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This week I am offering my honest feedback on the Sony 400mm lens.
I also offer some shooting tips and comparisons to the Sony 200-600mm lens.
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@Jonathantuba 10 ай бұрын
I initially got the 200-600 and used it during my 2022 safari. But I was disappointed how noisy were my images, and therefore before my 2023 safari invested in the 400 F2.8. I have not regretted buying the expensive lens for one minute not just for its wider aperture for low light, but the wonderful bokeh to separate subject from background and if you crop in the difference in image quality is noticeable. My safari setup now is 400 with A1 and 70-200 GMii with A1. I use both lenses on safari in a proportion of maybe 60/40 as frequently the animals do come closer.
@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography 10 ай бұрын
Hi Jonathan. Thank you for the comment and the insight. Since recording the video I have purchased the 400 2.8. It’s sitting back in Scotland and I’ll collect it in October when I’m home. For now will only operate with one Sony A1 but maybe in time I’ll afford a second body to show with too. Let’s see. Happy shooting
@Jonathantuba 10 ай бұрын
@@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography I am so pleased you took the plung. You get amazing images already, so look forward to seeing what you get with the 400… For myself, I have really have got the safari bug, having been to Kenya in February, I am booked to visit Mana Pools in October- can’t wait!
@joakimolsson1024 Ай бұрын
Owned the 400 since release and also bought and tried the 200-600. The zoom is a great lens but mine was not at all as sharp as the 400. With the 400 i can comfortably crop 1:1 with my A1, even when using the 1.4x. Still tack sharp! That was not the case with the zoom in my experience. The bokeh is also much more pleasant from the 400. And of course low light performance. With that said the zoom is really good value, and a lot smaller and easier to use.
@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography Ай бұрын
Yeah those are all fantastic points. 😀. Thanks for watching 😀
@stripes_in_raw Жыл бұрын
Hoping the upcoming Sony 300mm f2.8 GM will be half its prize or less 🥲😂
@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography Жыл бұрын
Here’s hoping!!
@WalterKircherHiFi 7 ай бұрын
@@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography I assume at first your trained skills rules... and 2nd your opportunities on your special game drives (positioning, light etc.) and 3rd the GM400 would be the special bonbon... anyway Thank you... you are showing very cool results using just "only" the G200600. So adding this one to complement my GM7020ii for my Namibia trip in summer 2024 will be perfect for me... and to invest in special game drives in some private game reserves... to get the real opportunity to achieve great results.
@PierrickMLR Жыл бұрын
I went from 200-600 to 400mm and don't regret my choice at all!! I can't wait to test it for my first safari in Africa.
@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography Жыл бұрын
I have just purchased the 400 haha. I couldn’t resist!!
@PierrickMLR Жыл бұрын
@@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography amazing lense 🤩 Do you go alone to Africa as a general? How do you organize your safaris? I am very interested in a video on the subject
@phillipscrimshaw Жыл бұрын
Amazing review! As someone who is currently debating this exact setup as an upgrade from my 200-600 it’s really good to hear about it from a wildlife photography perspective.
@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography Жыл бұрын
No problem man!! It’s a fantastic upgrade with obvious pros and cons…if you can afford to keep hold of the 200-600 as well then you won’t regret it !
@wildlifebybrianhoule Жыл бұрын
Nice review. It's a fantastic lens that 400. It is very quick to acquire focus and the bokeh.....just gorgeous. I've used it quite a few times in low light situations in darker forests with a tripod and a remote. I couldn't be happier with the results. You'll love it!
@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography Жыл бұрын
Thank you for the comment….hopefully I can get my hands on one again soon!
@JEtamBenCo Жыл бұрын
Great review - thanks! On to the next one :) looking forward
@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography Жыл бұрын
Much appreciated!!!
@thatgirlinokc3975 Жыл бұрын
They were right to trust you with this equipment. Great insights and examples ❤
@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography Жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@PokhrajRoy. Жыл бұрын
Btw I’m a new subscriber after your Collab with The Luxury Travel Expert. Great job capturing Antarctica.
@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography Жыл бұрын
That’s great to hear! Thank you for joining the adventures!
@joecronin5017 Жыл бұрын
as usual ,another great video. here in canada bird migration is on, and my 200/600 is always on .budget yes my a7r3 42mp or a9 they both work fantastic for me. thanks Andrew..
@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!! Good luck chasing those birds!
@nogroove3819 3 ай бұрын
Maybe the new 300 with 1.4 teleconverter is more practical?
@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography 3 ай бұрын
It depends what you’re after. Adding the teleconverter is going to increase your aperture so it depends on your need really 😀
@jeroenvdw 4 ай бұрын
Did the 400mm with 1.4x have enough reach to photograph all the animals you've spotted in the distance? I was thinking about buying either the 400 or 600mm, but seems like the 400+200-600 might be the smarter option. Just can't decide
@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography 4 ай бұрын
Yeah I’d suggest that option, I think in many cases the 600 would be too tight.
@filoua9947 Жыл бұрын
In my opinion at the moment the zoom lenses are really amazing that the price difference makes you feel its not worth it. A great example are your images . At first i honestly thought you are using the 600mm f4 . I just couldn’t believe it was 200-600mm .
@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography Жыл бұрын
I agree. The price difference is the main hurdle...Images in this video were both the 200-600 and the 400.
@filoua9947 Жыл бұрын
@@AndrewMacdonaldPhotography sorry i meant the images and videos from your last trip with the penguins .
@grega9220 11 ай бұрын
Just waiting for sony to launch a 400 with built in TC.. ;-)
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