NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Information or Review

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David Wilson said:
I am considering purchasing the Z 28-400 lens. If you own one or have any information on this lens, Please Post. I am concerned how the f/4-8 works and worried about the quality of this lens sense it is only $1300.00 retail price.
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Hi David you have never said what camera or camera's you are using? That can have an significant impact on what lenses.
 
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David Wilson said:
I am planning a trip to Africa and I need a light weight do all lens ie 24 X 400. I will be doing night photography from a blind shooting through optical glass. I am concerned about the variable f stop of f4-8. Would a shot at 400mm at f8 expose properly? I am also concerned about the pricing. This lens list for about $1300 and all my other nikor lenses are at least $2000. This would be animal photography including birds. Thanks for your info!!!
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Where will you be? I was at Zimanga at the night blind and there were some lights. The pool was relatively small so the longest lens I used was a 200 2.8. I would think a faster lens would be better even with some side lighting. Def on a tripod. Hope this helps.
 
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Topper1946 said:
Where will you be? I was at Zimanga at the night blind and there were some lights. The pool was relatively small so the longest lens I used was a 200 2.8. I would think a faster lens would be better even with some side lighting. Def on a tripod. Hope this helps.
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Zimanga is where I'm going. This is great information about the 200mm being enough!!!
 
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David Wilson said:
I'm using a Z8
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With my Z9 or your Z8 the 28-400 would not be a bad choice but not my first choice. If you were using a Z6III it would be a signficantly better choice for your trip. If I was going to use my Z9's or your Z8 in the setting in the night blind described above I would probably be using my Tamron Z mount 35-150 f/2-2.8 on one Z9 and my long lens would be my Tamron z mount 150-500 on my other, and if I had space weight limit wise my 3rd choice my Z600 f/6.3 and probably on my Z6III.

If I was spending the time and money to go to Africa again I would also consider renting or maybe buying a Z400 f/2.8 TC to use with a Z24-120 f/4, and/or the Tamron Z mount 35-150 f/2-2.8. I would also take all 3 bodies if weight limits and space allowed 2 Z9's and Z6III.
 
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You may find these essays useful, which take some excavating as this site is poorly organized and hard to search from within

Best Telephoto Options in the Z Mount | Thom Hogan

What's the best telephoto option for a Z camera at 200-800mm?
www.zsystemuser.com

Z-Mount Travel Lens Combos (2024 Edition) | Thom Hogan

Thom's current recommended travel lens sets for the Z-mount
www.zsystemuser.com

How to Think About Equipment for Safari | Cameras and Photography Explained | Thom Hogan

Things photographers need to consider on African safaris
www.bythom.com www.bythom.com

The Second Safari Lens | Thom Hogan

Which lens should be on your second camera on safari?
www.zsystemuser.com
 
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Ken Miracle said:
With my Z9 or your Z8 the 28-400 would not be a bad choice but not my first choice. If you were using a Z6III it would be a signficantly better choice for your trip. If I was going to use my Z9's or your Z8 in the setting in the night blind described above I would probably be using my Tamron Z mount 35-150 f/2-2.8 on one Z9 and my long lens would be my Tamron z mount 150-500 on my other, and if I had space weight limit wise my 3rd choice my Z600 f/6.3 and probably on my Z6III.

If I was spending the time and money to go to Africa again I would also consider renting or maybe buying a Z400 f/2.8 TC to use with a Z24-120 f/4, and/or the Tamron Z mount 35-150 f/2-2.8. I would also take all 3 bodies if weight limits and space allowed 2 Z9's and Z6III.
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Thank You!!!
 
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fcotterill said:
You may find these essays useful, which take some excavating as this site is poorly organized and hard to search from within

Best Telephoto Options in the Z Mount | Thom Hogan

What's the best telephoto option for a Z camera at 200-800mm?
www.zsystemuser.com

Z-Mount Travel Lens Combos (2024 Edition) | Thom Hogan

Thom's current recommended travel lens sets for the Z-mount
www.zsystemuser.com

How to Think About Equipment for Safari | Cameras and Photography Explained | Thom Hogan

Things photographers need to consider on African safaris
www.bythom.com www.bythom.com

The Second Safari Lens | Thom Hogan

Which lens should be on your second camera on safari?
www.zsystemuser.com
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Thank you!!!
 
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