NIKON'S NEW 180-600mm f/6.3 REVIEW for WILDLIFE

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Full Review of Nikons new 180-600mm telephoto lens For Wildlife. Full comparison with the Sony 200-600 and lots of photos from in the field. Is it worth the money? Let's find out. Cheers, Duade
*180-600mm lens shot on a pre-production model*
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Chapters
00:00 Nikon 180-600mm Review
00:36 Lens Specs
06:58 Weight & Size
08:40 Image Quality
12:57 Extenders
20:53 Sony Comparison
26:03 VR & IBIS
29:49 Video VR
30:37 Autofocus
32:04 MFD & DOF
33:00 Summary
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@__-bk6mm 9 ай бұрын

Your showing of the raw and your crop is one thing that sets you apart so few other people do that on KZfaq, they just show their over processed edit which isn’t true to the result in the field

@qskakaley 26 күн бұрын

As someone who is relatively new to photography, I couldn't agree more. This was really helpful to see as well as encouraging in terms of what my own shots could be with some more practice/experience with editing. My results don't often resemble what I see, but I'm realizing the disparity isn't as wide as I first believed!

@michaelkaercher 9 ай бұрын

I had doubts that Nikon survive the late move to mirrorless. But I think they made it.

@MacroTh3ory 9 ай бұрын

I preordered the 180-600 at launch... and rightly so, I have been following and watching every single video that releases to make sure I have made the right decision. I had been saving/budgeting for a few years to gift myself the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S for my 40th birthday in 2024... and then when this lens came out at half the price....... I could not resist. The tough thing now is waiting it out for delivery.

@MichaelSeneschal 3 ай бұрын

You ever get this lens in? Any thoughts on it?

@MacroTh3ory 3 ай бұрын

@@MichaelSeneschal finally got it in on Sept. 19th, 2023. Thoughts... I haven't used it much. Maybe 500 or so shots. It was such a hot summer when it arrived that quickly went in to a hard winter. The week it arrived, I managed to take some humming bird pictures from about 10 feet away via our backdoor at home (used an off camera flash to bring out some refraction on the shady side of the bird). It was incredible. It blew away my former images using a 2X teleconverter on my old 70-200 2.8! (comparing may not be fair, because it was also on an old D700 body!) I used it 2 weeks ago at the lake. Had the lens on for 5 minutes when a Herron flew by, circled around and landed in the water approximately 50 yards out at 600mm for a dream shot! (Was a burst of about 30 pictures following it down to the water. 10 of those frames were so stunning that I decided to put the camera away and enjoy the rest of the day because I got what I wanted...) I really expected to use the lens more by now... But I am a new dad, weather has been harsh, hot and cold. We are just now entering Spring Time so I expect to put it to use. One thing I want to try with it is the Solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. We are in the "path of totality". I have ordered a 20 stop ND. I am considering renting the 2X TC for Z to try and shoot the eclipse at 1200mm. I am not sure if it's something I want to own or not. I haven't had the best of luck with TC's.

@HeroShotz 9 ай бұрын

Pre-ordered day 1 and sold all my canon rf stuff. I've always liked nikons files so this lens plus 3rd party support led me this way.

@kevc.2958 8 ай бұрын

do u miss the r system AF?

@garygruber1452 7 ай бұрын

I've only been using Nikon's for a little over 50 years now, so I remember what used to pass for sharpness way back when -- and long telephotos were at the top of the list. I just purchased a Z8 after about 6 years with a D850, and I am impressed. Your explanations are clear and concise, and most importantly, you don't rush through your video like you have a train to catch. Thanks so much...

