Nikon Z Telephoto Lens Showdown | NEW 600mm f/6.3 VR S vs. 400mm f/4.5 VR S vs. 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S

This should have been a simple test of the new Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 lens against my 400mm f/4.5 and teleconverters, but then I managed to get my hands on another exciting supertelephoto lens with some rather unique features...

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There's a lot of information and test results in this video - please use the following chapter links to navigate between tests and of course feel free to pause the video to take a closer look at any of the charts!

00:00 Introduction
05:02 Lens Introductions and Specs.
05:23 Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S
06:55 Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
07:42 Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
09:43 Lens Testing Overview
10:08 Test Results Disclaimer
11:56 Lens Testing - Autofocus Speed
12:59 Results Table
14:55 Lens Testing - Vibration Reduction
16:06 Results - 400mm
16:34 Results - 560/600mm
18:03 Results - 800/840mm
20:14 Lens Supports
22:56 Lens Testing - Background Rendering
23:40 Results - 400mm
24:19 Results - 560/600mm
24:59 Results - 800/840mm
25:31 Lens Testing - Image Sharpness
26:22 Results - 400mm
27:01 Results - 560/600mm
27:45 Results - Internal vs External TCs
28:41 Results - 784/800/840mm
29:35 Results - 1120/1200mm
30:10 Conclusions
30:10 Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S
32:01 Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
35:54 Which Lens Did I Keep?
38:51 Sample Images and Video
38:51 Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S
39:35 Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
40:12 Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S


The lenses and their available teleconverter combinations are as follows:

Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 PF VR S - http://tinyurl.com/4tx9c5hd
Bare lens = 600mm f/6.3
With TC-1.4x = 840mm f/9
With TC-2.0x = 1200mm f/13

Nikon Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S - http://tinyurl.com/mwes7jeb
Bare lens = 400mm f/4.5
With TC-1.4x = 560mm f/6.3
With TC-2.0x = 800mm f/9

Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S - http://tinyurl.com/bdr9nbba
Bare lens = 400mm f/2.8
Internal 1.4x OR TC-1.4x = 560mm f/4
Internal 1.4x AND TC-1.4x = 784mm f/5.6
With TC-2.0x = 800mm f/5.6
Internal 1.4x AND TC-2.0x = 1120mm f/8


Other equipment used or discussed in this video (full list available here: http://www.tapiopix.com/Equipment.html)

* Nikon Z9 FX Mirrorless Camera: http://tinyurl.com/7zmm3C

* Nikon Z Teleconverter 1.4x: http://tinyurl.com/cp4fh9wd

* Nikon Z Teleconverter 2.0x: http://tinyurl.com/2wf83dd5

Nikon Z6 FX Mirrorless Camera: http://tinyurl.com/4t495d33
Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 S Lens: http://tinyurl.com/49bkwsvf
Gitzo GT3543LS Systematic Carbon Tripod: http://tinyurl.com/25zewb9t
Flexshooter Pro Head with Lever Clamp: https://flexshooter.co.uk/
K&F Concept KF-SA255C1 Travel Tripod: http://tinyurl.com/2eef4hhw
Leofoto VH-10S Monopod Head: http://tinyurl.com/4x4puc8r
Sirui P-326 Carbon Monopod: http://tinyurl.com/529453ux
A-Shape Safari Beanbag - Forest: http://tinyurl.com/2m8n4mu5
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 miniature gimbal: http://tinyurl.com/4yepkz58
UltraPod II mini-tripod: http://tinyurl.com/fw492u4z
Lume Cube Panel Go LED Light: http://tinyurl.com/98ru7zs2
DJI Mic v2 Wireless Mic: http://tinyurl.com/ycyha7j6
Gitzo Adventury 45L Backpack: http://tinyurl.com/33nyuxd4

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