Nikon Z 600mm f/4 S Review: The MOST EXPENSIVE Lens We've Ever Tested!

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  • @Avinash-wg7xl
    @Avinash-wg7xl 11 місяців тому +59

    Was about to buy bunch of these 600 f4s ... but that arca swiss plate was a deal breaker.😅

  • @quite1enough
    @quite1enough 11 місяців тому +123

    Perfect for street photography! Gonna buy two, one for my ZF and one for Z50.

    • @franzweber7494
      @franzweber7494 11 місяців тому +31

      It is the best lens for nude beaches

    • @cccycling5835
      @cccycling5835 11 місяців тому +24

      For when the street is the next block over 😂

    •  11 місяців тому +36

      I thought it's a wedding lens... lets you take pictures even if you aren't invited

    • @romainplagnol882
      @romainplagnol882 11 місяців тому +5

      ​@you can take pictures from your car

    • @godsinbox
      @godsinbox 11 місяців тому +7

      thanks, bought 10.

  • @full-framephotography2302
    @full-framephotography2302 11 місяців тому +19

    One thing Chris didn’t mention in this review is the fact that the dovetails aren’t cut out for arca Swiss on the lens collar.

  • @JaySilva88
    @JaySilva88 11 місяців тому +58

    Although this lens is just for a select few, it's always a pleasure to look at your images Chris. Thank you for your time on testing this beast.

    • @niccollsvideo
      @niccollsvideo 11 місяців тому +6

      Hey I really appreciate that! It’s a nice change from what I often hear. It means a a lot.

    • @EquatorialVillager
      @EquatorialVillager 11 місяців тому +2

      Agreed, the owl looking dead on and the penguins mid "discussion" are my favourites from this shoot.

  • @waveland
    @waveland 11 місяців тому +133

    Devil’s Advocate regarding the 90 degree clicks on a lens collar. When working on a tripod, unless those sticks are perfectly level every single time then the clicks can end up slightly off level. That’s what the artificial horizon is for. Rotate the lens relative to the sensor, not to a mechanism which can easily end up off the desired mark. Collar clicks are out of date.

    • @MrCloud254
      @MrCloud254 11 місяців тому +20

      That's a solid argument

    • @J.R.Y.
      @J.R.Y. 11 місяців тому +7

      Interesting! Imagine a little motor built into the collar that could automatically level to the horizon. (I know, just one more thing to break, but it's fun to imagine ;)

    • @HesselFolkertsma
      @HesselFolkertsma 11 місяців тому +3

      I would still prefer clicks.

    • @sebulban
      @sebulban 11 місяців тому +12

      How many times your tripod is exactly leveled? Mine probably never so for me the clicks are useless

    • @Kenmcfarland001
      @Kenmcfarland001 11 місяців тому +1

      Exactly

  • @starbase218
    @starbase218 11 місяців тому +29

    I’m surprised you didn’t comment at all on the tripod plate not having arca swiss dovetail cutouts.

    • @HenryPiffpaff
      @HenryPiffpaff 11 місяців тому +1

      3:53
      Edit: Never mind...

    • @starbase218
      @starbase218 11 місяців тому +7

      @@HenryPiffpaffYes that’s what I mean. This is one of the many moments in the video there was no comment at all on this.
      You know what’s also an issue with this lens? That it doesn’t have arca swiss dovetail cutouts on its tripod plate.
      Also, it would be much better if the lens tripod plate would be arca swiss compatible.

    • @calabrais
      @calabrais 7 місяців тому

      Yeah seriously, I mean for 30 seconds of machining and a price tag north of $15,000 USD I would have said something.

  • @quintsblick
    @quintsblick 11 місяців тому +3

    The penguin shot at 1:38 is fantastic!

  • @black-and-light
    @black-and-light 11 місяців тому +16

    Great review. But!, I wished Chris had mentioned the lack of a decent ArcaSwiss-Mount. That’s a NO-GO!

    • @WaddyMuters
      @WaddyMuters 11 місяців тому +2

      Wait it doesn’t have a ArcaSwiss mount?
      Man I wish Chis had mentioned that, now I have to cancel my pre order

    • @fjphoto23
      @fjphoto23 11 місяців тому

      It does take nice hand-held photos without the Arcaswiss.