@tcwhite0104 5 ай бұрын

only a little over 50 years!!!! wow

@Parroting_Australia234 9 ай бұрын

Nikon's lenses have been taking a really different turn from other manufacturers, it's really good to see Canon users reviewing other companies' gear. Rather than just 'Canon is better use Canon', you give us much more detail into why, which is invaluable. 🙂

@quazisanjeed6395 9 ай бұрын

These days, Canon is good but expensive. Moreover, they nourish some superstitions that have strong spell on them which even priests are unable to drive off. Like producing a 200-600mm prosumers zoom lens. They never had the guts to do it for DSLRs, that scare continues till date.😅

@bamsemh1 9 ай бұрын

Canon can't use other lenses anymore, so canon can only talk about canon 😬

@DuopolyJul 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the review Duade. Did you test the lens at F7.1? Is the lens as sharp at F7.1 as it is at F8.0?

@MegaBriarpatch 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the thorough review, Duade! You're not the only reviewer who found the lens noticeably softer at f6.3, and sharpening up at f8. My copy just arrived today, and I hope to start putting it through the paces this week at a local wildlife area. I greatly appreciate your honest reviews. Having the pros and cons to consider always makes for a better purchase decision with managed expectations. Happy shooting!

@Hrishi1970 9 ай бұрын

I never thought the difference in sport vs normal vr is so extreme! Thanks for letting us know!

@denisesavage2382 9 ай бұрын

I'm not much of a gear junkie, but for some reason the way you bring gear reviews and talk about how lenses and bodies perform - especially in the field, is very insightful, informative and quite helpful. There's a lot you go through and details that I wouldn't ordinarily think about, but which contribute to any decision making potential down the line. I also enjoy seeing all those bird images!

@chrishayes4785 9 ай бұрын

Great review. Answered all of my questions as i await its delivery. Also love the as shot RAW image and then after some post work. Well done.

@AmandaStewart-dc2xp Ай бұрын

Hi Duade. Thanks for your honest comments. I've got this lens on order along with a Nikon Z8. Can't wait to see how I can improve my bird photography.

@asamendigorin1512 9 ай бұрын

What a great video, thank you for this review Duade

@AlainCh2. 9 ай бұрын

You smile, you enjoy, you do reviews.... but everything is secondary to your joy of shooting and presenting your resulting shot. That is contagiously positive and good for the viewer's soul. Nobody does this kind of review. You are not so much Tech-focused because the main things are shooting and handlings... and you speak of them like a friend at the pub sharing his own experience. And that makes you perfect for me. I'm a Nikon shooter, but it's a feast to me a Duade video. > I long to come and see your backyard, do some shots with my own gear ( sure I am, you wouldn't do the reverse !! )

@augusto_alves 9 ай бұрын

This must be better than my nikkor 200-500mm. I need one!!! Excelent review as always!

@Jackleong29 5 ай бұрын

Excellent review and presentation. The supporting captions and information are hard to find in other reviews. Love your reviews! Thank you for the effort and sharing.

@Duade 5 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ChrisEller-rm9vg 9 ай бұрын

Amazing review! I‘m shooting Canon but I think it‘s an realy good lens for Nikon shooters.

@AliasJimWirth 9 ай бұрын

This is one fine review, Duade. You sure captured some really nice images with this lens, too. It is a lot of work to do a review video like this. Thanks for taking the time and sharing the results.

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, yes, a lot of effort but hopefully will be a long term resource for those interested in the lens. Cheers, Duade

@MrTmiket0007 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for sharing another wonderful video like always Duade, keep up with the awesome content 🐦👌🤗

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, will do. Cheers, Duade

@victorlim5077 9 ай бұрын

Wow. Didn't know the Focus Breathing was so bad on the Sony 200-600. Great images, Duade and very fair review.

@e1evn1ee 8 ай бұрын

Probably the best lens review I've ever watched. Cheers from NSW

@Ihab.A 9 ай бұрын

The real unbiased review that I was looking for! Thanks

@Jirik_460 8 ай бұрын

Great review!! For the very first time with TC 1.4. Thanks!

@brucekraft744 9 ай бұрын

This is an excellent review! Very useful! Thanks for posting.

@Hummingbirder1 9 ай бұрын

Since it's Nikon: haven't much to say... Except: always fun to see the photos! Also: !!

