Nikon Z 600mm f6.3 REVIEW: SHOCKINGLY AMAZING Wildlife / Sports Lens (vs 180-600mm)

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 281

  • @thor9722
    @thor9722 11 місяців тому +15

    As I said when Canon came out that expensive 100 300 2.8, I know Canon only care about pros and fan boys. Nice job Nikon, another lens makes Canon user wants to switch brands. This 180-600 is going to destroy Canon 100 500 by both speed and price.

  • @JuanSanchez-zz3me
    @JuanSanchez-zz3me 11 місяців тому +36

    People complaining about the 600mm pf having the same aperture as the 180-600mm, as if the 500mm pf didnt also have the same aperture as the 200-500mm.
    The point of the pf is size, weight, speed, iq, build, and probably a few other minor things.
    Also, its nice to just have options.
    If the difference in performance isnt worth it to you, just get the zoom.
    The people who this lens is for already know why they want it

    • @taylorhickman84
      @taylorhickman84 11 місяців тому +4

      Gotta love when people complain about something that is good for them

    • @Michael-Masi-2021
      @Michael-Masi-2021 11 місяців тому +3

      I agree. Very few people seem concerned about the sealing, and if they are happy to pack it up when it starts to rain .. good for them. The build quality, sealing and lighter weight are what I will be buying, price be damned.

    • @deviantMystro
      @deviantMystro 10 місяців тому +1

      I used to roll my eyes at weight, now, I'll pay every penny to shave weight off. Makes a huge difference for me with how long I can be out in the field before fatigue sets in.

    • @HaraldDoedee
      @HaraldDoedee 3 місяці тому

      Every niche product is more expensive.
      No other manufacturer had these (exact) lenses (yet), so price will be higher. €5200 for a very lightweight lens is still a lot of money. Sigma 500mm similar lens is €3200.
      Not compared to the €17.500 for a 600 f/4 tc, but that's a really wrong comparison. 26 elements 3 ED glass elements, 1 Super ED glass element, 2 fluorite lens elements, 2 SR lens elements 7lbs. Vs 21 elements 2 ED elements, 1 SR element, 1 PF 3lbs.
      Only because of the way smaller lenses, less special glass (with the exception of the PF) the lenses should cost a whole lot less. Not to mention the TC.
      Compare the 600 PF with the zoom, the 2,5 times price increase is quite steep. A better aperture isn't a strange remark in my view. If Sigma would ever decide to make such a lens the price would drop 25%.

    • @lekkerpruven887
      @lekkerpruven887 3 місяці тому

      And besides that, the zoom vs the prime didn't have factor 2,5 times in price difference. Now it has. The 600 mm is €2000 more than the 500mm, while having a slower aperture. That's a very expensive 100mm.

  • @JohnMacLeanPhotography
    @JohnMacLeanPhotography 11 місяців тому +33

    I'm a Canon user, but the Nikon PF series is what Canon and Sony needs to make. PS - It's Fre-nel, not Freznel.

    • @IanHobday
      @IanHobday 11 місяців тому +4

      As a Sony user, very much agreed. The Sony 200-600 is an amazing lens (as is the Nikkor 180-600), but the option of the 600/6.3 and 800/6.3....incredible.

    • @PhotographybyTimWMoore
      @PhotographybyTimWMoore 11 місяців тому +4

      It’s America….Feznel!!!

    • @Carl_Aznable
      @Carl_Aznable 11 місяців тому +7

      @@PhotographybyTimWMoore i work in the us film industry for the last 30 yrs and we have lights with fresnel lenses and the pronunciation has always been "fruh-NELL"

    • @Youtuber-ku4nk
      @Youtuber-ku4nk 11 місяців тому +4

      @@PhotographybyTimWMoore USA is not a country to look up to.

    • @thomastuorto9929
      @thomastuorto9929 11 місяців тому

      @@codebunniesdoes the new bird Af actually work? I hope so because I’m in the Nikon camp but haven’t gone mirrorless yet!

  • @JuanPacheco-gr5hr
    @JuanPacheco-gr5hr 11 місяців тому +5

    I wish ALL S-line lenses would have had that gold ring...the lenses up to now looked mehhh!

  • @Realletsplaygrey
    @Realletsplaygrey 11 місяців тому +13

    Nikons lens lineup is incredible

  • @bigbrownmab189
    @bigbrownmab189 11 місяців тому +65

    Looks like Nikon might be able to take over the non pro wildlife shooter market, the 400 f4.5, this 600 and the 180-600. Crazy performance for crazy non bank breaking prices compared to the F4's !!!! I do want the 180-600 though for myself.

    • @bencollins7684
      @bencollins7684 11 місяців тому +11

      Or even the pro wildlife shooter market as well? Their 400 f/2.8 TC, 600 f/4 TC and 800 f/6.3 lenses are unparalleled and significantly cheaper than the competition.

