😂😂😂😂😂😂 It gets me every time!!! Pretty music, pretty mucic, pretty mus... scratch record and a sheep just looking straight at you. Silence. I roar with laughter EVERY TIME! 🤣🤣😂🤣😂😂 and huge thank you for showing us grumpy Henry. It makes me feel SO much better when I think back to an astro photo I was able to take last year. I'd spent the night f*ing and blinding at both the camera AND my abilities until the point my awesome photo was in the camera. Then I was Henry on coffee.... 🤣😂🤣😂 Not childish - human nature to be disappointed and frustrated with ourselves because we know what we want, and mess up or dont trust ourselves. Grumpy Henry has a place in our lives too, so dont be so hard on yourself!
Your choice of monochrome is brilliant the light coming from behind is amazing. The light coming through the tree paints a story all of its own,simply stunning 👍
I have the Z7 but decided to go for the much cheaper F-mount 100-400 from Tamron that I use with adapter. Works really well! Good autofocus, image stabilisation and sharpness for just 550 pounds on black friday discount. A highly recommended alternative to the expensive Nikon Z 100-400.
Watching you is always entertaining and informative! Keep up the great work. I have the Nikon Z 100-400mm and I love it, both for wildlife and landscape, but it is expensive compared with third party F-mount (+ FTZ adapter) options. Some things to consider: 1) The Sigma and Tamron 100-400 lenses have 67mm filter threads--the same as your 24-200mm lens has--and they weigh about half a pound less than the Nikon Z 100-400, even with the FTZ adapter. The Z 100-400 has a 77mm filter thread. 2) The Z 100-400 has a 0.38x magnification ratio compared with 0.26x and 0.28x for the Sigma and Tamron lenses, making the Z 100-400 a better close-up lens. Minimum focus distance is 2.5 ft (so a little under 2 ft from the end of the lens). Maybe you can convince a camera store or rental company (like KEH) to loan you the lenses to try out in exchange for acknowledgement as you try them out during your videos. Also, you might be able to get a loan of the Z 100-400 through NPS (Nikon Professional Services) if you're a member.
Try shooting the 24-200 in DX mode to get a feel for what a 350mm might look like. Then decide if the 100-400 Z mount is worth it for you. I got a Z mount 100-400 last Summer and it is not cheap but then why would you want cheap? When I had my D 7200 I borrowed a Tamron 100-400 and a 150-600 at an air show. I was disappointed because they were not sharp wide open or even at F8. You had to be at F 11 to get then decently sharp. The problems were worse at both the first 50 or so mm and the last 50 or so mm. Stopped down they were useful from 150-350 and 200 to 550mm. I felt I could not handle that frustration.
One thing to consider is the price of the FTZ Converter… they are around $250 (dollars). The Sigma 100-400mm F mount is around 750$ (new). The Nikon 100-400 is around $2500-@2700. So is a $1000 difference, even with the adapter. In my opinion that’s the way to go!!!
I enjoy all your photos even the one you were disappointed with. Sometimes it is not good to change plans on the fly, but sometimes it is a big win so don't fret too much. I love your energy and I expect you to get pulled from your best laid plans - its you and its good.
Hey Henry, I disagree with your comment saying the tree photo didn't turn out well. When you zoomed in at 6:30ish in the video. That tree came into it's own. Every photo is subjective. Some people will love it and some won't. So let me tell you mate, i loved it.. Some of the photos i take, i think "ermm yeah it's ok" but then someone else loves them and tells me that is really good. This keeps me taking photos. I have learn't a lot from you over the last few years, so keep up the great work. PS.The mini 3 pro is a great piece of kit. Loving the drone footage. T6 Adventures - OUT 📸🙂
I have just purchased a Sony 100-400 GM OSS lens from MPB and it was worth the money. I was debating between a 70-200 and the 100-400 and the 100-400 won. Go for it Henry, you will not regret it.
Hi Henry, hope your day turned out well! With my Z7 setup I use the Nikon AF-P 70-300mm (F-lens, FX-version) with the FTZ2 adapter. It's very reasonable in weight and size, and has a very good optical quality. I bought the lens and adapter for about 650 euro. It's easy to do handheld shots with it (onboard VR) or tripod-shots without some special collar mount. And at 70mm you'll keep it longer on the camera with for instance woodland-compositions than when it would start at 100mm. Most of my images made with it are between 135mm-250mm, but no doubt in that last location in your video I also would like to have more reach towards 400mm.
I just bought the Tamron 50-400. I'm a Sony shooter, but I know Tamron has released some of their lenses to Nikon z (17-28, 70-300). Maybe the 50-400 will be released for Nikon as well? I love it, super versatile and sharp. And it would be a lot cheaper than the (excellent) Nikon 100-400
I have a Z100-400. It is wonderful...and heavy. It is a great lens and you will love it for isolating "the shot within the shot." I find that I tend to carry two lenses - either the 14-24 2.8S and the 24-120 f4S. or the 24-120 and the 100-400. This may be because I am old and fat, but carrying all three lenses is a bit f a burden. Just want to say that you are inspiring - I love your videos.
Enjoyed this, as I always do, with your videos. The photographs were stunning as usual but I particularly enjoyed the first few minutes where you were giving yourself a good telling off. Brilliant stuff.
Has to be the z100-400. Either be patient save up & get it or just get it. It is a cracking lens. And instead of having to buy a FTZ adapter for another lens get a x2 teleconverter which then takes you up to 800mm. Should give you plenty of reach. Just get it.
