jeanphilippe Goube

I use M mode, auto iso and high limit iso to 3200; this avoid to overexpose accidentaly. Assign AF mode to FN1 or FN2 button As you mention, EFCS on

Sell it on eBay so I can buy it at a bargain price :-)

I'm speaking of a true 800 mm; the angle of view if so narrow - and the lens so heavy - that I doubt it is useful for tracking a relatively fast bird

I have a 800 mm; have you tried to track a bird flying with a 800 mm ?
For wildlife tracking I also have the 400 f2.8 and the D850; another combo for another use ;-) and the 500 PF too

Sure it can be done with a D850; but te aim is to demonstrate that the Z7 is close to the D850 in this occasion - a pro would have used a D5.
I'm sold on a Z7 after having tested it at the camera...

Hi, I have a positive answer from this source : https://www.outdoorphotographer.com/photography-gear/cameras/hands-on-with-nikon-z/# She uses a 800 f5.6 :-) I have tested quickly a Z7 at shop, very ...

I would try it with the 1,4 converter to increase magnification ratio; it should give better results than extension tubes

Thans for these informations Jim. I have tried the Z7 yesterday. Nice camera. If I understand well, on a mirrorless, the shutter is Always open; when firing the shutter, the camera must close the ...

Sigma issued a compatibility notice saying that the AF was not accurate; no plan to fix it via firmware; no more details. But I confirm this thred is about the 800 mm Nikon - which I own.

Thank you very much; please try with the dedicated TC too. With this lens I'm often switching to quiet mode in order to reduce vibrations so a mirrorless could be a better alternative

I own this lens and would like to use the Z7 with it : because no mirror, so less vibrations and quiet shutter also because with the dedicated 1,25 TC, it turns to an f7.1 lens, only a small number ...

I have ordered a kirk LP 64, I have read that it fits. It is exactly the same foot as the 70-200 FL

I received it on 27th of September No Numipixel à Poitiers; they received 3 at first delivery France I know that Nikon trend to favor local specialized dealers vs big ones. In France, as an ...

I agree. There is no excellent 24-70; The 24-35 + a 50 prime + 70-200 FL do the job.

I own one and quite happy with it; that said, I would like a faster AF, and an integrated TC - as on the 180-400 since the 1,25 TC is dedicated to this lens and cannot be mounted on another lens.

Yes it is

Yes, I'm living in France and my local dealer got 3 of them - one was for me despite having no pre ordered it. In Europe Nikon tend to favor local small dealers vs big internet shops - they are ...

I got mine today; and tested the combo 500 PF + TC 1,4 III this afternoon; tested it on a flat chart and also with pets with a D850 Wide open, sharpness is good; I didn't try to stop down as at f11 ...

D850 looks definitively sharper; is it the same lens via the adaptor ? And how is the focus made too ? Or maybe the shutter induce more vibrations on a lighter camera ?

The 300 + TC, I don't use it wide open, Always stopped down a little to recover some sharpness loss caused by TC. The 500 PF is best wide open, so for me I compare a 500 f5.6 vs a 420 mm f7.1. I'll ...