Z9 is for the birds! The Nikon Z9 + FTZ adaptor + 2.0 Converter, coupled to the Nikkor 200-500mm lens is a lot of mass. Not for the weak of heart! But, I thought I would give it a try...

Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA

The Nikon Z9 + FTZ adaptor + 2.0 Converter, coupled to the Nikkor 200-500mm lens is a lot of mass. Not for the weak of heart! But, I thought I would give it a try for the first time today.

The weather was nice (we have had so much rain) but didn't see any flying birds. I did manage to get photos of those critters around the park enjoying the warmer weather.

We are expecting some more unsettled weather. When it passes I will revisit the birds with tripod/gimble and try my luck with the 70-200.

Here are a few samples. All taken handheld.

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Jazztrader

Beautiful shots!

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Very sharp photos!

ClarkJohnson Loc: Fort Myers, FL and Cohasset, MA

Handheld? Yikes, that rig would be more than I would want to try, especially for BIF.

Anyway, this is not the first time I have seen a report suggesting that F-mount TCs perform nicely on a Z9. These are impressive shots. Could we get more details, like aperture, ISO, shutter speed, etc.?

NMGal Loc: NE NM

Beautiful captures.

Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA

ClarkJohnson wrote:

Handheld? Yikes, that rig would be more than I would want to try, especially for BIF.

Anyway, this is not the first time I have seen a report suggesting that F-mount TCs perform nicely on a Z9. These are impressive shots. Could we get more details, like aperture, ISO, shutter speed, etc.?

Thank you. Sure Clark. I will make a list of data and include as a comment. A number of shots were cropped. The little sparrow was flitting around trying to distract me from a nearby nest. He was very hard to capture out of all the shots.

Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA

Jazztrader wrote:

Beautiful shots!

Thank you so much Jazztrader!

Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA

NMGal wrote:

Beautiful captures.

Thanks Gal!
Jim

Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA

nimbushopper wrote:

Very sharp photos!

Thanks Nimbushopper. Probably could have been even sharper with tripod since my old arms are so shakey these days with a blown out shoulder. Speaks well of the IBIS.

Real Nikon Lover Loc: Simi Valley, CA

ClarkJohnson wrote:

Handheld? Yikes, that rig would be more than I would want to try, especially for BIF.

Anyway, this is not the first time I have seen a report suggesting that F-mount TCs perform nicely on a Z9. These are impressive shots. Could we get more details, like aperture, ISO, shutter speed, etc.?

Here you go Clark:

Camera Setup:
Nikon Z9
“FTZ” Adaptor (Nikkor F mount lenses to Z mount camera)
Nikon AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III
AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR

EXIF Data

Photo 1:
Auto White Balance Aperture Priority 600mm @ f/11 1/25 sec ISO 400
Exposure bias +3 step +3 steps (EV)

Photo 2:
Auto White Balance Aperture Priority 1000mm @ f/11 1/160 sec ISO 400
Exposure bias 0 steps (EV)

Photo 3:
Auto White Balance Aperture Priority 1000mm @ f/11 1/160 sec ISO 800
Exposure bias -1 step (EV)

Photo 4:
Auto White Balance Aperture Priority 1000mm @ f/11 1/125 sec ISO 800
Exposure bias +1 step (EV) Shot in Cropped (DX) mode = 1500mm focal length

Photo 5:
Auto White Balance Aperture Priority 1000mm @ f/11 1/160 sec ISO 400
Exposure bias 0 step (EV)

Photo 6:
Auto White Balance Aperture Priority 400mm @ f/11 1/640 sec ISO 800
Exposure bias 0 step (EV) Shot in Cropped (DX) mode = 600mm focal length

Photo 7:
Auto White Balance Aperture Priority 400mm @ f/11 1/60 sec ISO 400
Exposure bias 0 step (EV)

Photo 8:
Auto White Balance Aperture Priority 1000mm @ f/11 1/25 sec ISO 800
Exposure bias +1 step (EV)

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Excellent set! You and that setup work well together.

J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio

Real Nikon Lover wrote:

The Nikon Z9 + FTZ adaptor + 2.0 Converter, couple... (show quote)

Excellent set Jim.

ClarkJohnson Loc: Fort Myers, FL and Cohasset, MA

Real Nikon Lover wrote:

Here you go Clark: br br Camera Setup: br Nikon Z... (show quote)

Thanks so much! I had incorrectly assumed that you were shooting in manual mode, but in these cases the camera did a splendid job in aperture priority. Please post your BIF shots when avsilable.

Tonyf1234 Loc: Hyattsville, MD

Great pictures. I wonder how they would look without the 2X extender. From what I read, one looses significant quality with the 2x as compared with the 1.4, or no extender. Just wonder if you have made such a comparison - not that I will be affording a Z 9 any time. Just have to stick with my D 500. I have contemplated a 1.4x for my 200-500 Nikor.

jederick Loc: Northern Utah

That is a lot of camera to be packing hand held