    • @black-and-light
      @black-and-light 11 місяців тому

      @@WaddyMuters 😂👍🏻

    • @unclefart5527
      @unclefart5527 11 місяців тому

      So funny this keeps perpetuated. Nikon are good, Nikon are great. Nikon are greedy. No Arca for you!

  • @dpfreedman
    @dpfreedman 11 місяців тому +55

    In all seriousness, is there a reason Sony, Nikon, and Canon refuse to include Arca dovetails on their long lens collars? It's been a feature on Sigma and Tamron lenses for quite some time.

    • @brianlemke6017
      @brianlemke6017 11 місяців тому +16

      It’s almost certainly a licensing issue. The big three just refuse to pay the royalties.
      In addition to my Nikon gear, I have the OM1/150-400mm 4.5 TC combo. Great lens in its own right and, lo and behold, A-S dovetails neatly machined in the foot.

    • @funtaril
      @funtaril 11 місяців тому +11

      @@djstuc Additional plate is just extra weight and bulk. Yes, not much, but it could be none.

    • @dpfreedman
      @dpfreedman 11 місяців тому

      @@brianlemke6017 From the Really Right Stuff Blog:
      "Joseph M Johnson says:
      July 27, 2016 at 12:04 pm ·
      Hi, Bill. Thanks for commenting. Arco Swiss never had any patents on the dovetail design and never published any standards. As a matter of fact, many companies had dovetail rail products of similar design, but Arca got credit for popularizing the style. We actually came up with our own dovetail standard based on inches and have openly shared it with others in the industry. We make every effort to honor others intellectual property. Joe Sr."

    • @SzymenPL
      @SzymenPL 11 місяців тому +2

      unfortunately not all - I use Sigma 150-600 DG DN and it isn't arca compatible, have to use a plate.

    • @Rollergold4
      @Rollergold4 11 місяців тому +4

      I agree especially for the price, perhaps its a licensing issue. Regardless why don't they offer an OEM foot with the cutouts as an option on the side or a different SKU with the arca foot included, I'm pretty sure if you can afford a 15k USD lens you can afford a 15,100 or 15,200 USD lens.

  • @OfficialSushiSystemAmbassador
    @OfficialSushiSystemAmbassador 11 місяців тому +1

    Review starts, sample images are shown, no words required.
    F*** yeah, that’s the vibe. I feel ya!

  • @SundayRacers
    @SundayRacers 11 місяців тому +6

    I am used to having VR access from the body only now. Selecting through the viewfinder I actually find easier than fumbling for a switch on the lens

  • @TheManfet
    @TheManfet 11 місяців тому +9

    Can somebody tell me if the lens collar is cut for Arca Swiss style tripods? Not sure if it was mentioned in the video. ;)

    • @javarenas
      @javarenas 11 місяців тому

      It does not. You can watch the video. 6:00 and a few seconds they mentioned it!

  • @almostinfamous42
    @almostinfamous42 11 місяців тому +10

    interesting to see the f/4 'exotic' got a look see before the more 'mainstream' f/6.3 - hope to see your opinions on that one too. and maybe a comparison between the f/4, 6.3 and the zoom

  • @philcampbell5827
    @philcampbell5827 11 місяців тому +6

    You got some nice pics Chris!! Really like the tiger and the penguins!! Looks like an amazing lens which I will happily purchase as soon as my Lotto 6/49 numbers come up :)

  • @peternavanac9310
    @peternavanac9310 11 місяців тому +23

    Wow! Amazing pics. Love the look of this lens. Shows some depth in the Nikon lens side of the company too. Even though it is $15,000 they can make the very best of the very best.

  • @cyrilhamel8289
    @cyrilhamel8289 11 місяців тому +3

    Good review, as always 😊
    'just surprised 🤔 you didn't notice and mention the tripod collar isn't dove tail machined!

  • @-lyvenx3648
    @-lyvenx3648 11 місяців тому +5

    beautiful shots and nice edit

  • @LensShark
    @LensShark 11 місяців тому +2

    Talk about a glaring oversight. Even my Great White Sharp has the Arca dovetails.

