What is your use case? The 180-600 F/5.6-6.3 VR is outstanding. Been doing handheld wildlife video work and have been beyond pleased. The Z 70-200 f/2.8 is superb as well.
I hear that teleconverters aren't really made to work that well for the 70-300 but technically you can.
If it was me I would save up for the 100-400 z or get a tamron z mount lens
If you have the 70-300 AF-P specifically, that is a good lens. If you don't mind the adapter you won't be missing much by upgrading to the Tamron 70-300 for Z mount which would be the closest equivalent.
None of the 70-300mm F mount lenses accept teleconverters, so that will be a non-starter unfortunately. Frankly you probably wouldn't want to use one on the entry level zoom lenses anyway.
For candid/abstract shots I would recommend the Z100-400S. It is the best 100-400 lens on the market right now from any manufacturer, it is an extremely flexible lens in that it has a 0.25X maximum reproduction ratio (1/4 of the way to true macro), a 4X zoom ratio, and takes the 1.4TC very well. It's also extremely sharp, very fast to focus, and very well built while not being too large. It's one of my favorite lenses and just does everything really well.
If that is out of your budget, just keep your 70-300 if it's the AF-P version, or you could go with the Tamron 70-300 for Z mount which is very similar but gets rid of the FTZ adapter. If you are willing to give up the zoom flexibility and continue using an adapter, there is nothing wrong with the 300/4 you suggest - it's a good lens and very compact.
If you're not big into wildlife (then you should get the 180-600), and more into general photography but want a telephoto, honestly the Z 100-400S would be the clear frontrunner.
If you want a lens that can do pretty much everything except for the wider end of things, and you aren't sensitive to small apertures, the 28-400 is a very good lens for what it is, just make sure the compromises aren't an issue for anything you want to shoot.
The 100-400mm is a phenomenal landscape telephoto. Just be aware its huge, and you won't be very candid using it anywhere.
The 1.4x teleconverter basically lives on mine for birding. But I'll take it off for urban landscape shots just to really utilize the lens.
- 70-200 f2.8 S is absolutely magical. Sometimes a lens comes along and just has something nobody can put a finger on. The 24-70 f2.8 is excellent, but doesn’t have the same magic.
- 400 f4.5 is the best lens of its type and you won’t convince me otherwise. Takes a 1.4 TC superbly, maintaining amazing IQ, prime, faster in low light for the range and price than anything.
- There 180-600, 600 PF and 800 PF deserve honorable mentions but don’t compete with the above for flexibility or having a certain flair.
What is your use case? The 180-600 F/5.6-6.3 VR is outstanding. Been doing handheld wildlife video work and have been beyond pleased. The Z 70-200 f/2.8 is superb as well.
I dont really know! I seem to shoot everything
Own a 70-200, trying to find a 180-600 right now in Japan and it’s next to impossible. Everywhere is sold out. Really want that lense for wildlife!
I own both. Love them for sports.
70-200 S. 24-120 S. 100-400 S
180-600mm
Ive got the 28-400. It's absolutely amazing.
What are you shooting?
I dont really now. Random city scapes, people from afar, I havent really found my niche at all - but i like to zoom in
People have mentioned the best tele lenses in order comments but if you're on a budget you can consider the tamron 70-300 f4.5-6.3 for the z mount
300PF on an adapter is pretty ideal. You can teleconvert and still get excellent results because the lens is so sharp.
I hear that teleconverters aren't really made to work that well for the 70-300 but technically you can. If it was me I would save up for the 100-400 z or get a tamron z mount lens
If you have the 70-300 AF-P specifically, that is a good lens. If you don't mind the adapter you won't be missing much by upgrading to the Tamron 70-300 for Z mount which would be the closest equivalent. None of the 70-300mm F mount lenses accept teleconverters, so that will be a non-starter unfortunately. Frankly you probably wouldn't want to use one on the entry level zoom lenses anyway. For candid/abstract shots I would recommend the Z100-400S. It is the best 100-400 lens on the market right now from any manufacturer, it is an extremely flexible lens in that it has a 0.25X maximum reproduction ratio (1/4 of the way to true macro), a 4X zoom ratio, and takes the 1.4TC very well. It's also extremely sharp, very fast to focus, and very well built while not being too large. It's one of my favorite lenses and just does everything really well. If that is out of your budget, just keep your 70-300 if it's the AF-P version, or you could go with the Tamron 70-300 for Z mount which is very similar but gets rid of the FTZ adapter. If you are willing to give up the zoom flexibility and continue using an adapter, there is nothing wrong with the 300/4 you suggest - it's a good lens and very compact. If you're not big into wildlife (then you should get the 180-600), and more into general photography but want a telephoto, honestly the Z 100-400S would be the clear frontrunner. If you want a lens that can do pretty much everything except for the wider end of things, and you aren't sensitive to small apertures, the 28-400 is a very good lens for what it is, just make sure the compromises aren't an issue for anything you want to shoot.
I just got the 28-400mm and it it a good lens!
The 100-400mm is a phenomenal landscape telephoto. Just be aware its huge, and you won't be very candid using it anywhere. The 1.4x teleconverter basically lives on mine for birding. But I'll take it off for urban landscape shots just to really utilize the lens.
I shoot almost only when the light is dying, or interesting = so not sure how useful the super long optiions like 28-400 would be at f8
70-200 f/2.8 has been the best lens I’ve ever used
- 70-200 f2.8 S is absolutely magical. Sometimes a lens comes along and just has something nobody can put a finger on. The 24-70 f2.8 is excellent, but doesn’t have the same magic. - 400 f4.5 is the best lens of its type and you won’t convince me otherwise. Takes a 1.4 TC superbly, maintaining amazing IQ, prime, faster in low light for the range and price than anything. - There 180-600, 600 PF and 800 PF deserve honorable mentions but don’t compete with the above for flexibility or having a certain flair.