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Yup! It is what I did a1 and 200-600, then decided to try out the 90 macro and yup I was done. Sold all the Nikon gear and moved to Sony. No regrets and the 600f4 just arrived a few days ago. Now buying another a1 and the new 70-200f2.8 MKII they just dropped. Hoping Sony drops the a1 price because of Nikon but my guess is they won't.That is how it starts, you pick up an A9 or A1 and the 200-600 and it's all downhill from there.
interesting review. Compare specs, does not talk about usability (ergonomics), image quality, ... Perhaps I don't get it, but I when someone compares two cameras I expect that they would have used both and talk more than specs, but how the camera worked for them (and why). Would you rate a restaurant by only looking at the menu, or would you sample the food?This is a useful website for those who need to compare cameras and lenses across brands. This is one of the 3 sites I have relied for reliable and honest reviews of Nikon lenses before investing large sums
Nikon Z9 vs Sony A1
Now that Nikon's Z9 has launched into the mirrorless world, the biggest question is how it stacks up against the competition. And while it's a seriously impressive camera, the same can be said about other cameras on the market today. Perhaps the biggest competitor to the Nikon Z9 is the Sony A1.photographylife.com
The sony and canon lenses are very close in weight. B&H list Sony 600mm at 3.04 Kgm and the Canon R 600mm at 3.1 Kgm The muh older nikon 600E is 3.8 Kgm. Not sure if Nikon will go for the lightest 600 F4 or perhaps add 1.4 TC and make the lens more versatile. And also have 600 PF (perhaps F6.3?)
I honestly don't think you'd go wrong with either - they're both at the level I like to call "bananas". The playing field is level now (and I'm being generous there, without saying which one I'd choose). Many layers to this personal decision - I'd need to know you personally (your photo needs / goals) before giving you objective advice.
I've seen a few samples of the Z9 literally locking steady on someone's eyes, when their face was completely dark / silhouetted in the frame. Eye AF boxes just followed the face around as if they were wearing little square eyeglasses. Amazing.
Don't think that Sony will drop the price (much) on the A1. It is still a hot seller.
And if the Z9 ends up on backorder for many months, Sony would have little incentive to do so
agree. In fact sony could play up that they have cameras now vs Nikon in 6 months
It’s also about the balance and where the weight is. With Sony it’s back towards the rear which makes it much easier to handle.
I pulled everything up for an insurance agent today and all in I’m at $39k and it’s all paid for in cash. Switching systems minus a 600f4 I didn’t have only cost me around $6k so not to bad but yes I’ve been stimulating the economy this year! I also bought a new MacBook Pro that was $3800 this week
. Sure hope that promotion at work goes through lol
I agree
I believe Canon's 600 is designed similarly. I suspect that Nikon will follow suit unless they do something radical
About 3-4 years ago I switched from Canon to Nikon. At first it was not too expensive. But then again I did not initially buy a 600 or D6I pulled everything up for an insurance agent today and all in I’m at $39k and it’s all paid for in cash. Switching systems minus a 600f4 I didn’t have only cost me around $6k so not to bad but yes I’ve been stimulating the economy this year! I also bought a new MacBook Pro that was $3800 this week
Adding those in it cost me a bit. Then again I would have upgrade from 1Dx M2 to 1Dx M3, ... so it just a different set of cameras. Cash stil flow out of the check and retirement account Since we don't have kids I am not spending their inheritance
Even though I had lot of Nikon gear I chose to buy A1 since weight was an issue ( I am not a heavily built person)
I was comparing Nikon Z9 and yet to be release Nikon 200-600mm lens versus Sony a1 and 200-600mm lens. Think later will be lighter as Nikon lenses maybe slightly heavier than Sony.The A1 + 200-600 isn't a light combo IMO,
A1 is 1.625 lbs 200-600 is 4.9lbs (no grip or extra battery) =6.525 lbs
Z9 is 2.95 lbs 500pf is 3.21lbs =6.16lbs
Since Nikon doesn't have a 200-600 yet.. I used the 500pf. I could have swapped out for a 150-600mm =6.13lbs.. which is a little less than the Sony 200-600.
So.. both systems/camera/lenses are neck in neck when it comes to weight.
Advantage goes to Sony for being able to use the camera without a grip.. in the weight and size department....but.. not by much.
This is why It's going to be a struggle when the time comes for me.. personally... to decide between keeping my Nikon gear and buying the Z9 or going with the A1. First world problems ... I know.
Best of luck with the 200-600 trials... let us know what you think.
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I hope Nikon has gotten the message that many of us would like lighter telephoto options, including for the exotic primes. Certainly the success of the PF lenses should be a clue. Sony and Canon have shown you can make a lighter exotic prime telephoto at least at 600 mm f4. And the 14-24 f2.8S and the 24-70 mm f2.8S lenses are materially lighter than their F mount counterparts — not sure about Sony counterparts. The 70-200 f2.8S is a bit lighter than the 70-200 f2.8E FL.
I was put off by the gripped body initially, but after seeing the size of the R3 I realized I have been over thinking it. It is on the heavy side, but the weight is easier to hold at the camera compared to a heavy lens. In the end, it is smaller in most dimensions than a gripped Z body. I liked the grips on my Fujifilm cameras. It’s significantly smaller than a D6 or gripped D850.
For me, Nikon fits my hands better. I think the Z9 will feel perfect since the Z7ii does.