  • @Keithwithfever
    @Keithwithfever 11 місяців тому +7

    I wish more prime lenses have this teleconventer setup

    • @godsinbox
      @godsinbox 11 місяців тому +1

      wha? they put them in zoom lenses too.

  • @Mr1Spring
    @Mr1Spring 11 місяців тому +5

    Yeah, a lensfoot with Arca swiss dovetail AND QD (quick detach) port is really needed!

    • @UnconventionalReasoning
      @UnconventionalReasoning 11 місяців тому

      For an extra $150, you can get the AS foot.

    • @Glaucidius
      @Glaucidius 11 місяців тому

      ​@UnconventionalReasoning yes, but that's a total unnessecary extra weight and money on an already lightweight, but still heavy $ 15.000+ lens. For the few that might use other tripod connections (e.g. for Sachtler video heads still) some traditional threads for screws would fit into any arca swiss foot.

    • @UnconventionalReasoning
      @UnconventionalReasoning 11 місяців тому

      @@Glaucidius The replacement foot tends to be slightly heavier than the original foot, because the base is thicker to fit the dovetail. This means that the lens would be heavier if it only came with an Arca-Swiss foot.
      I'm not talking about a plate, I'm talking about *replacing* the original foot with a replacement foot.
      And since other brands like Tamron use the AS dovetail, clearly Chris and everyone else on here complaining should get the Tamron 600mm f/4 lens.

  • @johnnyisahermit
    @johnnyisahermit 11 місяців тому

    love seeing you film around Calgary, was just at the zoo and grabbed some photos of the same animals. cant wait for next time taking my 400 5.6 there in February !

  • @MauriceSchurink
    @MauriceSchurink 11 місяців тому +16

    Hi Chris, does it have cutouts for an arca swiss tripod head?

    • @theglenlivet12
      @theglenlivet12 11 місяців тому +7

      I've been combing through the forums all day looking for this answer. I still can't tell.

    • @niccollsvideo
      @niccollsvideo 11 місяців тому +3

      It doesn’t! I should have pointed that out in the video.

  • @gardamis
    @gardamis 11 місяців тому +4

    ive been thinking about trying photography, would this be a good first lens for me??

    • @brianeibisch6025
      @brianeibisch6025 11 місяців тому

      No!! A Nikon z 24-120 S would be a much better starter lens and only costs about 10% of this monster, new. Coupled with the Z7II you’d be able to do most of your photography with that one camera and lens and with enough pixels to do really big prints if desired. Cheers

  • @joeclaymore
    @joeclaymore 11 місяців тому +1

    Been waiting for this review. Not that I can ever afford it, but love seeing these reviews. Maybe some day I'll get one from NPS as a rental. Thanks Chris!!

  • @alhOOO2O
    @alhOOO2O 11 місяців тому

    Loved your video as always, and thought you got some great photos in the zoo

  • @hoihoisan777
    @hoihoisan777 11 місяців тому +5

    "Didn't want to get in people's way" carrying around a frikkin bazooka 🤣

  • @stefano8274
    @stefano8274 11 місяців тому +1

    Do we have a count for how many times Chris explained what loca is?

  • @oleblack423
    @oleblack423 11 місяців тому +1

    I really wonder how this lens would compare to the nikkor 400 f2.8tc

  • @Juventinos
    @Juventinos 11 місяців тому +1

    nikon is owning full frame best glass by far

  • @jsbatra
    @jsbatra 11 місяців тому +1

    How does it compare to the 400 2.8?

  • @kqschwarz
    @kqschwarz 11 місяців тому

    Super review. Maybe I missed it, but did you check focusing speed/accuracy with the teleconverter enabled? The thing that is often most affected with teleconverters is the focus speed/accuracy. Of course, the added telephoto reach also makes finding and holding a fast moving subject that much more difficult, which also affects focus speed/accuracy.
    PS, I agree 100% about the lack of Arca-Swiss compatibility and it is a show-stopper if the tripod collar does not lock down fully.

  • @markec123
    @markec123 11 місяців тому +5

    Where does the noct and plena measurement come from? Never heard that anywhere else but from Chris.