Hi Henry, I have a Nikon 100-400 with an FTZ and I’m very impressed! It did find it very heavy though so just be aware. I looked at the Nikon Z 100-400 but it’s way out of my wallet range!! All the best Graham 😊
I bought the 100-400 for my Canon and don't think you would be disappointed in adding that focal length to your line up Henry as the options this options it would give you would certainly suit your style of photography. Cracking selection of images today as well
LOL... Thanks again for throwing in the sheep, every time you have done that I just bust up. I too, am trying to locate a 400 or 500mm lens. I have liked the sigma so far for the money. Not much of a difference at all from the Nikon. Can't wait to see what you end up with. Carry onward Henry and BRING MORE COFFEE...MATE! see what I did their buddy. lol
Great video Henry as always. I use an FTZ on my z7 with my older G lenses with great results because as you say the big Z lenses are quite a big investment.
Wow! You went all @thomasheaton on us at the beginning there mate! Proper misery set in! Turned it round though eh! Great video as always, oh, and if your readin this Mr Heaton, only joking! Love your channel also. 👍🏻
Some great images, those frosty trees… wow! As a proud z100-400 owner I say do it. When I first had the Z6ii I used some of my older F mount with the ftz, but wow, once the package matched up it was a million times better.
If you can justify the price then the 100-400 z lens is exceptional. So much so that I rarely take the 70-200mm z out with me anymore. Spent a wonderful morning on Loughrigg in November with it.
I would absolutely recommend the 100-400mm option, especially when you spend so much time in the fells mate. I'm using mine for my landscape photography almost as much as I do my 24-70mm and I love the results.
Henry, that back-lit image of the frost-covered trees was remarkable! I think you'll find that if you invest in the 100-400, more opportunities like that will come your way. No experience with third-party lenses, but the only lenses I carry for my z7II are the 24-120S and the 100-400S. The 100-400 is my most-used lens. Plus, the Nikon 100-400 (and the 24-120) focus so much closer than such zooms used to. So not only is the focal range incredibly useful, but the range from intimate landscapes/macro to distant horizon shots is something special.
Interesting! We all know that sense of frustration, Henry. I guess this was the same morning I headed to the other end of Windermere and, as you said, the fog and low cloud was not forecast. I too wondered whether to stick to my plan. I did and, sorry to rub this in, I had hours of exceptional light. BUT, the question is, if I had set out with YOUR plan, would I have stuck to that or would I have gone for plan B? Just don't know. Good luck next week, Henry.
Oi! Stop ya blinkin mithering ya grumpy young man! 😁 Try drinking more coffee before you set out, that might help. Absolutely love the backlit tree. I’ve invested in a 100-400mm for my R6, somewhat based around your enthusiasm for longer focal length shots - I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. For what it’s worth, I think the native lens would be the better choice, as it’s properly matched to the camera - one less bit for something to go wrong.
On my last outing, I was going to a lake and just as I arrived, it started snowing. This was not in the forecast. I decided I'd get some shots of the lake in the snow and continue with my plan to hike to the nearby woods. About a 100 feet from my car, it suddenly turned into a blizzard. Since I didn't want my car to get stuck out there, I only took a few pictures of the lake in the blizzard then left. The picture turned out pretty cool so it wasn't a total waste, but I still would have rather had my morning of hiking in the area and looking for compositions.
If you don't mind the FTZ then how about the 200-500. Awesome picture quality and no overlap with your current setup. Or wait a bit as the Z road map has a 200-600 coming.
Love my ftz with the AFP 70-300 👍 absolutely the 100-400 is going to give you the best image quality. But I'm not a pro and don't fancy carrying that sort of weight of a lens so the 70-300 suits me down to the ground.
I purchased a Sony 70-200 lens but after using it a few times, realised that the reach wasn't long enough. I swapped it for a Sigma 100-400 and, though I lost the 70-100 range, I haven't missed it. The Sigma is a great lens and so useful. I have never regretted it.
Hello Henry, I agree with you regarding the tree shots. if I'm honest I don't think the first shot worked (sorry!!), but the second just sang to me, I loved it, it's definitely a keeper!! I used to have a Sigma 150-500 which I bought for my Nikon D750, and I kept it for my Z7ii which I used via the v1 adapter. It was ok, and I do love sigma lenses, but I hankered after a Z series long lens. So I foolishly sold the Sigma, not realising that I would have such a long wait for a Z series compatible long zoom. I now have the Z 100-400mm which I use with the 1.4 teleconverter. It is a superb lens, and I think that it was worth the investment. I think some other manufacturers are not far off producing a long zoom for the Z series, so there might be some competition soon If you go for a F mount via the adapter, then I would recommend the V2 as it looks to be smaller, less intrusive, and I think will work better on a tripod as well. Don't write off the Z 100-400mm though, or the soon to be announced 200-600mm, as a pro, I think you will find it worth the investment. Good luck!!
I got the Sigma C 100-400 and use it with the FTZ. This was based on price and weight more than anything else but have been very happy with the results I get. Would love the Z 100-400 but price and weight are both too much.
Thanks, Henry, just what I needed today. Sometimes life does that to us, throws us a curveball, but we must battle through it. A great motivational video. Thank you.
I bought the Sigma 100-400mm & have the FTZ on my Z611.However, I don’t like the weight of that lens on my camera body…it doesn’t come with a tripod foot or collar! Spoke with Sigma directly & they safe it’s ok to use but I’m still wary.Wishing I had held out & saved longer for the Nikon 100-400.Love my 70-200mm Nikon S though.. Those sheep knew they were on UA-cam!🤣Great images as always Henry.💙
has to be the G2! also its a bit of a beast to carry up a hill. I have both the Tamron 100-400 and 150-600mm G2, that 600mm is not coming on a long trip with me unless its purely for wildlife and I get to sit down for a bit to catch my breath 😂
Hi Henry, I'm using Tamron 100-400 for Nikon F mount with FTZ ver. 1 on my Z5 with full satisfaction. I can recommend this setup except BIF for example ;-). But for landscape photography is it very good option for 1/3 of Z 100-400.
