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p.7 #1Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
The gannets are returning from Australia to their colony west of Auckland, NZ and are meeting up with their mates again and building nests. (all with the bare lens, wide open and uncropped except for the first one).
_DSC4153.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
_DSC3572.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
_DSC4110.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
BTW, are these too large as posted? I have sized to 4k but am conscious that some folk may not have that much resolution whilst others are 5k plus.
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Aug 18, 2022 at 12:47 AM
p.7 #2Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Alistair1 wrote:
The gannets are returning from Australia to their colony west of Auckland, NZ and are meeting up with their mates again and building nests. (all with the bare lens, wide open and uncropped except for the first one).
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52288765519_f55500dfe1_o.jpgDSC_9309.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52287503217_af22056642_o.jpg_DSC4153.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52287502952_51d38d1238_o.jpg_DSC3572.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52288482273_eb0bdc984f_o.jpg_DSC4110.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
BTW, are these too large as posted? I have sized to 4k but am conscious that some folk may not have that much resolution whilst others are 5k plus.
Wow... these look great. It appears that 400mm is a perfect focal length for photographing this colony. The out of focus birds in the background one one of the images look dreamy.
Regarding picture size... they are a bit big to me. I generally post 1200px on the width @96DPI
regards,
bruce
The gannets are returning from Australia to their colony west of Auckland, NZ and are meeting up with their mates again and building nests. (all with the bare lens, wide open and uncropped except for the first one).
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52288765519_f55500dfe1_o.jpgDSC_9309.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52287503217_af22056642_o.jpg_DSC4153.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52287502952_51d38d1238_o.jpg_DSC3572.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52288482273_eb0bdc984f_o.jpg_DSC4110.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
BTW, are these too large as posted? I have sized to 4k but am conscious that some folk may not have that much resolution whilst others are 5k plus.
Wow... these look great. It appears that 400mm is a perfect focal length for photographing this colony. The out of focus birds in the background one one of the images look dreamy.
Regarding picture size... they are a bit big to me. I generally post 1200px on the width @96DPI
regards,
bruce
Aug 18, 2022 at 08:07 AM
p.7 #3Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Alistair1 wrote:
BTW, are these too large as posted? I have sized to 4k but am conscious that some folk may not have that much resolution whilst others are 5k plus.
These look great. Personally I'm on 1440p monitor (2560px long edge) and anything smaller that 1600px is too small for presentation purposes.
On a 4K screen (3840px long edge) those 800-1200px links probably need a magnifying glass to appreciate.
BTW, are these too large as posted? I have sized to 4k but am conscious that some folk may not have that much resolution whilst others are 5k plus.
These look great. Personally I'm on 1440p monitor (2560px long edge) and anything smaller that 1600px is too small for presentation purposes.
On a 4K screen (3840px long edge) those 800-1200px links probably need a magnifying glass to appreciate.
Aug 18, 2022 at 10:53 AM
p.7 #4Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Great shots. I was there in November and you could get within a few feet of them haha - on the ground of course!
Aug 18, 2022 at 11:17 AM
p.7 #5Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
OwlsEyes wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52288765519_f55500dfe1_o.jpgDSC_9309.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52287503217_af22056642_o.jpg_DSC4153.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52287502952_51d38d1238_o.jpg_DSC3572.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52288482273_eb0bdc984f_o.jpg_DSC4110.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
BTW, are these too large as posted? I have sized to 4k but am conscious that some folk may not have that much resolution whilst others are 5k plus.Wow... these look great. It appears that 400mm is a perfect focal length for photographing this colony. The out of focus birds in the background one one of the images look dreamy.
Regarding picture size... they are a bit big to me. I generally post 1200px on the width @96DPI
regards,
bruce
Thanks Bruce. Given the right wind, I have got uncropped BIF shots at this location with a 24-120mm! The 400/4.5 is proving a very versatile little lens. It is a great sideline lens for sports and a very nice general walkaround wildlife lens. Add the 1.4x and it is a very nice 560/6.3. It does render OOF areas very nicely, including specular highlights.
WRT the resolution of posted images, I like to right click on the image and open image or link in new tab. Selecting the new tab and clicking in the image will toggle between fit-to-screen and 100% for pixel peeping (at least it does on Chrome on Windows).
