rand17 wrote: gear-nut wrote:
The lens is so freaking hard to get, I would look. Admittedly, the packaging Nikon gives this lens is a joke. It’s packed like the pancakes.
Agreed! Nikon has cheeped out everywhere they can not just packaging! Bothersome seeing all the cheapness coming from Nikon.. Sad...
I simply disagree with the fundamental premise of this post. While Nikon has chosen to reduce their packaging standards and use flimsy lens cloth pouches, I do not think that Nikon has "cheeped out" with respect to the 180-600.
First, you can't blame the lens cap issue on a lens that is not supposed to be tossed around during shipping. All sorts of cameras and lenses move out of alignment or experience impact damage as a result of poor shipping practices.
Second, if you compare this lens to the overlapping F-mount equivalent, specifically the 200-500, this one is an immense upgrade for only $200 more.
- While the two share a similar and crappy tripod collar, something that is true of the very expensive Canon 100-500L, the rest of the 180-600 could be considered an S-Lens for non-S prices.
- The lens has a well designed internal zoom that does not shift balance when zoomed (in contrast to the 200-500).
- The lens has a solid and mostly metal feeling/construction (in contrast to the 200-500).
- The VR is better than the prior model.
- The 180-600 has a far better lens hood.
- The zoom throw is shorter than the prior model.
- The lens is optically better, sharper, and more contrasty than the prior model.
To be clear, these comments are coming from someone who also shoots the 400 f4.5 and 800PF. While the 180-600 is not without its faults, I'd hardly say that Nikon cheeped out. The lens is a huge huge bargain for what you pay.
rand17 wrote: gear-nut wrote:
The lens is so freaking hard to get, I would look. Admittedly, the packaging Nikon gives this lens is a joke. It’s packed like the pancakes.
Agreed! Nikon has cheeped out everywhere they can not just packaging! Bothersome seeing all the cheapness coming from Nikon.. Sad...
I simply disagree with the fundamental premise of this post. While Nikon has chosen to reduced their packaging standards and use flimsy lens cloth pouches, I do not think that Nikon has "cheeped out" with respect to the 180-600.
First, you can't blame the lens cap issue on a lens that is not supposed to be tossed around during shipping. All sorts of cameras and lenses move out of alignment or experience impact damage as a result of poor shipping practices.
Second, if you compare this lens to the overlapping F-mount equivalent, specifically the 200-500, this one is an immense upgrade for only $200 more.
- While the two share a similar and crappy tripod collar, something that is true of the very expensive Canon 100-500L, the rest of the 180-600 could be considered an S-Lens for non-S prices.
- The lens has a well designed internal zoom that does not ship balance when zoomed (in contrast to the 200-500).
- The lens has a solid and mostly metal feeling construction (in contrast to the 200-500).
- The VR is better than the prior model.
- The zoom throw is shorter than the prior model.
- The lens is optically better, sharper, and more contrasty than the prior model.
To be clear, these comments are coming from someone who also shoots the 400 f4.5 and 800PF. While the 180-600 is not without its faults, I'd hardly say they cheeped out. The lens is a huge huge bargain for what you pay.
bruce
Nov 28, 2023 at 07:51 AM
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