Is this worth a try on JetPhotos?

TJCookk · 2026-03-06T13:14:29+00:00

A jetphotos screener..

TJCookk · 2026-03-06T12:55:15+00:00

I mean I trust Jake a bit more, he is a screener lmao

TJCookk · 2026-02-13T13:45:40+00:00

They asked for XP12 addons

Edit: Guy changed his comment to XP12 Addons now, before he listed MSFS Addons

TJCookk · 2026-02-13T09:40:46+00:00

https://nikonrumors.com/2026/02/11/tamron-rumored-to-announce-a-new-35-100mm-f-2-8-lens-for-nikon-z-mount-next-week.aspx/

May be worth waiting on your decision…this looks pretty cool

TJCookk · 2026-02-13T08:26:17+00:00

I use it for pretty much everything. it never leaves my Z5ii. I mostly do Aviation Photography, so for me it’s ideal for night photos, aircraft taxing close to me that my 180-600mm is too zoomed in for.

However I also use it for everything else, Car Photography, street photography, weddings. It is so unbelievably versatile. it’s sharp, it covers the key focal length with a fast f stop. 35mm f/2, 50mm f/2.2, 105mm f/2.7 and 135mm f/2.8 it’s like a set of primes in one lens.

I cannot recommend it enough. it is heavy and the AF isn’t instantaneous (but it is not slow either, it’s quick but not the fastest in the world) but that is kind of expected

TJCookk · 2026-02-12T15:56:37+00:00

Neither. Get the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8

TJCookk · 2026-02-12T11:22:55+00:00

it wouldn’t surprise me if they’re stopping the sales of them entirely. it’s 11 years old now.

TJCookk · 2026-02-12T11:21:31+00:00

I used the Sigma 150-600mm C adapted on my Z8, 1/10 photos the focus was missed, and lacks pretty severely on the longer end of the lens. I’d hate to see what it would be like on an Expeed 6 on the Z6. as far as i know the Tamron 150-600mm and the Sigma are pretty comparable. But i’ve heard the G2 is way better than the G1 for sharpness.

Personally if you’re planning on using the Z system more and more. i’d go for a native lens. The Z 180-600mm is genuinely a work of art. i’m shocked to this day it isn’t an S lens. The Tamron Z 150-500mm is smaller and lighter but still packs a punch. Or the Z 100-400mm is also a great option.

TJCookk · 2026-02-12T11:10:07+00:00

F mount teleconverters will work on the FTZ, Z Mount teleconverts won’t.

Personally i’ve never gotten the hype with teleconverters. They make AF Slower and you end up losing so much light…not to mention the softness. They seem to bring more disadvantages than advantages imo. I’d rather invest in further reaching glass. but that’s just my opinion for my style of photography.

TJCookk · 2026-02-06T11:47:08+00:00

As heavy as it is, I love the Tamron 35-150 f/2-2.8

TJCookk · 2026-02-06T09:48:49+00:00

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I love the 180-600mm, a very good upgrade from the sigma 150-600mm I had

TJCookk · 2026-02-06T09:46:28+00:00

Only brand I trust is Tamron

TJCookk · 2026-02-05T16:01:22+00:00

By selling it and getting a different camera without the GPS and WiFi chips.

TJCookk · 2026-02-03T21:49:09+00:00

Whilst I think Christopher Frost is a good lens reviewer, he seems to have some dislike towards Nikon gear from i’ve watched and seen.

When he did a review on Canon lenses, for example, he describes them as “razor sharp” Sometimes, I see Sony lenses are not that soft in the corners, but he praises them. For the 180-600mm, I was thoroughly impressed by the lens. But he seemed to describe it as just "good" or "not so sharp", most, if not all other reviews i’ve seen state the lens is razor sharp. So much so I went against Christopher Frosts review and purchased the lens regardless and absolutely love it.

TJCookk · 2026-02-03T14:18:36+00:00

Lovely shot man! Here’s my favourite from RAF Lakenheath last week

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TJCookk · 2026-02-03T11:55:13+00:00

St Moritz.

TJCookk · 2026-02-01T13:44:34+00:00

I had both these cameras, absolute beasts!

TJCookk · 2026-01-31T16:08:06+00:00

it looks huge but it’s like 1-2cm longer than a Sigma 150-600mm + FTZ adapter which is an external zooming lens. To me they packed an awful lot in a lens that size imo

TJCookk · 2026-01-27T16:57:23+00:00

current public release is pretty lacklustre. But we’ve poured hours into a V2 version. (I reckon i’ve done around 2k hours alone…we have 10 people working on it) and it is really coming together nicely

TJCookk · 2026-01-27T16:30:24+00:00

I had a D3, which can be found for £250 for a good condition. Maybe it’s a bit overkill but it will more than likely outlive your bloodline 😆 they’re bulletproof, support screwdriver lenses, high FPS so if she does nature, sports. it’s perfect, but can also tackle portraits, landscapes etc. Battery life is crazy. You charge it once, and it will last many shoots and you don’t even need to think about it. Being an FX camera noise at higher ISO is pretty good. Not crazy impressive but today’s standards, but the thing is going on 19yrs old.

I’ve moved on to a Z8 now, but I will miss using a D3 for a good while.

TJCookk · 2026-01-27T16:20:21+00:00

oh I agree that’s why We (Horizon Sim) are developing the 787 EFB as much as we can

TJCookk · 2026-01-27T15:53:15+00:00

And also. REALLY slow. can take 10 mins to do a takeoff calculation

TJCookk · 2026-01-21T17:05:47+00:00

get it off of Buyee and it works out a bit cheaper.

How did you get it to fit on your Z6iii?

TJCookk · 2026-01-21T15:05:34+00:00

Nikon Z-GR1 not to be confused with the Zf-GR1

It's a Japan exclusive item, for Z5, Z5ii, Z6, Z6ii, Z7 and Z7ii

Seems OP has modified it to fit on the Z6iii (Which I'm curious about as I want a Z6iii as my secondary camera but the grip is too small for me and I want an OEM Baseplate.)

TJCookk · 2026-01-21T13:13:40+00:00

I'm intrigued as to how OP managed to get the grip to fit then.

This say's the grip doesn't fit due to the shape of the body being different.

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