Nikon Z mount Tele Converters VS Nikon 200-500mm & Nikon 500mm.
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- Hey Everyone !
In this video we take a look at the Nikon Z mount tele converters
the 1.4x and the 2x Z mount TC
both attached to the Nikon Z 70-200mm F2.8S
we will compare the 70-200mm f2.8 set up against the Nikon 200-500mm F5.6 and the Nikon 500mm F5.6 PF
we look at size, build quality and Image quality,
The image quality comparisons start at
09:07 200-500 vs 1.4x TC on 70-200
14:48 200-500 vs 2x TC on 70-200
18:00 500mm F5.6 Pf vs 2x TC on 70-200
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I hope you fine this video useful !
Any equations let me know in the comments
As always thank you so much for watching
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Hey Everyone !
This was a really important video for me because this is a big choice for my photography going forward.
So hopefully this video also helps those of that are also struggling to decide on the best long lens set up for your Z camera !
What would you choose out of these three options??? let me know
As always thanks so much for watching !
Thank you for these great comparisons. They are so helpful.
Probably not the answer you are looking for, but I'm choosing to wait for the Z mount 100-400mm before making a decision.
My new 24-200mm will tide me over for the time being.
I’m expecting everything to change when the 100-400 and the 200-600 launch !
Hi! Thanks for your detailed match-up of these lenses. It raised one question in my mind about the 70-200. Z mount lenses are supposed to be extremely sharp but in your test, it seems on par with the 200-500 and below the 500mm prime. Is it due to the lens itself or do the teleconverters affect the optical performance? I am looking at the 85mm 1.8s and 50mm or the 70-200mm for studio work, shooting furniture. The zoom offers me flexibility but is it a good performer for my intended use? Thanks for your help.
Ricci Talks hopefully this summer ?
@@prometheuslg it is the Tele converters the 70-200 on its own is the sharpest this test waste about the Tele converter than the lens it self
That 200-500 sure holds it's own. I have grown to love mine and it's a lot better than the 3rd party examples I've shopped around.
The image quality is great for the price, i've just kind of grown to hate the size and weight of it
Love your work Ricci! One of my favourite UA-camrs. I appreciate your humility.
Great review. I have the 200-500 and use it for birds and airshows. Recently had a heart condition(recovering) so I haven't been able to lug around my big mindshift pack with 3 big lenses (about 15 lbs). I need to stop carrying all of that gear. I think the 2x tc will work nicely on the z70-200 and is about 2 lbs lighter than the 200-500 setup. So just two lenses (24-70 and 70-200 with 2x tc ) should be much more manageable. With topaz sharpen in post, all should be tack sharp.
Excellent! These are exactly some of the "choice" scenarios I've been thinking about, and so it's great to see your results. Thank you, Ricci!
Great comparison. Thanks for all the excellent content you put out. Any time I need some Nikon info you and Hudson Henry are my go-to guys.
Excellent comparative assessment! Just the comparisons i hoped to find. Rhank you!
You have overwhelming thanks by folks with this video. I join the positive crowd! Thanks for comparisons that are relevant to me. Thanks for your time and effort. I’m so glad to learn from an intelligent, experienced and personable teacher. I’ve found all your videos helpful as well as entertaining. I’d be thrilled if you continue to ignore the occasional negative comment and remain an important part of the Nikon learning community! Best always, Ricci.
Incredibly useful comparisons - thank you.
Thanks a lot !
Another great video Ricci, after watching I went with the 2 teleconverters to go with my Z 70-200mm but also bought the 500mm f5.6 pf for that extra reach. Very happy with the set ups.
Ok here at the intro! Lets go been waiting for this!
Thank you for this really great comparison and all the other that I watched so far! I will wait for the 200-600 and will use my 3rd party lense with FTZ. Greetings from South Germany ;-)
This is the style of comparison review that we don't see enough of; the pros and cons of each clearly set out with the viewer being better equipped to make their decision. Contrast with the all too common style of "this one is the clear winner and this one is complete rubbish, it will make you a third class photographer" - totally ignoring use case / circumstances and typically coming from people whose photos (if they ever get out of the studio long enough to actually *take* any) leave a lot to be desired. Thank you Ricci!
