Nikon 200-600 Interest?

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I have and use the Sony 200-600 on my Z9. It's superior in every way to the Niion 200-500, in my opinion. If Nikon can even just match the Sony in terms of image quality and ergonomics, they will have a winner. I would buy it, if only because it will be much easier to use a TC on a Z mount natiive lens.
 
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No interest, i mean if it was much smaller lighter etc than the 200-500, that's different.
Also the 200-500 i have is exceptionally good, especially since i modified it into a super fast push pull that lets me frame tightly a subject even at 15-20 fps, an extra 100mm isn't important for me. That said Unless the 200-600 lens is spectacularly better, that would be a influence.
I gravitate to quantum benefits, not marginal.

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I hope the Nikon 200-600 is as good if not better than the Sony 200-600, yes the benefits of Z TCs can help but gee when you add up the massively overpriced Nikon Z Tcs which i frankly feel is nothing but a price gouge, it doesn't make it a cheap lens.

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Hi O
I bought the 200-500 for the d500 and was disappointed. too heavy, too slow autofocus and you can't zoom with one rotation from 200 to 500. so I sold it again and bought the 500pf. yes, and i'm waiting for the 200-600 and hope that the quality will match the sony 200-600. i own the z100-400 and i appreciate the flexibility, but more focal length is always better.
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Helo48 said:
Hi O
I bought the 200-500 for the d500 and was disappointed. too heavy, too slow autofocus and you can't zoom with one rotation from 200 to 500. so I sold it again and bought the 500pf. yes, and i'm waiting for the 200-600 and hope that the quality will match the sony 200-600. i own the z100-400 and i appreciate the flexibility, but more focal length is always better.
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With the 100-400 how do you find it optically is it really as sharp as claimed, any disappointments, i have it on my radar.
So optically how do you find the 500 pf, similar or far better compared to the 200-500.
Yes its not a light lens hand holding, i use mine on a mono pod or tripod.

With the zooming on the 200-500 agree its long and slow, but i had my local camera technician modify the lens internally to be able to push pull it rather that turn, its super fast and i can constantly tightly frame any subject in a split second at any frame rate, unless the mod is done properly its not advisable, my lens new only cost around $1000 USD, the mod cost $100 cash at the time.


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While I'm not a pixel peeper, I'm very happy with the sharpness of the 100-400. And I think that the 500 PF on the Z9 is even a bit sharper than on the D500.
For me it's just a matter of waiting until we learn more about the 200-600 and whether it will then be available.
 
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Not sure about the 200-600 on the road map, if it is not S-line that would suggest: slower focus motors, less weather sealing, less coatings, wider aperture. At the lower end I find the flexability of a zoom a priority so the 100-400mm and 800PF combo works well for me. There is a gap in the 600mm range, but for my subjects (mostly birds) and video where I want to fill the frame and not crop the 800 is ideal. I looked at the 400 with 1.4TC to the bridge the gap, but realistically I would only take one of the super telephoto lens on a flight so decided to pass on the 400mm TC. There are F-mount high-end zoom lenses that I feel sure Nikon will convert to Z mount at some stage so my approach is to wait for one of those. However, I would be delighted if the 200-600 turns out to be great lens and would consider replacing my 100-400 with it.
 
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This is going to be a big seller for Nikon, no doubt about it! Just as the f-mount 200-500 was. Having said that, I’m not purchasing it. I have the 100-400 and the 500 PF so I think I have that focal range covered. If I didn’t have those two lenses I’d certainly go for the upcoming 200-600.
 
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Helo48 said:
While I'm not a pixel peeper, I'm very happy with the sharpness of the 100-400. And I think that the 500 PF on the Z9 is even a bit sharper than on the D500.
For me it's just a matter of waiting until we learn more about the 200-600 and whether it will then be available.
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Thank you
 
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Jamie Baker said:
This is going to be a big seller for Nikon, no doubt about it! Just as the f-mount 200-500 was. Having said that, I’m not purchasing it. I have the 100-400 and the 500 PF so I think I have that focal range covered. If I didn’t have those two lenses I’d certainly go for the upcoming 200-600.
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I just hope that the quality control is on point, where and who makes it will be of influence.
 
