Rob_66

Thanks, once out of lockdown I will check the Z with the faster lenses as well and compare again with the others.

There is no issue with the Nikon Z. The lens is straight so you do not come in contact. I did not test the Canon I must admit.

Q: has the space between grip and lens increased? Picture Point 3 - still looks like that the finger is in contact with the lens. I tried several previous Sony FF and after minutes holding the cam...

AF is not everything!

@ Richmond: Z6 and Z7 autofocus accuracy is great. AF Speed - maybe a slight difference (?), but who cares if you are not a sports shooter or doing running / hunting game watching, birding. For my...

For the price and size it really looks like a very good and sharp lens. Slow and limited zoom is the trade-off. But image quality is more than acceptable.

Not everyone wants or needs video.

Price will come down in a few months, plus „cashback“ rebates etc. I would like cheaper cameras as well, but for a newcomer it is „ok-ish“

Try to fit this Tamron on a Nikon Z mount....

Well, you got it. Working since 1996 in South Africa. Now escaped SA back home due to corona...

And by the way, the South African NPs are very reasonably priced! You can go in your own car and you...

Been on many Safaris. Aperture was the main constraint for shooting... lots of action happens in the morning and evening hours. F5.6 is already challenging, F11 ... good luck.

Sony does a great job with the lenses, I must admit... Unfortunately, the Sony body does not work for me - my finder knuckles getting bruised...

Oh, how I love my Nikon 200-500mm for wildlife...

Thanks, nice review. Looking at the gallery at 100% I find corner sharpness still very acceptable for the size and price.