Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
p.1 #1Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
Starting the inevitable 180-600 image thread. Only had a few minutes with it as I had to go to work a few minutes after it showed up but I had to take a few bokeh test shots as that is what I'm most curious about with this lens. It can render nicely, but does have a lot of double edging going on here. These are high iso 8k z8 jpgs all wide open. Will update with better real world examples this weekend.
If anyone wants any specific kind of sample shots let me know, I'll try and provide
600
600
330 same scene as above
540
If anyone wants any specific kind of sample shots let me know, I'll try and provide
600
600
330 same scene as above
540
Sep 01, 2023 at 08:39 AM
p.1 #2Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
I’d like to see how it compares with the 100-400 @400 with the 1.4tc.
Sep 01, 2023 at 10:43 AM
p.1 #3Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
rick_reno wrote:
I’d like to see how it compares with the 100-400 @400 with the 1.4tc.
A friend of mine I am shooting with this weekend has that same combo, I’ll try and get a few side by sides
I’d like to see how it compares with the 100-400 @400 with the 1.4tc.
A friend of mine I am shooting with this weekend has that same combo, I’ll try and get a few side by sides
Sep 01, 2023 at 10:50 AM
p.1 #4Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
How about against the 400/4.5 + 1.4x TC. 😊
Sep 01, 2023 at 10:55 AM
p.1 #5Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
The doubling is a bit interesting because it doesn't seem to quite jive with the typical Nisen bokeh issue of line/edge doubling. If it were caused by Niseh bokeh I'd expect to see bright rims on the specular bokeh balls in the very first image, but instead they are nice and smooth.
Was VR (aka IS) turned on for these shots? That can sometimes do weird things too.
Anyway, thanks for taking the time to share even these first quick images! Hope you get time to enjoy the lens soon.
Was VR (aka IS) turned on for these shots? That can sometimes do weird things too.
Anyway, thanks for taking the time to share even these first quick images! Hope you get time to enjoy the lens soon.
Sep 01, 2023 at 11:07 AM
p.1 #6Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
New lens curse, all I get is mallards and geese, maybe tomorrow 
Untouched jpgs f6.3 vs f8
Untouched jpgs f6.3 vs f8
Sep 01, 2023 at 06:57 PM
p.1 #8Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
Mmm sashimi
600mm 6.3
600mm 6.3
Sep 02, 2023 at 08:22 AM
p.1 #9Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
I'm glad you were one of the first to get your hands on this lens. I've seen what you're capable of using higher tier glass so if this lens doesn't stand up to scrutiny we can be pretty sure it's all on the lens and not the user. Looking forward to more samples and especially your impressions. TFS
Gary
Gary
Sep 02, 2023 at 02:42 PM
p.1 #10Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
sum1sgrampa wrote:
I'm glad you were one of the first to get your hands on this lens. I've seen what you're capable of using higher tier glass so if this lens doesn't stand up to scrutiny we can be pretty sure it's all on the lens and not the user. Looking forward to more samples and especially your impressions. TFS
Gary
Hey, thanks for the kind words. I will certainly keep the images coming! I'm loving it so far, it is a little soft wide open compared to the primes but I think it helps with the overall render. It's not soft to the point where LR can't crisp it up a bit and I've had no complaints about shooting wide open.
I'm glad you were one of the first to get your hands on this lens. I've seen what you're capable of using higher tier glass so if this lens doesn't stand up to scrutiny we can be pretty sure it's all on the lens and not the user. Looking forward to more samples and especially your impressions. TFS
Gary
Hey, thanks for the kind words. I will certainly keep the images coming! I'm loving it so far, it is a little soft wide open compared to the primes but I think it helps with the overall render. It's not soft to the point where LR can't crisp it up a bit and I've had no complaints about shooting wide open.
Sep 02, 2023 at 08:08 PM
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p.1 #11Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
390mm f6 iso4000
Minor LR adjustment only.
Minor LR adjustment only.
Sep 02, 2023 at 08:09 PM
p.1 #12Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
I took a couple comparison shots with the 180-600 at 560mm f6.3 and f8 vs the 100-400 with 1.4 TC at f8. Nothing scientific, just quick snaps with similar settings, imported raw files into NX and exported as full quality jpg. Nothing else was changed.
