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p.45 #1Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Really pleased with the 400 f4.5 and Z8.
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NIKON Z 8 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/2500s 220 ISO -1.0 EV
NIKON Z 8 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/2500s 280 ISO -1.0 EV
NIKON Z 8 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/2500s 220 ISO -1.0 EV
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Sep 09, 2024 at 05:29 AM
p.45 #2Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
More backyard shots with 400 f4.5 and Z8. These were taken at about 20 feet from subject and heavily cropped.
American Lady
Black Swallowtail
Eastern Tiger swallowtail
Monarch
American Lady
NIKON Z 8 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/1600s 1250 ISO -1.0 EV
Black Swallowtail
NIKON Z 8 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/2500s 560 ISO -1.0 EV
Eastern Tiger swallowtail
NIKON Z 8 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/3200s 360 ISO -1.0 EV
Monarch
NIKON Z 8 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/3200s 800 ISO -0.3 EV
Sep 09, 2024 at 05:49 AM
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NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Z TC-1.4x lens 560mm f/6.3 1/2000s 2000 ISO -1.7 EV
Sep 22, 2024 at 11:29 AM
p.45 #4Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Quoth the Raven... Z9 with 400 f4.5 plus 1.4 TC, f8, 1/125, ISO 1100
Sep 22, 2024 at 02:07 PM
p.45 #5Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Z TC-1.4x
Young Bull Elk by Bill Simpson, on Flickr
Young Bull Elk by Bill Simpson, on FlickrSep 22, 2024 at 06:13 PM
p.45 #6Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
My 400 4.5 doesn't get used nearly as often as my 600PF, but when the situation calls for it, the lens is just so sweet.
more Waterthrush by M K, on Flickr
more Waterthrush by M K, on FlickrSep 24, 2024 at 03:23 PM
p.45 #7Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Snack time - Z9 with 400 f4.5 plus 1.4 TC, f6.3, 1/1600, ISO 450
Sep 24, 2024 at 03:29 PM
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NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Z TC-1.4x lens 560mm f/6.3 1/2500s 1250 ISO -1.0 EV
Sep 26, 2024 at 08:36 AM
p.45 #9Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
sum1sgrampa wrote:
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Amazing shot!
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Amazing shot!
Sep 26, 2024 at 11:09 AM
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NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/5.0 1/3200s 400 ISO -2.0 EV
Oct 01, 2024 at 07:53 AM
p.45 #11Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
So b/w the 400 4.5 and 180-600, which one do you find yourself using more often these days?
Oct 02, 2024 at 08:54 AM
p.45 #12Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
MatthewK wrote:
So b/w the 400 4.5 and 180-600, which one do you find yourself using more often these days?
For me the 180-600 has pretty much replaced my 400 f4.5 lens, and lives on the Z9 almost full time. I find that for the type of photography I do the zoom flexibility and 600mm reach is most important.
So b/w the 400 4.5 and 180-600, which one do you find yourself using more often these days?
For me the 180-600 has pretty much replaced my 400 f4.5 lens, and lives on the Z9 almost full time. I find that for the type of photography I do the zoom flexibility and 600mm reach is most important.
Oct 02, 2024 at 01:49 PM
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Western Fence Lizard territorial display
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NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/7.1 1/1000s 640 ISO -1.7 EV
Oct 03, 2024 at 11:52 AM
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NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S lens 400mm f/4.5 1/3200s 800 ISO -1.7 EV
Oct 17, 2024 at 08:19 PM
p.45 #16Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
I always love how the 4.5 renders.
Oct 18, 2024 at 12:10 AM
p.45 #17Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
I sold my 400 4.5 after getting my 180-600. Honestly, I wish I never would have made the switch.
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NIKON Z 9 NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Z TC-1.4x lens 560mm f/6.3 1/3200s 1600 ISO -1.7 EV
Oct 18, 2024 at 08:02 AM
p.45 #18Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
sum1sgrampa wrote:
I sold my 400 4.5 after getting my 180-600. Honestly, I wish I never would have made the switch.
