Loz's New Adventure - 100-400 Preview

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  • @richardwanbon3087
    @richardwanbon3087 3 месяца назад +2

    The absolute swiss army knife that 100-400! I've used it for close up nature shots (near macro), sports, wildlife, distant landscape shots and even portraits. The aperture difference is not a big difference and the sharpness difference is only meaningful when zooming right in. My only gripe is the cost. Still, for outdoor sports the 100-400 and the 400 f2.8 are a magical combination.

  • @c.seidel
    @c.seidel 3 месяца назад +7

    Welcome to the 100-400 club. This is such a wonderful and versatile lens, it's my absolute favourite.

  • @guyyowell8547
    @guyyowell8547 3 месяца назад +7

    The image quality on the 100-400 is amazing! I almost never use my 70-200mm f/2.8 anymore unless I’m shooting in a low-light situation (e.g. concert). And I often add the 1.4x TC if I need additional reach (560mm @ f/8).

  • @barnowlwoodworks1690
    @barnowlwoodworks1690 3 месяца назад +4

    Brilliant pick up for outdoor daytime events, add a 24-70 and your covered. Saves the wear and tear on the 70-200 2.8, which I think is one of the best l've ever used.

  • @randygerber1565
    @randygerber1565 3 месяца назад +2

    Excellent choice. The 100-400 is my most used lens, especially for landscape. Sadly, my 70-200 rarely gets used anymore.

  • @mikedfurman
    @mikedfurman 3 месяца назад +3

    I don’t have an interest in either of these lenses but yall are so wonderful to watch I watched it through to the end!

    • @russandloz
      @russandloz  3 месяца назад

      @@mikedfurman Thanks Mike

  • @peterlooper7956
    @peterlooper7956 3 месяца назад +2

    I bought the 400mm f4.5 as I used to have a 200-500 and mostly used it at 500mm. The 400 with TC 1.4 gives me 560mm which is great. Fantastic lens.

  • @craigcarlson4022
    @craigcarlson4022 3 месяца назад +3

    Enjoy the lens. I’ve had mine for a a year plus. It does feel heavy to hike with and pack along for landscape. (Still considering getting the Tamron 70-300 for these uses). A friend got the 400f4.5 and i still lust for that gem. But love the flexibility and very close minimum focal distance.

  • @stevecrump6253
    @stevecrump6253 3 месяца назад +9

    Love these guy's and the banter.

  • @FB_Photograpy
    @FB_Photograpy 3 месяца назад +2

    Beautiful lenses, I got my 400 4.5 about 2 years ago, and my 100-400 about 4 months ago and they are both wonderful to use and the results are, from my point of view, undistinguishable between the two. But I don‘t pixel-peep… every day, just sometimes :)

    • @russandloz
      @russandloz  3 месяца назад

      Looks like the prime has advantage when cropping in, which is needed for those small far away birds. But sure, they are both good

  • @luispacheco9683
    @luispacheco9683 3 месяца назад +3

    Loz is Mister Zoom like me. Congratulations, fantastic combo with the Z8.

    • @lozzom
      @lozzom 3 месяца назад

      Thanks !

  • @jeffrey3498
    @jeffrey3498 3 месяца назад +1

    It makes sense to go with a variable aperture lens if said lens is not a focal length(s) you use all the time. It sounds like your 70-200 is a go to lens, so the constant 2.8 aperture is perfect.

  • @johnforbes4795
    @johnforbes4795 3 месяца назад +2

    I have the Z 100-400 as well, Loz (Like you, I also own the Nikon 70-200mm f2.8 S lens.). The 100-400mm is a wonderful lens and I believe that you will enjoy it. I just finished a big five day shoot over 64,000 frames) last month. It was an indoor shoot, and while I shot with 4 different Z lenses during 5 days of shooting (24-120 f4; 70-200mm f2.8; 105mm f2.8 Macro, and 180-600mm f5.6-6.3), my close friend shot 3 days using both the Z 24-120 f4 and his Z 100-400mm f4.5-5.6. He's a very talented photographer and was very happy using the 100-400mm. My Z 100-400mm would have been a better choice than my 180-600mm (over 2800 frames with this lens alone) given the use-case of shooting lots of movement shots indoors, I was very happy with the performance of all my Z lenses.

  • @koenpijpersphotography
    @koenpijpersphotography 3 месяца назад +2

    I am saving up for that 100-400 and a Nikon Z8. Will be great for landscape and some minor wildlife photography.

    • @russandloz
      @russandloz  3 месяца назад +1

      @@koenpijpersphotography look out for used deals to save!

  • @cotswoldphotographers
    @cotswoldphotographers 3 месяца назад +5

    I’ve got the 100-400, it’s brilliant. I’m amazed by how much I use it and for what. I bought it because I found my 500pf too restrictive and missed so many shots because I was too close so being able to zoom in to 100 is very useful.

