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, … Read more
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 … Read more
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! … Read more
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. … Read more
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 … Read more
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 … Read more
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!
This lens review is about a full-frame mirrorless (Nikon FX) lens, but it’s also about so much more! Nikon is creating one of the most unique offerings to full-frame and APSC sensor camera users, and I think it deserves special attention. So, in this Nikon Z MC 50mm f/2.8 review, I’m going to explain why … Read more
I once laughed at retro-style digital cameras, because I still had the real deal in my collection: a Nikon FG, and a Nikon FM2. Today, the Nikon Z fc has completely changed my mind! This camera is beautifully designed, stylish yet functional, compact and ergonomic yet packs a punch. In this Nikon Z fc review, … Read more
The Nikon Z9 – Nikon’s first flagship mirrorless camera – was one of the most eagerly awaited releases in living memory. A game changer for photojournalists, wildlife and sports photographers, and, a little less obviously, for wedding photographers like ourselves. Yet here we are, doing a Nikon Z9 review! At the time of writing, we’ve … Read more
After a few exclusive sneak peeks on Youtube from some very talented Nikon wildlife & sports photographers, the Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S PF was indeed announced! Don’t let this unique new optic slip past your radar unnoticed, however, because it is indeed kind of a big deal! The Nikon 800mm PF will … Read more
Nikon has done something bold and unprecedented, offering their first flagship telephoto prime with a built-in teleconverter!
