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Nikon Z 400mm f2.8 with built-in 1.4x TC

Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2022 2:18 pm
by Scott Fairbairn
The Fro got his hands on one before the official announcement. The way he handles it makes it look super light.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsR_pTADB54&t=635s

Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 4:03 am
by Swissblad
Pity that Nikon opted to send it to a "YT Influencer", rather than a more serious user/reviewer such as Ricci or Steve Perry.
Guess its a sign of the times.....:(

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Posted: Sat Jan 15, 2022 8:01 pm
by Scott Fairbairn
Swissblad wrote:Pity that Nikon opted to send it to a "YT Influencer", rather than a more serious user/reviewer such as Ricci or Steve Perry.
Guess its a sign of the times.....:(


I'm guessing they picked him because he has a large following and has been critical of Nikon AF. Maybe they figured he'd be ideal since he wasn't a fan and would lend credibility? No idea, but maybe silencing a critic with a big audience was the strategy? 

Posted: Sun Jan 16, 2022 9:48 am
by Des
Regardless, I want one!

Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2022 11:26 pm
by wdg
$14,000
Alas
After the Z9, not sure my piggy banks have that much left.

Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 2:23 am
by david fletcher
And weighs 2.9650 kgs.  Also supports the Z1.4 and Z2.0 extenders.  Shipping date 17.02.22 as at Nikon site.

Re: Nikon Z 400mm f2.8 with built-in 1.4x TC

Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 5:55 am
by SantaFeJoe
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Of special note for those of us who are older, Nikon says not to use this lens if you have a pacemaker or other medical device. The magnets can cause problems.
Joe

Re: Nikon Z 400mm f2.8 with built-in 1.4x TC

Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:15 am
by Swissblad
SantaFeJoe wrote:More from Nikon:

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Of special note for those of us who are older, Nikon says not to use this lens if you have a pacemaker or other medical device. The magnets can cause problems.
Joe
You mean this lens delivers a double whammy - 1st infarction from the hefty price - and then to those who have recovered - a 2nd hit via the new AF system ;)

For what its worth - mini YouTube video - results do look impressive.

Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:17 am
by E.J. Peiker
It is now officially announced:

https://www.dpreview.com/news/560661366 ... prime-lens
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/ph ... photo-lens

In my mind, the big question will be if the IQ holds up when you add another 1.4x to it in its 560mm mode as many shoot a traditional 600 with a 1.4x converter.

Re: Nikon Z 400mm f2.8 with built-in 1.4x TC

Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 6:26 am
by SantaFeJoe

Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 7:54 am
by SantaFeJoe
Nikon's warning about pacemakers is self defeating. After seeing the credit card bill, many are going to need a pacemaker!!!

Joe

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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 8:04 am
by Swissblad
E.J. Peiker wrote:It is now officially announced:

https://www.dpreview.com/news/560661366 ... prime-lens
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/ph ... photo-lens

In my mind, the big question will be if the IQ holds up when you add another 1.4x to it in its 560mm mode as many shoot a traditional 600 with a 1.4x converter.
It may be better to couple the "native" 400mm with a 2xTC rather than stack TCs....or else opt for the new 800mm PF lens currently in development... ;)

Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 8:09 am
by SantaFeJoe
My favorite comment heard so far was from someone who said that this would be his new walkaround lens, since he'd have to sell his car to buy it!!!

Joe

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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 9:24 am
by Swissblad
SantaFeJoe wrote:My favorite comment heard so far was from someone who said that this would be his new walkaround lens, since he'd have to sell his car to buy it!!!

Joe

Love it  :lol:

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Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 10:26 am
by Scott Fairbairn
Swissblad wrote:
E.J. Peiker wrote:It is now officially announced:

https://www.dpreview.com/news/560661366 ... prime-lens
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/ph ... photo-lens

In my mind, the big question will be if the IQ holds up when you add another 1.4x to it in its 560mm mode as many shoot a traditional 600 with a 1.4x converter.
It may be better to couple the "native" 400mm with a 2xTC rather than stack TCs....or else opt for the new 800mm PF lens currently in development... ;)
Yes, the 800PF could be an interesting lens, as long as the price isn't like the 400.

Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 2:58 pm
by david fletcher
So? Anyone want to buy a slightly used Kidney?

Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2022 8:24 pm
by Walter Rowe
Steep price at $14K USD. How much will that impact adoption?

Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 10:22 am
by photoman4343
Walter, I agree with you. The only way I will ever likely see and use this lens is if I were to rent it for a specific need.

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Posted: Thu Jan 20, 2022 2:04 pm
by George DeCamp
Swissblad wrote:
E.J. Peiker wrote:It is now officially announced:

https://www.dpreview.com/news/560661366 ... prime-lens
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/ph ... photo-lens

In my mind, the big question will be if the IQ holds up when you add another 1.4x to it in its 560mm mode as many shoot a traditional 600 with a 1.4x converter.
It may be better to couple the "native" 400mm with a 2xTC rather than stack TCs....or else opt for the new 800mm PF lens currently in development... ;)
Yes on the 2XTC!

I tried the new TC2.0X on the 100-400 and it was pretty darn good at f11 and @800mm after I saw one of the Nikon videos where someone had done it. So if that is good the 400/2.8 with the 2X should be stellar at 800/5.6.

I'm not getting any younger and have had the 600VR/G since i came out which at 11+ pounds is getting to be a reason not to use it. Sold that and a few other items I no longer need and had 1/2 the money for the new 400. This will be a very versatile lens for me where I live since sometimes the 500pf is too much yet sometimes I can use more than 600. All in one lens and a converter in my pocket when/if needed. 

Posted: Sat Jan 22, 2022 10:21 am
by George DeCamp
Some thoughts on the 400 from Brad Hill

http://www.naturalart.ca/voice/blog.htm ... m_Thoughts