Nikon Z telephoto lenses overview - experiences and recommendations for wildlife photography

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  • Опубликовано: 24 дек 2024

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  • @FabianFoppNaturephotography
    @FabianFoppNaturephotography  Год назад +3

    My favourite Nikon lens: Z600mm f/4 TC: bhpho.to/45THYEv
    The links to all other lenses are in the video description.

    • @SuomiFinland78
      @SuomiFinland78 Год назад +3

      Great lens, but price is just totally crazy.

    • @MattisProbably
      @MattisProbably 9 месяцев назад +1

      @@SuomiFinland78 Sounds like something someone would say who isn't a filthy rich doctor 😎
      You know, like me! I find that price insane as well 🤣Though since it is pretty much a niche product that probably cost them a lot in RND, the price is probably justified. Especially given the equally insane image quality.

  • @hishamosman4341
    @hishamosman4341 4 месяца назад +4

    The recently introduced 180-600 is a steal given the price. Even the 100-400 is a sublime lens as well.
    Nikon has really gone all out in offering various telephoto options, from affordable to the very expensive propositions. Great video guys...

  • @craigcarlson4022
    @craigcarlson4022 Год назад +12

    Have agonized between the 100-400 and the 400 f4.5 for over a month. Just opted for the flexibility of the zoom. Nice to have such wonderful options.

    • @FabianFoppNaturephotography
      @FabianFoppNaturephotography  Год назад

      Have fun with it!

    • @sunking9050
      @sunking9050 9 месяцев назад +3

      Me too. Still not made up my mind

    • @deexxx220
      @deexxx220 6 месяцев назад

      I went with 100-400mm, it's great especially for close up. Optically it's as good as a 70-200mm f2.8 F mount nikkor.

  • @m.maclean8911
    @m.maclean8911 Год назад +6

    I was looking at getting the Z 600mm but instead got the 180-600 and the money I saved paid for half of my Z 800mm. Between these two lenses I can go from 180mm to 1,600mm. (Using TCs). The 800mm fits in a carry-on bag and is easily handheld for hours at a time, and the results are amazing matched with the Z9.

  • @rcjp
    @rcjp Год назад +4

    Fantastic review, really clear and objective, thanks!

  • @indrajitadvani3742
    @indrajitadvani3742 Год назад +7

    I have 400 f/4.5 and love its manoeuvrability. I have 70-200 f/2.8 alongside it

  • @theonlyredspecial
    @theonlyredspecial 24 дня назад

    The 400mm 2.8 is fantastic for motorbikes. The built in 1.4 gives you close to 600 mm as well for that little bit extra. The 180-600 has proven very useful too as an all In one lens if you don’t mind a tiny drop in bokeh and image quality.

  • @JoelRiveraMD
    @JoelRiveraMD Год назад +2

    Would love to know your thoughts about image quality and bokeh between the 180-600 and 600mm pf!! Would love a video dedicated to those two lenses only at 600mm vs comparing them to the F4 version.

    • @FabianFoppNaturephotography
      @FabianFoppNaturephotography  Год назад +8

      I‘m having both the 600/6.3 and 180-600 in my backpack right now! I‘m working on a review and comparison

  • @Ben_Stewart
    @Ben_Stewart Год назад +12

    Can’t state enough how much I love the 400 f4.5 with or without the 1.4tele. I sold the 180-600 and went with the 800pf. Phenomenal lens.

    • @FabianFoppNaturephotography
      @FabianFoppNaturephotography  Год назад +2

      These two lenses sound like a very nice combination - have fun!

    • @willherondale6367
      @willherondale6367 Год назад +1

      You sold the 180-600? its only a couple of months old! Sounds like a fab setup though

    • @Ben_Stewart
      @Ben_Stewart Год назад

      Had to fund the 800 somehow. Besides hopefully I can buy it back for less when it's on sale. ;) @@willherondale6367

  • @Hrishi1970
    @Hrishi1970 10 месяцев назад +1

    Most comprehensive review ever!! 🎉

  • @CsendesMark
    @CsendesMark 7 месяцев назад +1

    Very good video of the Nikon telephoto lens lineup!
    Thank You!

  • @yonishperling1531
    @yonishperling1531 3 месяца назад

    I love it. 22:41 One idea to give the actual dimensions the right “weight”. Describe or show the bag measurements to each lens e.g. 800mm requires 40 liter bags

    • @FabianFoppNaturephotography
      @FabianFoppNaturephotography  3 месяца назад

      Thanks for the feedback! It’s unfortunately not so easy, because the shape of the bags varies a lot. There are some smaller bags (in terms of volume) that fit larger lenses than bigger bags

  • @Capcity44
    @Capcity44 Год назад +1

    Great to see Nicolas from the channel "Big Lens Adventures"...This was really cool

  • @davblec
    @davblec Год назад +2

    What do you recommend me ? I am about to buy one of two lenses 400 F2.8 Vs 600F4 For birding ? And wildlife in Second place?