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Yes, lots of fun shots, Cheers, Duade

@jackbrumby1892 9 ай бұрын

Much appreciated Duade. I have had this lens on a kind of pre-order ever since it appeared on the Nikon timeline. My camera store here in Sydney has assured me that I am "first cab off the rank". I did once own a 200-500mm F mount. But I was never happy with it. Cheers.

@stoufenatz3728 5 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot Duade ! Great review and very interesting tips !

@LouisaLee63 9 ай бұрын

Good review, very helpful!! Kudos to Nikon Australia for sending you the lens. Glad they recognize the value you provide your viewers!

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Much appreciated!

@cotswoldphotographers 9 ай бұрын

A really nice review and appreciate your honesty. I’m still contemplating trading my 500pf for this lens because I love the flexibility of shooting from 180-600 however was concerned about the loss of sharpness. It’s really good to see that zooming back to 500mm sharpens the lens considerably therefore makes the choice easier so having the extra reach added to the flexibility of that wonderful zoom range is well worth it 👍

@cryptographerchris4856 9 ай бұрын

Great review. Would love to see a comparison with this combo vs. the OM-1 + 150-400 f/4.5 combo.

@maxspeed30 9 ай бұрын

Excellent review thanks Duade

@sigurdrille9693 9 ай бұрын

Thank you, thorough and wonderful to watch, as always!

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure, Cheers, Duade

@wolfganglueger1691 Ай бұрын

Absolutely great comparison! Congrats!

@GustafssonFotografi 9 ай бұрын

Preordered my lens today. Hope I get mine soon. Thanks for a good review and video as always! Best regards from Sweden.

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Have fun with it, very nice lens, Cheers, Duade

@CalmCinema4K 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic review! Your detailed insights really helped me understand the capabilities of the Nikon 180-600mm lens! 📸

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! Cheers, Duade

@davidsharkman 9 ай бұрын

Excellent review Duade

@jamesgolando8862 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for the clarification

@jefferyrobbins3468 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much for this excellent, thorough review. They always factor into my future purchasing plans. Kind regards.

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure Jeffery, Cheers, Duade

@JRodPhotoArt 9 ай бұрын

Well done! Can't wait to get my hands on this new lens!!

@mikem922 9 ай бұрын

Fascinating to see Duade. The affordability, reach and build quality of this Nikon lens is a winning combination and I only wish Canon would take this onboard with their high-end pricing. I really enjoyed the opportunity to view more images from you that included an excellent moonscape and a stunning Killawarra sunrise! For me that Eastern yellow robin in such a beautiful habitat was tops but many other highlights including swamphens, cockatoos, scarlet robins (your robins are so colourful compared to NZ), red-rumped parrots and dead-tree falcon. Great to see you hand-holding too and all the way down to 1/40th! I really enjoyed and always look forward to your next posting Duade.

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Mike, yes, it is pleasing to see such a good lens shake up the competition. Yes, it was fun doing the moon and sunrise and of course the birds. I still think your tomtits are very pretty and who wouldn't want to see a Black Robin one day :-) Cheers, Duade

@onnonugteren2935 9 ай бұрын

Finally you mention the big difference in use: the 100 mm of the Canon! This is a BIG difference. Great review again so far! Greetings again from the Netherlands Onno Nugteren. (EF 4.0 300) 🙂

@romanhar4151 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for this comprehensive and detailed review. The best video I have seen about the 180-600 so far. 👍🙂 I hope to get my lens delivered soon. For me it is a great added value that it has an internal zoom and focus.

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@__-bk6mm 9 ай бұрын

Perfect I am in the market for this lens I’m so glad you posted a review!

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Glad I could help!

@dirksegl2693 9 ай бұрын

Great Review. Thanks a lot. 👍 For me as a Sony shooter the Canon 100-500/7.1 was the game changer of this three lenses.

@ingridmatschke 7 ай бұрын

Very informative, thanks.