    • @timurhant469
      @timurhant469 11 місяців тому +4

      and the 800! So practically, You have 400, 600 and 800 phase fresnel lenses that can compete in resolution but not in terms of depth of field with more expensive TC versions. Very clever NIKON. The expensive ones have a TC so you can buy the 400mm and can have 600mm, or the 600 and can have 800mm.

    • @janwedek
      @janwedek 11 місяців тому +16

      "Non pro"? This is a $4800 lens!
      Sure, it's cheaper than $15k but it's not exactly "entry level" :)

    • @Simoneister
      @Simoneister 11 місяців тому +11

      Yes "non pro". It's an enthusiast lens, for hobbyists with money. There's lots of those!

    • @sgpork
      @sgpork 11 місяців тому +6

      Well. Somebody earns 10 grand a month some earns 2 grand a month.. so. Good that there are options so consumer can choose.

  • @johnforbes4795
    @johnforbes4795 11 місяців тому +12

    I've had the Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 since Day 2 of the preorder period. I'll stick with that lens and its versatility for now, although I'll admit the 3lb of the new Z 600mm f6.3 sounds luscious for hiking in National Parks, etc.

  • @brandonklemets2958
    @brandonklemets2958 11 місяців тому +72

    for anyone curious, nikons jerky VR is the sensor and floating lens element resetting to dead center after your shot so they have the maximum room to move on all their axis for your new shot.

    • @kanitdechkhum1690
      @kanitdechkhum1690 11 місяців тому +4

      The only I don’t like is when ever I have all my composition right exactly where I want it after you click the shutter it shifted a little bit so I have to make sure I’m framing for a little room to adjust . Or I ll just change it to sport mode and move on .

    • @froknowsphoto
      @froknowsphoto  11 місяців тому +14

      It's not great when trying to get your composition correct. Canon and Sony do not do this and it's an issue when taking photos with a Nikon/. It's annoying, it's distracting and it messes up your composition.

    • @Skulclaimr
      @Skulclaimr 11 місяців тому

      Thats why you have 45.7 Megapixels! To crop into a composition!@@froknowsphoto

    • @pierrevilley6675
      @pierrevilley6675 11 місяців тому +5

      @@codebunnies My 200-500 VR re-centers the element on every shot in normal mode, that was especially noticeable on my D810, but is still quite there with my Z6 (a bit less noticeable since the sensor re-centers as well), so it is not only on stacked sensors.

    • @michael-4k4000
      @michael-4k4000 11 місяців тому +2

      ​@@froknowsphotobut Jared, not sure if u mentioned enough about how bad Nikons Auto focus is..... "Nikons auto focus is the worst"- Jared Polin

  • @DavidDatura
    @DavidDatura 11 місяців тому +12

    Nikon are killing lately with their new glass! In the past the whizz bang glass was usually the L series from Canon…not so much of late though.

    • @grahamfloyd3451
      @grahamfloyd3451 10 місяців тому

      Absolutely! I hope canon can compete. I'm just not excited by their 200-800 zoom. But I don't see how this 600mm lens has any advantages over the 800mm Z.

  • @szerszynski
    @szerszynski 11 місяців тому +17

    It might just be me, but I think the eagle with the zoom is sharper than the prime.

    • @adrienlahalle5285
      @adrienlahalle5285 11 місяців тому +1

      Same observation over here

    • @aliendroneservices6621
      @aliendroneservices6621 11 місяців тому

      10:41

    • @martinh947
      @martinh947 11 місяців тому +2

      First I thought the same.
      But as YT compress the videos a lot, RAWs would be the right way to compare the two lenses.

    • @stepheneckert4006
      @stepheneckert4006 11 місяців тому +9

      You have to keep in mind this isn’t a direct 1:1 comparison shot. The axis was different on the prime resulting in what appears to be a softer image but all-in-all most shots taken w/ the 600 prime in general appeared sharper to our eye. It was the only “close” comparison shot that Jared had with both lenses to show the audience

    • @ktcool4660
      @ktcool4660 11 місяців тому

      Nah

  • @1337FoxTrot
    @1337FoxTrot 11 місяців тому +9

    My 105MM MC Nikon Z does the herky jerky thing all the time! I thought there was something wrong with my lens. Feels better to know its just the VR Mode.

  • @SolamenteVees
    @SolamenteVees 11 місяців тому +9

    Agree 110% about the VR, Jared. It took me a bit to make the same adjustment on my 180-600 strapped to my Z6ii.

  • @SeddersShots
    @SeddersShots 11 місяців тому +25

    Was in Africa this year with my father, spent 8 days in the Okavango Delta shooting, bringing the 600mm f/4 was the best decision I could have made, absolutely spectacular shots, 90% of my shots were with it, worth every penny

    • @janwedek
      @janwedek 11 місяців тому +6

      Lots of pennies too! :)
      Sounds like a great trip with a great lens to match for sure

    • @michael-4k4000
      @michael-4k4000 11 місяців тому

      Did u do any hunting for wild animals????