    • @niccollsvideo
      @niccollsvideo 11 місяців тому +5

      That’s because we made it, and it’s ours! And no one else can have it! Except Nikon.

  • @nenoman3855
    @nenoman3855 11 місяців тому +18

    Very detailed review, but not even a single mention about the glaring lack of a cutout for arca-swiss tripod mounts.

    • @patrickmolloy6994
      @patrickmolloy6994 11 місяців тому

      first thing he said was the about that foot!

    • @JennyDarukat
      @JennyDarukat 11 місяців тому

      3:54

    • @morcjul
      @morcjul 11 місяців тому +2

      @@patrickmolloy6994 Obvious irony

  • @sebsrandombeamclips
    @sebsrandombeamclips 11 місяців тому

    Definitely the ideal budget vlogging lens, will be looking into it!

  • @blue7724
    @blue7724 11 місяців тому +3

    I thought Gigachad would come on screen at any moment with that bg music

  • @krectus
    @krectus 11 місяців тому +4

    Would have loved to seen this compared to a cheaper 150-600mm zoom lens for 10x less money. Two people side-by-side in a real world scenario and see the justification for the price.

    • @MrRoosterx
      @MrRoosterx 10 місяців тому

      I can't speak for Sigma's range since I don't own one, but from what I remember it is fairly close to same picture quality as the Tamron 150-600 g2 I own. I can just say that just by looking at these pictures on a heavily compressed YT video, my jaw dropped. Huge difference in sharpness, and even in contrast. But especially sharpness! And if I was unclear, the Nikon reviewed is the product that are WAY sharper. ;)

  • @HesselFolkertsma
    @HesselFolkertsma 11 місяців тому +1

    Yeah, shame about the lack of clicks and Arca Swiss connection. Also, they should have made finger indents for carrying.

  • @83442handle
    @83442handle 11 місяців тому +1

    where is the video review of it from jordan?

  • @terrygoyan
    @terrygoyan 11 місяців тому +2

    The complaint about not having an Arca-Swiss foot goes to show how good the lens actually is. It was the only thing that Chris could find to complain about! For the idiots that state the lack of an ARC-Swiss foot is petty.....well you are wrong. It is a standard, and is a very secure and fast way to mount a lens. Especially important for a heavy telephoto lens. Also adding a plate to the foot does in fact cost more than $15.00, which someone in the comments said. In addition a plate adds a failure point to mounting a lens. I've seen them come loose and the results could be disastrous! I have a feeling that a lot of the people in the comments have never used a heavy telephoto lens.....

    • @UnconventionalReasoning
      @UnconventionalReasoning 11 місяців тому +1

      The simple solution is a RRS or Kirk replacement foot.

    • @terrygoyan
      @terrygoyan 11 місяців тому

      @@UnconventionalReasoning Absolutely. I have an RRS foot on my 500 f/4 lens. It is a shame though that the major camera companies don’t automatically put them on their bigger lenses.

  • @jss27560
    @jss27560 11 місяців тому

    Does the Sony or canon 600mm lens come with an arca swiss plate?

  • @awksedgreep
    @awksedgreep 11 місяців тому

    This is why I love m43 soooo much

  • @brianlemke6017
    @brianlemke6017 11 місяців тому +1

    Great Zohan review. Everything is Zilky Zmooth.
    An elf whispered in my ear, Santa is bringing me the 600mm 6.3 pf this year. I’m not disappointed at all, ecstatic in fact …… but that built in TC is sweet.

  • @Fantareina
    @Fantareina 11 місяців тому +1

    Great images!

  • @Jawad.1
    @Jawad.1 9 місяців тому

    85 1.2, 135 1.8, 600 TC, are my dream Z lenses...!

  • @EggsOverSleazy
    @EggsOverSleazy 11 місяців тому +2

    I would get it, but not having arca swiss on the collar is a deal breaker for me.

  • @mtayloroutdoors
    @mtayloroutdoors 11 місяців тому

    Can you add an external teleconverter to this lens? Maybe not smart but curious as that would be amazing.

  • @Lou-f
    @Lou-f 11 місяців тому +3

    Amazing lens 👌🏻

  • @CybranM
    @CybranM 11 місяців тому

    Does this lens have arca swiss dovetail cuts on the tripod plate?