  • @Lon1an
    @Lon1an 3 месяца назад +1

    I owned the Z 100-400 but as I preferred to use my Z 70-200 I felt that the 100-400 became unnecessary for me. Maybe one day in the future I intend to buy either the Z 600mm f/6.3 or the Z 180-600. But am more interested in the fixed lens.

  • @DrGruffLes
    @DrGruffLes 3 месяца назад +4

    Love my 100-400, shame the 180 to 600 is a little sharper, but the 100-400 being an s-lens with better seals and it's close focus ability makes it great for close up shots with insects and butterflies etc. Better for events / Low light too

    • @russandloz
      @russandloz  3 месяца назад +3

      Yeah I would suggest the 180-600 is for birds and wildlife, where as the 100--400 is much lighter and suited to other things.

  • @jpdj2715
    @jpdj2715 3 месяца назад +3

    I think the question should be why the NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S (in the NY, NY superstore: US$ 2,500 excluding sales tax) and not the Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR (US$ 1,700)?
    Alternatively, why not use the brilliantly excellent 70-200 with a 1.4 TC?
    I'm a fan of the "S" class lenses and they're the only ones I have, a bunch actually, but some of the non-S lenses are actually really good. They may have a quirk here or there, but if you know how to work with, or around that, they are great value for money.

    • @russandloz
      @russandloz  3 месяца назад +2

      Yeah I would suggest the 180-600 is for birds and wildlife, where as the 100--400 is much lighter and suited to other things.

    • @lozzom
      @lozzom 3 месяца назад +1

      Yep - the 180-600 is bigger and heavier; I’ve tried the TC 1.4 with my 70-200 and didn’t find any benefit to be honest 😬

  • @UnconventionalReasoning
    @UnconventionalReasoning 3 месяца назад +2

    Did Russ just ask Loz, "Why do you need a new lens?" Isn't he the expert on answering that question? 😂

    • @russandloz
      @russandloz  3 месяца назад +2

      @@UnconventionalReasoning It was nice to ask it for a change lol

    • @UnconventionalReasoning
      @UnconventionalReasoning 3 месяца назад +1

      @@russandloz True. Though you should have avoided mentioning that you now have two 400mm prime lenses. 😂

    • @lozzom
      @lozzom 3 месяца назад +1

      Indeed he is ! 😂

  • @300ShadesofGreen
    @300ShadesofGreen 3 месяца назад +2

    The 100-400 is not inferior to the 70-200 in IQ. The 180-600 is the star of the show, but not for Loz's use. Good choice Loz, it will get a lot of use I suspect.

  • @Ben_Stewart
    @Ben_Stewart 3 месяца назад +2

    Prime vs Zoom war going on here.

    • @russandloz
      @russandloz  3 месяца назад

      @@Ben_Stewart As usual lol. But really it’s a case of purpose. 100-400 has a different use to the 400 prime really

  • @PavelGramatikov
    @PavelGramatikov 3 месяца назад +1

    I have an idea - how about a x2 teleconverter on the 70-200 vs the 100-400mm? That would be a good watch! I also wonder why Loz didn't went with the teleconverter in the first place.

    • @russandloz
      @russandloz  3 месяца назад +2

      @@PavelGramatikov We tested the 2x in a previous video and the image quality wasn’t very good. Loz doesn’t like teleconverters as he sees no benefit

  • @Mr09260
    @Mr09260 3 месяца назад

    You should get a Kirk Replacent Foot for your 400mm

    • @russandloz
      @russandloz  3 месяца назад

      @@Mr09260 What does it do? Easy detachment?

  • @exert2020
    @exert2020 3 месяца назад +2

    180-600 didn't temp you? I know smaller apature and not S, but range fits perfectly

    • @lozzom
      @lozzom 3 месяца назад +3

      Yep just thought it would be too heavy and big 🤷‍♂️but was tempted !

    • @exert2020
      @exert2020 3 месяца назад +1

      @@lozzom I've just watched a whole load of comparison videos and I've got to say, I think you've made the right decision. Enjoy

    • @lozzom
      @lozzom 3 месяца назад +1

      @@exert2020 cheers - will do !

  • @Mr09260
    @Mr09260 3 месяца назад +2

    Pass me my 180-600 for wild life

  • @dunnymonster
    @dunnymonster 3 месяца назад +1

    Nice purchase but for Airshows wouldn't the 180 to 600 along with your 70 to 200 have been a better match? 🤔😊

    • @russandloz
      @russandloz  3 месяца назад +2

      My response would be (Russ) that the 180-600 is a lot heavier and maybe not wide enough if only using one lens. But sure the 180-600 is better for things like birding

    • @lozzom
      @lozzom 3 месяца назад +2

      ⁠@@russandlozyes - what Russ said!