    • @SeddersShots
      @SeddersShots 11 місяців тому

      @@michael-4k4000 Only hunting with a camera :). No actual hunting allowed where we were on safari
      @janwedek Yeah it was a hell of an expense, but for the amazing photos and memories captured that I’ll treasure forever plus getting to use such an amazing piece of technology for the rest of my life wherever I want, well worth the spend

    • @davblec
      @davblec 11 місяців тому

      Excelent !!! Did you can take some pictures hand hold?

    • @SeddersShots
      @SeddersShots 11 місяців тому

      @@davblec I mostly used a monopod but there were definitely times I was moving quickly and switching subjects where it was pretty much hand held

  • @danieldougan269
    @danieldougan269 11 місяців тому +5

    If it were me, I'd get the 180-600mm and maybe save my money for the 800mm f6.3 to supplement it. The difference between the zoom and the prime at 600mm isn't so dramatic to justify the extra cost. That's not saying the 600mm prime is bad, just that the 180-600mm is really good and still gets you f6.3 at 600mm!

  • @sgpork
    @sgpork 11 місяців тому +8

    How I wish Sony also make long prime lenses like this. The f2.8 and f4 are too expensive and heavy and big for so many people. Especially if 1 dont make money from those photo or dont want to spend that much money.

    • @aliendroneservices6621
      @aliendroneservices6621 11 місяців тому +1

      Buy the 200-600. $1,500 used.

    • @cameraprepper7938
      @cameraprepper7938 11 місяців тому

      @@aliendroneservices6621 Too big and heavy, I had the Sony 200-600 and sold it !

    • @cameraprepper7938
      @cameraprepper7938 11 місяців тому +1

      Yes, please Sony ! Make 300mm 4.0, 400mm 4.5 and 500mm 5.6 prime Lenses !!!

  • @dlevesque25
    @dlevesque25 11 місяців тому +5

    For versatility, i'll go with the 180-600 on my Z8. 🙂

  • @brucesterlowden140
    @brucesterlowden140 11 місяців тому +7

    I had the 180-600mm … very sharp but too heavy for daily walks which is what I want. So I returned it and await the light and no doubt magnificent 600 pf. I don’t need a zoom either for my use and so that also influenced me. But on sharpness alone the 180-600 looks excellent. I’m expecting it late October in UK.

    • @myketripp3838
      @myketripp3838 11 місяців тому +1

      Got my z600pf just a day ago ... I love it. Canceled my pre-order for the z180-600 and am glad I did. (but Nikon did a good job with the telephoto)

    • @brucesterlowden140
      @brucesterlowden140 10 місяців тому

      @@myketripp3838 Yes mine arrived on October 30th and has taken some fabulous pictures of visiting waxwings! Such a delight to maneouvre and hold all day. Super quick AF, sharp and beautiful colour contrast. Also performs very well with 1.4 TC

  • @thephotoyak
    @thephotoyak 11 місяців тому +4

    You can drop shutter speed to 1/100 or even lower on a perched bird, get that ISO way down with modern VR and 20 fps.

  • @SuomiFinland78
    @SuomiFinland78 11 місяців тому +5

    If I had to choose between 600 and 800 pf, I would go with 800. This 600 is too expensive being a 6.3 PF lens.

    • @tc6912
      @tc6912 11 місяців тому

      I hope everyone agrees. This will increase my odds of getting it sooner.

    • @Michael-Masi-2021
      @Michael-Masi-2021 11 місяців тому

      How much is the 600mm TC? Just saying.

  • @IustinPop
    @IustinPop 11 місяців тому +3

    How the tables have turned. A few years ago I couldn't have imagined this video title, on this channel :)

  • @meloche1syndrome
    @meloche1syndrome 11 місяців тому +4

    I really didn't know that 180-600 was less than $2k.
    I might have to try to budget it next year

  • @RG-rm9jt
    @RG-rm9jt 11 місяців тому +2

    This is kind of an oddball for me. I wish they would have made it a 600 f/5.6 with a built-in TC. That way, you stay at f/8 when you use the TC which means you get PDAF on all cameras. In that realm it absolutely would have been worth the $4,800 price tag. As is, seems way overpriced.

  • @natalieauroraphoto
    @natalieauroraphoto 11 місяців тому +7

    That comparison with the 180-600 was brutal. If you get this option, it's because that extra pound is very, very important to you. Because it ain't a question of image quality.

    • @scottboettcher1344
      @scottboettcher1344 11 місяців тому

      Agreed. This review cemented the zoom as my choice... IF I ever step over to the Z-mount, at my advanced age.

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

      There is also quite a big difference in price

    • @Matt90541
      @Matt90541 2 місяці тому

      the testing technique was brutal and not even worth showing. Different angles under different light. The prime photo didn't even look legit, coudln't have picked a worse example.
      The 600mm prime offers better image quality.

