Re: Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
sum1sgrampa wrote:
Hey Robert, I had to delete my response to your Loon photos with the clipped wings. I realized I was posting in the wrong Forum This was my response if you're interested.
That's my whole point Robert. I'm in no way arguing the 180-600 matches the 600 PF in IQ. But, but, it's considerably more expensive. It's still a 6.3 lens. And most importantly, so often you hear people saying they would pair it with a 70-200 or 100-400. So that negates any weight savings because now you're carrying another lens and probably another body. Unless you're going to be switching lenses which to me would be a huge downside. Not to mention the added cost of the additional body and lens. And if you're pairing it with say a 100-400 you're now using a lens that doesn't even perform as well as the 180-600. All for an advantage in IQ that very few would even notice ?? I'm sorry, I just don't get it.
And you're right, Your Loon photo is gorgeous but I would much rather have all the wings exposed and that would have been easily done
I came upon this scene at the LA Arboretum one morning on my way to photographing Mergansers. Impossible to get at 600mm. I had to back up all the way to the very bank of the lake. It's no prize winner but it's nice to have these memories.
So I'm not begrudging anyone for picking the 600 PF. Everyone has different standards and uses. But as you can tell I love my choice
Hi Gary and thanks for responding....
Nobody wants to carry less gear than me. .
I had decided to buy the 180-600 months ago. I need it for my video. So I thought I would be happy with the 500PF for stills and 180-600 for videos.
Then, just recently it hit me that *if I am ok with the weight of this 180-600 everyday in my canoe*, then I am down to this one long lens and my 24-120. I can handle that . Two items will be hanging off me:
A new Lowepro bag and the zoom.
I am not sure about my 500Pf. Either way I am keeping it.
So you have already answered all the questions. Thank you
Gorgeous tree!
You said that your picture is no prize winner. Well probably not. But if they had constant contests, it would surely place. Fact: Most images you post on FM would place or win. Everyone knows that.
Re: Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
sum1sgrampa wrote:
Hey Robert, I had to delete my response to your Loon photos with the clipped wings. I realized I was posting in the wrong Forum This was my response if you're interested.
That's my whole point Robert. I'm in no way arguing the 180-600 matches the 600 PF in IQ. But, but, it's considerably more expensive. It's still a 6.3 lens. And most importantly, so often you hear people saying they would pair it with a 70-200 or 100-400. So that negates any weight savings because now you're carrying another lens and probably another body. Unless you're going to be switching lenses which to me would be a huge downside. Not to mention the added cost of the additional body and lens. And if you're pairing it with say a 100-400 you're now using a lens that doesn't even perform as well as the 180-600. All for an advantage in IQ that very few would even notice ?? I'm sorry, I just don't get it.
And you're right, Your Loon photo is gorgeous but I would much rather have all the wings exposed and that would have been easily done
I came upon this scene at the LA Arboretum one morning on my way to photographing Mergansers. Impossible to get at 600mm. I had to back up all the way to the very bank of the lake. It's no prize winner but it's nice to have these memories.
So I'm not begrudging anyone for picking the 600 PF. Everyone has different standards and uses. But as you can tell I love my choice
Hi Gary and thanks for responding....
Nobody wants to carry less gear than me. .
I had decided to buy the 180-600 months ago. I need it for my video. So I thought I would be happy with the 500PF for stills and 180-600 for videos.
Then, just recently it hit me that *if I am ok with the weight of this 180-600 everyday in my canoe*, then I am down to this one long lens and my 24-120. I can handle that . Two items will hanging off me:
A new Lowepro bag and the zoom.
I am not sure about my 500Pf. Either way I am keeping it.
So you have already answered all the questions. Thank you
Gorgeous tree!
You said that your picture is no prize winner. Well no. But if they had constant contests, most of your images would place or win. Everyone knows that.
Re: Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
sum1sgrampa wrote:
Hey Robert, I had to delete my response to your Loon photos with the clipped wings. I realized I was posting in the wrong Forum This was my response if you're interested.
That's my whole point Robert. I'm in no way arguing the 180-600 matches the 600 PF in IQ. But, but, it's considerably more expensive. It's still a 6.3 lens. And most importantly, so often you hear people saying they would pair it with a 70-200 or 100-400. So that negates any weight savings because now you're carrying another lens and probably another body. Unless you're going to be switching lenses which to me would be a huge downside. Not to mention the added cost of the additional body and lens. And if you're pairing it with say a 100-400 you're now using a lens that doesn't even perform as well as the 180-600. All for an advantage in IQ that very few would even notice ?? I'm sorry, I just don't get it.
And you're right, Your Loon photo is gorgeous but I would much rather have all the wings exposed and that would have been easily done
I came upon this scene at the LA Arboretum one morning on my way to photographing Mergansers. Impossible to get at 600mm. I had to back up all the way to the very bank of the lake. It's no prize winner but it's nice to have these memories.
So I'm not begrudging anyone for picking the 600 PF. Everyone has different standards and uses. But as you can tell I love my choice
Hi Gary and thanks for responding....
Nobody wants to carry less gear more than me. .
I had decided to buy the 180-600 months ago. I need it for my video. So I thought I would be happy with the 500PF for stills and 180-600 for videos.
Then, just recently it hit me that *if I am ok with the weight of this 180-600 everyday in my canoe*, then I am down to this one long lens and my 24-120. I can handle that . Two items will hanging off me:
A new Lowepro bag and the zoom.
I am not sure about my 500Pf. Either way I am keeping it.
So you have already answered all the questions. Thank you
Gorgeous tree!
You said that your picture is no prize winner. Well no. But if they had constant contests, most of your images would place or win. Everyone knows that.
Robert
Mar 09, 2024 at 06:41 PM
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This was my response if you're interested.