  • @maxbembel2962
    @maxbembel2962 11 місяців тому

    Does this lens finally have a tripod mount cut for Arca Swiss?

  • @TheMainakg
    @TheMainakg 11 місяців тому +13

    If Nikon Japan has any sense or honour, they will launch replacement lens foot with arca Swiss cut outs after this.
    I also loved that you mentioned the lack of physical VR switch and mode selector on lens. The other issue is the distance limiter at 10 metre to infinity is pretty restrictive.

    • @UnconventionalReasoning
      @UnconventionalReasoning 11 місяців тому

      Manfrotto may object... And RRS & Kirk probably like being able to sell their replacement feet.

    • @TheMainakg
      @TheMainakg 11 місяців тому

      @@UnconventionalReasoning with all due consideration, if Tamron can incorporate arca Swiss cut out in their 70-200 f2.8 lens ( which is more affordable than most brand lenses of same class and has very good performance) ... Then I fail to understand why some other manufacturers will not provide this facility to the customer.

    • @UnconventionalReasoning
      @UnconventionalReasoning 11 місяців тому

      @@TheMainakg Nikon may be more interested in not alienating Manfrotto than Tamron.

    • @kurtniznik8116
      @kurtniznik8116 11 місяців тому

      Doubt they will change the foot; they've been getting hammered for not doing an Arca-Swiss mount for years and they still won't do it. It's not about cost, it's certainly not about awareness or feedback.

    • @UnconventionalReasoning
      @UnconventionalReasoning 11 місяців тому

      @@kurtniznik8116 Pepsi owned KFC and some other restaurants for about a decade. They realized that they were losing contracts with other restaurants because those restaurants were competing with KFC. Playing favorites in one space hurts in another space. Nikon choosing to put an Arca-Swiss foot hurts their relationship with Manfrotto.

  • @edwardphilipmarianafzger9800
    @edwardphilipmarianafzger9800 11 місяців тому

    at 3:59 completely true Chris .arca Swiss dove tail my Bokehmaster 105mm F1.4 came with that some years ago .this lens is out of reach for the most Persons nice review !

  • @mitchellwnorowski6747
    @mitchellwnorowski6747 11 місяців тому

    Comparison with om systems 150-400 please !

  • @adammutolo5800
    @adammutolo5800 11 місяців тому +1

    There’s got to be some secret handshake deal between the big three (Nikon, Sony, Canon) and the elves that make Arca Swiss! None of the big three have that feature and they for damn sure have received that feedback in droves and for years!

  • @larrychicco1062
    @larrychicco1062 11 місяців тому +1

    Is that a new telephoto lens or are you just happy to see me Chris?

  • @BenjaminSandness
    @BenjaminSandness 11 місяців тому

    1:06 music choices this episode, 🍵

  • @jamesloop
    @jamesloop 11 місяців тому +1

    Daaamnnn that’s one fine ass lens

  • @fabipuello
    @fabipuello 11 місяців тому +1

    Jordan's photography on this video 🤌🤌🤌🤌

  • @staiain
    @staiain 11 місяців тому +4

    it's a real shame nikon and sony makes such amazing super tele prime lenses, but with their awful minimum focal distance it really limits their use to larger subjects and you can't even fill the frame with a small bird becasue of it, let alone dragonflies and other large insects that are often too skiddish for macro lens range

    • @anildangol
      @anildangol 11 місяців тому +1

      That is where i love my canon rf 100-500 :). Rocking that lens for macro😂

    • @Karkawry1970
      @Karkawry1970 11 місяців тому

      Canon's RF 600f4 is virtually he same, closer MFD is only possible with zooms. The Nikon will get you closer with the TC. But learning to get closer to your subjects will always be a better option

    • @AUz3PjV3G7Rw
      @AUz3PjV3G7Rw 11 місяців тому +2

      @@Karkawry1970 Four meters is close enough, really. If subject lets you get that close, then learning is not a problem. But it will be more difficult not to disturb it.

    • @IanHobday
      @IanHobday 11 місяців тому

      @@Karkawry1970 Canon has yet to make an RF 600/4, they have merely bolted a flange adapter onto their EF 600/4 and sell it as an RF lens. I'm sure they're working on the real deal, and perhaps it will have a closer minimum focusing distance.

