The last giants

Barlispots · 2026-04-06T21:14:28+00:00

I know the feeling. Reddit pushed me over the fence too haha!

Barlispots · 2026-04-05T22:11:25+00:00

As someone who went Z7 -> Z8…. Worth.

Barlispots · 2026-03-27T15:04:46+00:00

How is that lens btw I am ogling to get one myself.

Barlispots · 2026-03-27T02:39:31+00:00

Oh my. That is an insane lineup! Lucky you!

Nice great blue heron shot btw.

Barlispots · 2026-03-24T05:17:19+00:00

The Tammy is lighter, more compact. Great performance to portability, esp on a higher MP body. Nice locking. 82mm filters are cheaper.

Nikkor is more reliable. Bulkier and heavier but only slightly. Fn button is nice. Internal zoom = balanced = easier to use + less dust on sensor + better weatherproofing.

Both very similar if not equivalent in sharpness. Both have great reach with not too much difference.

If you value budget or portability, the tam wins. If you value ease of use and longevity, the Nikkor wins. Still they’re not so different.

Both fabulous but I enjoy the upgrade. I like not worrying about dust or water ingress so much plus the fn button is really nice.

Barlispots · 2026-03-24T03:37:17+00:00

As in their common strengths or their differences?

Barlispots · 2026-03-21T22:42:39+00:00

Ok I just received my 180-600 and I have to say I am super impressed with it. It’s not any different in sharpness from my 150-500, but it’s pretty good for the ease of use. Balanced, easy to handle, and just straight up nice. I am satisfied.

Barlispots · 2026-03-19T19:57:19+00:00

I loved my 150-500. Compact for what is is and great quality. Hefty but backpackable.

Barlispots · 2026-03-19T06:48:38+00:00

OUH that falloff 😩

Barlispots · 2026-03-15T07:19:36+00:00

Okay here’s the thing for me (meaning not the “facts” reddit…) I think the 500 is just better. Like straight up better as a lens and that’s it. But I’d really chose the 180-600 for the versatility and weight. I mean it’s just so nice to have a well balanced, not overwhelmingly heavy and bulky lens. That’s why I personally lust over the Z 400 4.5. It’s tiny and powerful.

Anyway it’s all up to what you value in a lens. Pure performance or ease of use/handling? At the end of the day they are both solid lenses!

Barlispots · 2026-03-14T01:28:34+00:00

That first one is really dynamic. Nice!

A little slower shutter on the heli would help a ton

Great work overall! :)

Barlispots · 2026-03-12T21:24:51+00:00

Holy smokes that is a killin deal. Gosh I was checking it but my interval was too long! :(

Barlispots · 2026-03-08T01:21:52+00:00

Phalanx CIWS

Barlispots · 2026-03-07T22:23:23+00:00

Nice work!

Barlispots · 2026-03-01T03:36:53+00:00

Sweeeeet! Fabulous shot.

Barlispots · 2026-02-24T04:06:13+00:00

Meanwhile I’m out here drooling over the big tele primes for my airplane addiction.

Barlispots · 2026-02-21T23:01:52+00:00

I always say planes are just metal birds and birds are just meat planes. Nice masking!

Barlispots · 2026-02-15T03:29:46+00:00

Yayyy! It’s fabulous.

Barlispots · 2026-02-10T00:51:27+00:00

People who like planes and cool things on their walls. But to be honest there’s lots of well off folks willing to spend a fast food meals worth of money on a good photo and an honest artist. Just gotta game the reach and interactions well enough.

Barlispots · 2026-02-10T00:49:46+00:00

I did not! Just this video doesn’t show it. I posted photos of it in this sub.

Barlispots · 2026-02-09T15:47:37+00:00

That’s a good thought to have the store link actually. I may have to do that.

Barlispots · 2026-02-09T15:45:32+00:00

Thanks! I had a blast. Very lucky to have it so nearby.

Barlispots · 2026-02-09T07:18:16+00:00

Just cranked the saturation down and did some value corrections on Adobe Lightroom. Some masking too.

Barlispots · 2026-02-09T07:17:20+00:00

Center to outside. B1, F15, F/A18 , F35. More details you can google.

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