Richard Guijt
New member
I’m torn in deciding to buy a Z 100-400 to replace a 200-400 VR.
I use the lens only for wildlife safaris in combination with a 500 f4, and 70-200 f2.8 ( 1.4 tc for Z and f) Most of the time I have the 500 in one camera and the 70-200 or 200-400 on another.
Pro for the 100-400 would be portability and probably better performance on the z9 bodies. Especially at the long end, where the 200-400 is somewhat softer.
Main concern would be the the variable aperture vs constant f4 and the weather / dust sealing due to extending lens barrel.
Price wise, selling the 200-400 should pay for the 100-400. Another option would be 180-400, but hard to find second hand.
Does anyone have any experiences with both lenses?
Kind regards,
Richard
I use the lens only for wildlife safaris in combination with a 500 f4, and 70-200 f2.8 ( 1.4 tc for Z and f) Most of the time I have the 500 in one camera and the 70-200 or 200-400 on another.
Pro for the 100-400 would be portability and probably better performance on the z9 bodies. Especially at the long end, where the 200-400 is somewhat softer.
Main concern would be the the variable aperture vs constant f4 and the weather / dust sealing due to extending lens barrel.
Price wise, selling the 200-400 should pay for the 100-400. Another option would be 180-400, but hard to find second hand.
Does anyone have any experiences with both lenses?
Kind regards,
Richard