Alistair1 wrote
The gannets are returning from Australia to their colony west of Auckland, NZ and are meeting up with their mates again and building nests. (all with the bare lens, wide open and uncropped except for the first one).https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52288765519_f55500dfe1_o.jpgDSC_9309.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52287503217_af22056642_o.jpg_DSC4153.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52287502952_51d38d1238_o.jpg_DSC3572.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52288482273_eb0bdc984f_o.jpg_DSC4110.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
BTW, are these too large as posted? I have sized to 4k but am conscious that some folk may not have that much resolution whilst others are 5k plus.
Regarding picture size... they are a bit big to me. I generally post 1200px on the width @96DPI
regards,
bruce
Thanks Bruce. Given the right wind, I have got uncropped BIF shots at this location with a 24-120mm! The 400/4.5 is proving a very versatile little lens. It is a great sideline lens for sports and a very nice general walkaround wildlife lens. Add the 1.4x and it is a very nice 560/6.3. It does render OOF areas very nicely, including specular highlights.
WRT the resolution of posted images, I like to right click on the image and open image or link in new tab. Selecting the new tab and clicking in the image will toggle between fit-to-screen and 100% for pixel peeping (at least it does on Chrome on Windows).
Aug 18, 2022 at 10:41 PM
p.7 #6Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
lukemeup wrote:
These look great. Personally I'm on 1440p monitor (2560px long edge) and anything smaller that 1600px is too small for presentation purposes.
On a 4K screen (3840px long edge) those 800-1200px links probably need a magnifying glass to appreciate.
Thanks very much!
Alistair1 wrote
BTW, are these too large as posted? I have sized to 4k but am conscious that some folk may not have that much resolution whilst others are 5k plus.On a 4K screen (3840px long edge) those 800-1200px links probably need a magnifying glass to appreciate.
Thanks very much!
Aug 18, 2022 at 10:42 PM
p.7 #7Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
CanadaMark wrote:
Great shots. I was there in November and you could get within a few feet of them haha - on the ground of course!
Thanks very much Mark. If you are lucky enough to get the right wind, frame-filling uncropped BIF images with a 24-120mm are possible in that location!
Great shots. I was there in November and you could get within a few feet of them haha - on the ground of course!
Thanks very much Mark. If you are lucky enough to get the right wind, frame-filling uncropped BIF images with a 24-120mm are possible in that location!
Aug 18, 2022 at 10:45 PM
p.7 #8Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Alistair1 wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52288765519_f55500dfe1_o.jpgDSC_9309.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52287503217_af22056642_o.jpg_DSC4153.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52287502952_51d38d1238_o.jpg_DSC3572.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52288482273_eb0bdc984f_o.jpg_DSC4110.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
BTW, are these too large as posted? I have sized to 4k but am conscious that some folk may not have that much resolution whilst others are 5k plus.Wow... these look great. It appears that 400mm is a perfect focal length for photographing this colony. The out of focus birds in the background one one of the images look dreamy.
Regarding picture size... they are a bit big to me. I generally post 1200px on the width @96DPI
regards,
bruceThanks Bruce. Given the right wind, I have got uncropped BIF shots at this location with a 24-120mm! The 400/4.5 is proving a very versatile little lens. It is a great sideline lens for sports and a very nice general walkaround wildlife lens. Add the 1.4x and it is a very nice 560/6.3. It does render OOF areas very nicely, including specular highlights.
WRT the resolution of posted images, I like to right click on the image and open image or link in new tab. Selecting the new tab and clicking in the image will toggle between fit-to-screen and 100%...Show more →
Thanks for the info... The 400mm f4.5 is a real winner! If I didn't already of the 100-400S and 500PF, I'd buy the 400 f4.5. However, with the lens I already have, and their state of the art optical performance, I can't justify the purchase of the 400 prime. At this point, I've got my eye on an 800 f6.3PF to replace the 500... but would gladly buy a smaller 600mm f5.6 if Nikon ever decides to make one.