Hi Henry, I used to have a nikon d7100 along with nikon 18-105mm, nikon 50-300mm, a sigma 10-20mm and a superb sigma 150-600mm lens, I wanted a nikon mirrorless camera and opted for a Z50 + ftz adaptor kit, I have had no quarms or issues with this adaptor, and it will save you the price of a kidney if you got this adaptor with a sigma or even a non Z fit lens rather than the nikon 100-400mm Z fit lens. Love your vlogs as I'm still sort of house bound because of total knee replacement surgery the end of 2022, keep up the great work. Steve Hassall
My experience is the FTZ adapter works fine for landscape work, not so good for action shots as the focus takes just a tiny bit longer, enough to miss some action shots. But Landscape is not so critical with quick focus times, so even using used/refurbished F-Mount glass is great on the Z cameras.
I'm also researching super telephoto lens , I already have the FTZ adapter , and I've settled on either the nikon afs Nikkor 200 - 500 or the sigma 150 - 600 , there both still a bit pricey , but many 2nd hand reduced ones around , plenty of vids on UA-cam for research anyways , think I'm settling on the nikkor tbh , hope this helps.
Cheers Henry, it is Sean in Atlanta! You know you are an exceptional photographer, and an absolute fire ball of energy! It’s hilarious to watch you watch you frustrated over a cloud inversion, and then I have to laugh as you catch yourself up over coffee! I wish some of that enthusiasm could rub off on me! Great video, great photographs, and how are those boots working out for you? Sean
That tree-picture at 11:35 looks so mysterious! Beautiful! And I love the drone image! I had the Tamron 100-400 on my D7100 and it was a great lens. Very sharp and the VC did a gread job too. But I sold it last year because 100 was too far for me for the short end. My other lens is a 17-55, so there was quite a lot missing in between. And I didn't use it on 400 all that often, so I made the choice to sell it. I don't regret selling it, but if I ever wanted a 100-400 again, I wouldn't hesitate getting one of those. Of course I have no experience in using it on a Z7, but mine was compatible with full frame cameras as well. I don't think you'd be disappointed, if you can live with F6.3 being the fastest aperture. I have to say, the VC makes up for the aperture and you can use a very slow shutter speed handheld with it, even on the longer focal lengths.
Hi Henry, Enjoyed the video as usual. Shame the second location for image's was too far away to photograph, although the view's were great. I thought the drone image was amazing and the trees in B & W were good too.
Hiya Henry, I used a Tamron wide angle -17-35mm and a Tamron 70-200mm coupled with the FTZ adapter on my Nikon Z7 and didn't feel like I was missing out on any quality at all, the downside was that the lens' tehmselves were a bit heavier than the nikon native Z mount lens' and then had to carry the adapter also.
I think one can over plan a field outing to the point you can't roll with 'the punches'. You have become too focused on an objective to the point you forget to look around. But a plan does help organize what you should bring what you expect to do.
I think 100-400mm is my favourite focal length… I like my f mount sigma. It’s pretty sharp and cheap. I’m guessing there will be more z mount options coming eventually…
Hi Henry, I have the Tamron 150 - 600mm F mount which I use on my Z6II with the F-Z (Nikon brand) and I almost exclusively use it at 600mm it is F6.3 at 600mm which is fine and it can get you super close to all that far away stuff. It is affordable and it is a good, not great lens. But it is super fun to have in the bag
I've been using a Z camera since December of 2019 (Z50). I immediately bought the FTZ adapter to use all the Nikon lenses I already had on hand. No regrets. Now I have the Z7, and though most of my lenses are Z mounts now, I still have F mount lenses that work perfectly on with the FTZ adapter. I can only imagine the newer FTZ works even better. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Sigma lens with a Z mount, or a used Sigma with the F mount and an FTZ.
You are right you always want more reach so as I had the 24-70 lens I was going to get the 24-200 but in the end I got the new Nikon 70-300 e Af-P lens and I am certainly not disappointed. It is extremely sharp light to carry and relatively cheap, yes the 100-400 is good but heavy and very expensive.
I have the canon 100-400 focal distance is great but there are times even that's not quite long enough so thinking about the Sigma 150-600. I might be worth your while checking that one out. Great one Henry, thanks for sharing.
It's definitely the most stressful (and weirdly enjoyable) aspect to landscape photography. Researching and planning. Plan A, Plan B, Plan C. And things rarely go to plan. Sometimes I find it's best to only form Plan A and stick to it to avoid the hesitation in the field. We can't be everywhere at once, and we can only work off forecasts and our pre-visualisations. I do a lot of nightscapes and find the planning really enjoyable, but only less stressful if I don't have too many competing ideas lined up for the night. Sure, clouds get in the way, the wind gets up, but we jusy have to shrug our shoulders and not get down. You got some great videography there with the drone!
Henry, Henry Henry! Bless ya! To say that I can sympathise is well and truly an understatement! The number of times I've done exactly the same thing! These days though, I've gone too far the other way, and I tend to go out without a plan at all, which at times can be even worse. Then you end up thinking "Now what do I do?" Sometimes you just have to think to yourself "Well, at least I'm out! I'm out and about, so I'm in with a shout!" 😁😁All the best mate. By the way, please make sure that caffeine is the ONLY drug you take first thing in the morning! 🤪😆
I currently have a Sigma 10-20mm f mount that I use with my Z5 and the FTZ11 adapter. Other than needing to do the firmware update, I've had no issues using my Sigma lens.
I've just invested in a 100-400 canon L series lens from MPB. I went for the mk I as it was cheaper but no discernable difference to the mkii. I don't know Nikon lenses, but perhaps something along those lines would save a bit of the hard earned!
If you have the money, go for the Z-lenses.. I have a z7ii, and use Sigma and Tamron lenses with the adapter, and they work fine, but lack in sharpness compared to the Z-lenses..