@stanpiper8158 9 ай бұрын

Terrific review. Your coverage, insights and honesty result in the best review I have seen on this lens. The lens comparisons were also helpful info. Informative images and compositions as well. I'm looking forward to having that reach and flexibility in the field. Update: it is front heavy. On the plus side, it better fills my frame (than my 500) with the subjects, and the VR seems a superb improvement. I am getting sharper images in flight than I expect.

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

@joningarfield6670 9 ай бұрын

Very informative video, Duade, thank you. I have this lens on pre-order (am UK based) as an upgrade to my Tamron 150-600 F-mount via FTZII adapter. Interested in your experiences with the 1.4 TC, which I may well add - if I can get the additional expenditure past my Financial Controller / Wife...

@Mr09260 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great Video Duade

@robneil8284 9 ай бұрын

Very good video, thank you. A realistic review of all the things that matter. Great presentation style, with relevant images to match what you're saying. I have one of these on order to go with my Z9, and your review confirms my choice. Thanks very much.

@Swindie 9 ай бұрын

I really hope these ship soon. Got mine on order

@45loot 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful subjects .Seriously. Well done. T.

@dannirr 9 ай бұрын

wonderfully honest review. thank you for this

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@sathishKumarRathinaswamy 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely great , nice review

@dougcampbell6509 9 ай бұрын

Excellent and very honest review, much appreciated.

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@simonbooker 9 ай бұрын

Great review Duade - Thank You 🙏🏻 , ordered one so braced myself for the negatives but schooling to use 7.1/8 much more & coming from Sigma I reckon I’ll be over the moon. Internal zoom and video should be game changers for me 😊

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Great to hear Simon, yes plenty sharp at 7.1/8 and pretty sharp wide open

@matt88169 3 ай бұрын

Awesome pictures, awesome review. Thank you!

@alfafoxtango 9 ай бұрын

Hi @Duade that was an amazing review 👏🏻 What picture control or file did u use for the video, maybe raw?

@johnclark9499 9 ай бұрын

Hi Duade. Thanks for yet another excellent, and unbiased, review. Nikon seem to have done a fantastic job with this lens for the price, actually really fantastic for the price. Hopefully the wide open sharpness weakness is just something confined to the pre-production sample you’ve been testing - can’t seem to find it being raised as a particular issue in other reviews even though it is quite clear (well not so clear!) in your test lens. If I was a Nikon user I think I’d probably have an order in already. I don’t think it’s enough to make we want to move from Canon but it should certainly be giving Canon (and even Sony) something to think about. Thanks again.

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Thanks John, yes, could have been just this lens, not sure, hopefully that is sorted for the final version. I think it will make many Nikon users very happy. Cheers, Duade

@jonmedjeski2402 9 ай бұрын

can't wait to find some time to go out into the field and take photos! I enjoy putting headphones on and listening to you and planning my next adventure. Thanks!

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Have fun!

@PhilThach 9 ай бұрын

Great job, Duade! Very informative. I have a 180-600 on order. It's funny. Nikon announced the 180-600 before Sony announced the a6700. There is no telling when I'll get a 180-600. I've had my a6700 for 10 days! LOL

@Harry-bh5dg 9 ай бұрын

Great review, its a shame that canon don't produce something similar, really like that you show the pros and cons of the equipment you review

@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas 9 ай бұрын

It's not only this lens. Nikons entire lens line-up offers better overall performance even with lower priced S-Line lenses, for example read the customer reviews about the Z 50 mm f/1.8 S lens. I've checked similar budget f/1.8 lenses at Canon but they are mediocre at best. At Canon you have to buy very expensive L glass to get high quality.

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Harry, it is always fun to try different brands, each with their own strengths and weaknesses. Cheers, Duade

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Have you tried the RF100-400? not sure any other lens comes close for value and sharpness, but I agree Nikon are producing some wonderful wildlife lenses. Cheers, Duade

@randyschwager2515 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much for this straight forward review! I’m on the list at my local camera store to get one of these lenses to pair with my new Z8! I can’t wait!!!

