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NIKKOR Z
Apr 7, 2022 06:29:26 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
eagle80 wrote:
Is anyone going to rush out and buy the Nikkor Z 800mm lens?
I shoot exclusively wildlife in Florida Wetlands, the most I have ever needed was my 600 f4 Sony, which weighs just about what the Nikon 800 weighs. For me the 600 just has too much reach, maybe not for others.
I can easily hold my 600 and I am 72. It is center weighted and is very easy to hand hold, not all day, but long enough for me to track birds in flight as they fly by. And sometimes, depending where I am, the 600 has too much reach and I have to put my Sony 200-600 on the a9.
Now, the 800 is at an affordable price for me, it is better than half what I paid for my Sony 600.
To be honest, if Nikon brought out a 600 5.6 FL, I would rush out to be first in line and I would also buy the Nikon Z9, until then, my Sony 200-600 and 600 f4 will be used on a daily basis.
Apr 7, 2022 08:43:00 #
I paid $5,900.00 for my Sigma 800mm F:5.6 AF in 2002. I still have it and use it. I do not hand hold anything so I use a $30.00 baby buggy to move both big lenses around.
Apr 7, 2022 08:51:34 #
For the price of the Canon 800/5.6 lens plus another $500 you can have the new Nikon Z800/6.3 PF lens AND two brand new Z9 cameras!
For all the wildlife photographers out there this is pretty spectacular. If only Nikon could get its production accelerated to meet the demand.
For all the wildlife photographers out there this is pretty spectacular. If only Nikon could get its production accelerated to meet the demand.
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Apr 7, 2022 09:28:08 #
Apr 7, 2022 09:32:07 #
billnikon wrote:
To be honest, if Nikon brought out a 600 5.6 FL, I would rush out to be first in line
- or anybody would bring one out !.
Apr 7, 2022 09:39:34 #
I guess i need to apologize, I really didn't think that many would actually spend that much money on a single lens. I would be interested to see how often this lens is sold and used. Most of the sources that I used prior to my safari suggested renting such a lens rather than purchasing. I guess there are those who would use it enough to warrant purchase.
Apr 7, 2022 10:37:20 #
toxdoc42 wrote:
Only billionaires, or people able to write it off as a business expense.
...certainly not "rich" by any means, but this activity has paid for a few products over the years. That said, gear is all bar money to me; over the 31 years I've been off the sauce I think I've saved some bux...oh, and I don't even do the Lotto. ;0)
Apr 7, 2022 11:01:39 #
eagle80 wrote:
Is anyone going to rush out and buy the Nikkor Z 800mm lens?
Not me.
Apr 7, 2022 11:01:41 #
eagle80 wrote:
Is anyone going to rush out and buy the Nikkor Z 800mm lens?
Apr 7, 2022 11:22:38 #
Chicago312
Loc: Western suburb, Chicago
toxdoc42 wrote:
I guess i need to apologize, I really didn't think that many would actually spend that much money on a single lens. I would be interested to see how often this lens is sold and used. Most of the sources that I used prior to my safari suggested renting such a lens rather than purchasing. I guess there are those who would use it enough to warrant purchase.
I would consider purchasing this lens someday. Currently use a 300mm f2.8 + 2x TC for a 600mm f5.6. Sometimes 600 mm is not enough reach for bird photography and it would be nice to add a 500-800mm lens (+/- TC) to the collection.
Like some UHH members pointed out, people will pay for their hobbies, and save on everything else, which is what I do. Once the kids finish college, the house is paid off and I have time (ie retirement), I would definitely consider this lens - it’s an excellent price point, and I’ll probably get a used one by that time.
If I wasn’t that obsessed with photography/videography, and I was only going on a safari, then I would rent the lens. Overall, it’s cheaper purchase than many sports cars, motorcycles, boats, traveling, drinking, smoking, etc...
Apr 7, 2022 11:31:33 #
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Apr 7, 2022 11:32:23 #
I learned my lesson with the Z9 release. Waited until I saw it had wide ranging good reviews to get in line. Still waiting for my 11/14 order to be filled. I was checking mail at midnight the other night when the mailbox blew up with all the 800pf release notices - including Steve Perrys first video. I pre ordered within minutes from 4 different vendors including Nikon US. I should get one fairly early.
Likely may still not have a damn Z9 to use it with.......
I started to reenlist in NPS and thought better of it, tried all the tricks with Best Buy etc but have not lucked out yet. As the weather gets better I hope one shows up.
Likely may still not have a damn Z9 to use it with.......
I started to reenlist in NPS and thought better of it, tried all the tricks with Best Buy etc but have not lucked out yet. As the weather gets better I hope one shows up.
Apr 7, 2022 11:43:33 #
Curious why you didn’t proceed with NPS? I got some of the first Z9’s and other first release products.
Also 20% discount on repairs.
Free first sensor cleaning of Z9.
Also 20% discount on repairs.
Free first sensor cleaning of Z9.
Apr 7, 2022 12:19:56 #
A bit of apathy. Seems like I did not get much return on the programs before. Didn't think order fulfillment would become a driving issue. Very infrequently need repairs- every 3 years maybe. Cleaning sensors is something I started to do to not have the down time/shipping back and forth.
Apr 7, 2022 12:25:31 #
Properframe wrote:
A bit of apathy. Seems like I did not get much return on the programs before. Didn't think order fulfillment would become a driving issue. Very infrequently need repairs- every 3 years maybe. Cleaning sensors is something I started to do to not have the down time/shipping back and forth.
Thank you for your explanation.
Guess it makes sense for you.
I have been an NPS member for many years, back when it was free if you qualified with your equipment inventory.
The camera store I use got their first shipment of Z9's on the scheduled delivery date and mine was included.
Since I have several lenses that need repaired I paid for the membership this year. Already paid for it getting a 14-24mm lens repaired.
Good shooting!
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