Hi Henry the Tamron 100-400mm is fantastic on my D850 sharp and reasonably light to carry about. Not sure how it works with the FTZ maybe do a search on flickr for that setup and have a look at some images. 100-400 is a great focal range to have up your sleeve.
That Tree 👍I did mention that a Z 100-400 would suit you more for landscapes, So stop being a Yorkshire man and get a Z100-400, As you said, it`s an investment 😁
As always, thanks for the post. One word of caution: if you buy a longer telephoto lens, you might find yourself shooting birds and other wildlife. Take care.
Thanks Henry for sharing your experience & frustration.....yes it can feel negative but understandable at times... great results with the tree in those conditions....I have never shot in snow or icy conditions in Australia so I found you experience interesting.. cheers from Australia 😀
I've got the Tamron 100-400mm with an FTZ II. Nice piece of glass. Only issue is that I have to enter the lens manufacturer into Lr and ACR for lens correction. Hoping that will be corrected with a Z5 or Adobe update.
Nikon 100-400 is a superb lens, I us it mainly for wildlife/ action, family pictures a bit of landscape realy sharp and colour rendering, not had good look with other lenses that worked on nikon Dslrs, but don't work on Z6ii 24-200 is my go to lens for walking about.
Loved your image of the trees! As always, it’s all about the light, which was perfect! I’ve tested Tamron with a converter and it seemed to work very well! Thanks for taking me along!
Hi Henry, not too shabby for a day that went wrong ;-) Thanks for another grand day out. More super images .. I can see a couple of calendar candidates there. I can see why you'd like the 100-400, but likely 2nd hand they're are rare as hen's teeth, so it does make some sense to consider other vendors. Just be careful with alternative vendors how you might upgrade their firmware later / does it potentially compromise the weather sealing, so good luck with the search for a lens. btw. please don't put your coffee on your Z7, I'm really not so sure it would appreciate an arabica bath. Having had a thought, if you want longer reach without selling a kidney, then maybe one "curved ball" suggestion might be a 2nd hand F Mount Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR. Say it's about £800 plus an FTZ2 ( maybe another £200) from those nice MPB people ( Other sellers are available ). Sure its not the latest and greatest technology but it would be native Nikon and relatively affordable.
It happens to the best of us henry ! best laid plans only survive first contact !! beautiful conditions and y would you not chase that inversion ! that monochrome shot was sublime ! even when you set your camera to monochrome if your shooting in Raw does it not capture the colour aswell ???
Henry, the grass is never greener.... I am a photographer who is like you "this morning." I may have a plan but adapt to whatever i see at the time. I do have a question for you, do you use a lens warmer? I have seen others use it when it is really cold.
The shot of the tree in monochrome was superb. You mentioned infrared, I am thinking of getting an infra red filter for the Z6ii and I was wondering if you had ever tried it out or if any of the subs have tried it and how did they get on. Thank you so much for your vids Henry and this as all the others have done" is keep it real".
@henryturner check out Matt Irwin youtube channel - he has played with lots of 3rd party adapters for Z cameras, allowing not just Nikon F mount, but Sony and others too
I have the FTC adaptor for my 100-600mm sigma and although it's still new by a couple of weeks the z6 doesn't seem to make a difference to my previous DSLR...I'm more wildlife than landscape though. How about hiring to test rather than buying to make sure?
Great photos Henry. I bought a used Tamron 100-400 F mount a couple months ago. It works well with the FTZ adapter but I did have to upgrade the firmware via the tap in console. Would have loved to have the Nikon but it didn’t make sense for me financially. There are a few images on my Flickr page if you would like to see some images.
Scott: With the FW update, does Lightroom or ACR recognize the lens manufacturer? After entering the lens' focal length manually once, all other details appear for me.
Don’t bother with the ftz adapter and other lenses, it’s a waste of money that could have gone towards the z native 100-400. My experience of the ftz using Nikon f mount lenses is weird things can happen in certain lighting conditions, I have had weird ghosting and artefacts reflected in the image. I think it’s because the older lenses don’t have the same coatings as modern lenses. Some lenses are ok some are not, but you won’t know until you have spent the money and found out the hard way. The z lenses are far superior in every way. I cheaped out and use the ftz adapter with an older f mount 20mm f1.8g because it worked out about £250 cheaper than the z 20mm. It’s ok but I do kick myself every-time I use that lens because I know it isn’t as good as the z option.
😂😂😂😂😂😂 It gets me every time!!! Pretty music, pretty mucic, pretty mus... scratch record and a sheep just looking straight at you. Silence. I roar with laughter EVERY TIME! 🤣🤣😂🤣😂😂 and huge thank you for showing us grumpy Henry. It makes me feel SO much better when I think back to an astro photo I was able to take last year. I'd spent the night f*ing and blinding at both the camera AND my abilities until the point my awesome photo was in the camera. Then I was Henry on coffee.... 🤣😂🤣😂 Not childish - human nature to be disappointed and frustrated with ourselves because we know what we want, and mess up or dont trust ourselves. Grumpy Henry has a place in our lives too, so dont be so hard on yourself!
I like the first shot Henry, is interesting how it goes from cold to warm bottom to top
you win some you lose some, adapt and overcome and reap the rewards, good recovery fingers crossed for your next venture :)
Your choice of monochrome is brilliant the light coming from behind is amazing. The light coming through the tree paints a story all of its own,simply stunning 👍
I class your "panic mode" as genuine passion its infectious!
I have the Z7 but decided to go for the much cheaper F-mount 100-400 from Tamron that I use with adapter. Works really well! Good autofocus, image stabilisation and sharpness for just 550 pounds on black friday discount. A highly recommended alternative to the expensive Nikon Z 100-400.
Watching you is always entertaining and informative! Keep up the great work.
