Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
p.31 #1Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
White-faced Ibis - Z9 with 180-600 @ 600mm, f6.3
Mar 16, 2024 at 06:51 PM
p.31 #2Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
Some with the Z5 and 1180-600, mostly wide open.
Red Backed Fairy Wren male
Female Red backed Fairy Wren
Lewin's Honeyeater
Little Pied Cormorant
Laughing Kookaburra
Red Backed Fairy Wren male
Female Red backed Fairy Wren
Lewin's Honeyeater
Little Pied Cormorant
Laughing Kookaburra
Mar 16, 2024 at 07:18 PM
p.31 #3Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
Well that escalated quickly
Mar 16, 2024 at 08:49 PM
p.31 #4Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
Just fast forward and order the 600mm f4 TC. It's inevitable.
JustShootMe wrote:
Well that escalated quickly
JustShootMe wrote:
Well that escalated quickly
Mar 16, 2024 at 08:55 PM
p.31 #5Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
AlphaPhotography wrote:
Just fast forward and order the 600mm f4 TC. It's inevitable.
I don’t think so , this beast is about as big a lens as I want to use. It was quite a deal so I couldn’t pass it up.
Surprisingly I find it easier to carry than the 180-600 , but it is very large.
Just fast forward and order the 600mm f4 TC. It's inevitable.
JustShootMe wrote
Well that escalated quicklyI don’t think so , this beast is about as big a lens as I want to use. It was quite a deal so I couldn’t pass it up.
Surprisingly I find it easier to carry than the 180-600 , but it is very large.
Mar 16, 2024 at 09:03 PM
p.31 #6Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
Interestingly someone mentioned they actually preferred the handling and balance of the 400mm f2.8 TC over the 800PF but I have no idea how the 600TC compares, I'm assuming it's quite a bit larger/heavier than both. I hope to get a chance to compare them eventually but nobody that I'm aware of carries the TC lenses in store on display for handling.
Btw I'm very interested to hear your thoughts on the 800PF once you've put it through its paces as not many people seem to have had experiences with the 180-600mm, 600PF, 800PF, and the Nikon ZF.
JustShootMe wrote:
I don’t think so , this beast is about as big a lens as I want to use. It was quite a deal so I couldn’t pass it up.
Surprisingly I find it easier to carry than the 180-600 , but it is very large.
Btw I'm very interested to hear your thoughts on the 800PF once you've put it through its paces as not many people seem to have had experiences with the 180-600mm, 600PF, 800PF, and the Nikon ZF.
JustShootMe wrote:
AlphaPhotography wrote
Just fast forward and order the 600mm f4 TC. It's inevitable.JustShootMe wrote
Well that escalated quicklySurprisingly I find it easier to carry than the 180-600 , but it is very large.
Mar 16, 2024 at 09:30 PM
p.31 #7Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
I think the 3 big guns are close in size
https://youtu.be/kdTO35qNMwE?si=mSX3xn3Wl27Eb_hK
In hindsight if I could only pick one it would be the 600 pf , if I wanted a pair of lenses I would go 400 4.5 / 800 pf and the 1.4 TC, of course if money isn’t the deciding factor. I have no business owning the 800 , I would be better served learning how to get closer than spending big money on lenses , but it is nice to shoot across the street and get the same framing without TC’s …
https://youtu.be/kdTO35qNMwE?si=mSX3xn3Wl27Eb_hK
In hindsight if I could only pick one it would be the 600 pf , if I wanted a pair of lenses I would go 400 4.5 / 800 pf and the 1.4 TC, of course if money isn’t the deciding factor. I have no business owning the 800 , I would be better served learning how to get closer than spending big money on lenses , but it is nice to shoot across the street and get the same framing without TC’s …
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Mar 16, 2024 at 09:35 PM
p.31 #8Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
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Mar 17, 2024 at 10:31 AM
p.31 #9Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
I have both the 400mm 2.8TC and 600mm 4.0TC. They both balance incredibly well when compared against the 800 PF which I owned briefly. The 800mm is way easier to deal with when going to a remote location or hand holding for prolonged periods. For example, when I was planning to go on a trip to shoot snow leopards I was going rent the 800 PF before taking the 600mm 4.0TC.
AlphaPhotography wrote:
Interestingly someone mentioned they actually preferred the handling and balance of the 400mm f2.8 TC over the 800PF but I have no idea how the 600TC compares, I'm assuming it's quite a bit larger/heavier than both. I hope to get a chance to compare them eventually but nobody that I'm aware of carries the TC lenses in store on display for handling.
