Is the Nikon Z100-400 good for everything?

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Sean Cameron Photographic

Жыл бұрын

Not only am I testing the Nikon Z100-400, I'm also comparing it to the
Z70-200, 300mm f2.8 VRii and Tamron SP150-600 G2

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@JackBeasleyMedia 3 ай бұрын

Thanks, Sean. I'm a sports photographer and videographer and recently picked up the Z100-400, primarily for video. However, I thought I'd give it a go with track and field tomorrow and based on your evaluation, I feel better about using it.

@bmwohl Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. The Z mount 100-400 f/4.5-5.6 is in a sweet spot for me with price, performance, weight, availability, and rewarding my developing wildlife skills. I married mine to the Z mount 1.4 TC and they're living happily ever after.

@JamieWhitehorn Жыл бұрын

Very nice video - I love the comparison pictures you did at the end. It really showed how sharp the lens is.

@seancameronphotographic3740 Жыл бұрын

It's very impressive, let's see how the 200-400 fairs.

@ALMAR-Music-Ltd. Ай бұрын

The weight is very good but the extended lens for a $2700 lens is an issue it actually cheapens the lens.

@apstudios01 Жыл бұрын

I own the 100-400 f4.5-5.6 S and love it. It's so versatile and very sharp. Of course it doesn't compare to the new primes but will serve most very well. Thanks for your thoughts Sean.

@seancameronphotographic3740 Жыл бұрын

Very jealous, I really liked it. I hope that came over in the video

@apstudios01 Жыл бұрын

@@seancameronphotographic3740 You seemed very happy with the performace and handling. I always enjoy your videos.

@johnhjic2 Жыл бұрын

Hello Sean, Just got my Nikon Z100-400mm and it dose seem very nice, its a bit heavier than I was thinking, that said it is very image for it are very sharp, close focusing is very useful, and if you add an extension tub it is a almost a 400mm macro?

@seancameronphotographic3740 Жыл бұрын

I've got a few of those extension tubes, I must dig them out, might be a good candidate for "what is it" I was really impressed with the lens, very tempted.

@ronboe6325 Жыл бұрын

My goto agility set up was the 70-300 on the D500. That worked well enough so when I got the Z6II the 70-300 got the call. Until I splurged on the 100-400. I found it just ever so much better. I did miss the 70mm range at times though. Recently I picked up the Z9 and coupled with the 100-400 I get a LOT more keepers. Z9 gets the credit there. Did some bird shots recently at Sax Zim Bog in Minnesota and boy did those two perform! I'm now wondering what I can sell to afford the 200-600 when it comes out. My zoom ring is not stiff (at least to the point where I noticed it was any different than my other kit) so I wonder if that particular lense has had some abuse. :shrug:

@seancameronphotographic3740 Жыл бұрын

I was always tempted by the 70-300 but never got around to getting one, they had a really good reputation. I tried a 55-300 the other day, by cripes the focussing is slow, I think we sometimes forget how far technology has come in helping us out.

@LupusAries Жыл бұрын

@@seancameronphotographic3740 the F-Mount 70-300mm VR is a very good light tele and on an APS-C it's a 105-450mm equivalent. In the FX version that is, which is why it's a perennial favourite of avaition photgraphers and spotters, often favored over the 70-200 F2.8 As the 70-200 F2.8 just hasn't got the necessary reach and is heavier. Also cheap as chips. And if we need more reach, well there's the 200-500mm, which on an APS-C is a 300-750mm equivalent. Although as the old adage goes, you'll never have enough focal length in aviation photography.😉😋

@stigfloberghagenphotography 6 ай бұрын

Hi. Nice videos. How do you mount the z 100-400? Do I need more than it comes with? I have normal tripod with Arca Swiz plate. Thanks

@seancameronphotographic3740 6 ай бұрын

I attach an Arca-Swiss plate to the foot of the lens, unlike the Tamron it's not built in unfortunately

@stigfloberghagenphotography 6 ай бұрын

@@seancameronphotographic3740 Thanks. I bough a Wimberley AP 501 and have been using the new lense a few times already!! Looking very good so far

@roybixby6135 Жыл бұрын

Interesting Video - The 100-400 Z lens seems to be more versatile than I thought. Love the 200-400mm (except for the weight) and it would have been good to compare that too ... 🦘

@seancameronphotographic3740 Жыл бұрын

I'll tell you what Roy, having lugged the 200-400 around Richmond Park all day, I'm knackered. I'm hoping to take it to the Birds of prey place so I can compare the shots with the 100-200 etc.

@vartanarakelian4643 Жыл бұрын

Dear Sean Suppose someone wants to buy a used nikkor 24-70mm f/2.4 or any AF lens to test with its own camera ( let say nikon D800 ) . How to find out the accuracy in focusing of that lens?

@seancameronphotographic3740 Жыл бұрын

I'll tell you what I've done in the past, with new lenses - either taken my camera to a shop and asked to try the lens with it, or hired one for the day. It's the only way to know for sure. It's always a gamble with used, my advice would be use a reputable dealer so you can send it back if necessary. I wouldn't touch somewhere like ebay for decent lenses just in case.

@ironmantooltime Жыл бұрын

Too much background for me! I'm after the 300 2.8 👍

@seancameronphotographic3740 Жыл бұрын

Do you know something? I've just realised what I didn't say in the video. Thank you for reminding me mate, I knew there was something I'd made a note about and forgotten to say. You are absolutely right

@ironmantooltime Жыл бұрын

@@seancameronphotographic3740 also noticed the non vrii models are quite a lot cheaper, though think I'd want the af-s at least 😎