  • @sgpork
    @sgpork 11 місяців тому +6

    Hmm this is interesting. 600 6.3 prime. Isnt their 180-600 also 6.3 at the long end.
    Please do a comparsion of both lenses at 600 6.3. It would be interesting

    • @dcd
      @dcd 11 місяців тому +1

      He does just that at 10:45. Images taken different times though.

    • @dcd
      @dcd 11 місяців тому +2

      ... also the subject's eye seems near center of the frame where both lenses are probably similar, we would probably need to see something at the edges of the frame to see if the prime had a clear advantage.

    • @swordz2330
      @swordz2330 11 місяців тому +2

      You also have to remember that the prime is a kilogram lighter which is its main point

    • @sgpork
      @sgpork 11 місяців тому

      @@swordz2330 need more in dept testing of this lens against the 180-600 to know if this 600 prime is worth it over the zoom. Currently only know its lighter. .
      But its more expensive and you lose all the flexibility from 180-599mm.
      Got to check if the af is alot faster at 600… the sharpness.. color? Etc.

  • @videorezensent
    @videorezensent 11 місяців тому +3

    The click on the tripod collar can be quite annoying if your tripod foot base is just slightly off the horizontal and you need to fix the collar at a 0.5° angle.

    • @jean-marcducommun8185
      @jean-marcducommun8185 7 місяців тому

      Given the horizons built in the new cameras it's very easy to control it and I also think that it could even be a "problem" when you are just slightly of the center point.

  • @dieseldavey
    @dieseldavey 11 місяців тому +2

    Wow a positive review for Nikon gear lol what’s the world coming too 😂

  • @highdynamicphotographyfilm2235
    @highdynamicphotographyfilm2235 11 місяців тому +2

    That’s a nice lens.
    Waiting for my 135mm f/1.8 Plena lens to arrive.

  • @jurrydevries4006
    @jurrydevries4006 10 місяців тому +2

    I like this 600 prime a lot. The 600 f/4 TC might be better performance wise but it weighs a ton and costs a fortune, this new 600 mm balanced budgets and capabilities extremely well.
    If compared against the 180-600 It becomes a choice between versatility and durability and portability. The 180-600 being heavier bigger, no S line but versatile.
    Since I already own the 100-400 which offers plenty of versatility I prefer the 600 prime (which I ordered yesterday)

  • @kalenderquantentunnel9411
    @kalenderquantentunnel9411 11 місяців тому +2

    Clicks on the lens-collar just get into the way when you have to do fine-tunings around that position. I prefer not having them but if you do more sports than landscape I see the point. Anyway, a minor point in my book.

  • @UweRoclawski
    @UweRoclawski 11 місяців тому +3

    Someone with big muscles should tell Nikon about Arca Swiss!
    PS: now I wanna see the movie "Planes in the Zoo"

    • @pierrevilley6675
      @pierrevilley6675 11 місяців тому

      If you buy a 600 PF to put it on a tripod, get the 180-600 instead.

  • @adamorgler
    @adamorgler 11 місяців тому +5

    I came here once I got the email. I am confused. They just released the 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3. What's the point of point a prime if the aperture isn't any better than the equivalent zoom lens? Is this lens cheaper? This makes no sense to me.
    edit: apparently it's $4,800... wow

    • @karyleianawildernesscapes
      @karyleianawildernesscapes 11 місяців тому +1

      Thought the same. My best guess is that it's the Z-mount answer to the 500/PF.

    • @cmdrls212
      @cmdrls212 11 місяців тому +2

      Superior imagine quality, handling, af speed versus the zoom. That's why. This is an S class lens. The zoom is just regular.

    • @aliendroneservices6621
      @aliendroneservices6621 11 місяців тому +1

      ​@@cmdrls212IQ looks the same: 10:41

    • @Anon-zl4ne
      @Anon-zl4ne 11 місяців тому +1

      It is really for people like me who have the 100-400mm and want a longer prime to go with it.

    • @richardmurray1858
      @richardmurray1858 11 місяців тому

      @@aliendroneservices6621 the difference comes when looking at sharpness across the frame rather than just the centre. Both are great in the centre but this new 600PF is sharp right into the corners where the zoom takes a slight hit. The main difference is the size and weight, just like the 500PF years ago once you start using it regularly you realise the benefits. Both the zoom and this PF are fantastic offerings though, well done Nikon.

  • @ep_photography
    @ep_photography 11 місяців тому +3

    Wow didn't see this coming! But, I am very happy with the 180-600 and don't see myself buying this lens. In regards to the clicky lens collar, while I get your point, there is a benefit to a smooth lens collar. If you slightly unlock it and mount it on a gimbal head your range of motion is amazing and very fluid. But, I could definitely see benefits in it being clicky as well.

  • @csucameli
    @csucameli 11 місяців тому +2

    IS THE GOLD RING BACK!!!!???

