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Archive 2022Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
p.27 #1Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
rico wrote:
I loved the IQ from my old 500 AF-I but sadly it sat unused because it was just way too heavy. I shot that lens for almost 10 years and when I first got it I made do with the size and weight but things have changed.Yeah, your 500 AF-I images really stuck in my head—partly because I own the 300 AF-I cousin. But I just can't see myself lugging any of those supertele fossils across Maui, so something modern and Z is needed: I have nothing above 200mm.
Fossils?
sum1sgrampa wrote
If you're referring to actual AF-I lenses, that would be hard. I traded my 500 F4 AF-I in order to get this 400 I loved the IQ from my old 500 AF-I but sadly it sat unused because it was just way too heavy. I shot that lens for almost 10 years and when I first got it I made do with the size and weight but things have changed.Fossils?
May 05, 2023 at 06:15 AM
p.27 #2Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
rico wrote:
Really happy to hear this news since you're one of my favorite FM shooters. This lens is on my to-buy list for an upcoming Hawaii trip. At your leisure, I would like to hear a comparo with AF-I teles. Strange request, I know.
I want to read Gary's thoughts on the big Sigma *zoom* vs this new lightweight/fast 400.... while used in a watercraft.
sum1sgrampa wrote
Mine just arrived an hour ago. 15 minutes in the backyard. Not much I can say that hasn't already been said. Absolutely gorgeous ! This lens is on my to-buy list for an upcoming Hawaii trip. At your leisure, I would like to hear a comparo with AF-I teles. Strange request, I know.I want to read Gary's thoughts on the big Sigma *zoom* vs this new lightweight/fast 400.... while used in a watercraft.
May 05, 2023 at 06:18 AM
p.27 #3Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
bs kite wrote:
I loved the IQ from my old 500 AF-I but sadly it sat unused because it was just way too heavy. I shot that lens for almost 10 years and when I first got it I made do with the size and weight but things have changed.Yeah, your 500 AF-I images really stuck in my head—partly because I own the 300 AF-I cousin. But I just can't see myself lugging any of those supertele fossils across Maui, so something modern and Z is needed: I have nothing above 200mm.Fossils?
You referring to me or the lenses ?
rico wrote
sum1sgrampa wrote
If you're referring to actual AF-I lenses, that would be hard. I traded my 500 F4 AF-I in order to get this 400 I loved the IQ from my old 500 AF-I but sadly it sat unused because it was just way too heavy. I shot that lens for almost 10 years and when I first got it I made do with the size and weight but things have changed. You referring to me or the lenses ?
May 05, 2023 at 02:10 PM
p.27 #4Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
bs kite wrote:
Really happy to hear this news since you're one of my favorite FM shooters. This lens is on my to-buy list for an upcoming Hawaii trip. At your leisure, I would like to hear a comparo with AF-I teles. Strange request, I know.I want to read Gary's thoughts on the big Sigma *zoom* vs this new lightweight/fast 400.... while used in a watercraft.
I already know it's going to be a huge difference in weight and balance, no question. What I'm really anxious to find out is how the 400 and 1.4 TC compares to the Sigma at 600mm. I guess those tc's are non existent.
rico wrote
sum1sgrampa wrote
Mine just arrived an hour ago. 15 minutes in the backyard. Not much I can say that hasn't already been said. Absolutely gorgeous ! This lens is on my to-buy list for an upcoming Hawaii trip. At your leisure, I would like to hear a comparo with AF-I teles. Strange request, I know.I already know it's going to be a huge difference in weight and balance, no question. What I'm really anxious to find out is how the 400 and 1.4 TC compares to the Sigma at 600mm. I guess those tc's are non existent.
May 05, 2023 at 02:12 PM
p.27 #5Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
sum1sgrampa wrote:
Really happy to hear this news since you're one of my favorite FM shooters. This lens is on my to-buy list for an upcoming Hawaii trip. At your leisure, I would like to hear a comparo with AF-I teles. Strange request, I know.I want to read Gary's thoughts on the big Sigma *zoom* vs this new lightweight/fast 400.... while used in a watercraft.I already know it's going to be a huge difference in weight and balance, no question. What I'm really anxious to find out is how the 400 and 1.4 TC compares to the Sigma at 600mm. I guess those tc's are non existent.
Yes, I know the weight and balance will be so much better. Did not know those Z TC's are non existent now.
bs kite wrote
rico wrote
sum1sgrampa wrote
Mine just arrived an hour ago. 15 minutes in the backyard. Not much I can say that hasn't already been said. Absolutely gorgeous ! This lens is on my to-buy list for an upcoming Hawaii trip. At your leisure, I would like to hear a comparo with AF-I teles. Strange request, I know.Yes, I know the weight and balance will be so much better. Did not know those Z TC's are non existent now.
May 05, 2023 at 02:36 PM
p.27 #6Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
sum1sgrampa wrote:
I loved the IQ from my old 500 AF-I but sadly it sat unused because it was just way too heavy. I shot that lens for almost 10 years and when I first got it I made do with the size and weight but things have changed.Yeah, your 500 AF-I images really stuck in my head—partly because I own the 300 AF-I cousin. But I just can't see myself lugging any of those supertele fossils across Maui, so something modern and Z is needed: I have nothing above 200mm.Fossils? You referring to me or the lenses ?
