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

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6 ай бұрын

Nicolas Stettler and I show you virtually all Nikon Z lenses and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each model. If you also photograph birds or other wildlife, the video will certainly help you with your purchase decision.
You can buy all the lenses presented in the video here (affiliate links):
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Zoom lenses:
Nikon Z70-180 f/2.8: bhpho.to/40kR8J9
Nikon Z70-200 f/2.8: bhpho.to/45SA26G
Nikon 100-400 f/4.5-5.6: bhpho.to/3FF96fW
Nikon Z180-600 f/5.6-6.3: bhpho.to/45RojVW
Prime lenses:
Nikon Z400 f/4.5: bhpho.to/40fxxdr
Nikkor Z600 f/6.3: bhpho.to/3ShtXgH
Nikon Z800 f/6.3: bhpho.to/3FGwauA
Nikon Z400 f/2.8 TC: bhpho.to/461HkFi
Nikon Z600 f/4 TC: bhpho.to/45THYEv
Nikon Z Teleconverter 1.4x: bhpho.to/3QNZBS9
Nikon Z Teleconverter 2x: bhpho.to/3Qnv2kH
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Zoom lenses:
Nikon Z70-180 f/2.8: tidd.ly/3GaiNmT
Nikon Z70-200 f/2.8: tidd.ly/3sKw0zx
Nikon Z100-400 f/4.5-5.6: tidd.ly/3MVbwLi
Nikon Z180-600 f/5.6-6.3: tidd.ly/3upWruR
Prime lenses:
Nikon 400 f/2.8 TC: tidd.ly/47FgJ1G
Nikon Z400 f/4.5: tidd.ly/3uvdH1V
Nikon Z600 f/4 TC: tidd.ly/40NFMxv
Nikon Z600 f/6.3: tidd.ly/47ooZDP
Nikon Z800 f/6.3: tidd.ly/3STxz93
Nikon Z Telekonverter 1.4x: tidd.ly/40XyFmk
Nikon Z Telekonverter 2x: tidd.ly/3uuaBLH
Cameras:
Nikon Zf: tidd.ly/3GdXe4E
Nikon Z8: tidd.ly/3GaIzan
Nikon Z9: tidd.ly/3G9FvLM
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@FabianFoppNaturephotography 6 ай бұрын

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

@SuomiFinland78 6 ай бұрын

Great lens, but price is just totally crazy.

@MattisProbably 2 ай бұрын

@@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.

@rcjp 5 ай бұрын

Fantastic review, really clear and objective, thanks!

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@Hrishi1970 4 ай бұрын

Most comprehensive review ever!! 🎉

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 4 ай бұрын

Thanks

@Capcity44 6 ай бұрын

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

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 6 ай бұрын

Maybe he’ll read it soon 😊

@CsendesMark 22 күн бұрын

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

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 21 күн бұрын

Thanks

@porkster5924 6 ай бұрын

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.

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 6 ай бұрын

Have fun with these lenses 😊

@B-kl8vj 6 ай бұрын

Great video!

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@craigcarlson4022 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

Have fun with it!

@sunking9050 2 ай бұрын

Me too. Still not made up my mind

@deexxx220 8 күн бұрын

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.

@modal98 8 күн бұрын

Great video. Thank you!

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 7 күн бұрын

Thanks

@JoelRiveraMD 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@Jessehermansonphotography 6 ай бұрын

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)

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 6 ай бұрын

Sounds great. Have fun!

@tonyedwin2836 19 күн бұрын

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

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 19 күн бұрын

I‘ve never been to the Masai Mara. But I might take the 70-200/2.8 and a 400/2.8

@Ben_Stewart 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@willherondale6367 5 ай бұрын

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

@Ben_Stewart 5 ай бұрын

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

@indrajitadvani3742 6 ай бұрын

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

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 6 ай бұрын

That‘s a lightweight and nice combo 👍🏻

@jimhoward-birt1594 4 ай бұрын

I run the same combo. Works well.

@m.maclean8911 5 ай бұрын

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.

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 5 ай бұрын

Have fun with both lenses

@brianlemke6017 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@nicolasstettler_fotografie 6 ай бұрын

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!

@bilbobaggins4913 3 ай бұрын

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 😊

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 3 ай бұрын

I could never test this combination, so I can’t really make a statement

@myketripp3838 6 ай бұрын

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.

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 6 ай бұрын

Thanks! I‘ve been using the Z600/6.3 the last two days, it’s absolutely amazing

@MrDaveB123 6 ай бұрын

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 .

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 6 ай бұрын

Have fun with these two lenses!

@rahilabdulghani7618 6 ай бұрын

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

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 6 ай бұрын

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

@NotSoGoodGamingTV 6 ай бұрын

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

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 6 ай бұрын

Ja, so was würde ich tatsächlich gerne machen 😊

@craut1809 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

@@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.

@martinsarre 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@JoelRiveraMD 6 ай бұрын

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

@sexysilversurfer 6 ай бұрын

I’m struggling with a 400mm 😂.

@davblec 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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?

@michelebelotti2022 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

@@FabianFoppNaturephotography thank you for your advice

@nicolasstettler_fotografie 6 ай бұрын

@@michelebelotti2022 What camera do you use currently?

@michelebelotti2022 6 ай бұрын

@@nicolasstettler_fotografie I just bought the Z8... I come from Canon

@nicolasstettler_fotografie 6 ай бұрын

@@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 6 ай бұрын

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

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 6 ай бұрын

Have fun with them!

@reuben404 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

Also not sure whether you have compared to Tamaron?

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 4 ай бұрын

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

@alternativethoughts13 4 күн бұрын

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.

@johnnyViDeO 4 күн бұрын

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

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 4 күн бұрын

Maybe the Z180-600 😊

@richpoinvil9618 23 күн бұрын

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

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 23 күн бұрын

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

@MrDaveB123 6 ай бұрын

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 6 ай бұрын

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

@mattpacker4372 3 ай бұрын

New 600 6.3 or 800 tempting

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 3 ай бұрын

Do you mean f/6.3?

@mattpacker4372 3 ай бұрын

@@FabianFoppNaturephotography yeah hard to decide between them both

@ALMAR-Music-Ltd. Ай бұрын

are you selling your photos?

@FabianFoppNaturephotography Ай бұрын

Yes, I am. If you are interested, please drop me a message over info@fabianfopp.com

@starbase218 6 ай бұрын

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

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 6 ай бұрын

It adds up quickly 😅

@andys.9526 6 күн бұрын

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 ...

@FabianFoppNaturephotography 5 күн бұрын

I don’t think we claimed that S line lenses are always internal zooms