Btw I'm very interested to hear your thoughts on the 800PF once you've put it through its paces as not many people seem to have had experiences with the 180-600mm, 600PF, 800PF, and the Nikon ZF.
I don’t think so , this beast is about as big a lens as I want to use. It was quite a deal so I couldn’t pass it up.
Surprisingly I find it easier to carry than the 180-600 , but it is very large.
AlphaPhotography wrote:
Interestingly someone mentioned they actually preferred the handling and balance of the 400mm f2.8 TC over the 800PF but I have no idea how the 600TC compares, I'm assuming it's quite a bit larger/heavier than both. I hope to get a chance to compare them eventually but nobody that I'm aware of carries the TC lenses in store on display for handling.
Btw I'm very interested to hear your thoughts on the 800PF once you've put it through its paces as not many people seem to have had experiences with the 180-600mm, 600PF, 800PF, and the Nikon ZF.
JustShootMe wrote
AlphaPhotography wrote
Just fast forward and order the 600mm f4 TC. It's inevitable.JustShootMe wrote
Well that escalated quicklySurprisingly I find it easier to carry than the 180-600 , but it is very large.
Mar 17, 2024 at 12:23 PM
p.31 #10Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
Have had little time for photos lately and it's been too hot and humid for the birds anyway. Managed a quick half hour at the local National Park and was lucky to get this Eastern Yellow Robin sitting on a perfect perch with far away background to get a nice isolated shot. The 180-600 always impresses, punches well above it's weight considering it's price etc.
Z8 + 180-600 f5.6-6.3 VR, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso560
This Little Lorikeet was from late January.
Z8 + 180-600 f5.6-6.3 VR, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso720
Z8 + 180-600 f5.6-6.3 VR, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso560
This Little Lorikeet was from late January.
Z8 + 180-600 f5.6-6.3 VR, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso720
Mar 18, 2024 at 02:16 AM
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p.31 #11Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
Well-said Lance.
That little Robin is a spectacle and your capture is perfect.
Robert
That little Robin is a spectacle and your capture is perfect.
Robert
Mar 18, 2024 at 05:26 AM
p.31 #12Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
bs kite wrote:
Well-said Lance.
That little Robin is a spectacle and your capture is perfect.
Robert
Thanks very much, Robert. Much appreciated!
Mar 18, 2024 at 05:44 AM
p.31 #13Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
Lovely images Lance!
Lance B wrote:
Have had little time for photos lately and it's been too hot and humid for the birds anyway. Managed a quick half hour at the local National Park and was lucky to get this Eastern Yellow Robin sitting on a perfect perch with far away background to get a nice isolated shot. The 180-600 always impresses, punches well above its weight considering its price etc.
Z8 + 180-600 f5.6-6.3 VR, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso560
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/174419523/original.jpg
This Little Lorikeet was from late January.
Z8 + 180-600 f5.6-6.3 VR, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso720
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/174297478/original.jpg
Lance B wrote:
Have had little time for photos lately and it's been too hot and humid for the birds anyway. Managed a quick half hour at the local National Park and was lucky to get this Eastern Yellow Robin sitting on a perfect perch with far away background to get a nice isolated shot. The 180-600 always impresses, punches well above its weight considering its price etc.
Z8 + 180-600 f5.6-6.3 VR, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso560
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/174419523/original.jpg
This Little Lorikeet was from late January.
Z8 + 180-600 f5.6-6.3 VR, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso720
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/174297478/original.jpg
Mar 18, 2024 at 08:31 AM
p.31 #14Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
AlphaPhotography wrote:
Interestingly someone mentioned they actually preferred the handling and balance of the 400mm f2.8 TC over the 800PF but I have no idea how the 600TC compares, I'm assuming it's quite a bit larger/heavier than both. I hope to get a chance to compare them eventually but nobody that I'm aware of carries the TC lenses in store on display for handling.
Btw I'm very interested to hear your thoughts on the 800PF once you've put it through its paces as not many people seem to have had experiences with the 180-600mm, 600PF, 800PF, and the Nikon ZF.
I don’t think so , this beast is about as big a lens as I want to use. It was quite a deal so I couldn’t pass it up.
