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Martin M.H. lives outside Stockholm, Sweden. He is a M.Sc. in Computer Technology but he has been a passionate photographer for over 45 years. He started his photographic adventures when he was thirteen with an Agfamatic pocket camera, which he soon replaced with a Canon rangefinder camera that his mom gave him in his teenages. After that he has been using Canon SLR, Nikon SLR manual focus and Autofocus, Sony mirrorless crop sensor, Nikon DSLR and Nikon Mirrorless. He has photographed any genre he could throughout the years and you can see all kind of images in his portfolio. During the later years though it has been mostly landscape, nature, travel and some street/documentary photography.

lenses, Nikon, Review

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200 f/4G ED VR

April 23, 2025 Martin Leave a comment

Introduction

The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 70-200mm f/4G ED VR was Nikon’s latest enthusiast-level telephoto zoom lens with a constant aperture. Before its release, Nikon had long offered both professional 70-200mm and 80-200mm f/2.8 lenses, as well, a prosumer-grade fixed F4 70-210 and consumer grade variable-aperture telephoto zooms. With this lens, they aimed to provide a more budget-friendly alternative to their latest high-end 70-200mm f/2.8 VR. To achieve this, Nikon incorporated their latest advancements in coating technology, autofocus (AF), vibration reduction (VR), and optical design to create this lens by the end of 2012.

Let’s take a closer look!

camera-icon2 I tested this lens on a 46 Mp Nikon Z7ii (Sample images were taken with Nikon Zf , Nikon Z6, Nikon D600, and Nikon D7200)
I used a Nikon FTZ II F-to-Z adapter with this lens on Nikon Z cameras.
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Sample images in high resolution here.

Sample Images

Nikon D600 | Nikkor AF-S 70-200/4G ED VR | @130mm | F4

Nikon D7200 | Nikkor AF-S 70-200/4G ED VR | @70mm | F5,6

Nikon Z6 | Nikkor AF-S 70-200/4G ED VR | @185mm | F4

Nikon Z6 | Nikkor AF-S 70-200/4G ED VR | @200mm | F4

Nikon D7200 | Nikkor AF-S 70-200/4G ED VR | @70mm | F4

Nikon Z6 | Nikkor AF-S 70-200/4G ED VR | @70mm | F4

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lenses, Review, TTArtisan

Review: TTArtisan 35mm T/2.1 – Dual-Bokeh Cine Lens

April 18, 2025 Martin 8 Comments

Introduction

The TTArtisan 35mm T2.1 Cine Dual-Bokeh is a unique lens. We rarely review cine lenses, but this one stands out. Over the past few years, TTArtisan has introduced innovative and daring lens designs. Their latest creation features a unique ability to control the bokeh character—an intriguing function with some unusual behaviour. Some will love its distinctive look, while others may find it unappealing.

On paper, it was very appealing to me, so I agreed to review it. Let’s take a closer look!

camera-icon2 I tested this lens on a 46 MP Nikon Z7ii (Sample images were taken with a Nikon Zf)
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Sample images in high resolution here.

Sample Images

Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 35mm T2.1 Dual Bokeh | T2.1 | BUBBLE

Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 35mm T2.1 Dual Bokeh | T2.1 | SOFT

Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 35mm T2.1 Dual Bokeh | T4 | SOFT

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lenses, Review, Viltrox

REVIEW: Viltrox AF 50mm F/2 Air (FE)

April 2, 2025 Martin 26 Comments

Introduction

Viltrox AF 50mm F/2 Air on a Nikon Z7ii

The Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 is another addition to the company’s small, lightweight, and affordable ‘Air’ series. Though new, the few lenses released so far have shown impressive performance. This full-frame 50mm lens, with a maximum aperture of f/2, is compact, lightweight, and budget friendly at $199—but does its performance match that of its previous siblings? Let’s find out!

camera-icon2 I tested this lens on a 46 Mp Nikon Z7ii (Sample images with a Nikon Zf ).
I used a Megadap ETZ21 PRO E-to-Z adapter with the FE mount version of the lens on Nikon Z cameras.
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Sample images in high resolution here.

Sample Images

Nikon Zf | Viltrox AF 50mm F/2 Air | f/2

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REVIEW: Artralab Nonikkor-MC 11mm f/1.8 (APS-C)

March 26, 2025 Martin 10 Comments

Introduction

The Nonikkor-MC 11mm f/1.8 for APS-C cameras is an ultra-wide-angle lens with an impressive f/1.8 maximum aperture, designed by Artra Lab. It’s a modern vintage lens—if that makes sense. In both appearance and name, it’s clearly a remake of classic Ai and Ai-S Nikkor lenses from the late ’70s and early ’80s. It has a desirable aesthetic for nostalgic photographers and those who appreciate manual operation, especially fans of classic Nikon glass—whether or not they currently use a Nikon camera. Let’s take a look at how it performs!

camera-icon2 I tested this lens on a 22 Mpx Nikon Zfc.
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Sample images in high resolution here.

Sample Images

Nikon Zfc | Artralab Nonikkor-MC 11mm f/1.8 | f8

Nikon Zfc | Artralab Nonikkor-MC 11mm f/1.8 | f11

Nikon Zfc | Artralab Nonikkor-MC 11mm f/1.8 | 11

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Review: Nikon Z Nikkor 24-70mm f/4 S

March 16, 2025 Martin 7 Comments

Introduction

The Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 S was the first zoom lens designed for the Nikon Z system. Zoom lenses are known for their convenience and versatility, and this one is often bundled as a kit lens with various Z-series cameras. But does it fit the mold of a typical kit lens? Or does the ‘S’ designation—reserved for Nikon’s high-end lenses—along with its $1,000 price tag, put it in a different league? Let’s find out!

camera-icon2 I tested this lens on a 46 Mp Nikon Z7ii (Sample images were taken with a Nikon Z6)
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!
Sample images in high resolution here.