    • @FabianFoppNaturephotography
      @FabianFoppNaturephotography  Год назад

      Which lens do you currently use and where do you feel yourself limited? Do you often look for more reach or prefer a faster lens?

  • @jessejayphotography
    @jessejayphotography Месяц назад

    Nikon has the best telephoto lineup of all time with Z mount. That 400mm f/2.8 TC would be my ultimate lens. You get f/2.8, f/4 at roughly 560mm, and using the DX crop mode 19MP up to 800mm. Use Topaz to upscale 2X and you have an ending result that can be printed very large for most needs.

  • @tonyedwin2836
    @tonyedwin2836 7 месяцев назад

    Very comprehensive! Can you suggest a few versatile two lens combination for a masai mara trip?

  • @AnonGoogleuser
    @AnonGoogleuser 4 месяца назад +1

    The 600mm f4 TC would be my dream lens. But it is way too expensive for a hobby. The F mount 600mm f4 used prices are very tempting though.

  • @craut1809
    @craut1809 Год назад +1

    I am having 180-600 mm and want to have a prime telephoto. I mostly move in the hilly areas for small birds. Whether 600 or 800 mm will be suitable for my Z8?
    400 mm will be mere overlapping with my existing 180-600.
    Please suggest.
    By the way, I would like to have a detailed review of 600 mm prime.

    • @FabianFoppNaturephotography
      @FabianFoppNaturephotography  Год назад

      I‘m working on a detailed review of the Z600 PF lens. Regarding your first question: I would look how often you needed more than 600mm focal length in the past. If this was often the case, go for the 800/6.3 (if you are willing to carry the extra weight)

    • @craut1809
      @craut1809 Год назад

      @@FabianFoppNaturephotography Thanks for the reply.
      As regards my use of telephoto lenses, it is mostly 500 or 600 mm. I am just a hobbyist and interested in bird and wildlife photography.
      Considering your reply, 800 mm will be an excess for me for its focal length and weight.

  • @jimbobknott2303
    @jimbobknott2303 4 месяца назад

    I'm seeking advice on a photography gear upgrade. As a hobbyist photographer, akin to how some people are passionate about golf, I enjoy capturing moments with my Nikon Z9, paired with the 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens and the 70-200mm f/2.8 S lens. I’m looking for more reach to photograph my grandchildren's sports activities, including baseball, soccer, and indoor basketball. I previously tried the TC-2.0 teleconverter but was unhappy with its sharpness, likely due to user error.
    I also tested the 180-600mm lens, but found it too heavy and cumbersome. Now, I’m considering either the Nikon 400 4.5 S lens or the Nikon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 S lens. Given that I already have the 70-200mm f/2.8 lens, which of these options would you recommend? Alternatively, are there other options I haven’t considered? Long-term, I plan to add the TC-1.4 converter to my current setup. Thanks in advance for your recommendations.

    • @FabianFoppNaturephotography
      @FabianFoppNaturephotography  4 месяца назад

      I think I would go with the 400/4.5, since you already have the 70-200 that covers the lower range

  • @Jessehermansonphotography
    @Jessehermansonphotography Год назад +1

    Just purchased the 400 f4.5 and will be getting the 1.4. Should be perfect for my style. (Large mammal shots. Elk, Bison, Moose, deer, etc)

  • @porkster5924
    @porkster5924 Год назад +5

    I’ve got a 400mm f/2.8E FL and 500mm f/4E FL and they work perfectly on my Z9 and Z8 and I won’t be changing them for a long time. I own the Z70-200 as well as part of my holy trinity and that’s the only Z mount I feel I need. I shoot 95% motorsport too, the 500mm was purchased for wildlife as when used with the Z8 it’s a reasonably lightweight set up.

  • @bilbobaggins4913
    @bilbobaggins4913 10 месяцев назад

    I think the 400mm f4.5 lens hood fits the 600mm f6.3. I can only afford a 500mm pf f5.6 - how do you think that compares to the z mount lens image quality - I use a z7ii with ftz? Thanks for all the comparisons 😊

  • @MarkRedfernBennett
    @MarkRedfernBennett 5 месяцев назад

    Good review with interesting comments. I have the 800PF mounted on a Z8 or Z9 almost permanently - and the smaller lenses are both F mounts, the 500PF and the 300PF which work well with the Z8/9

  • @michelebelotti2022
    @michelebelotti2022 Год назад +1

    thanks for the comparison, I have a question, if you can help me to decide: which telephoto lens would you buy first for birds with a budget max $5000? 100-400 or 400 f/4.5 or 180-600 or the old 500 pf?

