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I recently picked up this lens in used, like new condition for $2,000. I can't wait to get it out to the football field with my D500.

Sometimes I feel like the smaller youtube channels create the best and most relaxing content, you honestly did a great job on this video

i had the lens. it served its purpose at the time 10 yrs ago. but the 400mm end is soft. the new z100-400 or z180-600 will be the better choice at this time and age. smaller and sharper and cheap too. the f mount 180-400 with internal TC is also dropping price on used market too

Thanks a lot for your very thorough explanation. I am a bit late to the party but it is always interesting to hear such analysis! I own a D500 and a z6 and mostly (almost only) use the D500 for wildlife nowadays, as the tracking of birds in flight is better - and the handling of bigger lenses is easier, especially with bigger lenses. But for other applications, I use my z6 or zfc. The z6 with IBIS and focus peaking is perfect with older AI lenses. I even got so far as acquiring Nikon 1 v2's, mirrorless from 2012, which have a 2.7x crop sensor and transform 300mm into a 810mm eq. for a minimal weight - perfect for walking around and shooting small birds or far-away ducks!

Great locations!!! Nice video Mitchell, thanks for sharing!

Did you take photos handheld with this lens? At what shutter speed did camera shake become a problem? Was the required shutter speed higher with the converter? My Z50 doesn’t have IBIS. Thinking about buying this lens as a smaller, lighter, and budget option to take on a trip to central Australia in a few months (compared to the z 180mm-600mm I bought recently and used up my budget on). Don't know whether I could hold it steady enough for handheld use to see, focus and follow (physically track moving animals). But I do have a monopod and the image results sound amazing. Would appreciate your first-hand feedback. Thanks!

Gorgeous lens. Beautiful video.

Loved it. Thanks for showing! Will be there VERY SOON 🙂

Hi nice post. I’m usually shooting birds pretty high shutter speeds above 1/1000. Does VR do much when using high shutter speeds?

The 200-400 got an unfairly bad reputation for focus fails at close range. I bought one used ten years ago (the original version, not the VRII) and never suffered any issues. This lens is a better match for full-frame sensors of 24 MP or less, such as the D750, D3/3S, D4/4S, D5, D6. When mated with the D810, that's when the lens' limits become apparent. The lens can't quite keep up with the higher sensor resolution wide-open. Stopped down to 5.6, it will perform well on just about any sensor.

Stunning footage, man! Good memories and good to see you back on YT

That wildlife footage was stunning!

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Don't you lose 1-2 stops of light when you put on the TC ?

Watch out that joint of Zoom ring (numbering side) it band at that point and bite it self to prevent turn that ring.

A very solid recommendation. Great presentation. Many thanks👍👍👍

Right so thar case is useless

What foot is that?

Very nice len and it is cheaper now. Its second hand version only costs 10000 yuan in China, nearly 13.9k dollars. I have already got a 70-200 f4. lol, very convenient to carry on. I will put this len into my shopping list.

Hello

Lol, good video. I live out here in Lovell. Did you stop at the tepee rings or see the wild horses? Pick up any fossils? See the petroglyphs? The canyon is cool but.....

hi thx for the video and some nice wildlife videos and photos but what's your opinion on the 200-500 5.6. Would that 1 stop difference make a big difference in higher iso... thx

Nice video man!

Thank you very much. Excellent! Just a question. Is it easy to find the correct place to park our car just beside Ring Road and take photo of this mountain plus the little pond for reflection? I mean...how did you find it, Mitchell?

I purchased an older manual version f/4 for $40. The image quality is excellent. I just received the 1.4 teleconverter for it. Can't wait to use the combination.

Nice photos really enjoyed the video!

Will we be okay going in May? We read some of the trails are closed and hotels closed during this time? Thanks! :)

Were the otters at the end of the video river, otters or sea otters? If they were sea otters, I did not realize that sea otters ate fish. I thought that they ate shellfish only.

The lens hood is carbon fibre :)

Great video ! Thanks for sharing

Just got a VRII version in mint condition for under $2000. Can't believe the prices on these now.

Hey thank you for the video and well done! For some of your amazing shots have you thought about talking about your settings and your technique ? Also, at the end there is 50 seconds of no music/content (just wanted to let you know in case it was not on purpose). Great job!

Loved the intro! Some really great time-lapses and drone footage. Such a gorgeous spot man 😍

Now using my 200-400 f/4 VR1 on my new Z9 !

Nice review. I just bought this lens for the same price that you did, and as you said, used but looks new. What foot did you put on this and how do you remove the old foot to swap out? Can you tell me what gimbal your using? Also thinking that the longer the reach of a lens (TC) the more you suffer from atmospheric stacking... aberrations, heat mirage, etc. Thanks!

Duuuuuuude!!! That footage of the otter eating the fish was seriously Nat Geo 😳

Oregon is literally photography paradise. I need to go back and do a waterfall specific trip.

It's been ages since I've been here. Thanks for the trip down memory lane. Great job working the area to get some different shots 👏 👌

I am getting one for 450 bucks. Supposed to be in mint condition. First thing I will check in the store is the sound of AF motor because the SWM has a certain reputation. Did you had any problems, squeaking etc..... with the AF motor?

This is so relaxing

This was such a charming video. Love your photography and your approach - never be in a hurry in a national park. Also, you’ve got to like anyone who references Morten Hilmer! New happy subscriber here - excited to go back and watch your other videos!

Mitchell, it was obviously fall when you filmed this. Do you remember the dates? I’m trying to judge the amount of fall foilage in late September.

I’m going to Banff next month to do wildlife photography. Good job man

Hi there. Thanks for great video. What is the model of the tele converter ?

really loved the fox and bear pictures! will you be returning to glacier sometime for more photography?

What camera are you shooting with?

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Thank you Mitchell! Your video is super helpful. The big question is it worth it to got to a this bigger lens. And you have helped me make that decision.

My first time on your channel! Great job! You got some fantastic images and your video was excellent!

Nice video. Well done!