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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 50 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

REVIEW: NIKON NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S

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Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S on a Nikon Z7II

Introduction

Nikon has a history of producing outstanding ultra-wide-angle zoom lenses, including the long-standing top-tier F-mount 14–24mm f/2.8. They kicked off the mirrorless Z lineup with the excellent 14–30mm f/4, and after a while they really went big by releasing the fast Z 14–24mm f/2.8. It’s fast enough to handle dark indoor scenes or even night photography. While this lens definitely isn’t budget-friendly, its price and Nikon’s track record set the expectation that it should deliver well above-average performance. Let’s check it out!

camera-icon2I 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 | Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | @21mm f/9
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | @24mm f/5
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | @14mm f/5
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | @14mm f/3.5
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | @14mm f/9
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | @16mm f/2.8

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REVIEW: Viltrox Flash Vintage Z1 Pro

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Introduction

Viltrox previously released the retro-styled, fully manual Vintage Z1 flash. Now the company has followed it up with a significantly improved model that adds features such as High-Speed Sync (HSS) and support for both Manual and Auto TTL modes.

Let’s have a look at this new flash.

camera-icon2I tested this flash on a Fujifilm X-S20.  Macros with a Raynox DCR-250 attached to a Viltrox 56mm f/1.2

Sample Images

Fujifilm X-S20 | Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro Flash
Fujifilm X-S20 | Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro Flash | f/2 | 1/4000 sec
Fujifilm X-S20 | Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro Flash | f/11 | 1/60 sec
Fujifilm X-S20 | Viltrox Vintage Z1 Pro Flash | f/9 | 1/60 sec

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REVIEW: Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 28mm f/3.5

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Super Multi Coated Takumar 28mm f/3.5

Introduction

Today I’m looking at another vintage lens: the Super Multi Coated Takumar 28mm f/3.5, made by Asahi Optical Co. before the company became Pentax. Over the years, this lens has earned a legendary reputation among vintage wide-angle lenses, praised for its sharpness and coatings that were considered exceptional for their time. Naturally, I wanted to see if the hype was real. Does it still hold up today, or is it simply a relic carried by nostalgia? Let’s find out.

camera-icon2I 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 | Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 28mm f/3.5 | f/8
Nikon Zf | Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 28mm f/3.5 | f/5.6
Nikon Zf | Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 28mm f/3.5 | f/3.5
Nikon Zf | Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 28mm f/3.5 | f/3.5
Nikon Zf | Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 28mm f/3.5 | f/8
Nikon Zf | Super-Multi-Coated TAKUMAR 28mm f/3.5 | f/3.5

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REVIEW: Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO

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Introduction

Viltrox has just released two new full-frame lenses in its EVO series—a 35mm f/1.8 and a 55mm f/1.8—both featuring APO designs for improved correction of chromatic and spherical aberrations. Here, I’m testing the 55mm lens.

Based on Viltrox’s earlier Air and EVO lenses, which delivered exceptional sharpness, I was curious to see if this new 55mm can reach the same level as Nikon’s 50mm f/1.8 S—a lens I regard as the best “nifty fifty” Nikon has ever produced, with outstanding sharpness and overall optical quality. Let’s find out.

Available for Sony E, Nikon Z, and Leica L mounts.

Sample Images

Nikon Zf | Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO | f/16
Nikon Zf | Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO | f/1.8
Nikon Zf | Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO | f/1.8
Nikon Zf | Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO | f/2.8
Nikon Zf | Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO | f/13
Nikon Zf | Viltrox 55mm f/1.8 EVO | f/2.2

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Review: Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/2

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Introduction

Today I’m looking at another Carl Zeiss lens from the Milvus series—the 35mm f/2. A lens that is popular for street, travel, and everyday photography. As Zeiss’s final DSLR-era lineup, the Milvus lenses benefited from decades of optical experience, aiming to deliver high image quality in a more practical, less bulky package than the no-compromise Otus line. I was impressed by the Milvus 21mm’s build and manual handling. Let’s see how it performs.

camera-icon2I 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 | Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/2 ZF.2 | f/2.8
Nikon Zf | Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/2 ZF.2 | f/14
Nikon Zf | Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/2 ZF.2 | f/2
Nikon Zf | Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/2 ZF.2 | f/4
Nikon Zf | Zeiss Milvus 35mm f/2 ZF.2 | f/5.6

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