Nikon 180-600mm. 2 months with the lens. Is it good? WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHY II Bird photography

[@CostaMesaPhotography]

Your photos are absolutely stunning! The variety of birds you showed from just one outing was incredible!

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much Costa and thank you for your kind comment. 😀😀🙏🙏

[@Capcity44]

Seems like an awesome lens. In the hands of a good photographer, this tool will make great images. I enjoyed your video as always.

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you again and thank you for that you follow me. :-)

[@joanneabramson2645]

Your photos and videos are stunning and inspiring! My first time watching one of your videos.

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much Joanne and thank you for your kind comment 🙏🙏😀😀. I hope it's not the last time👍👍😀😀

[@piotrko7629]

Fantastic photos and very useful video! Thank You!

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much Piotrko and thank you for your kind comment 😀😀🙏🙏

[@chipsrafferty8362]

Your post processing is on another level,as such,I would enjoy seeing your process in maybe a future video.

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much for your kind comment. :-) and thanks you for the post. I'll try to show how I post-process my photos. Maybe I can also show a little how I put together a film. Thanks for the idea. :-)

[@sammadonline]

Great review. Your images are so beautiful. I’m sold on the 180-600z

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much and thank you for your kind comment 🙏🙏😀😀

[@55tamcam]

You are a true master at your profession . I love to watch your videos and pictures. Have a great new year.

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much again Thomas and have a Happy New Year. 😀😀🙏🙏

[@helmut7878]

Wonderful Pictures 🤗 I Pre-Ordered the Z 180-600 for my Nikon Z 6ii. Greetings from Germany

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much Helmut and thank you for your kind comment. 🙏😀🙏😀 Nice to hear from Germany and good luck with the lens.

[@graemechow88]

Great eagles video and love your review of this lens.

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much Graeme and thank you for your kind comment 🙏🙏😀😀

[@grahamhibberd6669]

What a wonderfully filmed review stunning quality made my mind up to get the 180-600mm lens.Can I ask what the music is in the middle section at 4.39mins.to app.5.35 mins brought a tear to my eyes.Well done again thank you Graham

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you for your kind comment. :-) The music is from Epedemic Sound and it's ES_Foggy Countryside - More than Family. Thanks again!

[@EgoundderRest]

Hallo Herr Johansson! Sie haben wieder einmal Aufnahmen gemacht, die mich begeistern. Einfach großartig! Ich fotografiere in der Natur u. a. mit der D500 und dem 200 - 500mm zu meiner vollen Zufriedenheit. Seit längerer Zeit warte ich nun darauf, dass NIKON eine APSC - Z herausbringt, die die D500 technologisch weit hinter sich lässt. Und nun dieses 180 - 600mm auf dem Markt... Und dann nicht die Kamera, die ich mir wünsche... Das Leben eines Naturfotografen kann manchmal schwer sein 😜😂. Alles Gute für Sie und weiterhin so große Erfolge!

[@Halmstadfoto]

Hallo und vielen Dank für Ihren netten Kommentar. Ich selbst hatte eine D500 und eine 200-500 und es war eine absolut fantastische Kombination. Ich behalte diese Kombination als meine zweite Kameraoption. Manchmal, wenn ich in einem Versteck sitze, habe ich auch meine D500 dabei und ziele damit auf eine Stelle, wo die Vögel normalerweise sitzen, und dann schieße ich mit der Fernbedienung. Entschuldigen Sie mein Deutsch, aber Google übersetzt. Viel Spaß und vielen Dank, dass du mir folgst. :-)

[@undeaddave]

Still waiting for mine to come. Ordered it in August. Nice images from it. Thank you.

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much Robert and thank you for your kind comment 👍😀 It’s worth to Waits for.

[@jackbrumby1892]

The Arca Swiss plate I use with the 180-600mm is the same Wimberley one I used with my gimbal. I used the same plate when I had a 200-500mm F mount lens.

