For over five years now, Nikon’s 5-series Z-mount mirrorless cameras have been the champion of value and performance. The Nikon Z5 II is a considerable improvement on what was already the best entry-level full-frame camera on the market. Offering more professional features than any other beginner-oriented FF camera, this camera is probably the right one …
A “superzoom” lens used to be scorned by serious photographers, because it was originally a terrible compromise. Most early superzoom SLR lenses were not sharp, and their build quality was, well, junky. Why? Because it was assumed that only an amateur would think it a good idea to have an “all-in-one” lens. Today, in this …
I have been a huge fan of 35mm primes for almost as long as I’ve been a portrait and wedding photographer! Today, in this Nikon Z DX 24mm f/1.7 review, I’m excited to tell you why that is. In my opinion as both a professional and a hobbyist, this DX Nikkor prime lens is perfect …
Power Zoom (PZ) lenses are growing in popularity these days, and for good reason! Both video creators and photographers alike can now appreciate these types of lenses. Today in this Nikon Z 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR Review, I’m going to show you exactly why you should probably make this your next Nikkor purchase! Of course, …
The Nikon Z50 ii is one of the best all-around values of any digital camera we’ve ever used! The competition is fierce, however, and we have a lot to talk about in this Nikon Z50 ii review. Should you buy a Sony A6700 instead? What about a Fujifilm X-S20? The alternatives do have allure, especially …
Nikon made one of the most unique moves in the camera business when they added these three lenses to their collection. The Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8, the Nikon Z 28-75mm f/2.8, and the Nikon Z 70-180mm f/2.8. What do these zoom lenses have in common, besides the professional f/2.8 aperture? Yes, they’re affordable, and yeah, …
When Nikon first introduced their Z-mount mirrorless system, they did something unique: They made a whole collection of flagship grade prime lenses (the “S” line) with an f/1.8. Normally, f/1.8 was for beginner, entry-level prime lenses, and the flagship primes were the f/1.4’s. Today, we’re completing Nikon’s flip-the-script tactic with our Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 …
A 135mm lens is an ultimate portrait lens, and the Nikon Nikkor 135mm f/1.8 S Plena is an ultimate 135mm prime lens! Perfectly balancing performance, portability, and value, this Nikkor is, if I am not mistaken, only the second lens in Nikon’s mirrorless lineup to receive its own unique name. You can call her Plena! …
When the Nikon Z9 was first announced, it was obviously a game-changer. One of the first mirrorless cameras to be “full-body” flagship size, it stood out from the crowd by a huge margin. It offered virtually everything that a serious professional photographer could want, besides the built-in vertical grip: It gave both speed AND resolution. …
I’ve been waiting eagerly for the Nikon Z6 III to arrive, and it did not disappoint! 3-D Tracking, Blazing fast speed, and a fantastic price tag. This camera should give pause to serious professional photographers who might have been considering a camera that cost more than twice as much… Even before the Z6 II was …
As Nikon fans, we all knew this was coming. A retro style full-frame mirrorless camera! The Nikon Zf follows in the footsteps of the Nikon DF DSLR, the DX mirrorless Nikon Z fc, and of course the company’s legendary, 65-year-old heritage of film SLR cameras. Both the Zf and Z fc beautifully harken back to …
Nikon is putting their enormous Z mount to very good use with some of the most impressive full-frame mirrorless lenses we have ever seen, and this is another one of them.: an ultimate portrait lens!
