Z400f4 5 - A User Report
2024 ж. 27 Сәу.
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The new Nikon Z400f4.5 might just be the most wonderful lens for photographers in a long time. What's inside that lens barrel? How does it work? What's new? Is it sharp and how does it compare to other lenses? Most importantly, how do you put this marvelous lens to work telling your visual story? All of this and more is in the video. You can find out even more by heading to the accompanying blog post on my website wp.me/p6YJx-gg4
Where did I get my Z400f4.5, for that matter all my gear, like the T Shirt says www.bedfords.com/ tell them Moose sent you, and you'll save 5%! :-)
Moose Peterson. You always have the best Nikon reviews.. Waiting for them to send you a 800pf..
Thanks! I already own a 800mm, the 800f5.6 AFS ... no plans or designs on the Z800 :-)
@@MoosePeterson Yes i just thought Nikon should loan you one to try. After all you have been a great spokesman for Nikon for years.. All the best Moose
@@redauwg911 Thanks ... I think it will be a while before, if ever, it's an open stock item to be sending out loaners. I have 4 friends who own and shoot it. They love it!
Sand dipper photos are sooo good!!
Great review, thank you.
Moose, I loved the video. I absolutely agree that this lens/camera combination is outstanding. Great wildlife and auto racing performance. I finally received the 1.4 thanks to NPS and really look forward to working with it. Thanks for the video!
thanks ever so much for watching!
Brilliant explanation brother 👍
thanks so much for watching and the kind words!
AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME VIDEO .... THANKYOU❤❤❤
This was very interesting to me in that I do a lot of walk around bird photography. I have been looking for a Z-mount lens to replace the 500 pf with my Z 9. Thank you for sharing your experience.
it's truly been so much fun to bebop around again with a "bird" lens on my shoulder! I ddin't realize how much I had been missing that experience!
Why replace 500?
Brilliant explanation, best review Ive seen towards any lens.... Thank you :) i got this lens for christmas yet to try it out , am also on Z9 :) can't wait to try it out :)
great ... you'll love the lens!
Thanks for your summary review of the 400mm f/4.5 S line Z lens. Enjoyed your straight forward responses of "It doesn't matter what I would pick, it matters what you need to tell your story". Well said, but rarely said. Have to say, I'm a bit surprised that there is no AF speed or IQ fall off with the Z TCs (even if it is small). The lack of weight with this lens (given the quality of the IQ) is clearly the standout if you do not need the flexibility of a zoom that covers the same range. I have heard (not used the lens yet) that the out of focus transitions are generally more pleasing than the 500mm PF. Your thoughts?
Great review
thanks for taking time to watch and the kind words!
@@MoosePeterson We should be thanking you for all your amazing work.
@@johnhjic2 I've been very fortunate ... just want to share that with all of you :-)
Thank you for the fantastic review Moose, I have been a fan of your work for a long time. May I know where to get the flash bracket you showed during the video? Greetings from Brazil
Thanks for your support and kind words! The Really Right Stuff bracket is long gone. Many have asked but none of found it that I know of. It's the 84B
Good video, I love your work, please post some shots when you do these types of videos
I invite you to head to the website where you will see a helluva lot shots taken with this video, and as per any video I post permitting you better images, more time and shorter video to begin with :-)
What was the foot replacement and flash bracket you showed? Thanks so much for all your instruction over the years.
please watch video, it's listed with link. You can also head to the blog posting above which has clickable links. Thanks
I am trying to decide between the Z 100-400 and the 400 4.5. I have a Z9 (which is insane) and need a good birding/wildlife lens. As always, this helps a great deal Moose. Thanks!
Hi Jason, I have the 600mm f4g, 70-200Z, and the 400 4.5Z. I woukd say if you do macro then get the 100-400Z as the minimum focus distance is epic. If you do birds then the 400 prime is better but has a crazy long minimum focus distance. It's so light that it's the lens I use 90% of the time.
I love that black lens cover! Any chance I can find out the brand or where you purchased? Thanks
LensCoat.com ...
Best lens ever
What replacement shoe do you have on that lens
Thank's a lot Moose for this enthusiastic presentation of this remarkable glass! What is your judgement by comparing it with the Z 100-400 S which is highly praised for its versatility - what is the difference in image quality and background blur at 400mm? I will have to decide between these two lenses for wildlife ....