Thanks a lot! I had been looking forward to this video
Yes a very useful comparison Ricci exactly the sort of information we need about the lens to make a choice. Thanks
The spec of dust landing on the barrel of the rear element on the left side of teleconverter at @1:16 nailed it. Eagle has landed...
I thought that was a super fine pixel level mouse pointer
Thank you for the work you put in this and all your videos.
Thanks for this! You answered literally all of my questions on every variation I was curious about. Now I'm gonna try to hold off and see how the Z 100-400 looks before I start eyeing the PF too closely haha
Exactly what I was looking for. Thanks very much!
Awesome presentation. EXACTLY what I was looking for.
You have given me a great deal to think about. Your review is full of terrific details. Thank you very much. 😎👍📸
Very useful comparison (as always!) I think we are all waiting for the Nikon 100-400mm & 200-600MM Z lenses to finally appear!
I own the Nikon 200-500 5.6 and it's an amazing lens, also the sigma 70-200 2.8 with the FTZ, both of them are pretty sharp, I don't have any problem to carry on two big lenses and two bodies in my backpack. Great video.
The takeaway from your videos is you are not trying to sell me anything, and I respect that. Everything the you have suggested in your videos have pan out when I applied it to my photography. So thanks again.
Good video, thanks for making this as always.
It makes me even more interested to see the 70-200+2x comparing to the upcoming Z 100-400.
If you can live with the variable aperture - the new Z 100-400 will out-perform. I had a TC20EMkIII on a 70-200/2.8 VR II - the combo didn't like bright highlights - got blooming on a D700. The Z TC x2 will be better but still a compromise too far, IMO. I suspect the Z TC x1.4 is going to give far better results.
I have the 70-200mm f2.8 S lens for the Z system and the OG Z6. After watching this, I sold my 200-500 f5.6 and purchased the 2.0x tele, not because I think it is “better” but because it is excellent quality for the low weight. I will be purchasing the 200-600 S lens when it comes out, and for the really long shots I will use that, but for the times I want a light weight and excellent reach i will use the 70-200mm with the 2X tele.
Very helpful comparison. Thanks.
I was waiting this video before taking my final decision... very happy to have waited! Those Tc are very good for teleconverter... but still not as good as real lenses... I will wait the next lenses before buying (24-105 and the 100-400)... thanks for your good work;)
The 500mm 5,6 glued to my d850,unbeatable combo,with the 70/200 with or without a 2x tc a close second on the Z7.I hated the 200-500 but that’s just me.Great comparative video.
Another brilliant video a real tour de force
That spec of dust landing on the lens at 1:17 was super cute!!
Very nice review of the lens option Ricci :-)
I've been using the 200-500 on my D500 for a long time now and am more than happy with it.
I don't often use the 1.4TC, but you can still get sharp pictures hand held when it's fitted.
Great video. It was nice to see the 200-500 do so well.
I’d like to see the 200-500 v 500 PF comparison
Excelent and usefull work. Congrats.
Nice review! I recently picked up the 500pf to us with my z6 and d810. I also got the fringer Nikon -> Fuji adapter to try out my Nikon lenses on some Fuji bodies I have.
Good stuff. I think it really shows how strong the 2.0 telecoverter is.
No talk of light wavelengths, nanometers and associated laboratory bollocks. Informative and to the point. Well done. Thanks.
You always bring very accurate information that I use to decide on my upgrades. I have the Z6 with 299-500mm f5.6 and super sharp for what I do. Wow I can’t imagine the 500mm f5.6 prime wow. Anyhow, thank you 🙏 for your videos. Keep them coming 👍👍👍
Great to hear!
Thanks for your time and expertise. I recently purchased the Z 70-200 f2.8 and am in the process of deciding which teleconverter to get. Your video comparisons have really helped me. I'm leaning towards the 1.4. Thanks again for such great videos.
I meant the Z 70-200.
Many thanks for this video expecting by all of us.
Overall, the couple Z70-200 + Z2x looks quiet appealing if we take into account flexibility of focal length.