  • @_zakkus
    @_zakkus 11 місяців тому +3

    Thank you for the great review. Yeah 200-500 was mostly for bird enthusiasts shooting stationary animals with a pretty slow AF whereas 500 way lighter/smaller with twice as fast AF speed. Similar appears to be the case with 600 vs 180-600. Image quality will not necessarily be that different, but depending on what you need having many options is great.

  • @El-Rico
    @El-Rico 11 місяців тому +3

    I have the 400mm; with a TC it would make a 580mm f/6.3. That being said, I might still opt for the 180-600...

  • @JaySilva88
    @JaySilva88 11 місяців тому +2

    Seeing those comparison images side by side, considering the price and versatility of the zoom...I'd go zoom all the way!

  • @joydeep.vasudeva
    @joydeep.vasudeva 11 місяців тому +1

    How does it compare with Nikon Z 400mm F4.5 with 1.4TC? Do you have any thoughts on it?

  • @ryancooper3629
    @ryancooper3629 11 місяців тому +3

    I think this lens sounds great and looks like an amazing lens but I feel the price point will hold it back. Asking almost $5000 for a 600 6.3 prime is really steep. I think this will struggle to differentiate itself from a 400 4.5 + TC which is cheaper and just as light or if you are already spending this much money, might as well spend a few extra dollars and move to the 800PF. It sits in this weird middle ground where, yes, the 600mm focal length is amazing but they priced it like it was faster than it is. Like imagine this was a 600 5.0 at this price point. Even if a bit bigger, it would be an insanely good option. But at 6.3, I feel there are better options already.
    Also that 4m min focusing distance is pretty rough. Anyone shooting small birds will def run into this wall. Imo they really should have sacrificed a few extra g so this could be closer to the 2.4m of the 180-600 or 2.5 of the 400 4.5.

    • @taylorhickman84
      @taylorhickman84 11 місяців тому +1

      Any tips on getting that close to birds?

    • @ryancooper3629
      @ryancooper3629 11 місяців тому +1

      @@taylorhickman84 let them come to you and be camouflaged. (blind, ghillie, etc)

    • @plantman6245
      @plantman6245 6 місяців тому

      Ryan cooper spot on mate! Better off getting versatility of 400 4.5 with TC at much cheaper price

  • @marleenvandam6931
    @marleenvandam6931 10 місяців тому +1

    The 600 Pf is defintely sharper and must faster AF!

    • @myketripp3838
      @myketripp3838 10 місяців тому

      I've had mine for a month now and love it. It's top quality and the weight is why it's been worth it to me. When I'm in the Jeep (on the trail), I can pick it up off the passenger seat, spin, and shoot out my side with no issues.

  • @daiooji
    @daiooji 11 місяців тому +3

    I'm not sure why this is f6.3. 400mm prime is f4.5 compared to the 100-400mm zoom which is f5.6, so I thought it should be 600mm f5.6 or something like that compared to the 180-600mm f6.3. I know it is lighter and mayber sharper than 180-600mm zoom but still.

    • @sgpork
      @sgpork 11 місяців тому +2

      6.3 probably to keep it smaller/lighter and cheaper. If its 5.6 it will be bigger heavier and more expensive? Likewise if its f4…

    • @Simoneister
      @Simoneister 11 місяців тому +2

      Only 1390g is a huge selling point for some people

    • @sgpork
      @sgpork 11 місяців тому

      Right. Its even lighter than 1500gram. Which is the weight of the old and usually 70-200/70-400 kind of telephoto zooms we used to have.
      At just 1.4kg and you have prime 600mm. It is pretty sick. Yes its 6.3. But when sun is up. This lens will have no problem.
      But now the question is comparing this 600 6.3 to 180-600 6.3. At 600. Is the prime af alot faster? Is it alot sharper?

  • @myketripp3838
    @myketripp3838 10 місяців тому +1

    I walked around the entire Phoenix Zoo yesterday and handheld my Z600pf and never tired of shooting with it. And I'm 64. I love this lens.

  • @SandysTravels
    @SandysTravels 11 місяців тому +1

    I don't like the click sometimes I need that Itty bitty turn and I don't want it clicking when I don't want it..

  • @mlevesque33
    @mlevesque33 11 місяців тому +1

    It's still cheaper than the other brand's 600mm lens.

  • @lemonkng3188
    @lemonkng3188 Місяць тому

    This will be my next lens. The price seems to be an affordable option. Thank you.

  • @johnrus7661
    @johnrus7661 11 місяців тому +2

    Between the two, the prime. I'm a hard core birder and any extra sharpness means I can crop a bit more and still have great sharpness and more importantly when i use extenders it will be sharper. Plus the lighter weight and faster AF will be nice. If I didn't more landscapes stuff or if budget was a constriction, then the 180-600mm would be a great option.

  • @MichaelJones-ie4eq
    @MichaelJones-ie4eq 5 місяців тому

    The 180-600 is far sharper in the eagle comparison, as seen quite clearly by the feathers close to the beak etc.