You need to rent both lenses to find which is best for your wildlife photography. I choose the Z400f4.5 for mine, you might find differently
@@MoosePeterson That is exactly what I will do - my retailer here in Bern is very obliging and lends me for free any lens over a weekend.
@@markusbolliger1527 outstanding! Great to have a resource like that, make sure you thank them with one of your gorgeous photographs!
@@MoosePeterson I already have done that - they can use my images to show them to prospective buyers of the Z-System ... You also can have a look at them in my galleries on Fifehundred px.
@@markusbolliger1527 Perfect ... well done!!!! Keep it up :-)
Nice story about 400f4.5! I'm wondering, what lens protection is on it, would you share the link, please, thanks?
please watch video, it's listed with link. You can also head to the blog posting above which has clickable links. Thanks
I had to decide on 500pf and this, on a Z6II/D850, so it was a no brainer, 500pf coming, 200-500 retired, order 180-600 cancelled due to back order uk backlog, it won’t be here anytime soon.
Cheers Moose, like yer plain English, tell it how it is approach. All m gear is F mount, this may be the decider I was looking for.👍
How is the 400mm f4.5S compare to the Z70-200 with 2X? Thanks Moose!
optically, with that combo the Z400f4.5 would be my preferred. For weight and balance, the Z400f4.5 by far
I see in the video now RRS
Yep, that's a list that on my "want" list, but not my "need" list. I'm afraid if I buy one then I'll get the Z9 as well - nice camera, but it doesn't give me anything my Z 7 doesn't already have. I do landscape and some travel. No interest in either sports or critters.
Does the lens fit very loose on your Z9? Mine had alot of movement, even a tiny bit of non rotational movement
not one bit, snug as bug!
Which teleconverter would be your first choice for this lens 1.4 or 2x ?
What my choice might be doesn't matter here, your photography does! What solves your problems in photography 560f6.3 or 800f9? That tells you the best one to buy first :-)
@@MoosePeterson This lens is definitely sharper with the 1.4x TC than the 2x TC, but even with the 2x sharpness is good. Still I would stick to the 1.4x most times. I'm still keeping my 500 f/5.6 PF however, as a birder 400mm is often bare minimum I need, so 1.4x would be always attached. My ultimate lens from Nikon would be a 600 f/5.6 PF with built-in 1.4x TC. I would gladly pay $6K for that.
@@minusinfinity6974 I would encourage you to look for somewhere else for your focus issue when using the Z2x. I have shot with a number of different Z2x and they are all razor sharp. Enjpoy your 500PF, excellent lens.
I have a Z9. Would you take the 400 4,5 or a 500/4 fl?
I think the video answers that question :-)
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Do you find the 400 better than your fab 100-400S
Better? For my photography, yes. Comparing optics to optics, perhaps, yeah. They are two different lenses designed for solving different problems in photography. From that point of view, they are both great with neither replacing the other!
Great video Moose. For sports and aircraft (often very similar) would you choose this lens over the 100-400 z mount?
what I would pick doesn't matter, what YOU pick is what counts! It's your photography, your story you're telling :-)
Why they never came back with a 400mm f 3.5 is a damn shame. That lens fabulous in it's day and a great cheaper alternative to the 2.8.
I'm usre there are lots of reasons, one might be the f3.5 didn't sell well? A handful of folks who really love a lens doesn't quite cover the R&D or manufacture I regret.
My personal thought is Sony sensors are currently the best, they are used in Z9 and a wide range of products from across the world like smartphones, dash cameras, movie cameras etc. But I think with the history behind Nikon being a dedicated camera and optical brand they have the upper hand in the things that give the best experience such as grip and button design and lenses. I'm really liking what Nikon are currently doing with their Z mount lenses and I know I would own at least 4 lenses from nikon, like the 800mm F6.3 and the 400mm 4.5, but currently with Sony I have 2 lenses, the 200-600mm lens which im really happy with and a 24-105mm which is not very inspirational and I feel my options are limited.
F4.5......? $ 3200??
Thanks for a real (non-influencer hyped) view. Sitting on the wall waiting for the Nikkor Z 200-600mm and I may have to get the 400mm too...🦘