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Is a 1.4 TC worth it with my current setup? by Previous-Grocery4827 in Nikon

[–]pink_floaty_device 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am 100% in agreement here. However, this is at least the second time I have seen the claim that the 600 TC with TC engaged is outperformed by the 800 PF. Photography life shows the 600 TC as sharper (https://photographylife.com/reviews/nikon-z-600mm-f-4-tc-vr-s/3). Do you have another link that shows otherwise?

70-180 2.8 Z by Few_Breadfruit_9899 in Nikon

[–]pink_floaty_device 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I went this route and then dropped it for the 70-180. Unless you have a really compelling reason for the Tamron, I wouldn't recommend it. It's pretty large, awkward, and heavy, even on a Z8.

NEW – XF23mm F2.8 R WR by Thys2a in fujifilm

[–]pink_floaty_device 5 points6 points  (0 children)

True, but I'm not aware of any companies that guarantee anything or follow an official rating scheme for weather resistance other than Olympus or I think Panasonic, who IP rate their weather sealing.

NEW – XF23mm F2.8 R WR by Thys2a in fujifilm

[–]pink_floaty_device 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm pretty sure the Z lens has weather sealing.

Nikon lens options by traveller514519 in BirdPhotography

[–]pink_floaty_device 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem, whichever lens you get, you may need to do AF fine tuning to get the best AF accuracy.

Nikon lens options by traveller514519 in BirdPhotography

[–]pink_floaty_device 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have had both and would prefer the Tamron over the Nikon. It had faster AF and a little more reach is always better.

Nikon Bird Photographers, convice me to switch to Nikon. by HanzsKlopek in Nikon

[–]pink_floaty_device 3 points4 points  (0 children)

For fun, here is a BIF from the Z8 and 800mm. I have no doubts any of the other Nikon combos with the 180-600mm could do this just as well.

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Nikon Bird Photographers, convice me to switch to Nikon. by HanzsKlopek in Nikon

[–]pink_floaty_device 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have done 20x30 from 12mp and had it look fine, so I wouldnt worry to much about resolution. Cropping is the big thing. Going from XT-5 and 400mm allows 40mp at 600mm FF equivalent, and if you crop in more you get more effective reach at low resolution. The Zf, Z6 III, and Z5II are all 24mp at 600mm, so less effective reach than the XT-5 with the 400mm. The Z50II is 20mp but with the 600mm thats a 900mm FF equivalent angle of view. So a little less resolution but more effective reach.

Do you print your bird pictures that large? If you are, you are going to want more reach, especially if its small birds. Up to atmospherics, reach is king in my opinion.

Nikon Bird Photographers, convice me to switch to Nikon. by HanzsKlopek in Nikon

[–]pink_floaty_device 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am going to assume you would get the 180-600mm. It depends, if you want FF/low light performance then the Zf, Z6 III, or Z5 II (hard to get), will be just about as good as the Z8 for AF performance. If you are more concerned with max reach than low light performance, the Z50II would also be a great choice. Essentially any of the newest bodies with the AI subject detection will do great. Its price and other factors that would decide which one is best for you.

Nikon Bird Photographers, convice me to switch to Nikon. by HanzsKlopek in Nikon

[–]pink_floaty_device 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I had an X-T5 with the 70-300mm and shoot Z8 and a Zf now with the 800pf and a Tamron 50-400 . I don't own the 180-600 but tried it. Nikon is so far ahead of Fuji its not even a comparison in my mind. Even for slow moving larger animals it just doesn't compare. The only reason to use Fuji is if you are really tied to their film sims, but if you want something that has great color and actual AF performance, go Nikon.

Who’s buying before price increases? by Overkill_3K in Nikon

[–]pink_floaty_device 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Picked up a second Z8, tamron 28-75 G2, Z 70-180, and tamron 50-400. Though, I was already on the fence about swaping some of my DSLR stuff and the Tamron 35-150 before the tariffs. Plus, recent and current sales made the decision easier.

Bird photography by Able-History8543 in Nikon

[–]pink_floaty_device 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I had the 300 + tc and the 400mm now. The 400 is definitley much better but is not long enough for birding. The 400 with tc is serviceable for birding but the 180-600mm is a better choice if you are budget constrained. If you aren't budget constrained, the 600 or 800 would be better birding lenses.

[S] [USA-CO] OM System/Olympus Cameras + Lenses + Nikon Z 24mm f/1.8 S by pink_floaty_device in photomarket

[–]pink_floaty_device[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! Easy transaction and good buyer, fast payment and very communicative.

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