Oh, neither one Gary, I was quoting rico's comment.
bs kite wrote
rico wrote
sum1sgrampa wrote
If you're referring to actual AF-I lenses, that would be hard. I traded my 500 F4 AF-I in order to get this 400 I loved the IQ from my old 500 AF-I but sadly it sat unused because it was just way too heavy. I shot that lens for almost 10 years and when I first got it I made do with the size and weight but things have changed.Oh, neither one Gary, I was quoting rico's comment.
May 05, 2023 at 02:41 PM
p.27 #7Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
This morning from the kayak. First time out with the 400 instead of the Sigma zoom. 400 is obviously pretty limiting compared to 150-600 but also a bit liberating framing with what you're offered. The weight and compactness was a huge difference, needless to say. I had to wait quite a while for this egret to give me something and having the combo up to my eye while waiting was super easy.
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May 06, 2023 at 01:51 PM
p.27 #8Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
bs kite wrote:
Really happy to hear this news since you're one of my favorite FM shooters. This lens is on my to-buy list for an upcoming Hawaii trip. At your leisure, I would like to hear a comparo with AF-I teles. Strange request, I know.I want to read Gary's thoughts on the big Sigma *zoom* vs this new lightweight/fast 400.... while used in a watercraft.I already know it's going to be a huge difference in weight and balance, no question. What I'm really anxious to find out is how the 400 and 1.4 TC compares to the Sigma at 600mm. I guess those tc's are non existent.Yes, I know the weight and balance will be so much better. Did not know those Z TC's are non existent now.
The 2x is readily available but not the 1.4. I'm not too excited about the whole f9 deal. 6.3 I can live with.
sum1sgrampa wrote
bs kite wrote
rico wrote
sum1sgrampa wrote
Mine just arrived an hour ago. 15 minutes in the backyard. Not much I can say that hasn't already been said. Absolutely gorgeous ! This lens is on my to-buy list for an upcoming Hawaii trip. At your leisure, I would like to hear a comparo with AF-I teles. Strange request, I know.The 2x is readily available but not the 1.4. I'm not too excited about the whole f9 deal. 6.3 I can live with.
May 06, 2023 at 01:54 PM
p.27 #9Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Yesterday morning. I'm thinking I'm still going to be needing that new 180-600 if it ever arrives.
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May 07, 2023 at 08:08 AM
p.27 #10Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
This Heron rounded a corner in the creek and was just about right over me in the kayak when I spotted him. I literally just pointed the camera and fired off one burst. I was amazed anything was in focus. I really have to eat my words pertaining to so much I blabbered about over the past couple years. What I took for hyperbole or "equipment validation" by Z9 users and milc in general I'm finding to be very real. WYSIWYG-game changer. Silent shutter-game changer. Amazing AF abilities-game changer. 20FPS-game changer. I've got numerous examples of Peregrines, Mergansers, and Herons and Egrets that I never would have captured even after seven years of using my D500.
And I used to scoff at Z9 users saying they haven't picked up their D500 or D850 since getting the Z9. The only thing making me hold on to the D500 at this point is sentimentality.
Gary
And I used to scoff at Z9 users saying they haven't picked up their D500 or D850 since getting the Z9. The only thing making me hold on to the D500 at this point is sentimentality.
Gary
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May 07, 2023 at 08:24 AM
p.27 #11Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Z7II with 400F4.5 at F4.5, ISO720, 1/1000
Cardinals in Love by DjCj-Foto, on Flickr
Cardinals in Love by DjCj-Foto, on FlickrMay 08, 2023 at 08:38 PM
p.27 #12Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
My grandson's soccer game last night. Loving this combo. It's been a while since I shot jpeg but I didn't want the large files for a kid's soccer game. Really makes me appreciate what a great job DxO does on my Raw files.
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May 10, 2023 at 06:00 AM
p.27 #13Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Seems to be the Nikon forum has been taken over by Sony and Canon folk telling each other how really really really good their cameras are. Ghastly.
Anyway, I had a ball shooting some good old provincial rugby last week. These are NZ defence force teams and these guys love their rugby and love knocking the daylights out of each other. Best of mates at the after-match. Playing for a place in the national team which will be playing curtain-raisers at the Rugby World Cup in Paris in a few months time. So they had everything to play for.
All with Z9 and 400/4.5.
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Anyway, I had a ball shooting some good old provincial rugby last week. These are NZ defence force teams and these guys love their rugby and love knocking the daylights out of each other. Best of mates at the after-match. Playing for a place in the national team which will be playing curtain-raisers at the Rugby World Cup in Paris in a few months time. So they had everything to play for.
All with Z9 and 400/4.5.
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May 12, 2023 at 06:05 AM
p.27 #14Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Alistair1 wrote:
Seems to be the Nikon forum has been taken over by Sony and Canon folk telling each other how really really really good their cameras are. Ghastly.
