Re: Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
In response to both Lancemountain and Ai_Print...
First to Ai_Print... I hate to be that guy that begins with "I don't have a Z9, but..." I normally ignore a thread that begins with a "know it all" who doesn't, but it looks like that is me. Based on my month's long use of the 100-400, the only thing you will lose with the dispatch of the 200-500 is 100mm at the long end.
The 100-400 will get you 100mm on the short end, making it a perfect partner for a 24-70, 24-75, or 24-120mm lens. This w/ a Z9 could meed the needs of most professional and hobby photography. The AF motor/integration of the Z 100-400 w/ a Z-camera will ruin you for most F-mount lenses. The 100-400 responds to the Z-cameras like the F-mount cameras can't/don't. The follow focus and stickiness of the AF sensor is much better than w/ F-Glass. Finally, the 100-400 is build like Nikon's professional glass. It feels good in the hand and balances well. If you can accept the 100mm loss, the new lens is a great match for your camera.
To Lancemountain... I have discussed this in previous threads and have posted samples with more to come. As of last Sunday (a week ago), my bag consisted of the 24-70, 100-400, 500PF, Z7II and Z6II. I have a 70-200 f/2.8 w/ 1.4x(Z) that I now use only when my wife shoots with me. I decided to go full mirrorless w/ the Z6II + 100-400, and sold my last D500 and replaced with a Z7II w/ 500PF. I figured that the Z7II would allow me to crop in and emulate the D500's 750mm perspective. After a month of shooting, I found that I prefer the performance of the Z6II w/ 100-400 significantly more than the Z7II w/ 500PF. If you set the camera and lens AF to meet your specific needs (like matching the "stickiness setting" custom a3 I think), appropriately, the Z6II w/ native glass will swim circles around your adapted lens. I was so frustrated by my Z7II + 500PF's capacity to hold onto an owl flying in a light snow shower, that I just repurchased a D500 so I could make good use of my 500mm lens.
At this point, the Z6II + 100-400 is my preferred combination of gear and I am now considering the sale of my Z7II + grip, D500, 500PF, and FTZ(1) so I could buy a Z9.... btw, anyone interested in that trade... PM me
Re: Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
In response to both Lancemountain and Ai_Print...
First to Ai_Print... I hate to be that guy that begins with "I don't have a Z9, but..." I normally ignore thread that begins with a "know it all" who doesn't, but it looks like that is me. Based on my month use of the 100-400, the only thing you will lose with the dispatch of the 200-500 is 100mm at the long end.
The 100-400 will get you 100mm on the short end, making it a perfect partner for a 24-70, 24-75, or 24-120mm lens. This w/ a Z9 could meed the needs of most professional and hobby photography. The AF motor/integration of the Z 100-400 w/ a Z-camera will ruin you for most F-mount lenses. The 100-400 responds to the Z-cameras like the F-mount cameras can't/don't. The follow focus and stickiness of the AF sensor is much better than w/ F-Glass. Finally, the 100-400 is build like Nikon's professional glass. It feels good in the hand and balances well. If you can accept the 100mm loss, the new lens is a great match for your camera.
To Lancemountain... I have discussed this in previous threads and have posted samples with more to come. As of last Sunday (a week ago), my bag consisted of the 24-70, 100-400, 500PF, Z7II and Z6II. I have a 70-200 f/2.8 w/ 1.4x(Z) that I now use only when my wife shoots with me. I decided to go full mirrorless w/ the Z6II + 100-400, and sold my last D500 and replaced with a Z7II w/ 500PF. I figured that the Z7II would allow me to crop in and emulate the D500's 750mm perspective. After a month of shooting, I found that I prefer the performance of the Z6II w/ 100-400 significantly more than the Z7II w/ 500PF. If you set the camera and lens AF to meet your specific needs (like matching the "stickiness setting" custom a3 I think), appropriately, the Z6II w/ native glass will swim circles around your adapted lens. I was so frustrated by my Z7II + 500PF's capacity to hold onto an owl flying in a light snow shower, that I just repurchased a D500 so I could make good use of my 500mm lens.
At this point, the Z6II + 100-400 is my preferred combination of gear and I am now considering the sale of my Z7II + grip, D500, 500PF, and FTZ(1) so I could buy a Z9.... btw, anyone interested in that trade... PM me
Re: Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S images thread
In response to both Lancemountain and Ai_Print...
First to Ai_Print... I hate to be that guy that beings with "I don't have a Z9, but..." I normally ignore thread that begins with a "know it all" who doesn't, but it looks like that is me. Based on my month use of the 100-400, the only thing you will lose with the dispatch of the 200-500 is 100mm at the long end.
The 100-400 will get you 100mm on the short end, making it a perfect partner for a 24-70, 24-75, or 24-120mm lens. This w/ a Z9 could meed the needs of most professional and hobby photography. The AF motor/integration of the Z 100-400 w/ a Z-camera will ruin you for most F-mount lenses. The 100-400 responds to the Z-cameras like the F-mount cameras can't/don't. The follow focus and stickiness of the AF sensor is much better than w/ F-Glass. Finally, the 100-400 is build like Nikon's professional glass. It feels good in the hand and balances well. If you can accept the 100mm loss, the new lens is a great match for your camera.
To Lancemountain... I have discussed this in previous threads and have posted samples with more to come. As of last Sunday (a week ago), my bag consisted of the 24-70, 100-400, 500PF, Z7II and Z6II. I have a 70-200 f/2.8 w/ 1.4x(Z) that I now use only when my wife shoots with me. I decided to go full mirrorless w/ the Z6II + 100-400, and sold my last D500 and replaced with a Z7II w/ 500PF. I figured that the Z7II would allow me to crop in and emulate the D500's 750mm perspective. After a month of shooting, I found that I prefer the performance of the Z6II w/ 100-400 significantly more than the Z7II w/ 500PF. If you set the camera and lens AF to meet your specific needs (like matching the "stickiness setting" custom a3 I think), appropriately, the Z6II w/ native glass will swim circles around your adapted lens. I was so frustrated by my Z7II + 500PF's capacity to hold onto an owl flying in a light snow shower, that I just repurchased a D500 so I could make good use of my 500mm lens.
At this point, the Z6II + 100-400 is my preferred combination of gear and I am now considering the sale of my Z7II + grip, D500, 500PF, and FTZ(1) so I could buy a Z9.... btw, anyone interested in that trade... PM me
regards,
bruce
Jan 22, 2022 at 08:25 AM
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