Another extremely useful video. Ricci, you did a great video on the Z lens roadmap a year ago. Have you heard any update on when the 100-400mm is likely to be shipping to the UK? Thanks
Thanks for your input. I recently shot some waterfowl with the 200-500 on my Z7 with a 2x teleconverter and the FTZ, which made the lens almost too long. A monopod really helped and I got more than respectable photos. I was considering the 70-200 and the 2x but now it doesn't seem to be much of a gain for upwards of $3G. I have 4 native Z lenses, 14-30, 24-70, 50 and 85 which do 90% of what I want. I think you just saved me a lot of money. It would be great if Nikon came out with a native 70-200 F4 for a fraction of the price of the 2.8.
Great test as always!! Hope they release a 600 pf for the Z-mount, it would be the perfect combo!
Very useful comparison! Thank you for this! I have both the 200-500 and 500 PF - both fantastic on my Z6. The 500 PF almost never comes off my camera - optical performance and AF in a lightweight package is amazing - it might be the perfect run-and-gun wildlife lens. Even satisfactory with the 1.7x converter, when I need extra reach. On the other hand, the 200-500 was a great performer on safari, where backing off the focal length was useful with big subjects. All this said, I am looking forward to native Z mount telephotos so I can eventually ditch the FTZ. From what I see here, the Z 70-200 looks great, but not really a replacement for what I currently use. Looking forward to future developments in the Z mount tele department. Thanks again for the balanced and informative review!
I'm px'ing my AF-P 70-300 for a 2nd hand 200-500 tomorrow - both lenses are bargains. That 500PF is proving to be extremely popular on the Z9. The Z 400/2.8 TC despite the cost will sell extremely well but is well beyond my pay grade!
Very useful video, thanks.
Hi Ricci I have just rewatched this video and since it was posted I have ordered a Z9, but still waiting like so many…my question is in relation to the 500pf, I am told the lens focuses much faster and more accurately on the Z9 even with a TC fitted, would you say it would be better to fit the f mount 1.4TC to the 500pf then to the FTZ adapter or would it all work better to have the FTZ adapter fitted direct to the lens and then use a Z mount 1.4 TC to get express reach….thanks for all you great advice in your vids….John
Great video and comparisons as always, the 2X TC performs better than I expected which bodes well for how it will perform with the other long lenses when they end up coming out. Also makes me even more excited to see the 200-600, if that is gonna outperform the F mounts as well as the rest of the Z lenses have been then that should make for some interesting comparisons as well
Excellent information, analysis, and presentation.
thanks for this comparrisons!
Great video! Thank you!
Very useful comparison. I’d love to know how the 24-200mm Z lens stacks up in comparison as a much cheaper alternative to all the lens that you featured.
Another great video; thanks! Which would you say offers the best image quality: The 200-500mm f/5.6 on a D750, on a D500, or on a Z 7II w/FTZII?
Interesting comparison. Thanks a lot. What about the 180-400 that included a TCx1,4 ? Did you already test it on a Z Mount camera ?
Very interesting as I just bought the Z7ii and I’m trying to prioritize my lens purchases.
This was great thank you
Very good video. Helps me a lot with my purchase decision.
Thank you very much. Greetings from Germany.
How do the older Nikon teleconverters work with the Z 6 II with 200-500mm?
I have this lens on pre order, used the F version for years, looking forward to your review.
I have the 200-500. It’s great but I rarerly use it because it’s almost too big to fit into my bag. So one day , when it is realesed, I will probably buy a 70-200/4 Z lens and a 2 times converter. But first, I have to save up to that Z camera... Have a d750 now.
Huge thanks, Ricci. I really like your videos. They really make me wanna be a lottery winner.
very helpful!
Nice video, very surprisingly I've had a great experience with the 50-250z on my Z7. Its focal length is a great 375mm finding really sharp images even compared to the 70-200 with the 1.4. A lot cheaper too!
i have 24-200 with z7 but cant decide whether to get rid or keep nikon bridge camera any suggestions really appreciate it was even looking at sigma 300
Exactly what i needed! What are your suggestions if i would choose between sigma 70-200mm f2.8 + teleconverter OR the 200-500mm f5.6?
Thanks a lot for your work. I wait for the Z 100-400 to replace my 80-400. The Z 70-200/TC 2.0 is not as good as i had hoped.