  • @russandloz
    @russandloz 11 місяців тому +3

    The 500 pf will be more and more tempting as it still holds up brilliantly and getting cheaper on the used market. But really the 180-600 is a good choice for anyone for versatility, pro or not.

    • @kmulhall8233
      @kmulhall8233 11 місяців тому

      The 500pf is fantastic on a Z9. These two new telephoto lenses are exciting.

    • @Michael-Masi-2021
      @Michael-Masi-2021 11 місяців тому

      I just wish the zooming was all internal on the 180-600, that's what killed it for me. In some ways I'm glad they killed it for me, because I'll get this instead. So my bag will be 40mm 2.0, 85mm 1.2, 105mm macro, 135mm Plena, 400mm 4.5 and this 600mm. I have zero zooms and I love life. But.... I think I need 2 additional bodies, and carrying 4 is going to be a handful (pun intended).

    • @russandloz
      @russandloz 11 місяців тому

      @@Michael-Masi-2021 why is the external zoom bad for you?

    • @russandloz
      @russandloz 11 місяців тому

      @@Michael-Masi-2021 it is an internal zoom isn’t it on the 180-600?

  • @aliendroneservices6621
    @aliendroneservices6621 11 місяців тому +2

    6:30 6:31 6:34 6:35 F/13

  • @chennytango9298
    @chennytango9298 11 місяців тому +2

    it is hard to pick the 600 pf over the 180-600 due to the 3x price and only so slight more sharpness which is quite negligible. if the 600 pf is f5.6 then maybe yes, but with the same f6.3 as the 180-600, really hard pill to swallow. I will definitely go for 180-600 and the remaining price difference will be used towards a z8.

    • @froknowsphoto
      @froknowsphoto  11 місяців тому +5

      the good news is, they gave people options.

    • @garyswergold4096
      @garyswergold4096 11 місяців тому +1

      The size and weight differences are huge for me

    • @ian-nz-2000
      @ian-nz-2000 11 місяців тому +4

      The price ratio between the 200-500 f5.6 and the 500pf is about the same and they had no trouble selling the prime!

  • @carloscipriani2438
    @carloscipriani2438 11 місяців тому +1

    Fantástico. Ahora solo falta una D500 en versión Z mirrorless.

  • @Michael-Masi-2021
    @Michael-Masi-2021 11 місяців тому +1

    1 Gibbon is not called a Gibbons. Many Gibbons are refered to as Gibbons.

  • @cameraprepper7938
    @cameraprepper7938 11 місяців тому +4

    I will get the 600mm 6.3 prime Lens, because it is so compact and light. I had the Sony 200-600mm which I sold, because it was too big and heavy carrying when hiking for a day. So Nikkor 400mm 4.5 and Nikkor 600mm 6.3 are great Lenses ! (Really, my heart beats more for the Nikkor 400mm 4.5 !).

    • @aliendroneservices6621
      @aliendroneservices6621 11 місяців тому

      Or, get the 1,045g Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II, with the 207g 2x teleconvertor. 400mm at f/5.6. Total weight: 1,252g vs. 1,390g for the Nikkor 600mm F/6.3.

    • @romanpul
      @romanpul 11 місяців тому +3

      @@aliendroneservices6621 Why would you do that, when the Nikon 400 f4.5 is almost a whole stop faster and the same weight

    • @taylorhickman84
      @taylorhickman84 11 місяців тому

      @@aliendroneservices6621 I just picked up the new 70-200 f4, depending on your subject matter the macro capabilities on the f4 is a worthy tradeoff

    • @taylorhickman84
      @taylorhickman84 11 місяців тому

      @@romanpul versatility and depth of field

    • @romanpul
      @romanpul 11 місяців тому

      @@taylorhickman84 The 70-200 with a TC will give you worse depth of field than a 400 f4.5 as it has a shorter focal length and a smaller aperture

  • @TheCrystalyne
    @TheCrystalyne 11 місяців тому +1

    Gibbon.....Gibbons is the pleural :-)

  • @blakehfreeman
    @blakehfreeman 5 місяців тому

    Nikon VR sport is the setting when you don’t want the lens to recenter after shots…

  • @westpalmdoc
    @westpalmdoc 2 місяці тому

    great review. although animals in cages makes me ill.

  • @tpjverhoevenphotography
    @tpjverhoevenphotography 11 місяців тому

    soooo, this weekend I got to play with ALL the big telephoto lenses at the Photo Days 2023 Expo in Brussels, Belgium. As well as the Noct and the Plena. I decided a day after the expo that I would get this one. Of course, the 600/4 TC was even better but that one is also 3 times as expensive here in Europe. I might keep saving for that one tho. What I do like is the weight of this one and indeed the overall portability. Image quality is top notch and undoubfully good, but I can assess that even better when it finally arrives. I purchased it directly from Nikon but there is a fairly (probably) large waiting list. We'll see. It eventually will get here. Hopefully in time for my Antarctica trip in March 2024.

