldn't agree more Lance! Such awesome lenses! I can say I am a happy camper!
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