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much for your comment Jack. I also use this plage. 🙏🙏😀😀

[@stevelink3]

Excellent video and images, sir! Thank you! Jack, I use the Wimberley P-30 plate for my 180-600, and find that only 1 of the included screws fit into the tripod collar foot. I was wondering if there is additional screw (or other item), that can be used to eliminate any potential twisting. Thank you.

[@m.maclean8911]

I bought the 180-600mm rather than the 600mm and the money I saved paid for half of the Z 800mm. Then I upgraded the 180-600 to the amazing 100-400mm S lens. With these 2 lenses that can both be put into a carry-on bag, covers the entire range of 100mm-1,600mm. (with TCs). The 100-400 has very close focusing and fits into the case for the 70-200 lens.

[@Halmstadfoto]

It seems like a great combination. Good luck with the shoot and thanks for your kind comment. 🙏🙏😀😀

[@ranjankmsphotography]

Beautiful video ❤

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much Ranjan and thank you for your kind comment 🙏😀

[@johneast7987]

Hi, I have just changed from the 200-500 to the 180-600 and I cannot believe the difference in focus speed. Lovely report but what is the beautiful whistling music please?

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much for your kind comment 🙏🙏😀😀. The music are from Epedemic sound and the namn is Cowboy Song by Sight of wonders. Glad that you like it because I get complain of just that song. 👍

[@bigboi36]

I pre-ordered and also waiting to mount it on my Z50. I truly hope Nikon can offer another tripod foot as a separate purchase. Maybe one made with lighter-weight materials but with strength. It will be a premium purchase but I would pay a premium price. So far this has been really the only negative comment I've heard across the board of those that have tested and own the beautiful Z180+600mm. Viva la Nikon!!!

[@Halmstadfoto]

Hi Robert and thanks for your comment. I have talked to Nikon and I don't think they will make a new foot, but we have to trust that something comes out from someone else. Good luck with your new lens and I think you will be happy with it. Have a good time until it comes. :-)

[@kjb_tennessee]

Thanks for the great review. I have the 180-600 on order to upgrade from 200-500. I’m keeping the old lens, hard to part with an old friend.

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much for your kind comment 🙏🙏😀😀 Good luck with the new lens.

[@georgeschassagne6244]

Hi Göran, Thank you for this video and congratulations for your superb photos and videos, it’s magnificent work. For the replacement of the foot collar, I saw that it is already referenced at Kirk (Replacement collar for Nikon Z 180-600 f5.6-6.3 VR with LS-2 lens support), it will arrive soon... .I have a Z 400 2.8 + TC but for certain trips where I will also do landscapes and visit cities, I prefer to take a not too expensive zoom lens if I leave it in my vehicle, it's more prudent... The tests I see are all good for this 180-600. I had a 200-500 in the old range and it was very versatile. Thanks for your return. Kind regards Georges

[@Halmstadfoto]

Hi Georges and thanks for your kind comment and thanks for the tip. 🙏🙏😀😀 I will keep an eye for the product and yes unfortunately things are too expensive to leave them in a car. Thank you and have a great time.

[@stoufenatz3728]

Thanks a lot and congratulations !!

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much and thank you for your kind comment 🙏🙏😀😀

[@jeanlouis83]

Bonjour vidéo interessante et bien documentée merci

[@Halmstadfoto]

Merci Jean et merci pour ton gentil commentaire. :-)

[@hishamosman4341]

You are a real pro Sir! From what I'm seeing, this lens is so very good! At the price point, it is a real bargin. To compare this with Nikon's F 200-500 shows how technology has evolved? With a short twist of the wrist, you go from 180 to 600 easily

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much Hisham and thank you for your kind comment. 🙏😀 Yes, it’s a very good lens. 😀

[@mylucksmiles]

