Recent content by chris321

Yep, use a 150-600 C on my original z6, and am very happy with it!

A little water vole, taken on my 70-180: Untitled by Chris Willetts, on Flickr

For me, size was the biggest factor, and saving a third of the price didn’t hurt either. And for Nikon, someone else has already done all the design work! I’m a big fan of the 70-180!

I personally wouldn’t buy anything other than mirrorless now - it’s the direction of travel for all manufacturers. Most people have used their f-mount lenses very happily with their new z bodies for years. I started with a full set of f mount glass on my original z6 and have been gradually...

New rumoured Nikon super zoom being announced soon apparently! https://nikonrumors.com/2024/03/20/the-previously-rumored-nikon-nikkor-z-28-400mm-f-3-5-6-3-lens-to-be-officially-announced-next-week.aspx/ This will be an interesting on for me.. I’ve got a normal lineup of a 14-30, 28-70, and...

Had 5 minutes today to snap something in the garden with my new 70-180, and I really like it. Please forgive the horrible composition etc, just wanted to get something taken while it was light. Taken at 180mm, f/2.8, and focus was on the tip of the bud in the centre (although it was probably...

Oh not at all, I’m very happy with the size of it (it fits neatly when attached to the z6 in my messenger bag) it’s just a fraction bigger than I had in mind. Probably from this type of comparison shot:

Well it arrived yesterday, and first impressions seem very good. Even in poor artificial lighting around the house it seems really quite sharp wide open. Looking forward to doing some proper real-world tests. It feels a little larger than I expected - not sure why I thought it would be...

Just ordered a 70-180 F/2.8 from e-infinity, having been trying to decide on a fast tele lens for ages… I know it won’t be as sharp as the 70-200, but at half the price and size it felt like the right call for me personally! Anyone else have one?

First ‘proper’ rumours of a potential Z6III on the way? https://nikonrumors.com/2023/12/12/breaking-news-first-set-of-rumored-nikon-z6iii-camera-specifications.aspx/

Yes, and I absolutely love it, my most-used lens by far as I often just want a single-lens setup. I also have a 14-30, 28-75, and will be getting a 70-180 when it comes out, but the 24-200 will be staying, as it’s just so handy. More than sharp enough for my purposes, and you can get a bit of...

As an original z6 owner, I’ll be keeping an eye on on where the grey prices settle for the z8. I love the size of my z6, and for most of what I shoot (friends/family, travel etc) I wouldn’t want anything much bigger. But I only have one camera, so also use it for wildlife etc, and can...

Rumours of a Z8 seem to be swirling even more so than usual.. https://nikonrumors.com/2023/04/24/more-leaked-nikon-z8-camera-specifications.aspx/

Flagging here (think it’s allowed), but I’m selling my 40mm f/2 in the classifieds if anyone’s interested. It’s a fantastic little lens - absolutely tiny, sharp and bright, but I just don’t seem to be using it, so can’t justify keeping it!

I don’t mind spiders generally, but I re-visit that opinion every time someone insists on getting out their macro lens. Some creatures were not made to be viewed up close :ROFLMAO: Great shots though!