  • @catmonkey6826
    @catmonkey6826 11 місяців тому

    Gibbon!! Not Gibbons, you...erm Gibbon

  • @kayintemann8925
    @kayintemann8925 10 місяців тому

    Here's what I wonder. I bought the Z8 and am using my Nikkor 500mm pf lens with the FTZ converter. Does it make sense to upgrade to the z600mm 6.3 in your opinion?

  • @GheorgheParaschiv2004
    @GheorgheParaschiv2004 11 місяців тому

    you said something about seeing the tongue of the zebra drinking water......you will never see the tongue of a herbivorous mammal while drinking water, it's not like a cat or a dog, they kinda sip, not splatter.....😝

  • @denegrindal1248
    @denegrindal1248 11 місяців тому +4

    Being a weekend warrior I think I would go for the 180-600. I travel a lot and often take my camera with me just in case, so versatility is something important to me

  • @aperture8983
    @aperture8983 11 місяців тому

    Don't buy Nikon Apsc because the Nikon Apsc linab is an Orphan Because no one takes the responsibility of making zoom lenses f2.8 for it..

  • @nes.torfernandez
    @nes.torfernandez 11 місяців тому

    The sigma art 50-100 1.8 have a click on the foot collar and that’s like 200 years old lens 💀

  • @escapetothesky
    @escapetothesky 11 місяців тому

    24-120 f/4 and 600 PF ... good travel combo for Outer Space?

  • @nickidzenga5486
    @nickidzenga5486 11 місяців тому +1

    Sony needs to step up there telezoom game! Nikon is crushing it with the medium budget lenses and pro lenses, canon is crushing the super budget game and pro lenses aswel while sony is still depending on there amazing 200-600 but we need some of nikons budget primes in sony’s line up real quick

    • @cameraprepper7938
      @cameraprepper7938 11 місяців тому +1

      I sold the "amazing" Sony 200-600mm, I want Sony (Tamron/Sigma) to make prime tele Lenses, like 300mm 4.0, 400mm 4.5 and 500mm 5.6

    • @taylorhickman84
      @taylorhickman84 11 місяців тому

      the new 70-200 shoots at 1:2, I'd say their are chugging along just fine

    • @nickidzenga5486
      @nickidzenga5486 11 місяців тому

      @@cameraprepper7938 I hope sigma will make a sony e mount 500mm f4 there canon/nikon mount was really good for a affordable price

  • @m.maclean8911
    @m.maclean8911 9 місяців тому

    I bought the Z 180-600 instead of the Z 600 and the cost savings paid for half of my Z 800.

  • @chmaowang1829
    @chmaowang1829 11 місяців тому +1

    Maybe 100-400 + 600 pf is a good choice

    • @garyswergold4096
      @garyswergold4096 11 місяців тому

      I have a used 500 of and the 100-400. Great combo. I’m not likely to upgrade very soon but will in the future

  • @tr3v87
    @tr3v87 7 місяців тому

    The click thing on the collar might be an annoying from an OCD perspective but in real use you may not fall exactly on it from a composition standpoint. So it's not really an issue....

  • @brianeibisch6025
    @brianeibisch6025 11 місяців тому

    Nice “guns” Jared however I’m sure Arnie would say, “more work required”. Cheers

  • @mjames978
    @mjames978 11 місяців тому

    Would love a good VR lens but my old heavy Sigma 500mm APO is so sharp it crops equal to 800mm

  • @jss27560
    @jss27560 11 місяців тому

    No matter how much I would love the 600mm either one, unless I win the lottery It’s a struggle to afford the 180-600.

  • @josechomali
    @josechomali 11 місяців тому

    Luckily not back focusing this time? Or just a Z8 problem?

  • @GoergeSwenton
    @GoergeSwenton 11 місяців тому

    I thought THAT NIKON GUYS was supposed to test it first, no!?

  • @josefmolina3510
    @josefmolina3510 11 місяців тому

    No. I prefer the Nikkor Z 600mm 4.0 TC. The price is a hell but so is the performance.

  • @valeriesorrells
    @valeriesorrells 11 місяців тому

    would love the prime... just can't fit it into my workflow. So I would probably get the180-600mm for now.

  • @SlotCarNewsOfficial
    @SlotCarNewsOfficial 11 місяців тому

    Sony should have had clicks on the 200-600.

  • @corvuscyphert567
    @corvuscyphert567 11 місяців тому

    My nikon 50-300mm f4.5 has a clicked tripod foot lol.

  • @kevinnguyen2711
    @kevinnguyen2711 9 місяців тому

    i m sorry but that s yellow lol

  • @jeffcowan2667
    @jeffcowan2667 11 місяців тому

    If you are a wildlife photographer you would not buy a mirrorless camera that you can shoot silently as to not spook wildlife only to have your lens make a clicking sound to scare them off.