I have the Nikon Z 100-400mm and I love it, both for wildlife and landscape, but it is expensive compared with third party F-mount (+ FTZ adapter) options. Some things to consider:
1) The Sigma and Tamron 100-400 lenses have 67mm filter threads--the same as your 24-200mm lens has--and they weigh about half a pound less than the Nikon Z 100-400, even with the FTZ adapter. The Z 100-400 has a 77mm filter thread.
2) The Z 100-400 has a 0.38x magnification ratio compared with 0.26x and 0.28x for the Sigma and Tamron lenses, making the Z 100-400 a better close-up lens. Minimum focus distance is 2.5 ft (so a little under 2 ft from the end of the lens).
Maybe you can convince a camera store or rental company (like KEH) to loan you the lenses to try out in exchange for acknowledgement as you try them out during your videos. Also, you might be able to get a loan of the Z 100-400 through NPS (Nikon Professional Services) if you're a member.
Try shooting the 24-200 in DX mode to get a feel for what a 350mm might look like. Then decide if the 100-400 Z mount is worth it for you. I got a Z mount 100-400 last Summer and it is not cheap but then why would you want cheap? When I had my D 7200 I borrowed a Tamron 100-400 and a 150-600 at an air show. I was disappointed because they were not sharp wide open or even at F8. You had to be at F 11 to get then decently sharp. The problems were worse at both the first 50 or so mm and the last 50 or so mm. Stopped down they were useful from 150-350 and 200 to 550mm. I felt I could not handle that frustration.
One thing to consider is the price of the FTZ Converter… they are around $250 (dollars). The Sigma 100-400mm F mount is around 750$ (new). The Nikon 100-400 is around $2500-@2700.
So is a $1000 difference, even with the adapter. In my opinion that’s the way to go!!!
I enjoy all your photos even the one you were disappointed with. Sometimes it is not good to change plans on the fly, but sometimes it is a big win so don't fret too much. I love your energy and I expect you to get pulled from your best laid plans - its you and its good.
Thanks 👍
Hey Henry, I disagree with your comment saying the tree photo didn't turn out well. When you zoomed in at 6:30ish in the video. That tree came into it's own. Every photo is subjective. Some people will love it and some won't. So let me tell you mate, i loved it.. Some of the photos i take, i think "ermm yeah it's ok" but then someone else loves them and tells me that is really good. This keeps me taking photos. I have learn't a lot from you over the last few years, so keep up the great work.
PS.The mini 3 pro is a great piece of kit. Loving the drone footage.
T6 Adventures - OUT
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I have just purchased a Sony 100-400 GM OSS lens from MPB and it was worth the money. I was debating between a 70-200 and the 100-400 and the 100-400 won. Go for it Henry, you will not regret it.
Hi Henry, hope your day turned out well!
With my Z7 setup I use the Nikon AF-P 70-300mm (F-lens, FX-version) with the FTZ2 adapter. It's very reasonable in weight and size, and has a very good optical quality. I bought the lens and adapter for about 650 euro. It's easy to do handheld shots with it (onboard VR) or tripod-shots without some special collar mount. And at 70mm you'll keep it longer on the camera with for instance woodland-compositions than when it would start at 100mm. Most of my images made with it are between 135mm-250mm, but no doubt in that last location in your video I also would like to have more reach towards 400mm.
Maybe a 2X teleconverter to use with your 200mm instead it would save weight! Great videos btw …. From a Canon user!!😊
Good to see the Herdwick handbrake turn(er) featured again. Thanks Henry.
You should try the 200-500mm 5.6.
It’s heavy but incredible quality. Surprisingly affordable for the length. It will also cover you from 24-500mm
I just bought the Tamron 50-400. I'm a Sony shooter, but I know Tamron has released some of their lenses to Nikon z (17-28, 70-300). Maybe the 50-400 will be released for Nikon as well? I love it, super versatile and sharp. And it would be a lot cheaper than the (excellent) Nikon 100-400
I have a Z100-400. It is wonderful...and heavy. It is a great lens and you will love it for isolating "the shot within the shot." I find that I tend to carry two lenses - either the 14-24 2.8S and the 24-120 f4S. or the 24-120 and the 100-400. This may be because I am old and fat, but carrying all three lenses is a bit f a burden. Just want to say that you are inspiring - I love your videos.
The drone photo would make my day Henry😉
Enjoyed this, as I always do, with your videos. The photographs were stunning as usual but I particularly enjoyed the first few minutes where you were giving yourself a good telling off. Brilliant stuff.
Has to be the z100-400. Either be patient save up & get it or just get it. It is a cracking lens. And instead of having to buy a FTZ adapter for another lens get a x2 teleconverter
which then takes you up to 800mm. Should give you plenty of reach. Just get it.
Or go DX mode giving 600mm.
Have a plan but no expectations.
Hi Henry, I have a Nikon 100-400 with an FTZ and I’m very impressed! It did find it very heavy though so just be aware. I looked at the Nikon Z 100-400 but it’s way out of my wallet range!! All the best Graham 😊
Nice bro, 👍👍👍👍👍
Thank you so much 😀
I bought the 100-400 for my Canon and don't think you would be disappointed in adding that focal length to your line up Henry as the options this options it would give you would certainly suit your style of photography. Cracking selection of images today as well
LOL... Thanks again for throwing in the sheep, every time you have done that I just bust up. I too, am trying to locate a 400 or 500mm lens. I have liked the sigma so far for the money. Not much of a difference at all from the Nikon. Can't wait to see what you end up with. Carry onward Henry and BRING MORE COFFEE...MATE! see what I did their buddy. lol
Great video Henry as always. I use an FTZ on my z7 with my older G lenses with great results because as you say the big Z lenses are quite a big investment.
Ha!! I totally understand your frustrations, my friend! Been there, done that, far too often...