The only telephoto lens I have used that was sharper than my former 400mm f4.5 is the 400mm f2.8TC that I bought to replace it. While I have the 100-400, 180-600, and 400 f2.8TC, a part of me wishes I went with the 400 f4.5 over the 180-600 when I decided to buy a "lighter" telephoto for kayaks and boat photography.
The 400mm f4.5 is an underrated marvel of optical technology!
bruce
I sold my 400 4.5 after getting my 180-600. Honestly, I wish I never would have made the switch.
The only telephoto lens I have used that was sharper than my former 400mm f4.5 is the 400mm f2.8TC that I bought to replace it. While I have the 100-400, 180-600, and 400 f2.8TC, a part of me wishes I went with the 400 f4.5 over the 180-600 when I decided to buy a "lighter" telephoto for kayaks and boat photography.
The 400mm f4.5 is an underrated marvel of optical technology!
bruce
Oct 18, 2024 at 08:56 AM
p.45 #19Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
sum1sgrampa wrote:
I sold my 400 4.5 after getting my 180-600. Honestly, I wish I never would have made the switch.
Please elaborate! Why do you regret it?
Last year, I followed a circular path: 400 4.5 > 100-400 > 180-600, and finally back to 400 4.5. I thought the 180-600 would be the ultimate lens, and it is superb, but I find I much prefer using prime lenses. Paired with my 600PF, the 400 4.5 serves as my closer-in, lower light lens; I don't reach for it often, but the role it plays is crucial for certain species/situations, and it renders so deliciously.
Part of me debates going back to the 100-400, as it'd pair great with the 600PF, but... the 400 4.5, I can't part with it again.
I sold my 400 4.5 after getting my 180-600. Honestly, I wish I never would have made the switch.
Please elaborate! Why do you regret it?
Last year, I followed a circular path: 400 4.5 > 100-400 > 180-600, and finally back to 400 4.5. I thought the 180-600 would be the ultimate lens, and it is superb, but I find I much prefer using prime lenses. Paired with my 600PF, the 400 4.5 serves as my closer-in, lower light lens; I don't reach for it often, but the role it plays is crucial for certain species/situations, and it renders so deliciously.
Part of me debates going back to the 100-400, as it'd pair great with the 600PF, but... the 400 4.5, I can't part with it again.
Oct 18, 2024 at 09:00 AM
p.45 #20Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
OwlsEyes wrote:
The only telephoto lens I have used that was sharper than my former 400mm f4.5 is the 400mm f2.8TC that I bought to replace it. While I have the 100-400, 180-600, and 400 f2.8TC, a part of me wishes I went with the 400 f4.5 over the 180-600 when I decided to buy a "lighter" telephoto for kayaks and boat photography.
The 400mm f4.5 is an underrated marvel of optical technology!
bruce
The Nikon Z400mm f4.5, bare or with the 1.4TC produces images that simply look very good, Color, contrast and overall look are consistently pleasing in the image threads featuring this lens.
If I had not decided to stop spending money on camera gear, I would have gotten the Z8+Z400/4.5 as a lightweight alternative to the Sony A1+600GM (instead I now have the 200-600G as a lighter weight/smaller size option).
I think the Nikon Z400/4.5 is a very well executed lens.
My favorite Nikon Z lens though, judging by images from others of course, is the Z400TC, I enjoy watching the images you post with it
Edited on Oct 18, 2024 at 12:49 PM · View previous versions
sum1sgrampa wrote
I sold my 400 4.5 after getting my 180-600. Honestly, I wish I never would have made the switch.The 400mm f4.5 is an underrated marvel of optical technology!
bruce
The Nikon Z400mm f4.5, bare or with the 1.4TC produces images that simply look very good, Color, contrast and overall look are consistently pleasing in the image threads featuring this lens.
If I had not decided to stop spending money on camera gear, I would have gotten the Z8+Z400/4.5 as a lightweight alternative to the Sony A1+600GM (instead I now have the 200-600G as a lighter weight/smaller size option).
I think the Nikon Z400/4.5 is a very well executed lens.
My favorite Nikon Z lens though, judging by images from others of course, is the Z400TC, I enjoy watching the images you post with it
Edited on Oct 18, 2024 at 12:49 PM · View previous versions
Oct 18, 2024 at 10:59 AM