Wow, you answered all my questions! I just ordered a z7ii after years of DSLR in order to go lighter. I was looking at possibility of z 70-200 with a 2X. However, I already have a 200-500. I'm going on safari and debated about hauling it around. Your video may have saved me some money, and I'll probably now take it. It seems there is always a compromise when it comes to lenses!
hi ricci, thank you for all the videos!!! im interested on motorsports racing and i have a z6 with 70-200 tamron G2...
what is the best route going forward? getting a d500? 200-500mm f5.6? or a teleconverter and 70-200z lens?
beacuae if i use the tamron i have to use ftz adapter and teleconverter....
please send me your thoughts...thank you
Well I just ordered both (minus the tele), 70-200 2.8 S and the F 200-500 🥳 Current sales & promos were bananas so I couldn't pass them up 🙂
So my Z glass is all in place from 20mm through 200, planning to add an Expeed7 body in 2023, and I'll plan for the Z 200-600 in the next couple years. Thanks so much for your helpful & informative content!
Great !! well done , thanks...
Thanks great video
very useful test
thank you very much
Great review and comparison. I happen to have all three lenses and plan to but at least the Z-mount TC1.4. I do have the TC14EIII for the F-mount lenses. Your review will help guide which to carry on a given day out. I really like the 70-200 f/2.8S because it lets me focus closer, especially with a Canon 500D closeup lens. The 200-500 is great when at a wildlife area or refuge where the subjects are at different distances while the sharpness of the 500 PF and lighter weight are helpful. I can see the 200-500 being my tripod lens, while I can carry the other two on my Cotton Carrier vest. I will add that the detail from the 500PF with the TC14EIII is amazing even on a D3500, though I mostly shoot with a D750 and Z6. I got a good perspective on all three lenses from your review. Thank you!
Thanks for the video. Always nice to watch and straight forward information. I know no one can predict the future, so it's Nikons call to give us some release dates for the 200-600 and longer primes. Trying to sell off f-mount lenses adopted to z-bodies can backfire as well. If they would at least release the 200-600 quickly it could help to convince more people to switch over to the Z-system. I'm using a sigma 60-600 via ftz and it's okay. But the new native lenses are just better in every aspect.
Brilliant real world comparison.
Hi Ricci, can we use teleconverter with Z9 and Nikon F mount lenses like 70-200 FL, 200-500 mm? If yes, which TC, Z mount TC or F mount TC with FTZ II adaptor? How to do the attachment?
love you thoughts on all this. the 200-500 is easily the best way to extend the holy trinity of constant aperture lenses beyond 200mm and it's insanely sharp and cheap and practical too. but i'd still claim the 70-200 as my desert island lens with or without teles.
How would you compare the 100-400 with the 1.4 and the x 2 teleconverter vs the 200-500?
Hows the vR performance of these lenses on the z9?? The 200-500 did not work with the ibis in the z6 bodies earlier. Is it the same with z9??
Thanks a lot for this video, really shows how great the 200-500 can be for the price. I have my sigma 150-600 contemporary at the moment that I plan to switch for something weather-sealed. I personally really like zoom when walking around, so I will look for a 200-500, or wait for the 200-600 Z lens (whenever that might come :D )
Thanks, Ricci! I’ve never owned the 200-500, but it looks like a great value. I’m trying to decide whether to hold onto my D850 for use with my 500 PF and 600 f/4E or just sell it. I still have my 6&7 and the new mark II versions as well (and the 70-200 + TCs). As a seasoned Nikon veteran, are you happy with long glass on the Z6/7 II’s? Anything to really miss AF-wise in parting with the D850? Thanks for your opinion on this.
I use my 600 f4E and my 500mm PF on my Z7 and Z7ii and Iv not wanted to go back to D850. Iv had the same conversation with lots of people and it mainly seems to be down to feeling at home with the D850 af system
once you really get to know the af system of the Z it seems people really embrace it and move on from their DSLR
Silly Question for you; Which Teleconverter should I use on a Zed body with the 500mm F/5.6 PF? The F version or the Z version?
Ordered my z 2x teleconverter in October 2020. One day, my love will come....until then, it’s me and the 200-500!
