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New Sigma 300-600mm f/4.0 lens tested on the Nikon!

As you know the new Sigma 300-600mm f/4.0 is an astonishing masterpiece that is NOT available as native Z-mount version.

Darek Dariuszbres tested the Sigma 300-600m lens on the Nikon Z9 via Megadap Pro and concluded:

Technological masterpiece , a top-shelf telephoto lens, which includes 500 4 and 600 4 class primes. Bright, fast, sharp throughout the entire range, universal, giving plastic frames, stuffed with the latest technologies and… above average sexy!
It’s not for Nikon? Pfff. I’ll permanently attach a megapad, solder it and it will be for Nikon.

There is also an advantage using this lens on a Nikon instead of on a Sony camera:

An interesting fact is that Sony limits the number of frames per second on some lenses, including the described Sigma, max 15 fps . Similarly, there are no teleconverters, they are only on the L-mount. I think this is a deliberate limitation to reduce competition, only Sony has such a schizophrenia. On Nikon, such limitations do not exist and if I give it 120 frames, that is how much it goes on the discussed Sigma, or some old lens from a century ago.

Cool 🙂

JAXA Astronauts Ayu Yoneda and Makoto Suwa Receive Nikon Photography Training!


Nikon has provided photography training for JAXA astronauts* Ayu Yoneda and Makoto Suwa. This training focused on using the Z9 mirrorless camera and Z-series NIKKOR Z lenses for the purpose of capturing images aboard the International Space Station (ISS). Through lectures and hands-on sessions, they learned essential photographic techniques, including how to shoot both exterior and interior views of the space station, and ways of documenting various activities.
After completing their training, the astronauts shared their excitement, remarking: “I want to take photos that can truly speak to people and leave a lasting impression,” “I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to photograph the Moon, Earth, and spacecraft like the Apollo, bathed in beautiful light,” and “This training has furthered my passion for photography, and I can’t wait to take more pictures here on Earth, too.” Nikon is excited to support their future endeavors!

Photography : JAXA/Nikon
*At the time of training they were astronaut candidates, but were both officially recognized as astronauts on October 21, 2024.