Cheers I love to see other people's photos. I would like to ask a personal request . I live in England and it's not always possible to travel to the countryside . I realised how here in the UK places are changing shops closing , some exchange owners . When we point our camera and hit the shoot button we have recorded a point in time . I hope that we can take a few photos to record those places and faces on our personal journeys History recorded can be a great gift to the future for everyone. So I as only you could pass on this short message. We can do something locally and record our time now for the future. We all enjoy looking at those golden oldies photos . So money helps of course but strange how those oldies still draw attention. So it will encourage those who don't get to travel to take interest in recording their local shops stores bus car house clothes. All are very soon a historic record worth padding on .thanks for your review already I can see my own 280-600 playing a part in history making 👍

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you and of course you are right that you should document the time. You should also photograph your family more often for documentation purposes. Since 1965, I have photographed everything around Halmstad where I live and it creates great memories when you look back. Have a happy 2024 Best regards Goran

[@mustafakasapoglu]

A great lens and good for bigger mammalls as well due to variable focal length. Appreciate for your review presentation. Thank you.

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much again Mustafa and thank you for your kind comment 🙏🙏😀😀. It’s a perfect traveling lens.

[@Ben_Stewart]

Such a great pair with the Z8. Hopefully we get that enhanced bird eye detect.

[@Halmstadfoto]

I've tested it on the Z9 and it seems a bit better than before. Thank you so much for your comment. 🙏😀🙏😀

[@realnikonlover6207]

Thank you for posting this video. I received my 180-600 about 3 weeks ago but have not had a chance to go wildlife shooting as of yet. I did however capture a handheld full moon shot that is pretty superb. Your shots are spectacular and I am encouraged by your review and very nice presentation. Thanks again. - Jim (Southern California)

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much and thank you for your kind comment 😀🙏😀🙏 Good luck with the lens. 👍

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much and thank you for your kind comment 😀🙏😀🙏 Good luck with the lens. 👍

[@stevelink3]

An excellent video...thanks! I too, find that it is extremely sharp on my Z8, even comparing it to an outstanding prime such as the NIkkor Z 50 f/1.8 S lens at f/8!

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much Steve and thank you for your kind comment. 🙏😀Glad to hear that you also think it's sharp. 👍

[@johnpeterka8355]

Thank you for your video. I am pulling my hair out over trying to shoot with the Z 180-600 on our Z9. For whatever reason, my Histogram are fine at time I snap the photo. However, the Histograms shift to the right in Nikon NX Studio. After I move the slider to the right, I get the colors and photos that I saw in the EVF. I have not found any camera settings that may be affecting my photos. After I spoke to Nikon today, the technician told me to do a "Power Cycle". Do you have any recommendations? Thank you. JP

[@Halmstadfoto]

Hey, that doesn't sound too good. I have a hard time knowing what it is but I have turned off Active D-lighing in Phooto shooting menu. Then I have picture control to standard with constarst -1 Brightness -1 sharpening +2 clarity +1 mid-range sharpening +2. Picture control does not affect the raw file, but it appears on the display. It would be interesting if you responded.

[@johnpeterka8355]

@@Halmstadfoto - I have had my new Nikkor Z 180-600 for five days, but I only got to use it for two days because the birds flew off or it got too dark. Then, I spent the better part of those two days in chat rooms or on the phone with Nikon and Adobe. Nikon advised that I try a "power cycle". When that did not work, they recommended that I clean the contacts. Now, they want files that will take them at least two days to review. In the meantime, I want to return the lens if it is a dud (although I am willing to admit it could be user error). I shot with our Z7ii and Z9, Manual and Shutter priority, on a tripod for each camera, using my MC30 with the Z9, and I double / triple checked my camera settings, but the results remained poor. The Histogram looks good as does the image at time of shot, but the curves slider must be moved a good distance from the left to the right in NX Studio. Today, I took light meter readings of where the birds would land on the feeder. I switched the WB to Kevin 5620, set the shutter to 640, set the F-stop to 6.3 at 600mm, and ISO to 100. I removed the lens hood and purposely underexposed my shots by -1 EV. I still am not satisfied with the grain and desaturated colors. Dating back to 1975, I do not recall ever having an experience like this with my cameras and lenses. I borrowed a Tamron Z 150-500 from our local camera store before I purchased the 100-600. The Tamron worked immediately, without a "power cycle" or cleaning contacts. Do you have any recommendations? Is there a setting, perhaps, in the Z9 that I forgot to set?