Regarding image size,... when pics are too large for my laptop, I click the pick and let FM resize it with a black background... lots of work arounds on Fred's site.
bruce
OwlsEyes wrote
Alistair1 wrote
The gannets are returning from Australia to their colony west of Auckland, NZ and are meeting up with their mates again and building nests. (all with the bare lens, wide open and uncropped except for the first one).https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52288765519_f55500dfe1_o.jpgDSC_9309.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52287503217_af22056642_o.jpg_DSC4153.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52287502952_51d38d1238_o.jpg_DSC3572.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52288482273_eb0bdc984f_o.jpg_DSC4110.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
BTW, are these too large as posted? I have sized to 4k but am conscious that some folk may not have that much resolution whilst others are 5k plus.
Regarding picture size... they are a bit big to me. I generally post 1200px on the width @96DPI
regards,
bruce
WRT the resolution of posted images, I like to right click on the image and open image or link in new tab. Selecting the new tab and clicking in the image will toggle between fit-to-screen and 100%...Show more →
Thanks for the info... The 400mm f4.5 is a real winner! If I didn't already of the 100-400S and 500PF, I'd buy the 400 f4.5. However, with the lens I already have, and their state of the art optical performance, I can't justify the purchase of the 400 prime. At this point, I've got my eye on an 800 f6.3PF to replace the 500... but would gladly buy a smaller 600mm f5.6 if Nikon ever decides to make one.
Regarding image size,... when pics are too large for my laptop, I click the pick and let FM resize it with a black background... lots of work arounds on Fred's site.
bruce
Aug 19, 2022 at 05:30 AM
p.7 #9Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
OwlsEyes wrote:
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52288765519_f55500dfe1_o.jpgDSC_9309.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52287503217_af22056642_o.jpg_DSC4153.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52287502952_51d38d1238_o.jpg_DSC3572.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52288482273_eb0bdc984f_o.jpg_DSC4110.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
BTW, are these too large as posted? I have sized to 4k but am conscious that some folk may not have that much resolution whilst others are 5k plus.Wow... these look great. It appears that 400mm is a perfect focal length for photographing this colony. The out of focus birds in the background one one of the images look dreamy.
Regarding picture size... they are a bit big to me. I generally post 1200px on the width @96DPI
regards,
bruceThanks Bruce. Given the right wind, I have got uncropped BIF shots at this location with a 24-120mm! The 400/4.5 is proving a very versatile little lens. It is a great sideline lens for sports and a very nice general walkaround wildlife lens. Add the 1.4x and it is a very nice 560/6.3. It does render OOF areas very nicely, including specular highlights.
WRT the resolution of posted images, I like to right click on the image and open image or link in new tab. Selecting the new tab and clicking in the image will toggle between fit-to-screen and 100% for pixel peeping (at least it does on Chrome on Windows).Thanks for the info... The 400mm f4.5 is a real winner! If I didn't already of the 100-400S and 500PF, I'd buy the 400 f4.5. However, with the lens I already have, and their state of the art optical performance, I can't justify the purchase of the 400 prime. At this point, I've got my eye on an 800 f6.3PF to replace the 500... but would gladly buy a smaller 600mm f5.6 if Nikon ever decides to make one.
Regarding image size,... when pics are too large for my laptop, I click the pick and let FM resize it with...Show more →
Totally agree. With the 100-400 and the 500pf, there is no obvious case for the 400/4.5.
Alistair1 wrote
OwlsEyes wrote
Alistair1 wrote
The gannets are returning from Australia to their colony west of Auckland, NZ and are meeting up with their mates again and building nests. (all with the bare lens, wide open and uncropped except for the first one).https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52288765519_f55500dfe1_o.jpgDSC_9309.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52287503217_af22056642_o.jpg_DSC4153.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52287502952_51d38d1238_o.jpg_DSC3572.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52288482273_eb0bdc984f_o.jpg_DSC4110.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
BTW, are these too large as posted? I have sized to 4k but am conscious that some folk may not have that much resolution whilst others are 5k plus.
Regarding picture size... they are a bit big to me. I generally post 1200px on the width @96DPI
regards,
bruce
WRT the resolution of posted images, I like to right click on the image and open image or link in new tab. Selecting the new tab and clicking in the image will toggle between fit-to-screen and 100% for pixel peeping (at least it does on Chrome on Windows).
