NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

I think the 180-600 is an excellent value for the price. I love the internal zoom, sharpness and the balance. I also like having a programable function button on the lens. I use it all the time to recall settings when conditions change suddenly. If I'm shooting BIF with a fast shutter speed and manual ISO, I can quickly switch to a slower shutter speed and auto ISO, if a beaver swims by. Another press of the button and I'm ready to photograph BIF again. This works on my Z8, but options are limited on my Z6 III. I hope they can improve that with a firmware update at some point.

I think the 180-600 is an excellent value for the price. I love the internal zoom, sharpness and the balance. I also like having a programable function button on the lens. I use it all the time to recall settings when conditions change suddenly. If I'm shooting BIF with a fast shutter speed and manual ISO, I can quickly switch to a slower shutter speed and auto ISO, if a beaver swims by. Another press of the button and I'm ready to photograph BIF again. This works on my Z8, but options are limited on my Z6 III. I hope they can improve that with a firmware update at some point.

Excellent and versatile lens! I was able to get some exceptional wildlife images that are crisp and clear edge to edge. The focusing was very fast and accurate and the overall weight and flexibility was great. I also used my 1.4 teleconverter and got some excellent full moon shots that have amazing detail and contrast. Absolutely my go to a portable long focal length lens on my Z8!

In the old film days I shot a F3 and had a 400mm f4.0. It was a great system for wildlife photography. But with this 100-400mm I have say there is no comparison. This lens is so dang sharp and with the sensitivity of these Z mirrorless cameras the loss of a stop or two is insignificant. And with all of the vibration reduction to be able to hand hold at 400mm, I mean come on. I’ve had it about a week but already decided it’s the best lens I’ve ever owned,

Having been a Nikon user for 20+ years now I can offer a fair review from the older dslr lenses to the modern mirrorless offerings. This lens for example, provides such versatility without sacrificing quality in the results. I have always found the use of longer lenses for compression in wide perspectives (like layers landscape photography) over reach for singular subject matter. With that said, this zoom variable covers all my needs in a pinch from portrait work, accommodating macro and beyond.

Having been a Nikon user for 20+ years now I can offer a fair review from the older dslr lenses to the modern mirrorless offerings. This lens for example, provides such versatility without sacrificing quality in the results. I have always found the use of longer lenses for compression in wide perspectives (like layers landscape photography) over reach for singular subject matter. With that said, this zoom variable covers all my needs in a pinch from portrait work, accommodating macro and beyond.

I've been a Nikonian for over 40yrs and every Nikon lens I've bought has been well researched prior to purchase and required to fit my need based my what it is intended for. I own all hi-end quality glass and save for a couple minor nuisances have been thoroughly satisfied. The 100-400mm is truly a fantastic and most dependable lens. Besides it's weight difference to the heavier fmounts, the sharpness is exceptional. I simply love this beast which I've now owned for 8mths.

I am new to the Z line-up. This is the 3rd lens, a must have for me besides the 24-120mm and the 105 micro. Incredible lens, however, I had difficulty learning the autofocus for this lens with my Z8. At first, I thought I had a bad copy with an out-of-focus (fairly close) subject of a river otter, just outside our deck. I tested the lens at 100mm against the 24-120 and it was equally sharp, once I had learned how to best select the autofocus functions in the camera. I still am a little shy of out-of-focus shots with this lens, but I have faith that it is a great lens and it is me who needs to learn how to use it!! Build quality is fantastic. Design wise: Nikon, drop the foot in favor of a Swiss ARCA plate connector foot.

I am new to the Z line-up. This is the 3rd lens, a must have for me besides the 24-120mm and the 105 micro. Incredible lens, however, I had difficulty learning the autofocus for this lens with my Z8. At first, I thought I had a bad copy with an out-of-focus (fairly close) subject of a river otter, just outside our deck. I tested the lens at 100mm against the 24-120 and it was equally sharp, once I had learned how to best select the autofocus functions in the camera. I still am a little shy of out-of-focus shots with this lens, but I have faith that it is a great lens and it is me who needs to learn how to use it!! Build quality is fantastic. Design wise: Nikon, drop the foot in favor of a Swiss ARCA plate connector foot.