chambeshi wrote:
There are some of us who value the vertical grip on a prosumer DSLR, because the added heft is a big help to balance a heavy telephoto, weighing at least 2.5kg and often 3+kg.
In 4 years I've never removed the grip and only use the ENEL18 in my D850, and these batteries interchange with my D5.
I currently use the 500PF and (mostly) the Sigma 500mm f4S (optionally + 1.4TC) on the D500.
Adding half a kilogram to the D500+Sigma 500mm, effectively pushes it beyond handheld shooting, which I do exclusively, certainly when the 1.4TC is on.
I realize that Nikon is making this body for the new Z super telephotolenses, but these 14.000,- lenses will not be within reach of many users, so they will have to resort to adapting the existing F mount lenses. I don't see that as a practical solution (even when disregarding the cost) myself with the hefty weight of the Z9+ftz adapter, so will hope for a D500 replacement.
chambeshi wrote:
There are some of us who value the vertical grip on a prosumer DSLR, because the added heft is a big help to balance a heavy telephoto, weighing at least 2.5kg and often 3+kg.
In 4 years I've never removed the grip and only use the ENEL18 in my D850, and these batteries interchange with my D5.
I currently use the 500PF and (mostly) the Sigma 500mm f4S (optionally + 1.4TC) on the D500.
Adding half a kilogram to the D500+Sigma 500mm, effectively pushes it beyond handheld shooting, which I do exclusively, certainly when the 1.4TC is on.
I realize that Nikon is making this body for the new Z super telephotolenses, but these 14.000,- lenses will not be within reach of many users, so they will have to resort to adapting the existing F mount lenses. I don't see it as a practical solution myself with the hefty weight of the Z9+ftz adapter, so will hope for a D500 replacement.
Oct 25, 2021 at 06:54 AM
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