That's an EXCELLENT ! test and comparison except that, as I own the 200-500, I would liked to see the 200-500 with the 500 side by side... In any case you are amazing and thank you for your work for us!...
I've noticed that you also use the colour checker passport. Have you managed to use that with the Nikon NX Studio software when processing Z9 raw images?
I need 600mm for birding. I am not interested in cheap lens now and i don't have the budget to buy a 500mm 5.6 or 600mm f4 at the moment.
Planning to use z7 ii with 70 200mm and 2X in DX mode until i can afford a big prime. Would the DX mode amplify the lack of sharpness?
Thanks for the Video. I have a Z6II and 200-500, to complement it purchased another Z6II body with 70-300 AF-P 4.5-5.6E ED VR. Budget is main concern but I find 200-500 very heavy. I have two questions First, should I go for 500 PF or 100-400 Z lens to replace 200-500 and secondly, 70-300 compares to 70-200 F/2.8? I now mainly shoot wildlife and birds.
Awesome video, however have you used a Nikkor 1.7 converter with a Nikon 200-500mm on a z7ii ??
I sold my 200-500mm for the 500mm PF. Whilst I certainly miss the flexibility of the zoom on occasions, I have absolutely no regrets. The compactness and (comparative) light weight of the 500mm PF (relative to the 200-500mm zoom and 500mm f/4) mean both that I carry it more often and also that it is more manageable 'in the field' (which in turn means that I can get shots which I would not get with a larger, more unwieldly lens). The 500mm PF produces superb results on both my D850 and Z6 (with FTZ). So I don't think I would ever feel that a 70-200mm + 2x converter would be a substitute for me.
However, since I normally carry a 70-200mm f/2.8 (E FL), the possibility of also carrying a teleconverter to handle the cases where the 500mm is a bit too long is certainly interesting. For the moment, though, I am not going to purchase the Z 70-200mm f/2.8, both because I still carry a D850 and because the F-mount lens does a great job on the Z6.
Can you use a 1.4 teleconverter on a Z6ii with the 200-500 f/5.6? Which teleconverter works? The AF-S or Z?
Ricci, If we use an F-mount TC on a Z body, do we lose AF-points?
Very Very useful comparison. Actually 70-200 is the most versatile of the three (with and without 2X TC). Moreover, using DX mode, it can go up to 600 mm, though compromising a little megapixel.
Very helpful video.
I've been thinking of buying that expensive Z TC but never really likes TCs.
The 200-500mm is great value.
I may have had a bad copy of the 500mm pf but I found it a little soft compared to my 600mm f4.
I've just ordered the 2x TC...
I have the 500pf and the 600f4 I would say the 500pf is a little softer but only a tiny amount which is fair considering the price of the 600 f4 s
Just purchased the Z6ii , hoping to get out soon with the Sigma 150/600 (s) FTZ mount
Love your videos
This is exactly the video I was after
Picked up my z6ii and I was amazed by the speed and quality with my f mount 70-200 and the 200-500
I have an f mount 2x tc but the drop off in speed and quality is not worth it in my opinion
I have used the 500 once from a friend way out of my budget
Loving my z gear you and Henry Hudson are the best Channels
Thank you for watching!
Great video. I wonder if you can make comparison between Nikon 200-500 and F mount 70-200/2.8 with TC. As I have the 'old' 70-200 lens (first gen) and thinking of Z 70-200 is still too expensive to buy this year. Or you could just reply your thought here. Thanks.
I would say the 200-500 would be better than the older f-mount Tc as that does reduce sharpness more than the Z mount TC does.
So a 200-500 should be an improvement from what Iv seen but obviously Iv not fully tested that set up side by side
If the aperture is changed by the TC, does the camera (specifically the Z6 ii) report the revised aperture?
Thank you for comparison. I have both the 70-200 and the 200-500 (both f-mount). I love the 200-500 but it is very heavy to carry around. I just hope Nikon can get their speed up and release the 100-400mm. I am first in line for that lens!
The 100-400 looks really promising
As usual, a very informative video. I have already chosen the Z 70-200mm & 2x Teleconverter route so this video convinced me that was the right choice for me.
Great !
Thanks a lot and I know more about the TC2.0 z
Can't wait for the z200-600mm