Surprisingly I find it easier to carry than the 180-600 , but it is very large.What would you like to know?
myself and Matthew K both own the 186, 600PF and 800PF. We've done a bunch of discussing each of the lenses, pros, cons, when to use them, etc.
essentially all 3 have very similar IQ and apertures. once post processing is done, I'd be very surprised if anyone could distinguish between the 3 lenses. the two caveats are the primes have better sharpness out to the edges, and handle cropping better. but if you can fill the frame and get the subject in the center, you're looking at about equal quality.
186 is obviously cheapest, and also has the best MFD and flexibility due to being a zoom. however, it is a heavy zoom.
600PF is the most fun lens to use, and an absolute blast to handhold all day
the 800PF is the king for small bird photography, but you may run into MFD issues. 16' I think. it also feels more like the big primes, 400/600TC in terms of fatigue, size, difficulty fitting on airlines, etc.
we currently both own all 3, but are discussing that if one had to go - it'd probably be the 600PF. it's the most fun lens to use, but the 186 + 800PF is such a great pairing, that you don't really need a 600PF in the lineup
Interestingly someone mentioned they actually preferred the handling and balance of the 400mm f2.8 TC over the 800PF but I have no idea how the 600TC compares, I'm assuming it's quite a bit larger/heavier than both. I hope to get a chance to compare them eventually but nobody that I'm aware of carries the TC lenses in store on display for handling.
Btw I'm very interested to hear your thoughts on the 800PF once you've put it through its paces as not many people seem to have had experiences with the 180-600mm, 600PF, 800PF, and the Nikon ZF.
JustShootMe wrote
AlphaPhotography wrote
Just fast forward and order the 600mm f4 TC. It's inevitable.JustShootMe wrote
Well that escalated quicklySurprisingly I find it easier to carry than the 180-600 , but it is very large.
myself and Matthew K both own the 186, 600PF and 800PF. We've done a bunch of discussing each of the lenses, pros, cons, when to use them, etc.
essentially all 3 have very similar IQ and apertures. once post processing is done, I'd be very surprised if anyone could distinguish between the 3 lenses. the two caveats are the primes have better sharpness out to the edges, and handle cropping better. but if you can fill the frame and get the subject in the center, you're looking at about equal quality.
186 is obviously cheapest, and also has the best MFD and flexibility due to being a zoom. however, it is a heavy zoom.
600PF is the most fun lens to use, and an absolute blast to handhold all day
the 800PF is the king for small bird photography, but you may run into MFD issues. 16' I think. it also feels more like the big primes, 400/600TC in terms of fatigue, size, difficulty fitting on airlines, etc.
we currently both own all 3, but are discussing that if one had to go - it'd probably be the 600PF. it's the most fun lens to use, but the 186 + 800PF is such a great pairing, that you don't really need a 600PF in the lineup
Mar 18, 2024 at 08:33 AM
p.31 #15Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
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Mar 18, 2024 at 02:16 PM
p.31 #16Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
gannis wrote:
Lovely images Lance!
Z8 + 180-600 f5.6-6.3 VR, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso560
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/174419523/original.jpg
This Little Lorikeet was from late January.
Z8 + 180-600 f5.6-6.3 VR, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso720
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/174297478/original.jpg
Thank you very much, Gannis. Much appreciated!
Lovely images Lance!
Lance B wrote
Have had little time for photos lately and it's been too hot and humid for the birds anyway. Managed a quick half hour at the local National Park and was lucky to get this Eastern Yellow Robin sitting on a perfect perch with far away background to get a nice isolated shot. The 180-600 always impresses, punches well above its weight considering its price etc.Z8 + 180-600 f5.6-6.3 VR, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso560
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/174419523/original.jpg
This Little Lorikeet was from late January.
Z8 + 180-600 f5.6-6.3 VR, 1/400s f/6.3 at 600.0mm iso720
https://pbase.com/lance_b/image/174297478/original.jpg
Thank you very much, Gannis. Much appreciated!
Mar 18, 2024 at 03:30 PM
p.31 #17Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
sum1sgrampa wrote:
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Love this shot and your choice in processing!
bruce
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Love this shot and your choice in processing!
bruce
Mar 18, 2024 at 03:38 PM
p.31 #18Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
y'all, i found this lens in stock at gigaparts.com, located in huntsville, AL. Authorized Nikon retailer.
Mar 20, 2024 at 05:16 AM
p.31 #19Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
Shot of the year, so far! For me, at least
Mar 20, 2024 at 05:56 AM
p.31 #20Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
This morning's walk
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Mar 20, 2024 at 03:50 PM