Wow! You went all @thomasheaton on us at the beginning there mate! Proper
misery set in! Turned it round though eh! Great video as always, oh, and if your readin this Mr Heaton, only joking! Love your channel also. 👍🏻
Some great images, those frosty trees… wow! As a proud z100-400 owner I say do it. When I first had the Z6ii I used some of my older F mount with the ftz, but wow, once the package matched up it was a million times better.
If you can justify the price then the 100-400 z lens is exceptional. So much so that I rarely take the 70-200mm z out with me anymore. Spent a wonderful morning on Loughrigg in November with it.
Oh Henry, you never disappoint, yes we sometimes make wrong decision but turn it to a positive. Backlit tree lovely.
I would absolutely recommend the 100-400mm option, especially when you spend so much time in the fells mate. I'm using mine for my landscape photography almost as much as I do my 24-70mm and I love the results.
Thanks for sharing
Crop sensor user here, equivalent 105 to 525 on the camera by default, the 28-108 gets used way less. Telephoto is the way to go for landscape!
Henry, that back-lit image of the frost-covered trees was remarkable! I think you'll find that if you invest in the 100-400, more opportunities like that will come your way. No experience with third-party lenses, but the only lenses I carry for my z7II are the 24-120S and the 100-400S. The 100-400 is my most-used lens. Plus, the Nikon 100-400 (and the 24-120) focus so much closer than such zooms used to. So not only is the focal range incredibly useful, but the range from intimate landscapes/macro to distant horizon shots is something special.
Interesting! We all know that sense of frustration, Henry. I guess this was the same morning I headed to the other end of Windermere and, as you said, the fog and low cloud was not forecast. I too wondered whether to stick to my plan. I did and, sorry to rub this in, I had hours of exceptional light. BUT, the question is, if I had set out with YOUR plan, would I have stuck to that or would I have gone for plan B? Just don't know. Good luck next week, Henry.
Oi! Stop ya blinkin mithering ya grumpy young man! 😁 Try drinking more coffee before you set out, that might help. Absolutely love the backlit tree. I’ve invested in a 100-400mm for my R6, somewhat based around your enthusiasm for longer focal length shots - I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. For what it’s worth, I think the native lens would be the better choice, as it’s properly matched to the camera - one less bit for something to go wrong.
Nice one of the tree with it's black structure and glowing frost, it worked really well. This is a great time of the year for photographing trees.
On my last outing, I was going to a lake and just as I arrived, it started snowing. This was not in the forecast. I decided I'd get some shots of the lake in the snow and continue with my plan to hike to the nearby woods. About a 100 feet from my car, it suddenly turned into a blizzard. Since I didn't want my car to get stuck out there, I only took a few pictures of the lake in the blizzard then left. The picture turned out pretty cool so it wasn't a total waste, but I still would have rather had my morning of hiking in the area and looking for compositions.
The tree was great Henry.
If you don't mind the FTZ then how about the 200-500. Awesome picture quality and no overlap with your current setup. Or wait a bit as the Z road map has a 200-600 coming.
Thank you. All the best. 👍📷😎
Many thanks!
Love my ftz with the AFP 70-300 👍 absolutely the 100-400 is going to give you the best image quality. But I'm not a pro and don't fancy carrying that sort of weight of a lens so the 70-300 suits me down to the ground.
I purchased a Sony 70-200 lens but after using it a few times, realised that the reach wasn't long enough. I swapped it for a Sigma 100-400 and, though I lost the 70-100 range, I haven't missed it. The Sigma is a great lens and so useful. I have never regretted it.
I've got the older nikon 80 to 400 and its rarely off my camera. Only downside is its only a 4/5.6 but it was only £300 secondhand so that's good.
Hello Henry, I agree with you regarding the tree shots. if I'm honest I don't think the first shot worked (sorry!!), but the second just sang to me, I loved it, it's definitely a keeper!!
I used to have a Sigma 150-500 which I bought for my Nikon D750, and I kept it for my Z7ii which I used via the v1 adapter. It was ok, and I do love sigma lenses, but I hankered after a Z series long lens. So I foolishly sold the Sigma, not realising that I would have such a long wait for a Z series compatible long zoom. I now have the Z 100-400mm which I use with the 1.4 teleconverter. It is a superb lens, and I think that it was worth the investment. I think some other manufacturers are not far off producing a long zoom for the Z series, so there might be some competition soon If you go for a F mount via the adapter, then I would recommend the V2 as it looks to be smaller, less intrusive, and I think will work better on a tripod as well. Don't write off the Z 100-400mm though, or the soon to be announced 200-600mm, as a pro, I think you will find it worth the investment. Good luck!!
I got the Sigma C 100-400 and use it with the FTZ. This was based on price and weight more than anything else but have been very happy with the results I get. Would love the Z 100-400 but price and weight are both too much.
Thanks, Henry, just what I needed today. Sometimes life does that to us, throws us a curveball, but we must battle through it. A great motivational video. Thank you.
I bought the Sigma 100-400mm & have the FTZ on my Z611.However, I don’t like the weight of that lens on my camera body…it doesn’t come with a tripod foot or collar! Spoke with Sigma directly & they safe it’s ok to use but I’m still wary.Wishing I had held out & saved longer for the Nikon 100-400.Love my 70-200mm Nikon S though.. Those sheep knew they were on UA-cam!🤣Great images as always Henry.💙
I recommend the Tamron 150-600mm lens, it’s great!
has to be the G2! also its a bit of a beast to carry up a hill. I have both the Tamron 100-400 and 150-600mm G2, that 600mm is not coming on a long trip with me unless its purely for wildlife and I get to sit down for a bit to catch my breath 😂
Hi Henry, I'm using Tamron 100-400 for Nikon F mount with FTZ ver. 1 on my Z5 with full satisfaction. I can recommend this setup except BIF for example ;-). But for landscape photography is it very good option for 1/3 of Z 100-400.