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Woodyg3 said:
Asking for it to be as sharp as the 500PF might be unrealistic. I guess we'll just have to wait and see, though :)
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S Line lenses are sharper then the F mount lenses, this is leaning a hope that it's as sharp or visually in everyday images it'll be close enough you won't tell the difference without serious pixel peeping
 
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I'm interested in the 200(180?)-600, but not in a rush. I picked up the 200-500 at the end of 2022 - holiday sales plus promos were too good to pass up, and I didn't have anything beyond 200mm. It's my last F mount lens purchase for sure. So essentially it's a pretty low-cost option that'll cover me for some time. Perhaps until the 200-600 goes on sale someday (similar to the 400 4.5 and 100-400, not too long after release).
 
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We won't have long to wait now: announcement coming tonight?
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Nikon is rumored to announce two new lenses tonight - Nikon Rumors

Nikon is rumored to announce two new lenses tonight: NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 lens (non-S) NIKKOR Z 200-600mm lens (non-S, could be 180-600mm with varaible aperture) The next lens announcement from Nikon should be the NIKKOR Z 200-600mm (180-600mm) Rendering of the upcoming Nikon NIKKOR Z...
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Geoff_G said:
Yes, I'm interested in the 200-600 or whatever the final FL turns out to be. Count me in the crowd that's happy with the 100-400 and I have 500/4E so I'm probably not a buyer unless it just gobsmacks me. I might very well go with the 200-600 and the 800pf but it's wait and see what is coming before leaving my other glass behind.

EDIT: What I'd really like is a 600/5.6 PF....:cool:
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Have you tried the 2.0 Z TC with the Z100-400. It is amazing.
 
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I was waiting on the 200-600 for over a year, but in the meantime my 800 PF arrived, and I purchased an OM-1 with a 100-400, so I no longer have any use for it. When I’m out birding I can bring my OM-1/100-400 and my Z8/Z9+800 PF and cover every focal length from 200-800 (and 1200 with the 800 in crop mode) and it is not at alll cumbersome to do so.
 
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MrFotoFool said:
And ...it's official!
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Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8 and Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lenses officially announced and available for pre-order - Nikon Rumors

The Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8 and Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lenses are now officially announced and available for pre-order: Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8 US: Adorama | Amazon | Paul’s | Service | B&H Photo EU: Erhardt | Calumet | Koch UK: WEX | Park CA: Camera Canada Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3...
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Did you preorder. I did, and I'll decide for sure in the next few days.
 
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$1700 :(
I thought the 70-180 price was the 180-600 price for a second and was thrilled.
Still a good budget lens, just hope it is internal zoom and is fast to be worth the price point.
 
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BarkingBeansCoffee said:
Did you preorder. I did, and I'll decide for sure in the next few days.
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No. I would have to sell my Sony setup to finance it and I am not sure if I want to or not. Part of me wants to go all Nikon Z to have one system, but part of me is afraid the Nikon will not be quite as sharp as the Sony. I also find it odd the Nikon does not have a switch on the lens to turn off stabilization, though honestly I never turn it off on my Sony so for a wildlife lens it's probably a moot point.
 
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MrFotoFool said:
No. I would have to sell my Sony setup to finance it and I am not sure if I want to or not. Part of me wants to go all Nikon Z to have one system, but part of me is afraid the Nikon will not be quite as sharp as the Sony. I also find it odd the Nikon does not have a switch on the lens to turn off stabilization, though honestly I never turn it off on my Sony so for a wildlife lens it's probably a moot point.
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Ricci’s video has some sharpness comparisons. He doesn’t compare to the Sony but to lots of Nikon lenses which should give a reasonable idea about what to expect
 
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MrFotoFool said:
No. I would have to sell my Sony setup to finance it and I am not sure if I want to or not. Part of me wants to go all Nikon Z to have one system, but part of me is afraid the Nikon will not be quite as sharp as the Sony. I also find it odd the Nikon does not have a switch on the lens to turn off stabilization, though honestly I never turn it off on my Sony so for a wildlife lens it's probably a moot point.
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Watching the Ricci video I think it will hold its own against the Sony 200-600. It is neck and neck between the Z400/4.5 with 1.4TC and the 180-600. IME the 400/1.4TC is on par with the Sony 200-600. Near enough to make no real in the field difference anyways.
 
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