@BabarJ 9 ай бұрын

excellent review .... love it

@robertarmero6320 9 ай бұрын

Wow this is incredible. I have a Z6 but have been using my adapter Leica M Mount lenses because the Nikon Z lenses are insanely expensive. I also wanted to use this camera for wildlife and this gives me a lot of hope ! Great review

@odedperez5661 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for great review

@ravidevre4997 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video!! Please also review Nikon 800mm f/6.3 PF lens. Thank you

@marion6593 9 ай бұрын

Thank you for a very thorough overview of this lens. I was particularly pleased in the comments re Sport and Normal VR, as I had found the viewfinder movement off-putting as well on Normal and thus always used Sport, but that explains my lower keeper rate for sharpness in low light! Very helpful.

@marion6593 9 ай бұрын

The above not with this lens, but with the 500mm PF.

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Jay-sr8ge 9 ай бұрын

Love the content! We are definitely spoiled for affordable wildlife gear. On that note, would lover to see your opinions of the little A6700 paired with the 200-600, particularly with respect to the AF performance.

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, I have been trying to source the Sony a6700 with no luck whatsoever unfortunately. Cheers, Duade

@Jay-sr8ge 9 ай бұрын

@@Duade I'm actually very glad that's on your radar! An a6700 video would be very timely too especially considering all the excitement for Sony's upcoming A7c cameras that have similar AI autofocus capabilities. Love your work as always and thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

@joebecker3107 9 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for doing this review. I've watched all the reviews out there and you answered a question I had that I don't believe anyone else covered. Its the save/recall focus position. When this first became available IN CAMERA, there was only a few nikon z lenses that would allow it to work, that didn't have it on the lens itself like the 500pf does. And its something that would've been deal breaker for me if it didn't have it bc I use it a lot. I am getting this lens and will most likely be selling my 500 pf.. this will allow me to have the full range of focal length I need/want for video and images, in one lens vs carrying two lenses. Even if theres a slight loss in quality, speed and bokeh rendering, it will be worth to me. I will do a comparison though before selling the 500pf, to make sure its not an unbearable loss. I don't believe I'll have a problem selling either one in an instant.

@richardwarren4031 8 ай бұрын

What a great review! I wish everyone else was this thorough! EXTREMELY informative, and VERY interesting! Thanks for sharing! I currently have a SIGMA sport 150-600, and I have been quite disappointed with it at 600mm (attempts at moon shots have been quite hopeless) - of course it could be "just that one example" of this lens, so I'm not criticising SIGMA (I also have one of their ART lenses, and I am amazed how good that one is!) But still, it has left a sour taste, and I have already made up my mind to replace it - so this 180-600 from Nikon looks like being "the go" for me.

@dmootzphotography 9 ай бұрын

Great review!

@wellingtoncrescent2480 9 ай бұрын

A nice overview, thanks. Due to a physical handicap, I find the weight off-putting at 4.5lbs. I currently use the Canon RF100-500 for birding, which is about my physical limit at 3.0lbs. As you are a long-time user of the Canon lens, I am curious as to your sense of relative image quality given that the Canon is from their L series?

@cbmilne 9 ай бұрын

I am just waiting for mine to arrive as it is pre-ordered from my local dealer. I will be pairing it with my Z9 and will be using it for water based motorsports and aircraft photography. It will be interesting to see how it performs compared to my Sigma 150-600 sports that I currently use.

@Marleydia 9 ай бұрын

Great review! I’m a Canon shooter, but I feel that they are out of touch with amateur shooters. I currently shoot the R5 and RF 100-500. I wish it was a 600, but there are so many things that keep me loving this lens. Weight and versatility! I can do landscape at 100 mm, and I can do macro-ish photos with .9 m minimum focus distance. This is the only lens I own. I did get the 1.4 tc for some extra reach, but you need good light to make that work. I really only use it when the ducks are migrating. Sometimes I have to remind myself, it’s not the gear that makes a truly good photo! Thanks for reviewing all brands, it’s good to know what’s out there! Cheers!