Hi Henry, I used to have a nikon d7100 along with nikon 18-105mm, nikon 50-300mm, a sigma 10-20mm and a superb sigma 150-600mm lens, I wanted a nikon mirrorless camera and opted for a Z50 + ftz adaptor kit, I have had no quarms or issues with this adaptor, and it will save you the price of a kidney if you got this adaptor with a sigma or even a non Z fit lens rather than the nikon 100-400mm Z fit lens.
Love your vlogs as I'm still sort of house bound because of total knee replacement surgery the end of 2022, keep up the great work.
Steve Hassall
100-400 is great. But they are heavy 😂. Be interesting over time what you decide. Especially with all the climbing you do.
I’d stay with the Z100-400 all the time. Great vlog bro.
Cool, thanks
My experience is the FTZ adapter works fine for landscape work, not so good for action shots as the focus takes just a tiny bit longer, enough to miss some action shots. But Landscape is not so critical with quick focus times, so even using used/refurbished F-Mount glass is great on the Z cameras.
I'm also researching super telephoto lens , I already have the FTZ adapter , and I've settled on either the nikon afs Nikkor 200 - 500 or the sigma 150 - 600 , there both still a bit pricey , but many 2nd hand reduced ones around , plenty of vids on UA-cam for research anyways , think I'm settling on the nikkor tbh , hope this helps.
Cheers Henry, it is Sean in Atlanta! You know you are an exceptional photographer, and an absolute fire ball of energy! It’s hilarious to watch you watch you frustrated over a cloud inversion, and then I have to laugh as you catch yourself up over coffee! I wish some of that enthusiasm could rub off on me!
Great video, great photographs, and how are those boots working out for you?
Sean
That tree-picture at 11:35 looks so mysterious! Beautiful! And I love the drone image! I had the Tamron 100-400 on my D7100 and it was a great lens. Very sharp and the VC did a gread job too. But I sold it last year because 100 was too far for me for the short end. My other lens is a 17-55, so there was quite a lot missing in between. And I didn't use it on 400 all that often, so I made the choice to sell it. I don't regret selling it, but if I ever wanted a 100-400 again, I wouldn't hesitate getting one of those. Of course I have no experience in using it on a Z7, but mine was compatible with full frame cameras as well. I don't think you'd be disappointed, if you can live with F6.3 being the fastest aperture. I have to say, the VC makes up for the aperture and you can use a very slow shutter speed handheld with it, even on the longer focal lengths.
Sigma 60-600mm f4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport Lens - Nikon F Fit
Hi Henry,
Enjoyed the video as usual.
Shame the second location for image's was too far away to photograph, although the view's were great.
I thought the drone image was amazing and the trees in B & W were good too.
Another question, any advice on Drone flights and photography?
Coffee is a must!!!!
Hiya Henry, I used a Tamron wide angle -17-35mm and a Tamron 70-200mm coupled with the FTZ adapter on my Nikon Z7 and didn't feel like I was missing out on any quality at all, the downside was that the lens' tehmselves were a bit heavier than the nikon native Z mount lens' and then had to carry the adapter also.
I think one can over plan a field outing to the point you can't roll with 'the punches'. You have become too focused on an objective to the point you forget to look around. But a plan does help organize what you should bring what you expect to do.
I think 100-400mm is my favourite focal length… I like my f mount sigma. It’s pretty sharp and cheap. I’m guessing there will be more z mount options coming eventually…
Hi Henry, I have the Tamron 150 - 600mm F mount which I use on my Z6II with the F-Z (Nikon brand) and I almost exclusively use it at 600mm it is F6.3 at 600mm which is fine and it can get you super close to all that far away stuff. It is affordable and it is a good, not great lens. But it is super fun to have in the bag
Grumpy Henry still captured a couple of cool photographs though, but it was good to see happy Henry make a return.🙂👍
I've been using a Z camera since December of 2019 (Z50). I immediately bought the FTZ adapter to use all the Nikon lenses I already had on hand. No regrets. Now I have the Z7, and though most of my lenses are Z mounts now, I still have F mount lenses that work perfectly on with the FTZ adapter. I can only imagine the newer FTZ works even better. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Sigma lens with a Z mount, or a used Sigma with the F mount and an FTZ.
You are right you always want more reach so as I had the 24-70 lens I was going to get the 24-200 but in the end I got the new Nikon 70-300 e Af-P lens and I am certainly not disappointed. It is extremely sharp light to carry and relatively cheap, yes the 100-400 is good but heavy and very expensive.
Great video! That thermos of coffee looks good. Any info on that would be welcome.
I have the canon 100-400 focal distance is great but there are times even that's not quite long enough so thinking about the Sigma 150-600. I might be worth your while checking that one out. Great one Henry, thanks for sharing.
It's definitely the most stressful (and weirdly enjoyable) aspect to landscape photography. Researching and planning. Plan A, Plan B, Plan C. And things rarely go to plan. Sometimes I find it's best to only form Plan A and stick to it to avoid the hesitation in the field. We can't be everywhere at once, and we can only work off forecasts and our pre-visualisations. I do a lot of nightscapes and find the planning really enjoyable, but only less stressful if I don't have too many competing ideas lined up for the night. Sure, clouds get in the way, the wind gets up, but we jusy have to shrug our shoulders and not get down. You got some great videography there with the drone!
love your videos. thank you a lot
Henry, Henry Henry! Bless ya! To say that I can sympathise is well and truly an understatement! The number of times I've done exactly the same thing! These days though, I've gone too far the other way, and I tend to go out without a plan at all, which at times can be even worse. Then you end up thinking "Now what do I do?" Sometimes you just have to think to yourself "Well, at least I'm out! I'm out and about, so I'm in with a shout!" 😁😁All the best mate. By the way, please make sure that caffeine is the ONLY drug you take first thing in the morning! 🤪😆
I currently have a Sigma 10-20mm f mount that I use with my Z5 and the FTZ11 adapter. Other than needing to do the firmware update, I've had no issues using my Sigma lens.
