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Wayne, you are a lucky man. I live in a big city and I only have bricks and asphalt. My country house is located 300 km from home, I travel on weekends, and there is very little time left for photography. I spend more time digging into the ground. And the landscapes are exactly the same. There is the same lonely house and the same gate. But from your story I understand that it is difficult for you to drive and look at the terrain at the same time. Eduard.

Beautiful photos! What editing software are you using?

Amazing images! That shot at 09:07 is such a beauty!

great review thank you, im reading up as im using this lens this weekend so wanted to get first hand reviews, your one is the best one i have seen, great photos and videos also so thank you

Lovely photos of Kingfisher. Shame you couldn't have made the backgrounds a little more blurry.

Hi Wayne. Very interesting video. I've just sent off my xt5 and lenses for trade in after buying a very discounted z7ii and 24-120mm. I've definitely been bitten by the nikon bug but I'm wondering if I should stick to the z7ii and get a zf to use alongside (and scratch the retro itch) with its excellent low light capabilities or just go all in on a z8. I also do landscape and wildlife. My first lens will be the 180-600 followed by the 14-30 f4. Thanks again.

Brilliant review! Honest opinion with the images to back it up!

The testing was done using an XT-3. I would think that results should be similar using XH-1. I was looking specifically for a video showcasing the 150-600mm with the XT-3 or XH-1, and I highly recommend that you should put the camera used in the video description. After having viewed this video, I am extremely interested in this lens as a future purchase, for use with my XH-1. Thank You for producing such a good and informative video presentation.

I’m trying to do macro photography. I have a nikon z5, with a nikkor 24-200 zoom lens. My shutter release doesn’t work past 70mm zoom. Why can’t I do macro at full zoom?

Amazing 🤩

Just discovered your channel. I really like the image quality of this video. May I ask which camera and lens you used for this?

Is this lens scratch resistant?

Is the built of the lens scratch resistant?

I'm sorry that you went through this, but since you have decided to leave Fuji, you should have talked about the problems specifically because others might be having them and potential customers can know what to look out for. Sometimes, you should use your platform to make a change in the way a business does business and let Fuji know that you aren't happy through a video, by getting tons of views from it and letting Fuji know, can but not always make a change. You did the right thing at first, going to Fuji before discussing it. You have given them the opportunity, and if enough people see this and are having issues, they will lobby Fuji for a change. Businesses have customers and angry customers going viral, causes changes. I wish you well with your next camera purchase and I hope that you don't have problems. Good luck.

I am sorry to hear that you have had problems with your camera repairs. Fortunately I haven't had any problems with my Fujifilm equipment, but even so I understand your frustration with your experiences. Hopefully, you will have better experiences with your new camera system.

Since more than three years I am trying to make good bird photos with my X-T3 and my 100-400mm, but unfortunately I don't succeed. I tried everything: fast shutter speed, low ISO, stepping down the aperture, having a stable position. But the majority of my photos have bad image quality. Very mushy, not sharp and crisp at all. Is it 'dirty' air, is it the bad autofocus of the X-T3, is it too much zooming in, or - that is my question - is my 100-400 a bad sample? I really tend to this explanation. (I had another sample of the this lens and it was the same). I hope you can tell me: No, you just have to do this and that and then everything will be fine.

You are very naive if you think you will get better service from other systems

Are you satisfied with Z8 at 14bit 45.7mp versus gfx at 16bit and 102mp for dynamic range, colour rendering and image quality?

Hi, The low res. Viewfinder and screen are enough to show taken photograph? The image quality is good enough at 14bit 45.7mp for large print to see details? I owned Sony a1 but didn’t like colours, and my GFX100S is not versatile specially with bulky lenses. I love image quality by my Gfx at 16bit and 102mp but unfortunately it’s good for studio and landscape only and not for all types of photography! The only thing that I’m afraid if I switch to Z8 is image quality since I’m pixel peeping person. Please let me know your opinion. Thank you

I hope this video will be a reason for a big review of the Fuji's customer support at your location... that's insane. Hope your transition will bring you good (and new, which is also important) experience.

I just got mine in a couple weeks ago and it just seems so.... soft. That's even at a shutter speed of 2,000. Do bad copies of these go around, should I exchange it or is it my technique somehow? I have no idea how you shot a shutter speed of 160 at 600mm!