    • @Karkawry1970
      @Karkawry1970 11 місяців тому

      @@IanHobday Yes, I knew this but I wouldn't hold out for much in the way of a change in MFD, because..Physics..

  • @loony7002
    @loony7002 10 місяців тому

    try handholding a heavy lens like this with an arca swiss compatible foot without bleeding to death.

  • @yophotodude7693
    @yophotodude7693 11 місяців тому

    Manfrotto is a valid quick release system. Maybe Nikon should build that quick release system in instead of ARCA-Swiss. Nikon lets you use the quick release system of your choice. No reason to put the other system at a disadvantage.

  • @patrickmolloy6994
    @patrickmolloy6994 11 місяців тому +8

    love the lens. love my wife more !

  • @robertleidner9703
    @robertleidner9703 11 місяців тому

    Pre order 3 myself! Gotta have a back up

  • @UnconventionalReasoning
    @UnconventionalReasoning 11 місяців тому

    Replacing the Nikon tripod foot with one with the Arca-Swiss dovetail is about $150 USD for RRS.

  • @Nickkettt
    @Nickkettt 11 місяців тому

    My dream lens ..

  • @B9scrambler
    @B9scrambler 11 місяців тому +1

    Dang, that music was going hard! Mmmmmm, gurl! Bumpin!

  • @LiamPhotoATL
    @LiamPhotoATL 11 місяців тому

    another great video guys. It looks like a fantastic lens. I’ll be at a bit expensive for most people.

  • @marklaurendet1861
    @marklaurendet1861 11 місяців тому

    Looks to be a good lens.
    But I agree with Chris for the money why no Arca Swiss mount. There must be a reason why both Canon and Nikon do not include one. Would it be worth contacting them to see why, could be interesting to know why as this is bought up often

  • @handzolahbinmuhammadtaufiq7800
    @handzolahbinmuhammadtaufiq7800 11 місяців тому

    This is lens is beautiful:D I guess Nikon could have made it the absolute perfectest of the most perfect 600mms. Like the tripod collar cutouts thingy Chris was talking about. And the clicks every 90 degrees for when you turned the tripod collar. Anyways insane job done here, Nikon. And as always incredible review Chris:D

  • @djrbfmbfm-woa
    @djrbfmbfm-woa 11 місяців тому +1

    great lens. j.

  • @Joseph-iu6ip
    @Joseph-iu6ip 11 місяців тому +1

    I think the foot should be cut for my proprietary Slik tripod mount.

  • @theexxecutionah8872
    @theexxecutionah8872 11 місяців тому +1

    Almost bought 3 of these, but the lack of Arca-Swiss dovetail on the collar put me off

  • @d.k.1394
    @d.k.1394 11 місяців тому

    Do they make it in pink??

  • @patrickmorgan7173
    @patrickmorgan7173 11 місяців тому +5

    My Dad just got one about 2 weeks ago...I don't think he has used it yet..so Im gonna use it! Haha...Video shared with him

    • @UnconventionalReasoning
      @UnconventionalReasoning 11 місяців тому

      "My Dad just got this photography gear" is best followed by, "So I'm gonna use it!"

  • @BBEEKKAY
    @BBEEKKAY 11 місяців тому

    Get well soon!

  • @akhyarrayhka4048
    @akhyarrayhka4048 11 місяців тому +3

    we need 18-600mm f1.2

    • @danieldougan269
      @danieldougan269 11 місяців тому

      And the truck to carry it!

    • @UnconventionalReasoning
      @UnconventionalReasoning 11 місяців тому

      Tamron is working on it, now that their partnership with Nikon for Z glass is going well.