Regarding image size,... when pics are too large for my laptop, I click the pick and let FM resize it with...Show more →
Totally agree. With the 100-400 and the 500pf, there is no obvious case for the 400/4.5.
Aug 20, 2022 at 03:26 AM
p.7 #10Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Another Saturday of comings and goings at a beach, Auckland NZ.
It is still winter here, they are going to get cold very soon:
_DSC7829.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
_DSC7836.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
Stole some apple from somewhere:
_DSC7329.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
_DSC7424.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
Time to go:
_DSC7698.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
_DSC7176.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr
It is still winter here, they are going to get cold very soon:
_DSC7829.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr_DSC7836.jpg by Alistair Owens, on FlickrStole some apple from somewhere:
_DSC7329.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr_DSC7424.jpg by Alistair Owens, on FlickrTime to go:
_DSC7698.jpg by Alistair Owens, on Flickr_DSC7176.jpg by Alistair Owens, on FlickrAug 20, 2022 at 03:36 AM
p.7 #11Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
First try on Z 7.
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Aug 21, 2022 at 07:10 AM
p.7 #12Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Another butterfly, Only to show the character & bokeh of this lens.
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Aug 21, 2022 at 09:41 PM
p.7 #13Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
the usual. 
Mallards In Flight
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Aug 21, 2022 at 09:59 PM
p.7 #14Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
More. 
Heron
Take Off
Not a bird
Mt Baker
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Aug 26, 2022 at 08:50 AM
p.7 #15Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
lukemeup wrote:
More.
Not a bird
https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52306333848_fca5f662bf_h.jpg
Mt Baker
I really enjoy seeing your images taken with this lens - thanks for posting them!
Where were you when you took that last image of Mount Baker?
Keith W.
More.
Not a bird
I really enjoy seeing your images taken with this lens - thanks for posting them!
Where were you when you took that last image of Mount Baker?
Keith W.
Aug 26, 2022 at 10:16 AM
p.7 #16Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
kwilliam8 wrote:
I really enjoy seeing your images taken with this lens - thanks for posting them!
Where were you when you took that last image of Mount Baker?
Keith W.
Thanks, Keith. That's from Hidden Lake Lookout trail (close to Marblemount). If you ever want to hit that trail research it 1st - parking lot is small and the 4.5 mile road leading to it is pretty gnarly.
I really enjoy seeing your images taken with this lens - thanks for posting them!
Where were you when you took that last image of Mount Baker?
Keith W.
Thanks, Keith.
That's from Hidden Lake Lookout trail (close to Marblemount). If you ever want to hit that trail research it 1st - parking lot is small and the 4.5 mile road leading to it is pretty gnarly. Aug 26, 2022 at 11:43 AM
p.7 #17Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
Unrelated to photos taken with the lens, but I got the cover for it today in the mail. I don't really care for the color scheme but I value the protection of the lens itself.
Rolanpro Cover
Aug 26, 2022 at 04:42 PM
p.7 #18Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
lukemeup wrote:
Unrelated to photos taken with the lens, but I got the cover for it today in the mail. I don't really care for the color scheme but I value the protection of the lens itself.
I actually like that colour, and finish as well.
Can you post the link, please, I'll be getting the lens soon, I'm interested in getting that kind of cover for it.
Thanks!
Aug 26, 2022 at 06:31 PM
p.7 #19Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
cvrle59 wrote:
I actually like that colour, and finish as well.
Can you post the link, please, I'll be getting the lens soon, I'm interested in getting that kind of cover for it.
Thanks!
I was adventurous and used aliexpress - I'll PM you the link and details.
I actually like that colour, and finish as well.
Can you post the link, please, I'll be getting the lens soon, I'm interested in getting that kind of cover for it.
Thanks!
I was adventurous and used aliexpress - I'll PM you the link and details.
Aug 26, 2022 at 06:38 PM
p.7 #20Nikon Z 400 f4.5 VR S Image Thread
I've always been curious about these covers.....do they project in wet conditions or just soak up the water and provide longer exposure? I can see the benefit for the bumps that occur to gear.
Aug 26, 2022 at 09:35 PM