[@ranjitkoothuparambil9782]

Very nice photos ! I have Nikon z50 with 50 -250 , learning bird photography. I will upgrade my lens to 180 600 . I live in Sweden Can you write the places you mentioned for bird photography in Sweden . Thank you ! 🙏

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you for the kind comment and good luck with your new 180-600mm. I mention "Trönninge ängar", "Källstorp", "Munkagårdsfloen" and "naturum Getterön". Good luck!

[@ranjitkoothuparambil9782]

@@Halmstadfoto thank you so much ! 👍

[@SimoneBrogini]

Thank you for posting. This is what I was looking for as I do have the 200-500mm paired with my Z8 ans was wondering if it was worth to upgrade to the new 180-600mm. Just ordered now!! Thank you!!!

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much Simone and good luck with the lens. 🙏😀😀

[@dalemews1]

Thanks for posting this review! I've been considering this lens for a while, but its not an S lens, so I'm concerned it might not match the image quality of say my Z800mm.

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much for your comment. I myself have a 400mm f/2.8 and it is certainly somewhat sharper. However, I need to crop out in the field when I film and then a zoom lens applies. If you have a Z800, congratulations. satisfied?

[@dalemews1]

@@Halmstadfoto the z800 is incredibly sharp and produces some nice images with the Z9. I thought the Z180-600mm would give me some flexibility but wasn't sure how sharp it was. I really appreciate the wonderful videos and photography. I would love to photograph some of the Swedish wildlife one day!

[@myketripp3838]

I canceled my order for this lens ... will get it later. Upon the announcement for the 600pf, I rather get a prime with S-lens to build qualities.

[@Halmstadfoto]

I understand you and I would also like to have that lens but in my case when I film mostly, 180-600 suits me better. The fact that it is an S lens makes things even better. good luck. 👍😀

[@parnilsson322]

Fina bilder som vanligt!

[@Halmstadfoto]

Tack igen Pär för din vänliga kommentar. 😀🙏

[@alfonsgustafsson4301]

Hi Göran. I have this lens aswell. Also live in Sweden. (You can answer in Swedish if you want) I like your videos! I’m just curious on your opinion on the weather seal? I got this lens cause i thought it would be okay to use it in the rain. Before I had the 200-500mm and that one is not internalzoom as you know, so using in bad weather isn’t the best. But i really thought it would be okay with this. Until I asked Swedish Nikon support and they did not recommend even using this new 180-600mm in the rain.. What have you heard about the weather seal? Keep up this videos! Best regards Alfons

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much Alfons for your kind comment 😀😀🙏🙏. It is the case that it is not weatherproof but a cheap lens. Nikon can't answer differently, but personally, I will use it in, for example, drizzle. Then, even with my weatherproof lenses, I usually pull a plastic bag over it with rubber bands at the ends. It's always in my photo bag.

[@alfonsgustafsson4301]

@@Halmstadfoto hi, again. This how I been using it so far aswell. Nice to hear someone else idea on it. Just remember seeing preview before it was released and they were really treating it roughly. It was covered in snow and pooring rain. Saying that it’s built to withstand it.. It’s a bit disappointing I think. But still a good lens. Thanks for your answer! Have a great week! Best regards Alfons

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thanks and maybee we seen out in nature. 👍

[@michaelbierbaum-z5x]

Thank you Göran nice video.

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much Michael and thank you for your kind comment 😀😀🙏🙏

[@SnaphypeWorld]

I thoroughly appreciated your film and the stunning sights taken by this lens. I have a question concerning the case; do you have any recommendations for a case to protect the 180 to 600mm? Thank you in advance for your time.

