In this episode I present to you exactly how it is to use the GREAT Nikon 400mm f2.8 TC. I share loads of videos and pictures, including my #NikonZ8 camera setting for autofocus and real world picture quality. It is not enough to simply say that this is the best lens I have ever used from any system. It is something everyone photographer should find an excuse to use and experience. A work of art.

I've had mine since it was released and can honestly say it has never disappointed me.

Thank you for your review and thoughts on this. Brilliant work!

Superb

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Tempting but my 400/4.5 pulls through most of the time. I wish the 600/6.3 was at least 5.6 I actually might have bitten down on it.

Great experience Frames .. this lens magic is autofocus speed for critical focus .
This is the fastest lens in the market when it comes to focus speed . I have tested A1 with 600mm f4 and Z9 with 600mm f4 TC , this still exceed both of them .
I did some speed check , compared to A1 , this is 2x faster .
Super helpful for kingfishers diving .

Even with busy backgrounds or highlights that are distracting . I love the way it renders .

Light weight and the CG with Z9 close to the body makes it very helpful hand holding .

VR is superb , shooting handheld photos of owl at night at 1/6 second .


TC is a game changer .

Dream lens ❤
Using a 400mm f2.8 suddenly makes you feel "Gear Does Matter" if are ok with the basics in Wildlife & Sports atleast.

Sadly out of reach of most wildlifers 😢

Renting is a very complicated issue in India. Most of the renters are not absolutely trustworthy. I once rented a Tamron 150-600mm G2 for my first wildlife trip and when I returned the lens he said that a front element screw is missing which I found sketchy but had no proof so paid around 12-20K extra (don't remember the exact amount). Later I learnt he did the same thing to another person who rented the same lens before me, so it was basically a scam thing.

I will never rent lenses again after this experience.

I think renting should be handled by first parties also like Nikon, Sony & Canon even with a bit of extra rate. Because it will be trustworthy.

After visiting a safari park, I can see how the 400 2.8 is perfect for wildlife.

The 600 4 is much better for birds IMHO.

Brilliant vlog as usual

The only Nikon lens I really want.

Amazing lens!!!   Can I test it out also?

My query to you… how does the tc on 400 f2.8 perform for bird photography. I intend to buy the Z9 too.

Hi,

Great video. Very insightful and practical aspects that you discussed on.

Do you have a reference for a trustworthy rental place in Delhi NCR?

BTW, Sultanpur National Park is just 10 Km from my house and a place that I visit very frequently.

Thanks.

For us mere mortals living in the UAE and not making a six digit figure, rental of such gear is out of the question because Nikon UAE expects you to deposit the lens cost as a "guarantee" in case you damage it or run away with it... What's the point of renting it if you need to shell out the full cost upfront anyway in addition to the rental charges?! That said, I don't personally shoot wildlife much so this won't interest me for rental, but I am interested in trying the 800mm if they didn't have this stupid useless policy!

I've had mine since it was released and can honestly say it has never disappointed me.