South Jersey thread (2 Viewers)

[MikeInPA]

The only used F mount I would bother with is the 500PF, I used it for years and it really is a great lens. On mirrorless you need the FTZ to mate it with Z mount but it’s a short, lightweight lens anyway and you hardly know it’s there. I hear it’s pretty good with the F mount 1.4TC III but I’m not a fan of teleconverters so never tried it myself. I sold mine to a friend just a couple of weeks ago and he’s thrilled with it on his DSLR. I obtained the Z 180-600 early on and loved it. Z180-600 at Bombay Hook The early morning shots were not the 180-600. Z180-600. It’s really is a superb lens for the price but Nikon the b@$tards, did the dirty on me. They released the unannounced Z mount 600PF which is awesome. I sold the 180-600 to a friend and he is taking great shots with it.

I have experience with most of the Nikon long lenses but here is a guy that is far better to inform you of them. Steve Perry Z180-600

Happy to try and answer any questions you might have. 👍

 

[edpronay]

I'm 2nd on this! I recommended the 500PF before to Dak and it is a decent lens, despite of being one stop slower. And no need to get a Second Mortgage.
But I would recommend to test the Z180-600mm first.

 

[MikeInPA]

I'm 2nd on this! I recommended the 500PF before to Dak and it is a decent lens, despite of being one stop slower. And no need to get a Second Mortgage.
But I would recommend to test the Z180-600mm first.

Absolutely agree. The earlier 500mm f/4 lenses are not a whole lot better than the 500PF, much longer and heavier and I’d personally be wary of spare parts availability for them whereas the 500PF is more current.

 

[edpronay]

Here is one on Ebay for $1,785. I wish Canon made an equivalent.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR. Very Good+ Also Ruggard carry case | eBay

The hood doesn't fit in it but the lens fits great.

www.ebay.com

 

[MikeInPA]

Here is one on Ebay for $1,785. I wish Canon made an equivalent.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR. Very Good+ Also Ruggard carry case | eBay

The hood doesn't fit in it but the lens fits great.

www.ebay.com

Considering the Z180-600 is $1699 before tax I know what I would go for providing Dak has a Z camera.

 

[dak]

Thanks guys, but my mind is made up. 500 prime with a Z mount and 1.4 teleconverter. I will pull the trigger soon. I will keep my 200 to 500 zoom if I need to go smaller.

 

[edpronay]

That's a solid choice!

 

[MikeInPA]

Thanks guys, but my mind is made up. 500 prime with a Z mount and 1.4 teleconverter. I will pull the trigger soon. I will keep my 200 to 500 zoom if I need to go smaller.

What camera do you own? I presume it's a Z something and as you're already using an F mount 200-500 you must already own the FTZ. You do realize that to use the 500 prime with a 1.4 teleconverter you have to use the F mount TC-14E III. If you're thinking of the 500PF f/5.6 with the 1.4 teleconverter your minimum f stop will be f/8.

 

[dak]

What camera do you own? I presume it's a Z something and as you're already using an F mount 200-500 you must already own the FTZ. You do realize that to use the 500 prime with a 1.4 teleconverter you have to use the F mount TC-14E III. If you're thinking of the 500PF f/5.6 with the 1.4 teleconverter your minimum f stop will be f/8.

Thanks Mike. Since Nikon doesn't make a z mount 500 prime I think I will try a 400 prime with a 1.4tc. Fingers crossed!

 

[MikeInPA]

Thanks Mike. Since Nikon doesn't make a z mount 500 prime I think I will try a 400 prime with a 1.4tc. Fingers crossed!

The Z 400 f/4.5 is very good with a 1.4 TC apparently. Don’t discount the 180-600 though. Check the fredmiranda thread on the 180-600.

Official Nikon Z 180-600mm f5.6-6.3 VR Image Thread

 

[edpronay]

Coopers Hawk from last week.

 

[edpronay]

And a few more. I'm probably coming back on Wednesday afternoon.

 

[dak]

Nice shots Ed. I'm betting that juvie cooper's is the one that hangs out on gull pond road? I might be able to go tomorrow. Text me.

 

[edpronay]

Yes, that's him! I'll text you when I'm around.

 

[AlphaFan]

Speaking of FNWR - caught this Gray Ghost Harrier there this past weekend.


Also haven’t seen any mention of the mega-rare Red-Flanked Bluetail hanging out in Manchester Township - have any of you gone to see it?

 

[dak]

I have seen more ghosts this winter at FNWR than ever before. Great capture! I posted one doimg a bank on the gallery.
I didn't go up to see the blue tail. I'll bet it was a circus show . But that's good bc it shows that brdng is becoming popular.

 

[dak]

Maybe it's the same bird..

 

[AlphaFan]

Very well could be but there are certainly multiple on the refuge.

 

[dak]

 

[MikeInPA]

Dak, I apologize. I went to Barnegat yesterday and forgot to tell you I was going. I called in to the Bluetail on the way home but didn’t see it this time. Apparently it’s not as regular at the moment. There were about 10 people there at most yesterday. You should go as Harry Riker the homeowner is a nice guy. Take him a bag of dried mealworms. 😁