Re: Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread
I realize this is mostly common sense but here's my case for using a zoom. YMMV. My favorite spot to shoot is from a kayak. It's relatively calm water so I can maneuver around pretty good but a lot of the time I am at the will of the current. Especially if I'm drifting towards a subject where any extra movement (paddling) could possibly spook the animal. And a lot of the time, not always - all animals have their own personalities, they'll let me drift in pretty close. But if I'm spending time trying to keep the proper framing by paddling around, well that's not gonna work. This is from series of shots using my Sigma 150-600 S that I used for seven years. I haven't been able to get out yet with my 180-600 at this spot because it's too early in the year. Can't wait Note the focal lengths. The last shot is the Osprey adjusting his footing, not flying away. Now if I was going to a spot like Conowingo, I'd rather carry the 600 prime or ideally the 800. But I haven't been to Conowingo in over three years and I kayak in my spot from April to October regularly.
Gary
Mar 14, 2024 at 02:45 PM
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Note the focal lengths. The last shot is the Osprey adjusting his footing, not flying away. Now if I was going to a spot like Conowingo, I'd rather carry the 600 prime or ideally the 800. But I haven't been to Conowingo in over three years and I kayak in my spot from April to October regularly.