It doesn't matter how big a lens you have you still have to get close to the subject, especially with birds.
Most non wildlife orientated people just don't understand this basic requirement. So many photographers these days are looking for longer / lighter / faster lenses and cameras with massive amounts of pixels so they can crop the hell out of their images rather than honing their skills in getting closer. One of the best skills a wildlife photographer can learn is to know when the subject is just too far away to make a worthwhile image.
Another problem prevalent with modern photographers is the basic lack of knowledge of physics and light. The longer the lens the greater the amount of air between lens and subject. All the crap in the air gets compressed and degrades your image.
I have no doubt that that 800 is a good lens but you have to know how and where to use it.

I've only been watching to the 3:33 mark and Becky's photos have already made me glad I've ordered the lens.  Now I'm REALLY anxious.

As a canon r6&r7 shooter this set up for the price is really making me think about moving to Nikon

Great pictures.  I will get it when the z8 comes out.

Really enjoy your videos.  Engaging and informative.

It is an interesting lens for sure that I would like to own at some point, but... It's never going to come before some of the smaller glass in the lineup.

Thanks!

Thanks for using the z6 to test this lens 😊

Wish you had also tried it out with the Z50 or ZFC.

Hello Both, Just saying one thing I am starting to get to use more and more on Both my Z9 and Z7ii is, instead of chipping on the back screen chip though the EVF, were I can zoom in to check focus and then I am not having to pull down my camera check then lift it all back. So try not to scare the wildlife as well as not using battery life powering the big screen(Not a lot but it a it) as an old DSLR shooter it is a change in the how I shoot? Whit tiger lenses like my 500mm PF I think it makes a difference. Great images and supper video. Keep well, keep safe and on day Cons jokes will be funny :)

should go to the Wetlands Centre in Barnes.. excellent for bird photography

It's really hard waiting for this lens to arrive lol. Very few people who've ordered have actually been able to get it yet.

I know it’s a lighter weight lens but why in the world would you attach the sling to the camera body and not attach it to the foot of the lens, you want to minimize stress on the mount from the dead weight of the lens hanging there ( attach to the foot / mounting plate , please)

I'd love this lens but I can't bear the thought of getting rid of my 500mm f/4. The ability to easily hand hold is so tempting though.

Konstantin need proper long lens technic to aim on moving targets:
1. Both eyes open !
2. Right eye looks in viewfinder looking thru the camera+lens
3. Left eye looks along the barrel of the lens (on the outside of the camera and lens.
4. Focus with the left eye on the subject and follow the subject by panning the camera+lens combo.
5. After some training you will be able to get the subject in the viewfinder.
6. Focus on the right eye.
7. Pan the camera+lens to keep following the subject.
8. Make the sharp picture.

Works handholding the camera+lens or using with a tripod + ballhead/wimberley gimbal head.
works with birds, dog, horses, etc.

Try it, invest some training time with the technic, your photographs will improve.

Suggestion from a Dutch Nikonian !!!

Thanks

Can I ask which accessory foot plate you used with this lens? I believe the foot as supplied is not arca swiss compatible

W/o glasses I read BOOMM but it’s 800 mm

Hi Guys! I have a Z9 and 600mm F4VR, I am thinking to get 800mm . Have you tried to compare this lens to 600F4. Trying to see if it makes sense to switch. Also , what do you think of getting 400mm 4.5 and teleconv.? Thank you