  • @alanm.4298
    @alanm.4298 11 місяців тому

    I agree that it is a serious error that the collar of this Nikkor allows the lens to rotate even when fully tightened... Personally I would not be the least concerned about a lack of detents at 0, 90, 180, 270 degrees.
    I do also agree it would be nice if Nikon machined an Arca compatible dovetail into the mounting foot. I don't know why Nikon, Canon and Sony don't do that... Tamron and Sigma do... and it seems such a no-brainer, low cost feature for the lens maker to include. (Not that a separate Arca style lens plate costs very much or adds any noticeable weight).
    Performance, build and image quality of this Nikkor certainly are top notch. But, frankly, EVERYONE makes superb 600mm f/4 lenses.
    Yeah, Nikon added a built-in 1.4x TC... but they also charge $2500 US more for their 600mm f/4 than Canon and Sony. You can purchase one of either of their lenses along with a separate Canon or Sony 1.4x TC and still have $1950 or $2000 left over to help witth the purchase of another premium lens or put toward your next photo safari.
    But, yeah, there is what I'd consider a minor convenience being able to switch the 1.4x TC in and out quickly, without need to remove the lens from the camera. I'm just not sure that makes the lens worth an additional $2K.

    • @UnconventionalReasoning
      @UnconventionalReasoning 11 місяців тому

      Whether the TC switch is a "minor convenience" or game-changer depends on the usage. And it seems that the person who can put down their credit card for $13k can also put it down for $16k. They're already in the, "If you have to ask how much it is, you can't afford it" territory.

  • @joe2snj
    @joe2snj 11 місяців тому

    Well done Nikon, looks to have AMZING IQ

  • @vincentvechambre3667
    @vincentvechambre3667 11 місяців тому

    Why you don't mention the tripod collar ? May be you should reshot this video and try to talk about it ;)

  • @ndc5544p
    @ndc5544p 11 місяців тому +1

    What a nice lens for street photography

  • @IanHobday
    @IanHobday 11 місяців тому +1

    Weighs about the same as the original AF-S 300/2.8 (the real original, without VR). Ridiculously light lens. The 800/6.3 being under 2.4kg is even crazier.

  • @EricRoseBahamas
    @EricRoseBahamas 11 місяців тому +6

    Well, I declare! Is that Chris with a little old strap on the camera 😊😊😊
    Now you know that lens was really, really expensive ... before he even said the price 😂

    • @sharvo6
      @sharvo6 11 місяців тому

      Wonder if it was specified in the rental agreement

    • @niccollsvideo
      @niccollsvideo 11 місяців тому +4

      @@sharvo6 They don’t ever dictate any handling rules. They just look at me with disapproval because they know me well.

    • @sharvo6
      @sharvo6 11 місяців тому +2

      @@niccollsvideo lol, I thought I saw an almost-slip in the video, but I'm taking it to my grave, unless that was your idea of a joke?

    • @UnconventionalReasoning
      @UnconventionalReasoning 11 місяців тому

      @@niccollsvideo There's the regular insurance added to the rental. And the Niccolls Premium added for you. 💰💰

  • @peterebel7899
    @peterebel7899 11 місяців тому +1

    So it's just three Not in price while filling more than three spaces in the backpack.
    Not too bad of a deal!

  • @anonykip
    @anonykip 11 місяців тому

    Damn I need to go to the zoo.

  • @JuanSanchez-zz3me
    @JuanSanchez-zz3me 11 місяців тому +11

    Hmm. I don't think Chris likes the tripod foot for some reason

  • @spidersj12
    @spidersj12 11 місяців тому

    It's odd that Sony, Canon and Nikon seem to refuse to have arca-swiss plates incorporated into their lens collar feet.

  • @Jeo-What
    @Jeo-What 11 місяців тому

    That is not a Nikon... That is a "King-kon"!!! Very nice!

  • @KungPowEnterFist
    @KungPowEnterFist 11 місяців тому +1

    What a pedestrian review that was. Here we have the best 600 f4 ever made by far. It makes ever other 600 f4 look like an 18th century telescope. The chasm between the Z 600 f4 and everything else is so ridiculously large that the others manufacturers should remote self-destruct their lenses in shame. And somehow obsolete clicks on the tripod collar was thing to talk about. Arca Swiss tripod foot was a thing to talk about. Same thing goes for the Z 400 f2.8. Everything else on the market is a child's toy.

    • @niccollsvideo
      @niccollsvideo 11 місяців тому +3

      You have a gift for hyperbole.

  • @anonanon33
    @anonanon33 11 місяців тому

    1:27 look at that tongue. very sharp and clean.