  • @stratonarrow
    @stratonarrow 11 місяців тому

    180-600 is what I’ll be buying used a few years from now 😂

  • @fredmuellerphotographer4532
    @fredmuellerphotographer4532 11 місяців тому

    Tripod collar click: How often do you get your tripod actually level. Without the detent it’s easier to use the in-camer level indicator

  • @lelanddyer9461
    @lelanddyer9461 11 місяців тому

    Even Pentax has clicking Tripod collar GEEZ

  • @dominiclester3232
    @dominiclester3232 11 місяців тому

    At 5 mins Your shirt is orange, your notepad is yellow and the lens ring is Gold! Just so you know.

  • @Ben_Stewart
    @Ben_Stewart 11 місяців тому

    Just need a Z6iii to knock it out of the park. Canon and Sony guys wishing they had more girth with their lens mounts.

  • @timodings
    @timodings 11 місяців тому +5

    I think as an amateur I would prefer using a 400 f4.5 with a 1.4x TC. It should be something around the same 600mm f6.3 and is a lot more versatile and cheaper.

    • @lolingsaraee
      @lolingsaraee 11 місяців тому +1

      that's the way I went and more than happy with the decision

    • @tc6912
      @tc6912 11 місяців тому

      My thoughts also, but waiting for a direct comparison.

    • @avromw7880
      @avromw7880 11 місяців тому

      Just had a week safari in Africa using the 400 4.5 with TC 1.4 for 560mm. Was not impressed at all very very soft images at a distance and only sharp when subject was very close consuming the entire frame. Will def look into the 600mm PF w/o TC.

  • @thobert1
    @thobert1 11 місяців тому

    i call this the Charlie Brown Shirt. If you know, you know.

  • @lukebit9816
    @lukebit9816 11 місяців тому

    No way.. where in Africa?? Please say Kruger park

  • @MrBubinski777
    @MrBubinski777 8 місяців тому

    but...F6.3...

  • @paulburnett8866
    @paulburnett8866 11 місяців тому

    Had the 180-600 on pre order in the UK since July, no sign of it yet, was told could be the New Year 😢

  • @thegreatlifeofjake
    @thegreatlifeofjake 11 місяців тому

    Are you doing a review on canon 10-20mm? I need your input

  • @sagetheowlfatfeathery2083
    @sagetheowlfatfeathery2083 11 місяців тому

    That Eagle zoom photo is exceptional for the price. If you’re printing at a reasonable size, the prime looks like an un-versatile waste of money.

  • @ShashankD137
    @ShashankD137 11 місяців тому

    Is it worth changing from 500pf to the 600pf ? I just ordered the z8 so I don’t know yet how the 500pf works with it

    • @tc6912
      @tc6912 11 місяців тому +1

      I just traded my 500PF for the 600PF. I think it was worth the upgrade.
      I did not like the loose feel of the FTZ2 adapter between the Z8 and 500pf.
      The 600 feels more solid and seems to balance better. It seems to focus faster. The build feels more robust. The 600 has an extra set of function buttons. So far, image quality seems to be at least as good. The background renders better and it has 20% longer range.

    • @ShashankD137
      @ShashankD137 11 місяців тому

      @@tc6912 thanks man. Appreciate it :)

  • @pranjalsharma479
    @pranjalsharma479 11 місяців тому

    Day/video 8 of asking jared to shoot volleyball

  • @gordonking9515
    @gordonking9515 11 місяців тому

    Just remember on your Africa trip to take a basting brush and a nice sauce.... so when the lion gets you you don't get stuck on the way down lol

  • @36SOAD817HMC
    @36SOAD817HMC 11 місяців тому

    600mm6.3!??!??! am i reading that right . . why would i buy a 600mm6.3 vs a 180-600mm6.3?!?! gosh i wish it was at least a f4 . ..

  • @radeknovotny8954
    @radeknovotny8954 11 місяців тому

    super,určitě je lepší 600,to je Number one👍👍👍

  • @guglielmo_arte_naturale
    @guglielmo_arte_naturale 11 місяців тому

    I setup the ring with EV compensation

  • @shortypictures
    @shortypictures 11 місяців тому

    I am not 100% sure about the lens. As much as I like that they came out with a „affordable“ option, I think they have to many lenses in their own setup that compete with this one.
    I don’t know if it is possible but a f/5.6 for that lens would lift it out a bit more.

  • @mchristofas
    @mchristofas 11 місяців тому

    Just seen you on tv in the Phillies win against the Braves !

  • @ВикторГригорьев-в9з
    @ВикторГригорьев-в9з 11 місяців тому

    он же снимает очень простые сюжеты, днем. можно ли ему доверять ? точность и скорость зависит от настроек , а он этим не загружается

  • @nolimitsphotos
    @nolimitsphotos 11 місяців тому

    I'll take the 180-600 please...