Rick Kibbey
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My pleasure. I hope to get some launch shots tomorrow and will post.
Nikon 180-600mm First Impressions
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Rick Kibbey
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I think the versatility of a zoom is good. It works for me specializing in rocket launches and travel. I would, without a doubt, say its better than the 200-500mm which I had.
Excellent, I like them!!!
Rick, thanks for your impressions. I have been waiting for more "field" tests before deciding whether to purchase this lens or not. Thanks for posting your captures of the Snowy Egret, I especially like the last one.
I'd like to see a comparison of 180-600 with the 100-400 + 1.4TC. I suspect the 180-600 will be sharper, but by how much?
I think Matt Granger just published that exact comparison. Personally he has lost credibility with me but FYI.
OzzySmb
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@NorthernFocus
Can you please elaborate on why you lost credibility for Matt Granger ? Thank you in advance for any info.
Can you please elaborate on why you lost credibility for Matt Granger ? Thank you in advance for any info.
Just skip to 12:30 - there's a lot of FLUFF here in the beginning. He thinks it's great value, no surprise. You won't find detailed analysis of the different combos of this lens and the 100-400 with TC.
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Rick Kibbey
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I will endeavor to make a comparison in the next day or two. And post the shots.
He goes off half-cocked. Publishes equipment reviews before he even understands it himself. The most recent one that comes to mind is the Z8 speed/buffer issue when he reported it is not the same as the Z9. It was discussed here in the forum if you care to search for it.
John Navitsky
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i agree with Dan. not that this problem is unique to Matt of course
michaelezra
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Would be really great to see an in-focus 100% zoom center crop from 600mm without sharpening/noise reduction.
Thanks. I just watched it but really didn’t get much out of it. It’s a positive review of the 180-600 but not particularly technical. I think @Steve has the best comparison reviews. He puts an extraordinary amount of work into them.
How does it compare to the 400/4.5+1.4TC?
Rick Kibbey
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Will make that happen next day or two.
Rick Kibbey
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Going to do an unscientific comparison next couple days.
NicholasN
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Rick according to Matt’s review he said it was slower to aquire focus than the 100-400, what do you think is the focus speed fast or have you experienced the 100-400 to know a bit more info.
Rick Kibbey
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I’m going to compare them today or tomorrow. I’ll post my thoughts tomorrow.
NicholasN
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Interesting to know, I have ordered mine but sort of want to enjoy it arriving rather than have this on my mind - I have an 80-400 at the moment at that focuses very fast just hope the 180-600 can compare to it especially at 600mm
Rick Kibbey
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I had the 80-400 with my D850. Loved that lens but 100-400 is better. My first impression is that it is. I’ll give you more tomorrow.
NicholasN
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Thanks, nice to know
Rick Kibbey
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Right now I believe the 180-600 focuses very fast. Will let you know my thoughts tomorrow evening.
dasm
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I believe, these are Cattle Egrets, not herons. By the way, great shots. I am saving money to get one. Thanks.
They are Snowy Egrets.....
Looking good and glad to know I am not the only one that forgets to change aperture etc. when a BIF suddenly shows up 
@M R Opp is correct Snowy Egret https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Snowy_Egret/id#
My 180-600 coming from Los Angeles Dealer. 3 day holiday delayed it getting here But Fed Ex says it will be here tomorrow
@M R Opp is correct Snowy Egret https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Snowy_Egret/id#
My 180-600 coming from Los Angeles Dealer. 3 day holiday delayed it getting here
But Fed Ex says it will be here tomorrow
Rick Kibbey
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You will like it.Looking good and glad to know I am not the only one that forgets to change aperture etc. when a BIF suddenly shows up
@M R Opp is correct Snowy Egret https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Snowy_Egret/id#
My 180-600 coming from Los Angeles Dealer. 3 day holiday delayed it getting here