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Agree with this 100%.
I thought about keeping the 400 4.5 but I figured to add a zoom lens since I already have the 600 PF, I also think the zoom lens would pair much better like on a safari. Nice shot btw
You had the lens to complement it, the 180-600 and you sold it ?
Yes sold it, If I would of kept it I would've not bought the 600 PF, Also wanted something smaller.
I did the same not only because of the excellent IQ but also for the relatively fast aperture. I also own the 100-400 and love it for environmental portraits and the near macro capabilities. I am definitely using the 600mm most often though as I enjoy bird photography.
That’s my thought…although TBH I’m going to try I think an outing with the 600, 400/4.5 and the 70-200 and see how that works. I would have the latter in a bag and since the two primes are on straps connected to the lens foot it’s easy to pop the body off for the shorter zoom when needed. Although TBH…for my needs the 100-400 has plenty of IQ for screen output which is where mine goes and the size and weight of it is just fine. Steve’s video rightly points out that the 180-600 is better at 2:1 in LR…and one can’t rogue with that. But pixel peeping isn’t nearly as relevant as “is it good enough at output”…and to my eyes the 100-400 is as good at final output as the 400 and my 50lPF before I sold it. I cancelled an order for the 180-600 and got the 600 instead for weight. I’m rarely going to carry only 1 body on an outing and with the 180-600 what other lens would I take…and is the extra worth it to me? Answer is nope…and although I’m going to try the 2 primes with the zoom as a third lens my guess is that the loss of flexibility will overcome any better IQ, especially at output which is what counts.
Great minds think alike except my backup camera is a Z6. I’m hoping we get a Z6iii next year.
I just did exactly that. I added a Z100-400 to my Z600 and it's a perfect match. It focuses very close for almost macro quality photo's and gives me a lot of flexibility for closer subjects. The IQ is extremely good for a zoom.
I did the same but using them on the Z9. Great combination.
What don't you like about it? Zemlin gives you choices, but not inexpensive ones. If you are talking about the attachment you need to align the larger circles with the solid dot on the lens. Merry Christmas, cats think it's time for presents at 4am here.
Not that I don't like it but it's tough to attach I'll try what you say, Hope you get a couple lenses for Xmas, I didn't get squat and it's 4:30pm here
Mine was real sticky and didn’t seem to fit properly until I rubbed a small amount of chapstick on the threads. Works like a charm now!
I know it seems crazy but I use this for sticky lens hoods all the time. You only need a small amount. I carry it in my backpack as it is good for the lips too lol. I learned it from someone else so can’t take the credit. Merry Christmas!Chapstick? Learn something new everyday