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you Raul and thank you for your kind comment. Unfortunately, I don't have a recommendation, but it comes with a protective cloth bag and with a suitable photo bag it should be enough to protect the lens. :-)

[@chipsrafferty8362]

If you would please,in future videos identify the birds,they are similar to the birds in the US but I’m sure there are subtle differences. Most enjoyable and more so watching the third time.

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much Chips. Maybe I can put the name of the birds with time and name in the comments because I think it disturbs the movie? 🙏😀

[@utkur765]

Hi Halmstad, fantastic photo and video! Can you please made video showing Z9 AF test before and after latest Z9 firmware update, preferable with this lens. They have added bird and plane AF and would be interesting to see if there is any improvement. Fantastic photo and video!

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much and thank you for your kind comment 😀👍🙏🙏. I had actually thought about it, but now that you ask, today I filmed with the new firmware. There will probably be a video about this plus my settings when filming. Thanks for following me. 🙏🙏😀😀

[@22welcome]

Thank you so much for this comparison, I love how sharp is this lens , awesome video as well, thanks again 👌👌👌

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much and thank you for your kind comment 🙏🙏😀😀

[@josja3454]

Hej, ich glaube dich im august diesen sommer in Halmstad tylösand gesehen zu haben😂! Kann das sein? Ich hatte dort urlaub gemacht mit meiner Canon eos r7👌 Sie sind an dem Strand entlang gelaufen und an dem breiten Fluss über den Strand wieder umgedreht! Ich habe mich leider nicht getraut sie anzusprechen da mein Englisch nicht sehr gut ist😂 Ich liebe deine Videos! Weiter so!

[@Halmstadfoto]

Hallo Jos und zunächst einmal vielen Dank für deinen netten Kommentar. Es könnte durchaus sein, dass du mich gesehen hast, da ich manchmal da bin. Das nächste Mal könntest du mich anhalten und ein wenig reden, das wäre schön. :-)

[@fly-pedro]

Very nice fotos, almost unreal the colours and sharpness 🦅😊 Nice music, I also used whistling songs of Sight of Wonders in one of my videos. I plan to get a 180-600 for my Z50, I’m just beginning with bird photography and use the 50-250 mm kit lens to learn.

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much again Pedro and if you buy the lens, good luck with it. 🙏🙏😀😀

[@revin_0007]

very informative video!! thanks i seek your suggestion I want to start photography professionally i have interests in Birds, wildlife, Landscape, wedding, fashion photography according to the budget, I have main two options Canon R6II and recently launched Nikon Z6III third one is Lumix s5II Please give me your suggestion on which one I should buy. I want to go for that one which would be advanced and future-oriented. I do not have much knowledge of the camera's technicalities and features. Please guide me I am Ravinder from Chandigarh

[@Halmstadfoto]

Unfortunately, I only know about Nikon cameras and I'm very happy with the mirrorless cameras I've had. Then Nikon probably has the best and cheapest range of lenses. I think you will be happy with the Nikon Z6III but I don't want to advise you as I don't know the other cameras. Best regards Göran

[@revin_0007]

@@Halmstadfoto Thank you so much for your time to reply me.

[@sgpork]

color looks nice. How much editing is done on the photos? Please dont tell me no. Lol.

[@Halmstadfoto]

I haven't edited them at all. 😂😂 Since I shoot in RAW, I take them into Photoshop and there I actually use the auto button. (actually really good nowadays) As it gives too much color for my taste, I reduce the color and saturation to between 0-4 depending on what I think. Then auto brightens the photo too much so I usually adjust it. After that I run the image in Topaz Denoice. Of course I crop the image first.

[@stevewaterhouse5360]

Superb photographs on all your videos well done. What is the singers name in this video or the name of this song please.

