Whose value? Value is a highly subjective measurement. A basis for value is the identification of features/characteristics of something and then weighting them for importance to the individual. Each individual is going to weight things differently.
I can't argue with the "value for money" list of the YouTuber any more than I can argue with your list, or you can argue with mine. To do so would be to deny what the other values as important.
A fisheye lens could be the sharpest lens of its class and have a surprisingly low price tag. Value for money? For me, zero value. I will never shoot with a fisheye and will never own one. If I ever did buy one it would be one of the worst purchases I ever made.
Hi!
Agree. It's highly personal,
My "Best Value lens" might Surprise you.
Z 400 f/2.8S TC
How can a lens this expensive be a good value?
Well, for most, probably not.
But for my needs, this provides a
400/2.8 (Click on images for higher rez),
A 560/4,
800/5.6,
....and in a pinch an
1120 f/8;
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1. The
decreased weight and optical element redesign (which moves some of the lens elements toward the camera) makes prolonged
hand holding easy for me (I'm 72 and used a monopod for prolonged hand holding of my prior f-mount 500 f/4 VR AF-S)
2. The
image quality of this lens with the internal 1.4TC is excellent and the image quality with an external 2.0TC is very good. This gives me a 400/2.8, 560/4 and an 800/5.6, all of which are usable.
For my uses, I have
little need for a 600/4 prime or 800/5.6 prime lens (glad that I don't have the previous F mount versions of those lenses, as I'd likely be trying to sell them!).
All of the above makes the Z 400 TC a great value for my particular situation.
In the past my only high quality tele was the f mount 500 f/4 VR.
I was pretty happy with it, but usually used a monopod (it wasn't as light as the newer and more hand holdable Fl 500/4 version)
But at times that 500 f/4 VR left me wanting the speed of a 400 f/2.8, and the reach of an 800 f/5.6 while still retaining decent image quality and being able to hand hold.
The Z 400TC gives me all of the above in one lens
So yes, for me, one of Nikon's most expensive lenses, is a great value lens.
Best Regards,
RB
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