I've just invested in a 100-400 canon L series lens from MPB. I went for the mk I as it was cheaper but no discernable difference to the mkii. I don't know Nikon lenses, but perhaps something along those lines would save a bit of the hard earned!
If you have the money, go for the Z-lenses.. I have a z7ii, and use Sigma and Tamron lenses with the adapter, and they work fine, but lack in sharpness compared to the Z-lenses..
Hi Henry the Tamron 100-400mm is fantastic on my D850 sharp and reasonably light to carry about. Not sure how it works with the FTZ maybe do a search on flickr for that setup and have a look at some images. 100-400 is a great focal range to have up your sleeve.
That Tree 👍I did mention that a Z 100-400 would suit you more for landscapes, So stop being a Yorkshire man and get a Z100-400, As you said, it`s an investment 😁
I have the Tamron 100-400mm on FTZ and find it works fine and returns excellent images.
As always, thanks for the post. One word of caution: if you buy a longer telephoto lens, you might find yourself shooting birds and other wildlife. Take care.
Great stuff mate.
Deffo got to go with the nikon 100-400mm it's on my list... 😂
Thanks Henry for sharing your experience & frustration.....yes it can feel negative but understandable at times... great results with the tree in those conditions....I have never shot in snow or icy conditions in Australia so I found you experience interesting.. cheers from Australia 😀
I have used my Sigma F mount 100-500 on my Z6ii with the FTZ and it is rather good. I really dont use it that often and is is about 10 years old.
I've got the Tamron 100-400mm with an FTZ II. Nice piece of glass. Only issue is that I have to enter the lens manufacturer into Lr and ACR for lens correction. Hoping that will be corrected with a Z5 or Adobe update.
Nikon 100-400 is a superb lens, I us it mainly for wildlife/ action, family pictures a bit of landscape realy sharp and colour rendering, not had good look with other lenses that worked on nikon Dslrs, but don't work on Z6ii 24-200 is my go
to lens for walking about.
Loved your image of the trees! As always, it’s all about the light, which was perfect! I’ve tested Tamron with a converter and it seemed to work very well! Thanks for taking me along!
You’re hilarious! Great tree shot!
Hi Henry, not too shabby for a day that went wrong ;-) Thanks for another grand day out. More super images .. I can see a couple of calendar candidates there. I can see why you'd like the 100-400, but likely 2nd hand they're are rare as hen's teeth, so it does make some sense to consider other vendors. Just be careful with alternative vendors how you might upgrade their firmware later / does it potentially compromise the weather sealing, so good luck with the search for a lens. btw. please don't put your coffee on your Z7, I'm really not so sure it would appreciate an arabica bath. Having had a thought, if you want longer reach without selling a kidney, then maybe one "curved ball" suggestion might be a 2nd hand F Mount Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR. Say it's about £800 plus an FTZ2 ( maybe another £200) from those nice MPB people ( Other sellers are available ). Sure its not the latest and greatest technology but it would be native Nikon and relatively affordable.
It happens to the best of us henry ! best laid plans only survive first contact !! beautiful conditions and y would you not chase that inversion ! that monochrome shot was sublime ! even when you set your camera to monochrome if your shooting in Raw does it not capture the colour aswell ???
Henry, the grass is never greener.... I am a photographer who is like you "this morning." I may have a plan but adapt to whatever i see at the time. I do have a question for you, do you use a lens warmer? I have seen others use it when it is really cold.
The Nikon Z 100-400 is exceptional and worth every penny
The shot of the tree in monochrome was superb. You mentioned infrared, I am thinking of getting an infra red filter for the Z6ii and I was wondering if you had ever tried it out or if any of the subs have tried it and how did they get on. Thank you so much for your vids Henry and this as all the others have done" is keep it real".
@henryturner check out Matt Irwin youtube channel - he has played with lots of 3rd party adapters for Z cameras, allowing not just Nikon F mount, but Sony and others too
Henry, probably a silly question, but what is the small carabinier attached to one of your gloves for?
Not a clue!
I have the FTC adaptor for my 100-600mm sigma and although it's still new by a couple of weeks the z6 doesn't seem to make a difference to my previous DSLR...I'm more wildlife than landscape though. How about hiring to test rather than buying to make sure?
Great photos Henry. I bought a used Tamron 100-400 F mount a couple months ago. It works well with the FTZ adapter but I did have to upgrade the firmware via the tap in console. Would have loved to have the Nikon but it didn’t make sense for me financially. There are a few images on my Flickr page if you would like to see some images.
Scott: With the FW update, does Lightroom or ACR recognize the lens manufacturer? After entering the lens' focal length manually once, all other details appear for me.
@@kencawley3121 My Flickr page identifies it as a 100-400 but does not indicate a manufacturer so the answer is apparently no.
You'll love having the power of a 400mm lens in your arsenal
Don’t bother with the ftz adapter and other lenses, it’s a waste of money that could have gone towards the z native 100-400. My experience of the ftz using Nikon f mount lenses is weird things can happen in certain lighting conditions, I have had weird ghosting and artefacts reflected in the image. I think it’s because the older lenses don’t have the same coatings as modern lenses. Some lenses are ok some are not, but you won’t know until you have spent the money and found out the hard way. The z lenses are far superior in every way. I cheaped out and use the ftz adapter with an older f mount 20mm f1.8g because it worked out about £250 cheaper than the z 20mm. It’s ok but I do kick myself every-time I use that lens because I know it isn’t as good as the z option.
What about a teleconverter? Are they really that bad?
Been there🤯 good to see the sheep again
Funny video that! :) in a good way.