    • @FabianFoppNaturephotography
      @FabianFoppNaturephotography  Год назад

      Depends a bit on your style of photography, how much you want to carry and how shy the birds are. I would go for either the 180-600, 400/4.5 or maybe save a bit more to afford the 600/6.3

    • @michelebelotti2022
      @michelebelotti2022 Год назад

      @@FabianFoppNaturephotography thank you for your advice

    • @nicolas.stettler
      @nicolas.stettler Год назад

      @@michelebelotti2022 What camera do you use currently?

    • @michelebelotti2022
      @michelebelotti2022 Год назад

      ​@@nicolas.stettler I just bought the Z8... I come from Canon

    • @nicolas.stettler
      @nicolas.stettler Год назад

      @@michelebelotti2022 Nice! In that case I would ask myself the following 2 questions: Before you switched, did you use a zoom lens and did you often use the zoom range or were you mostly just at the long end? If you don't really need the zoom, I would maybe try to go for the 600 6.3 if that still fits your budget. Otherwise the 400 4.5 with the 1.4 TC is also a really nice combination.

  • @DrNick8002
    @DrNick8002 Год назад +2

    I just sold 100-400mm and 500mm pf lenses, keeping the new 180-600mm and 800mm pf z lenses

  • @rahilabdulghani7618
    @rahilabdulghani7618 Год назад +1

    bro....would highly appreciate if you could enlighten us on the post-processing techniques.

    • @FabianFoppNaturephotography
      @FabianFoppNaturephotography  Год назад

      Thanks for the feedback. I think I already did some post processing videos in the past, but maybe I will do more in the future

  • @martinsarre
    @martinsarre Год назад +5

    My fave lens for wildlife is 800pf and I still find myself cropping in post processing, because the birds where I live are very shy.

    • @FabianFoppNaturephotography
      @FabianFoppNaturephotography  Год назад +1

      I can’t wait to test this one out as well! Have fun 😊

    • @JoelRiveraMD
      @JoelRiveraMD Год назад

      Agree with you . For birds , 800mm is sometimes not enough. I crop even a lot with my 800mm

    • @sexysilversurfer
      @sexysilversurfer Год назад

      I’m struggling with a 400mm 😂.

  • @NotSoGoodGamingTV
    @NotSoGoodGamingTV Год назад +1

    Wenn das neue canon 200-800 drausen wäre es auch cool die Canon version davon zu haben!

  • @B-kl8vj
    @B-kl8vj Год назад +1

    Great video!

  • @MrDaveB123
    @MrDaveB123 Год назад +1

    The 180 to 600 and the 600 F4 is the perfect combo. I have the 100 to 400 and have never really been thrilled with it ever Gonna sell it .

  • @reuben404
    @reuben404 11 месяцев назад +1

    Great video thanks for this. I have a Z 7ii and looking to get a tele photo lens and wanted to know which one will you recommend as I shoot landscape and wildlife. 100-400 or 180-600?

    • @FabianFoppNaturephotography
      @FabianFoppNaturephotography  11 месяцев назад +1

      If you do a lot of landscapes, the Z100-400 is definitely more flexible. If you need a lot of reach and don’t mind carrying a bit more, I would go for the 180-600

    • @reuben404
      @reuben404 11 месяцев назад

      Thanks makes sense. If I go with 100-400 and carry a TC 1.4 do you think I will sharpness or more F stop?

    • @reuben404
      @reuben404 11 месяцев назад

      Also not sure whether you have compared to Tamaron?

    • @FabianFoppNaturephotography
      @FabianFoppNaturephotography  11 месяцев назад +1

      Unfortunately, I couldn’t do this comparison. But I would go for the Nikon for sure 😊

    • @alternativethoughts13
      @alternativethoughts13 6 месяцев назад +1

      I shoot landscapes much much more than wildlife(it’s rare tbh) and I use the 100-400. Love this lens. I was confused with the 180-600 as well, but I didn’t require the extra reach and I found the 100-400 easier to pack and carry.
      I would say if you’re more into landscapes pick the 100-400; if it’s the other way around 180-600 hands down.

  • @modal98
    @modal98 6 месяцев назад

    Great video. Thank you!

  • @MrDaveB123
    @MrDaveB123 Год назад +3

    Also I think buying lenses without the need to put tele converters on is the way to go. They are a pain in the ass really . Unless its built in of course

    • @FabianFoppNaturephotography
      @FabianFoppNaturephotography  Год назад

      Ideally, yes. But for prime lenses I like to use teleconverters because it just makes the lens so much more versatile

  • @yonishperling1531
    @yonishperling1531 3 месяца назад

    What about 180-600 nikon compared to sigma or even temron

  • @richpoinvil9618
    @richpoinvil9618 7 месяцев назад

    Would you guys say the 100-400 lacks "character"? That distinct property that some lenses have.