Anyway, I had a ball shooting some good old provincial rugby last week. These are NZ defence force teams and these guys love their rugby and love knocking the daylights out of each other. Best of mates at the after-match. Playing for a place in the national team which will be playing curtain-raisers at the Rugby World Cup in Paris in a few months time. So they had everything to play for.
All with...Show more →
You got that right. The Nikon forums have become pretty much intolerable.
Your rugby looks just a little more intense than my 10 year olds Great shots !
Gary
Seems to be the Nikon forum has been taken over by Sony and Canon folk telling each other how really really really good their cameras are. Ghastly.
Anyway, I had a ball shooting some good old provincial rugby last week. These are NZ defence force teams and these guys love their rugby and love knocking the daylights out of each other. Best of mates at the after-match. Playing for a place in the national team which will be playing curtain-raisers at the Rugby World Cup in Paris in a few months time. So they had everything to play for.
All with...Show more →
You got that right. The Nikon forums have become pretty much intolerable.
Your rugby looks just a little more intense than my 10 year olds
Great shots !Gary
May 12, 2023 at 01:47 PM
p.27 #15Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Ahh those Kiwis! The best in the world.
Can't wait for the WC. Allez France!
Great shots. Just got the z 400m. Looking forward to using it.
Can't wait for the WC. Allez France!
Great shots. Just got the z 400m. Looking forward to using it.
May 12, 2023 at 04:58 PM
p.27 #16Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
gpelpel wrote:
Ahh those Kiwis! The best in the world.
Can't wait for the WC. Allez France!
Great shots. Just got the z 400m. Looking forward to using it.
This year is looking like France's year! It's going to be great.
May 12, 2023 at 06:10 PM
p.27 #17Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
FWIW, a highly unscientific test using a Merganser that I rescued from an antique shop.
About 25 feet away, Tripod mounted, VR off, I let the camera focus on the eye. Actually looking at these on this screen I think I prefer the last if you're after the most reach. I think it's fair to say that if there is a loss in IQ from the tc I can't see it. Any thoughts ?
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About 25 feet away, Tripod mounted, VR off, I let the camera focus on the eye. Actually looking at these on this screen I think I prefer the last if you're after the most reach. I think it's fair to say that if there is a loss in IQ from the tc I can't see it. Any thoughts ?
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May 13, 2023 at 08:19 AM
p.27 #18Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
A few pictures from early morning, shot after the daily dog walk at 5:30 a.m..
Graceful - Nikon Z6 & Nikkor 400mm f/4.5 VR S Z TC-1.4x @560mm, ƒ/6.3, 1/400, ISO-3200
Chattering - Nikon Z6 & Nikkor 400mm f/4.5 VR S Z TC-1.4x @560mm, ƒ/6.3, 1/400, ISO-2500
Nikon Z6 & Nikkor 400mm f/4.5 VR S Z TC-1.4x @840mm DX Mode, ƒ/6.3, 1/400, ISO-2200
Nikon Z6 & Nikkor 400mm f/4.5 VR S Z TC-1.4x @840mm DX Mode, ƒ/6.3, 1/400, ISO-1800
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Graceful - Nikon Z6 & Nikkor 400mm f/4.5 VR S Z TC-1.4x @560mm, ƒ/6.3, 1/400, ISO-3200
Chattering - Nikon Z6 & Nikkor 400mm f/4.5 VR S Z TC-1.4x @560mm, ƒ/6.3, 1/400, ISO-2500
Nikon Z6 & Nikkor 400mm f/4.5 VR S Z TC-1.4x @840mm DX Mode, ƒ/6.3, 1/400, ISO-2200
Nikon Z6 & Nikkor 400mm f/4.5 VR S Z TC-1.4x @840mm DX Mode, ƒ/6.3, 1/400, ISO-1800
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May 14, 2023 at 03:06 AM
p.27 #19Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
A few more from today's early morning walk with the Nikkor Z 400/4.5 & Z TC.1.4x.
(cross-posted in the Z Image thread)
Raising Canada Goose Goslings (Z6 in DX mode) 840mm, ƒ/6.3, 1/500, ISO-1600
(Z6 in FX mode) 560mm, ƒ/6.3, 1/320, ISO-2000
(Z6 in DX mode) 840mm, ƒ/6.3, 1/320, ISO-1800
Yellow Wagtail sunbathing (Z6 in DX mode) 840mm, ƒ/6.3, 1/500, ISO-6400
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(cross-posted in the Z Image thread)
Raising Canada Goose Goslings (Z6 in DX mode) 840mm, ƒ/6.3, 1/500, ISO-1600
(Z6 in FX mode) 560mm, ƒ/6.3, 1/320, ISO-2000
(Z6 in DX mode) 840mm, ƒ/6.3, 1/320, ISO-1800
Yellow Wagtail sunbathing (Z6 in DX mode) 840mm, ƒ/6.3, 1/500, ISO-6400
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May 14, 2023 at 09:11 AM
p.27 #20Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Z7II with 400f4.5 at F4.5, ISO560, 1/2000
Red-Bellied Woodpecker by DjCj-Foto, on Flickr
Red-Bellied Woodpecker by DjCj-Foto, on FlickrMay 14, 2023 at 09:54 AM