  • @Youtuber-ku4nk
    @Youtuber-ku4nk 11 місяців тому +1

    You youtubers are so caughan up in that lense mount to have it click when rotated. So I assume that you always setup your tripod perfectly level?!
    I’m feeling that mention this just because some other reviewer said it in one of his reviews. You probably didn’t think about it before that (just guessing 😅)

  • @christill
    @christill 11 місяців тому

    It is weird that they left out a few things that much cheaper lenses have.

  • @MrDaveB123
    @MrDaveB123 11 місяців тому

    Awesome

  • @ryankwan1934
    @ryankwan1934 11 місяців тому

    Beautiful lens. I think it highlights how for super telephoto, too large of an aperture can be overkill. In the opening shots, half that wolf's body is out of focus.

    • @itsa_me_amikey
      @itsa_me_amikey 6 місяців тому

      That's the entire point of fast telephoto lenses. Insanely sharp focus on the eye and then incredible bokeh and softness no other lenses can achieve. You can always stop them down if you want more in focus...

  • @lenneavy
    @lenneavy 11 місяців тому

    I was going to buy it for my Z50 to photograph squirrels in the local park but... no arca swiss plate cut outs? Hard pass.

  • @d.k.1394
    @d.k.1394 11 місяців тому

    I have 2
    One for Saturday
    One for sunday

  • @MaawiyVisuals2024
    @MaawiyVisuals2024 11 місяців тому

    You've definitely got Nikon's attention on the lack of an ARCA Swift style tripod cutouts 😂😂

  • @mjsvitek
    @mjsvitek 11 місяців тому

    If only there was a professional APS-C Z-mount body (D500 in Z form) to pair this with for mind-boggling reach...

    • @DBWPhoto
      @DBWPhoto 11 місяців тому

      APS-C is dead for professional use, it’s not 2017 anymore, Z8 and Z9 can crop on sensor for the same result, and still have a higher pixel density than APS-C’s - yet doesn’t give up anything in low light.
      I can see the argument in terms of price, but as soon as Nikon bring EXPEED 7 to the Z6/7 lineup (like they have with Zf) there’s going to be plenty of cheap but excellent AF bodies.

  • @kilohotel6750
    @kilohotel6750 11 місяців тому +1

    I wish my RF600 F4 had the built in 1.4TC. Nikon was smart by putting that in on the 400 and 600 for the Z mount and I'm kind of surprised it has taken someone this long to do it. When I bought my first 600 the EF II I bought the 1.4 and 2x TC at the same time and again with the RF model. It just seems like every wildlife shooter who has a 600 F4 buys at least the 1.4 TC right away.
    I always wondered if Canon and Nikon had a gentlemen's agreement with Arca Swiss plate makers to not build lenses with it built into the foot on new lenses. It's never been a problem for me I but one with a new lens and it just stays on it forever.

    • @UnconventionalReasoning
      @UnconventionalReasoning 11 місяців тому

      Nikon and Canon may have a handshake agreement with Manfrotto to not build lenses with Arca-Swiss dovetails built in. RRS and Kirk sell the replacement foot for about $100-150.
      The advantage of the built-in TC is that it is specifically optically designed for that lens. The regular TC has to get as close as possible to a variety of lenses.

  • @animusfault
    @animusfault 8 місяців тому

    That's not a lens...THIS is a lens!

  • @visionz_n_media
    @visionz_n_media 11 місяців тому +1

    If birding and wildlife was my profession instead of just a hobby….. I still wouldn’t get it 😅 that’s a lot of money to hand over 🤦🏽. Maybe if I hit the lottery or if the stock market had a major spike. Until then, I’ll just be content watching reviews of it.

  • @merkin22
    @merkin22 11 місяців тому

    Mine just arrived last week; 13 month wait, but well worth the wait. Only have a few hundred shots (all hand held) on it so far but dang it IS sharp and ooooh the creamy backgrounds! As for price, I find I'm functioning well after selling a kidney :) P.S. -- you can't harp enough about the ridiculous refusal by Nikon et al to not put arca swiss feet on their lenses. Infuriating. Right up there with the 50 cent lens caps and $2 hoods!