SteveHo
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I’m sure this has been asked before…Z8 and 200-500 or Z6ii and 500of (or 400 4.5)…wildlife.
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There are lots of posts where these lenses have been compared. Try a search.
SteveHo
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More of a bigger bang for your buck question. Have read/viewed a ton of reviews.
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You would have a faster focusing body with the Z8, but the 200-500 is a slow to acquire focus lens. The IQ from the 200-500 is a great value, but I hate how slow it quires focus on a subject like a BIF. But others find it perfectly acceptable, so much will depend on your expectations and budget.
Good luck,
--Ken
Good luck,
--Ken
"Wildlife" covers a lot of subjects. What do you mostly shoot. If you need fast AF and blackout free VF then best go for the Z8/200-500. If shooting mostly static/slow moving subjects then the Z6/500PF might be a better choice. It's certainly better glass.
SteveHo
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Thanks. Since getting Z6ii it has been mostly static subjects mainly because I find it difficult to do BIF with Z6ii/200-500 (I feel like it’s just luck when I do get a good image…of course my skill comes into play). Sounds like I’ll be better off, in this case, upgrading to the Z8.
I would go with the Z8. Eventually you’re going to want it and match it with a better
lens(Z )which you will eventually get as well in the future.
I think that the glass will hold its value better than a camera body. So if you think you will need to trade up a some point in the future, go w/ the better camera body and then trade up lenses.