@andreaskentis565 9 ай бұрын

Again an other honest review! Very nice! It would be nice to see how big is the subject at 2,4 meters compared to Sony lens. Which I understand that is better in Nikon as you review but at 2,4 meters we could have better understanding of the macro capabilities. Except if you did that and I missed it. 😊. Greetings from Cyprus, I always enjoy your videos, they make me relax.

@Ben_Stewart 9 ай бұрын

The Nikon 400 f4.5 is so light and sharp its incredible. I ordered 2 180-600 one for me and one for my buddy 😅. I can't wait for the new APS-C offerings. Z50ii.

@rivieramacro5240 9 ай бұрын

Great review thank you ! Still debating between this one and the 400 f/4.5 Z + TC, which is smaller and much lighter and will likely be sharper (though more expensive)

@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas 9 ай бұрын

It's not only this lens. Nikon had already exceptional telephoto lenses such as the 500 mm f/5.6 PF or the new very lightweight Z 400 mm f/4.5 S or the 300 mm f/4 PF but also the 200-500 mm f/5.6 was very popular. It has 956 customer reviews at B&H photo.

@mikedavis1110 9 ай бұрын

The Primes you mention are great lens, but the 200-500 wasn’t great at the start. A few had to get 2nd or 3rd copy to have a good AF. Unfortunately, I was one of them that didn’t have a good lens.

@katesavage2001 9 ай бұрын

I have both the 300mm F/4 PF and 500 f/5.6 PF - both work well with my Z8. I'm very much on the fence about this Nikon 180-600mm lens. I have the Fuji 150-600mm and like using it with my X-T5.

@johnkasianowicz6536 4 ай бұрын

Very nice review, and especially lovely shot of the pelicans in the mist. Did you notice any spherical aberration at maximum zoom with the tele-converter on the lens? Also, did you use any physical stabilization (monopod, bean bag, tripod + ball head, etc.) on any of the shots (other than the moon photos)?

@andre_micallef 9 ай бұрын

What a fantastic review this is!

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Thank you kindly!

@Brian-xo3mk 9 ай бұрын

Thanks Duade, Fantastic honest review, I recently upgraded to the Nikon Z8, and preordered the 180 - 600mm lens. I am looking forward to trying it out on the Z8.

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@jpatrickdowns 3 ай бұрын

Excellent review. I just got mine and had a chance to use it last night photographing birds in flight including a blue heron that flew right over me. I had it on 20fps and got about 15 sharp! ❤ The new 2.0 software update that includes bird tracking is brilliant on the Nikon Z8. I used to have my own 600 F4 and 400/3.5 when I shot Sports professionally but I haven't had a super telephoto in a long time. I'm very happy. I'm even pleased with the results that I see shooting wide open, even at 600 mm. One stop down is better. Cheers.

@thephotoyak 9 ай бұрын

Good honest review. Would be nice to see comparison with the S 100-400, but I know you don't have that lens on hand.

@highanddryful 3 күн бұрын

Finally a functional and affordable lens , now on what current Nikon body is this lens best suited for those wildlife action shots

@brucemclean2876 2 ай бұрын

First of all, I love your channel! Your videos are super informative, and a really helpful. I'm looking to buy my first long tele-zoom, and in addition to this lens, I've been looking at the Sigma/tamron 150-600, as well as the 200-500 for nikon F mount. In previous videos for the Sigma & Tamron lenses, you talked extensively about the issues with "focus pulsing". I was wondering if you experienced anything like that at all with the lens?

@woodygreen6826 9 ай бұрын

Thanks, Duane. I'm going to pass the link to this video along to an online Nikon group I am a part of. Excellent video. As far as the lens being a little soft wide open at 600mm, I'm not surprised. I've yet to see and x-600mm zoom that isn't, with the exception of the Sony. With the focus breathing of the Sony, though, it's not really a 600 when shooting close. Anyway, thanks again. :)

@1tothe2the3 9 ай бұрын

Fantastic review, some absolutely cracking shots! Definitely makes me wish that Canon would do something similar in reach but isn't as expensive as the 100-500, if only sigma or tamron could do RF lenses!