Great video! What about image quality using the 1.4 coverter?

Thanks for the video I found it extremely informative.

Some cracking images Wanye, awesome piece of kit, I am torn between that and the Tamron 150-500, thanks for sharing.

I've been a Fujifilm shooter for over a decade, Nikon before that. If I were ever to leave Fuji, this would be why. Their service doesn't hold a candle to NPS. You'd have had a loaner in 2 days from Nikon while waiting on your repair.

Nice images ! The lilac flowers are Cuckooflower & the pink Bluebells are the Spanish variety .

I’ve had this lens about the same amount of time and was using it on a X-T3 to start with. However a few months ago I bought the X-H2S and with the 150-600 it’s just a perfect partnership. If you haven’t got one yet then I can recommend buying one. Great video and thanks for sharing your thoughts.

I also recently purchased the Nikon Z8 to basically upgrade from my Nikon D3S. I already have the F2.8 24-70 and F2.8 70-200 lenses and the 2X teleconverter, which gives me a range from 24-400mm. In order to use these two lenses, I purchased the F - Z adapter and have had great results so far. The 2X added to the 70-200 retains excellent sharpness. However, I have decided to expand and ordered the 180-600mm lens and the 1.4X adapter to push it out to 840mm. The adapter came today, but the 180-600mm lens is on back order with B&H Camera. So, I simply hope that the order gets filled soon! Hoping to have a fun summer with great photos of wildlife.

Great video! What kind of bag do you store that in? Or do you just keep it out the whole time you're out?

Was there any reason you didn't stick with the 24-200? I'm looking at getting one and although it might be a slight soft in the corners at some focal lengths I think that's something I can live with. I think it would be nice if Nikon released a 70-300 as a lighter option to the 100-400, I know Tamron has one but the field curvature issues and lack of VR would be a deal breaker for me.

Well you have Nikon Pro now if you have any problems hopefully your troubles are behind you.

Hello Wayne. Am I glad I found you on CZcams. Was priced up and ready to spend on fujifilm gear but no longer due to your poor customer service. Have to sus out nikon now. Love your style of videos. Now researching which nikon mirrorless camera to get.

ive been looking at this lens to upgrade from the adapted Nikkor 500mm Reflex lens ive been using. it has a fixed f8 aperture so l being able to stop down would be a huge boon

is the sport version worth it over the c versoin

I can relate.

I have been torn on switching from Fuji to Nikon … I didn’t realize you switched from Fuji and you almost had me sold on the Fuji xh2s … weirdly I’ve been torn between that and the z8…. I photograph a lot of barrel racing and need reliable autofocus. Do you find the z8 autofocus is more reliable?

Thank you for the sample images and video. I'm pretty much sold on picking up this lens for my X-H2S. I tend to try and include more of the environment in a pleasing way( I find it way more fun than just blowing out the background). The F8 aperture is actually perfect for video and Flog2's 1250 native ISO.

What system are you going to?

Thank you for your videos! As a Fuji photographer myself I have been looking to upgrade from the Fuji XT3 and you helped me make my decision for a an upgrade :)

Thanks.

Excellent video, hope you used What3words to help find it again. I find the app helpful, not only for marking locations, but also the car park.

I love winter photography especially snow. Thanks for the video and insights Wayne.

Great choice, I made the same switch from fuji to z8 in September. Only a couple of nonths later and I got the 180-600 and 800 PF, both absolutely brilliant and relatively affordable, for what they offer. I'm sure you'll enjoy the new gear, I sure haven't been disappointed. 😁

Beautiful capture.

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Hi, can you comment on your camera settings from the shots shown, especially the birds in flight photo's. Great work Wayne!

Glad you're enjoying your new camera system. I enjoyed your previous videos and so thank you for that. You had your reasons for moving to Nikon, camera owners can be too tribal over gear so never mind the silly comments.

Very enjoyable Wayne. I have an XH2-S but have never really attempted wildlife photography. You have me thinking….. 😊

Great review. Much appreciated.

Really enjoyed the video Wayne and it's great to hear you're loving the Z8! When you sold your Fuji gear did the GFX go with it?