800PF - share photos and discuss!

[MatthewK]

Don't think a dedicated photo/discuss thread has been done yet for the 800PF, so here we go. The newness and buzz have worn off, especially now that most everyone has hopefully received their copies after the standard Nikon new release hype waiting period I've had my copy for a year now, and it's been all that I had hoped it'd be, though not quite as easy to use as my old D500 + 500PF that it replaced. Never the less, it has helped me land some of my best photos to date, and I wouldn't trade it for the world. So, let's see some photos from this lens!

Like in the 600PF thread, the species here during the winter are scant, except for Juncos, they're very plentiful at this frigid time of year. Anything gets boring if you shoot it enough, so I'm rather particular about when I go out, usually when there's some amazing light or nice snow around to spruce up the lifeless environment. These shots were the other morning after a night of snow, when the sunrise was pink coming through the departing clouds.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

 

[lukemeup]

This lens is glued to my Z8 when I'm photographing birds. A couple photos from my more recent random walks but most of the shots in this album on my flickr (https://flic.kr/s/aHBqjzApgs) are taken with this lens (with an occasional sprinkling of 400 4.5).

 

[jcollins]

Love these photo threads, excited to see what people post here Started in the Z system with a 180-600 but the 800PF has always been the long-term dream once my skill has grown a bit, for now I'll live vicariously through y'all.

 

[wotan1]

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

 

[wotan1]

View attachment 78957View attachment 78958View attachment 78959

I am trying to get the hang of posting here sorry if I messed something up;

On the above photos the first is taken handheld at a local beach. I think this bird is into Heavy Metal.

The second is of a short ear owl taken at some distance.

The third was taken just this weekend while sitting on a park bench at a local beach park in Seattle. Not a unique composition but the image was not cropped and the bird was not far away. Nice place to winter if it is not raining too much.

 

[Halfblindphoto]

I can count on one hand the number of times the 800mm been of my Z9 since I got it over a year ago. Here are some of my photos. You'll find more on my Instagram

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

 

[ChrisM]

For birders, the 800PF offers amazing value as well as ease of use.
I was on the pre-order list for 6 months, until the size and the weight of the Z9 steered me to the Sony A1.
Had the Z8 been released sooner, I would definitely be using the 800PF right now. My only reserve would have been how it shoots over larger distances, an area where the Sony 600GM's performance is sublime.
Going by the images, it is the most desirable PF lens for me, but it is also great that you can pair it with the featherweight 600PF

 

[NorthernFocus]

1) First time out with the lens.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

2)

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

3)

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

4)

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

5)

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

6)

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

7)

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

8)

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

 

[Ralph]

1) First time out with the lens.
View attachment 78968

2)
View attachment 78973

3)
View attachment 78971


4)
View attachment 78967

5)
View attachment 78966

6)
View attachment 78969

7)
View attachment 78972

8)
View attachment 78970

Beautiful Dan

 

[Halfblindphoto]

Some more photos taken with the Z9 and 800mm combo.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

 

[cchuck]

Although this image is at 800mm, I also like how it performs with a TC @ 1120mm.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

 

[ajrmd]

Love my 800 and just captured this late afternoon shot. Nothing special but the colors were lovely...

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

 

[ajrmd]

Another fun one from a few months ago...

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

 

[Ralph]

Another fun one from a few months ago...

View attachment 83186

Beautiful shot. Awesome detail.

 

[wotan1]

I absolutely and utterly love this lens. My photo buddy joked that I will never be able to use any other lens because I won't take it off the camera.

He is right.

 

[Alexis]

Nikon Z9 and 800 PF. Taken in Inner Mongolia. F6.3, 1/2500.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

 

[Ralph]

Nikon Z9 and 800 PF. Taken in Inner Mongolia. F6.3, 1/2500.View attachment 83506

Beautiful Capture! Well done

 

[MatthewK]

Another fun one from a few months ago...

View attachment 83186

Gorgeous shot, well controlled shadows and highlights, capturing some nice action!

Nikon Z9 and 800 PF. Taken in Inner Mongolia. F6.3, 1/2500.View attachment 83506

Perfection

 

[lukemeup]

A bunch from my recent outings

 

[JAS]

I love this lens on my Z9. It has not seen a lot of use in the past few months because the available subjects over the winter were not that good. Expect better as Spring and the birds arrive. Here is a selection of shots I like.
Including my first Whooping Crane in the wild, a Redwing Blackbird perched on a Redtailed Hawk, Sandhill Cranes, young geese, and so on.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

 

[nmerc_photos]

you son of a b... stop making this choice harder for me!

here are my favorite ones I've taken

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

 

[MatthewK]

Love the Green Herons, miss those little buggers!

I haven't been using my 800PF all that much, but that's about to change, as the first returning migrants have arrived: Robins and Common Grackles.

Although this image is at 800mm, I also like how it performs with a TC @ 1120mm.

Just did some shots the other day using the 1.4TC, and they came out very crisp:

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

 

[NorthernFocus]

A few recent shots.
1)

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

2)

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

3)

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

4)

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

 

[Ralph]

A few recent shots.
1)
View attachment 83546

2)
View attachment 83547

3)
View attachment 83549

4)
View attachment 83550

Gotta love those yellow feet

 

[Alexis]

Great stuff from everyone with the 800 PF. Z9 and 800 PF. Black winged kite hunting.

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.

Short eared owl with Z9 and 800 PF

You can only see EXIF info for this image if you are logged in.