@nordic5490 9 ай бұрын

Why ? the advantages of the RF 100-500mm. I often like to walk around the bush behind my house carrying just one lens. On a bush walk, 200mm is often too long for close animals, eg, that kangaroo that faces you on a trail just meters away. You can easliy crop in 500mm to 600mm fov, but you cannot crop wider. Infact, the 100-500mm lens excels in close focussing and will focus with the body just 90cm from the subject. I can take great pics of bugs from only 0.5m from the end of the lens @ 500mm. You clearly do not understand just how great that is. The Sony GM 200-600mm has a MFD of 2.4m. This lack of close focussing kills of a huge amount offunctionality the RF100-500 has. Also, the GM 200-600 is not 600mm @MFD. One youtuber tested the GM 200-600 as being only 390mm @ MFD. The Nikon 180-600 has a mfd of 1.3m @ 180mm, but a whopping mfd of 2.4m @ 600mm ! Thus close focussing on small bugs @ full length is not even possible with the Nikon & Sony, but works great with the Canon 100-500. Thus, I shoot lost of unusual bugs on bushes on my RF100-500, sometimes even with a 1.4x TC - but rarely. Adding a tc reduces focussing speed and accuracy on all 3 platforms, Canon, Sony and Nikon. Best to avoid using a tc. Thus, when it comes to close focussing, Canon 1, Sony 0 and Nikon 0 Weight. RF100-500 is 1.365 kg Z 180-600mm is 1.95 kg GM 200-600mm is 2.115kg After a 2hr hike in the bush, up and down steep slopes, that extra 0.75kgs (the weight of an R5 body) the Sony has, holding up this extra weight will turn your arms to jelly, and also consider the leverage effect of this extra mass. All bad mate. Thus, for weight, Canon1, Sony 0, Nikon 0 For the huge advantages the Canon RF100-500mm has over the Sony and Nikon competition in terms of very close focussing, weight, and the width of 100mm, the small extra $700 of the Canon pve rthe Sony is definitely worth it - you will be able to take full body shots of close roos and macro like shots of bugs that you couldnt take with the Sony.

@davepastern 9 ай бұрын

fully agreed - Canon's RF100-500 is starting to look weak vs the opposition imho (and overpriced).

@georgewelch2366 9 ай бұрын

Big negative of my Canon 100-500 is having only the 300-500 range available when using the 1.4 TC. Plus doing so negates one of the big advantages of the 100-500 which is it’s smaller form factor as the lens can’t retract all the way.

@highanddryful 4 күн бұрын

Duade you are truly an inspiration . Your way of presenting a review or tutorial is far beyond I have ever seen before. thank you. My budget alows only for a Z6iii so with that said will the Z6iii pair well with this lens?

@technetmalayalam6359 4 ай бұрын

This is the best review I have seen about this lens.. 👍

@Duade 4 ай бұрын

Happy to hear that!

@NikonJeremy 9 ай бұрын

At 6.04 - I think you have not fully understood the “Save to all” & “Save individually” options. The four buttons around the lens act as one - they cannot be programmed individually (assuming this is the same as the 800mm pf that I own and the other Nikon telephoto primes). However you can assign the “Recall focus position” function to multiple buttons on the camera (Z9 in my case). This means that if you select the “Save Individually” option you will be prompted to choose which of the buttons on the camera you would like to recall that particular focus distance. So you can in fact assign different focus positions to each of those buttons on the camera. Handy if you're in a situation where you're hoping a bird may return to one of several perches. Just have to remember which button to press for. each one!