Close distance
400 1.4TC f8
600 at 560 6.3
600 at 560 f8
Medium distance
400 1.4TC f8
600 at 560 6.3
600 at 560 f8
Close distance
400 1.4TC f8
600 at 560 6.3
600 at 560 f8
Medium distance
400 1.4TC f8
600 at 560 6.3
600 at 560 f8
Sep 02, 2023 at 08:25 PM
p.1 #13Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
The 100-400+1.4x certainly is usable and looks fine, but the 180-600 is better here. I only have one question: when's mine going to get here? 
Sep 02, 2023 at 08:31 PM
p.1 #16Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
Same heron as above, at 520mm 6.3
Sep 03, 2023 at 06:10 AM
p.1 #17Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
These are great and exactly what I have been wanting to see! I have a bit of a different question—any idea how the 180-600 at 400mm wide open compares to the 100-400 at 400mm wide open (both without TCs)? I am trying to decide whether to take the 100-400 or the 180-600 to Botswana as my mid-range zoom (in addition to my long prime) and would want the 180-600 to be roughly as sharp in the mid-ranges. Haven’t seen anyone comment on that including Ricci in his initial review. If you have any thoughts on this I would love to hear them. Thanks again for posting these!
Sep 03, 2023 at 08:55 AM
p.1 #18Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
nextlife1 wrote:
These are great and exactly what I have been wanting to see! I have a bit of a different question—any idea how the 180-600 at 400mm wide open compares to the 100-400 at 400mm wide open (both without TCs)? I am trying to decide whether to take the 100-400 or the 180-600 to Botswana as my mid-range zoom (in addition to my long prime) and would want the 180-600 to be roughly as sharp in the mid-ranges. Haven’t seen anyone comment on that including Ricci in his initial review. If you have any thoughts on this I would love to...Show more →
No problem! I Will try and catch up with my friend with the 100-400 again and take a few non TC samples. The lens seems stronger from 180-450 or so but don’t quote me on this yet, just a preliminary observation. I’m out shooting again today, I’ll try and get some more midrange samples.
These are great and exactly what I have been wanting to see! I have a bit of a different question—any idea how the 180-600 at 400mm wide open compares to the 100-400 at 400mm wide open (both without TCs)? I am trying to decide whether to take the 100-400 or the 180-600 to Botswana as my mid-range zoom (in addition to my long prime) and would want the 180-600 to be roughly as sharp in the mid-ranges. Haven’t seen anyone comment on that including Ricci in his initial review. If you have any thoughts on this I would love to...Show more →
No problem! I Will try and catch up with my friend with the 100-400 again and take a few non TC samples. The lens seems stronger from 180-450 or so but don’t quote me on this yet, just a preliminary observation. I’m out shooting again today, I’ll try and get some more midrange samples.
Sep 03, 2023 at 10:48 AM
p.1 #19Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
Kasper6188 wrote:
No problem! I Will try and catch up with my friend with the 100-400 again and take a few non TC samples. The lens seems stronger from 180-450 or so but don’t quote me on this yet, just a preliminary observation. I’m out shooting again today, I’ll try and get some more midrange samples.
Fabulous—I really appreciate your efforts. Enjoy your day of shooting!
nextlife1 wrote
These are great and exactly what I have been wanting to see! I have a bit of a different question—any idea how the 180-600 at 400mm wide open compares to the 100-400 at 400mm wide open (both without TCs)? I am trying to decide whether to take the 100-400 or the 180-600 to Botswana as my mid-range zoom (in addition to my long prime) and would want the 180-600 to be roughly as sharp in the mid-ranges. Haven’t seen anyone comment on that including Ricci in his initial review. If you have any thoughts on this I would love to hear them. Thanks again for posting these!Fabulous—I really appreciate your efforts. Enjoy your day of shooting!
Sep 03, 2023 at 11:35 AM
p.1 #20Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
Those photos came out great Kasper6188, really shows off the rendering which really looks good! I'll have mine when I get home (visiting kids and grandkids) from NY! Thanks for the posts!
Sep 03, 2023 at 12:53 PM