by Johnk » Sun Jul 14, 2024 2:27 pm
Nikon f mount prices continue to drop. I'm a wildlife photographer and am looking for a 400mm f2.8. I've found a few around 2k, non-VR. Is there any benefit to the newer Z glass? I can't spend 14k on the newer 400mm f2.8 but there is also a Nikon Z 400mm f4.5 that I've been looking at. I can't imagine the f4.5 could beat an older 2.8 in any respect, besides weight and possibly autofocus speed, not needing an adaptor etc. I'm also concerned about the older af-s motor failing and not being able to get parts for it.
Nikon f mount prices continue to drop. I'm a wildlife photographer and am looking for a 400mm f2.8. I've found a few around 2k, non-VR. Is there any benefit to the newer Z glass? I can't spend 14k on the newer 400mm f2.8 but there is also a Nikon Z 400mm f4.5 that I've been looking at. I can't imagine the f4.5 could beat an older 2.8 in any respect, besides weight and possibly autofocus speed, not needing an adaptor etc. I'm also concerned about the older af-s motor failing and not being able to get parts for it.