@LincolnshireRailMonkey 9 ай бұрын

Nikon is doing so well with lenses, I’m lucky enough to have the Z 800mm f6.3 and whilst it is still very expensive it is amazing value for money. I use it to shoot airshows paired with a Z6ii, would love to add this lens to my bag but I think it’ll be a while yet 😂

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Congrats, I really want to try that lens out, Cheers, Duade

@__-bk6mm 9 ай бұрын

Send your lens to Duade or fly out there and do a shoot together

@LincolnshireRailMonkey 9 ай бұрын

@@__-bk6mm interesting idea, let me invite myself out there and whilst I’m at it shake the money tree lol

@mjchayphotography 9 ай бұрын

I'm very jealous of this lens as I'm a Canon shooter, but I definitely can't complain about how light and sharp the RF 100-500mm is. Thank you for another fair and very informative review, Duade. You definitely capture plenty of great images with this kit. Thank Michael.

@hstein27 9 ай бұрын

I agree. Z9 or even Z8 plus this is so much heavier than 100-500 and R7 or R5. Probably not worth it if you wind up needed a monopod. For people already having Nikon Z, it is going to be awesome, but too bad about the softness at 6.3.

@hans6304 9 ай бұрын

@@hstein27hope it can be rectified in the final products.

@KevinNordstrom 9 ай бұрын

Other than an extra 100mm on the long end and internal zoom, the 100-500 blows this lens out of the water.

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure Michael, we are lucky to have so many wonderful lenses available for wildlife and each brand has their own star. Each of course will suit different people. Cheers, Duade

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Yes, once Nikon release an affordable APSC with tracking that combo will be great for Z mount shooters. Cheers, Duade

@TravelCampandCapture 9 ай бұрын

Nice review and comparison.👍 Waiting for this Lens in Germany. Is there a particular reason why you shoot 1.5 f-stops underexposed?

@seantomlinson3320 9 ай бұрын

Well geez. As though I could want this new lens even more! What a lovely discussion, thank you Duade. Time to go find an dovetail plate.

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

@ulflundh5813 9 ай бұрын

Great work 👍👌🙏🏼

@tintin69rr 9 ай бұрын

Nice one I am half torn 0m-1 or z8/9 with that lens

@peterjackson2632 18 күн бұрын

A very enjoyable review Duade. I have looked at many reviews of thew same lens and Steve Perry's copy would appear to be far sharper copy than yours. I would like to see a review that shows variations between copies.

@Canon1DMkII 9 ай бұрын

I am loving the mid range telephoto and telephoto zoom lenses Nikon is producing. After all, not everyone has the deep pockets required for pro grade glass.

@jamesgolando8862 9 ай бұрын

Duade, great video and review. Quick question, rather using a teleconverter, is there a downside to using DX mode?

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Hi James, when you use DX mode you are cropping away pixels in the camera so you have around 18mp files. When using a teleconverter you still have 45mp files and can in theory apply a 1.5x crop to that making the subject much bigger. I personally use FX and crop in post. Cheers, Duade

@WernerBirdNature 9 ай бұрын

Hi Duade, a very interesting, balanced and well illustrated review! Nikon is indeed fighting it's way back into the game, which is good to keep the big 2 awake. Now Nikon just needs to add like a Z90 to compete with the R7 ;-) Stabilization seems class-leading but you showed us it comes with a price to pay in EVF experience. Perhaps Nikon does require extra stabe because their gear is significantly heavier as a Z8 + 180-600 seems like 900grams heavier than our R5 + 100-500. For full-frame, Canon seems to easily win the reach-per-kilogram contest and given that in Europe we can't drive as close to the birding spots compared to what you can do in Australia this is a pretty important parameter to me. Also, in theory the 100-500 looks slower with f7.1 but when you need to step down both f6.3 lenses to f8 to get comparable sharpness so in practice they seem to be pretty similar. It would have been nice to also compare the Canon with extender at 600mm versus both other lenses naked at that distance. and then all 3 extended at 700mm. One current nice advantage Nikon has with the Z9/8 is the nearly rolling-shutter-free stacked sensor which the other 2 only offer in the pricey a1 & R3.

@Duade 9 ай бұрын

Thanks mate, yes, I am happy to see Nikon doing so well, more competition only benefits us all. Yes, the RF100-500 is a great lens. Cheers, Duade