    • @FabianFoppNaturephotography
      @FabianFoppNaturephotography  7 месяцев назад

      This and the 70-180 are the two lenses I basically never used. So unfortunately I can’t say much

  • @mattpacker4372
    @mattpacker4372 9 месяцев назад

    New 600 6.3 or 800 tempting

    • @FabianFoppNaturephotography
      @FabianFoppNaturephotography  9 месяцев назад

      Do you mean f/6.3?

    • @mattpacker4372
      @mattpacker4372 9 месяцев назад

      @@FabianFoppNaturephotography yeah hard to decide between them both

    • @garyswergold4096
      @garyswergold4096 4 месяца назад

      I HAVE THE 500 PF AND RENTED THE 600 PF. BASICALLY THE SAME LENS, BOTH EXCELLENT. I’ve been in situations where the 600 PF was just too slow, especially when using a tc. So I bought the 500 f4 fl (f mount). I’ve used this lens with the Z9 AT 500, and with the 1.4x TC with great results. In F mount I also own the 1.7 TC and combined with the 500 f4 it gives me great results at 850mm F6.8. Not quite as good as the 800 PF but so much more versatile.

  • @johnnyViDeO
    @johnnyViDeO 6 месяцев назад

    Good video, guys. Unfortunately, I don't have deep pockets.

  • @andys.9526
    @andys.9526 6 месяцев назад

    o_O
    2:22 extending or not (e.g. internal / external zoom) has nothing to do with being S-Line or not (see e.g. Z 24-120 f4 S)
    5:52 ...aaaaand the Z 24-70 2,8 S and the Z105 MC 2,8 and the Z 50 1,2 S and the NOCT ...

  • @ALMAR-Music-Ltd.
    @ALMAR-Music-Ltd. 8 месяцев назад

    are you selling your photos?

  • @brianlemke6017
    @brianlemke6017 Год назад +2

    Very complete, thoughtful video with beautiful examples from the various lenses.
    I have the 70-200mm 2.8 and have used it with the TC1.4 and TC2.0 for birds and wildlife giving me maximum reach of 400mm at 5.6. I’ve compared it to my 500mm 5.6 pf and while I’m not a pixel peeper, the IQ using the TC2.0 is very comparable, I think because the 70-200 is such a sharp beautiful lens to start with. Also, it’s a favourite of mine for telephoto landscapes and grandkids in action. Although it’s too heavy for street photography, I’ve tried it for that too with great results. All in all, one of Nikons single best, most versatile lenses, especially with the Z mount TCs.
    A postscript on the Z mount TCs. While diminishing IQ was a material issue with the DSLR models, it’s much, much less of an issue with the mirrorless ones. I have no problem at all getting great shots with them, accepting the drop in aperture.
    All things considered for me my next lens will be the 600mm 6.3 pf. I’m fortunate I can afford the big monster telephotos and I’m envious of their built in TCs but for reach, portability and versatility, it’s the one for me. If budget were an issue, my next choice would be the 400mm 4.5 (with my TC1.4 close to permanently attached). For a very tight budget, the 180-600 is the best value for money of any of the lenses you reviewed.

    • @FabianFoppNaturephotography
      @FabianFoppNaturephotography  Год назад +1

      Thanks a lot! I’m really looking forward to properly test the Z 600/6.3

    • @nicolas.stettler
      @nicolas.stettler Год назад

      Thanks! Yes, the TCs have improved a lot in the Z mount. Have fun with the 600 6.3 then! I tested it now for a couple of days and it's an incredible lens indeed!

  • @myketripp3838
    @myketripp3838 Год назад +1

    I have the 70-180 and I love it for the versatility, weight factor, and image quality as well. It's affordable as well. On the other end of the spectrum, I have the Z 600 f/6.3 and this is a superior build that is very light when you think of super primes. I can hand hold this all day long but unlike the Z70-180 it will cost you. The Z600pf mounted to my Z7II is only 4.7lbs! Great for trips to the zoo, and a tad bit heavier on the Z9. Great review. Thank you.

  • @starbase218
    @starbase218 Год назад +2

    Crazy to think that that's over 50000 dollars of lens you have there.

  • @jaimeduncan6167
    @jaimeduncan6167 Год назад +1

    Additional suggestion: Rent. To much money to buy without using.

    • @FabianFoppNaturephotography
      @FabianFoppNaturephotography  Год назад +1

      Depends how much you use it 😉 Renting can become more expensive than buying (and worst case selling again)

  • @charlesduncan910
    @charlesduncan910 Год назад

    😘 Promo'SM