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much Steve and thank you for your kind comment 🙏🙏😀😀. The song comeback from Epedemic sound and the titel is Get Over. Singer is Mindme

[@stevewaterhouse5360]

@Halmstadfoto thank you so much it's appreciated. 👍

[@stevewaterhouse5360]

After much searching, I found this track. On KZbin. Album - Houses on the hill. Track - World goes by. kzbin.info/www/bejne/jni2hXWAptCtbJYsi=ZACZhZwCZvbum5X2 Huge thanks keep up the superb photography 👍

[@roydassen]

Thank youi for the explanation. I have now the Nikon 200-500 mm and I found myself the zoom turn too long. And with the internal zoom it is weatherproof

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much Roy and good luck of you buy the new lens. 🙏😀

[@beinspired2255]

I'm still on the fence if this is good for my Z6ii..

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thanks for your comment and unfortunately I can't help you. Maybe you can borrow or rent to test. Good luck

[@abmarawild]

❤

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much. 🙏🙏😀😀

[@THERON_ONE]

How did you get them that sharp…pls help me out 🙏🏼

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much and I will comeback back with an answer. 🙏😀

[@Halmstadfoto]

Hello, I always have manual mode and as fast a shutter speed as possible so that the ISO value does not exceed 8000. Autoiso and then I use Topaz Denoice in the post-processing. The light is important. Good luck

[@THERON_ONE]

@@Halmstadfoto I use manual mode also and fast shutter speed. But also with monopod I can’t get them sharp with the Nikon 180-600 in combination with z6ii. I don’t understand. Had great light yesterday, golden hour

[@Halmstadfoto]

Are you using Topaz Denoice AI?

[@THERON_ONE]

@@Halmstadfoto no but I will look into that, thanks!

[@cy9nvs]

Wow, how come the birds of prey are that close without flying away? Here in Germany, where I live, if you look at them from 50 meters away, they're gone. 😂 Anyway, great images and great video. I'm also very happy with mine, so far.

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you so much and thank you for your kind comment. 😀🙏 I’m glad that you like your lens. I have my own hiding places at my country house and they are used to me after 10 years of shooting so they are no longer afraid.👍

[@alansach8437]

LOL!

[@HitEmUpru]

With post processing that images looks like they was taken on 13k$ lens

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thank you very much and it is true that with post processing there is not much difference. It is the crispness and bokeh as well as sharpness that make the difference, but much is fixed in post processing.

[@dannesweden4166]

Tror jag var bland dom första att få den ,andra gången jag använde var nog mitt största ögonblick fick bilder på parande rådjur men efter det har det tyvärr inte blivit något speciellt.Härligt att se att det går att få bra fågel bilder väldigt inspirerande.❤❤

[@Halmstadfoto]

Tack Danne och tack för din kommentar. 🙏😀 Vilken lycka det måste varit att få bilder på parande rådjur. Grattis 👍 Tycker du också att objektivet är prisvärt? Ha det bra!

[@dannesweden4166]

Ja känns bra dock är det väll jag som är lite otränad med ett så pass stort objektiv och sen när man fortfarande jobbar heltid så blir det lite dåligt med tid att hinna komma ut och ta bilder ☺️

[@Halmstadfoto]

@dannesweden4166 Lycka till med objektivet och ge det lite tid. 👍

[@dannesweden4166]

@@Halmstadfoto Tack ser fram mot flera av dina fina filmer och bilder här på KZbin.❤️

[@Halmstadfoto]

@@dannesweden4166 Stort tack. 🙏🙏

[@nonrepublicrat]

The price??

[@Halmstadfoto]

About 2200$

[@unclefart5527]

Is it good? No it's several years late. I hope it's not made in China like the 200-500 either. My 150-600 Sigma led to me bailing on always late, always over-priced Nikon.

[@Halmstadfoto]

Nice to hear that you are happy with your Sigma and I have a friend who is also happy with his. However, I want a stabilizing lens as I film a lot.

[@roybixby6135]

Finally a cheap light long zoom from Nikon. Nikon has never been known for good tripod feet - time to go to arca swiss. I was surprised how good the VR is for video ... 🦘

[@Halmstadfoto]

Thanks Roy and with 5.5 stops on the lens it is actually possible to film the hondhold with some quality that you can use. :-)