Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Lens Review - A Nikkor Behemoth with built in 1.4x Teleconverter!

This video documents my first impressions of the Nikkor 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S - super-telephoto lens with built-in TC 1.4 Z teleconverter, following the at the Lee Valley Park Velodrome - aka the 2012 Olympic Velodrome. Key discussion points in the video: 00:00 - Introduction and overview 01:00 - Discussion on price-point 01:25 - Brief comparison to the Nikon 400mm F/2.8 F mount 02:00 - Overview of lens technologies and overall performance 02:50 - Examples of using the teleconverter during shooting 03:30 - Speed of use and control overview 04:00 - Tripod foot 04:34 - Sample images 05:00 - Compatibility with other Z teleconverters 05:30 - Additional sample photos 06:15 - Lack of VR switch 07:15 - Conclusion 07:55 - Additional discussion on build quality I do not profess this to be a full review, and yes many of you will say one day is not enough to suss out all the negatives and positives but I think it does give you a realistic view of general performance. In this video I discuss how the lens handles, autofocus performance, the implementation of the 1.4X teleconverter and initial thoughts on the optics of this amazing lens! If you want to buy some of the gear mentioned in this video or indeed anything else off Amazon (and want to support me at the same time), please consider doing so from the following Amazon Associates link, it will cost you nothing but I will earn a little commission from any sales. You don&even need to buy the lens, if you click on the link below...