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Review: Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S

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Introduction

Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | Nikon Z7ii
Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | Nikon Z7ii

The Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S is a short telephoto lens that delivers excellent background blur thanks to its large aperture. While it’s ideal for portrait photography, it can also be effectively used for landscape and street photography, thanks to its relatively wide field of view for a telephoto lens. This professional-grade lens is designed for both professionals and enthusiasts. From 2019 to 2023, it was Nikon’s only 85mm option for professional use on Z cameras, until the introduction of the 85mm f/1.2 S. Let’s take a closer look!

camera-icon2I tested this lens on a 46 Mp Nikon Z7ii (Sample images were taken with a Nikon Zf and Nikon Zfc)
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!

Sample Images

Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/2
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/2
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/6.3
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/6.3
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/11
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/11
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/8
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 85mm f/1.8 S | f/8

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Review: Nikon 58mm 0.95 Noct-Nikkor – The Ultimate Lens?

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Introduction

nikon 58mm 0.95 noct nikkor arneo nano high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp
Nikon Z 58mm 0.95 S Noct-Nikkor on Nikon Zf

When camera manufacturers introduce a new mount, they usually also announce some fancy new lenses, which were simply not possible to design for the previous one. Canon for example did that by introducing the Canon EF 50mm 1.0L USM when they made the switch from FD to EF mount in 1989. And when Nikon made the switch from F to Z mount in 2019, it led to the release of this Nikon Z 58mm 0.95 S Noct-Nikkor, to showcase the possibilities of the much wider Z-mount. This is not only a rare, expensive and quite unpractical lens, it is also the best f/0.95 lens ever made. In the manual Nikon even goes as far as calling it the “Ultimate Lens”. Is there any truth to that? Let’s have a closer look!

Sample Images

nikon 58mm 0.95 noct nikkor arneo nano high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 58mm 0.95 S Noct-Nikkor | f/0.95
nikon 58mm 0.95 noct nikkor arneo nano high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 58mm 0.95 S Noct-Nikkor | f/1.1
nikon 58mm 0.95 noct nikkor arneo nano high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 58mm 0.95 S Noct-Nikkor | f/0.95 | Ai Denoise
nikon 58mm 0.95 noct nikkor arneo nano high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 58mm 0.95 S Noct-Nikkor | f/0.95 | Ai Denoise
nikon 58mm 0.95 noct nikkor arneo nano high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 58mm 0.95 S Noct-Nikkor | f/0.95
nikon 58mm 0.95 noct nikkor arneo nano high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 58mm 0.95 S Noct-Nikkor | f/0.95

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REVIEW: Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S

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Introduction

The Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S, designed primarily for demanding professionals and discerning enthusiasts, is one of the fastest autofocus lenses in the Nikkor Z lineup. While Nikon has a legacy of producing ultra-fast f/1.2 standard lenses, this is their first f/1.2 autofocus lens. Nikon’s history with f/1.2 lenses began in 1965 with the introduction of the Nikkor-S 55mm f/1.2. This was followed by the legendary Noct-Nikkor 58mm f/1.2 in 1977 and the AI-Nikkor 50mm f/1.2 S in 1981. However, after the 1980s, Nikon took a break from producing f/1.2 lenses until the advent of the Z mount system in 2018.

With the larger Z mount, Nikon aimed to overcome the limitations of their previous f/1.2 lenses by incorporating new technology. As a result, the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S was launched in September 2020.

But did Nikon succeed in meeting these high expectations? Let’s find out!

camera-icon2I tested this lens on a 46 Mp Nikon Z 7II (Sample images  taken with Nikon Zf)
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!

Sample Images

Nikon Zf | Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S | f/1.2
Nikon Zf | Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S | f/1.2
Nikon Zf | Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S | f/1.2
Nikon Zf | Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S | f/1.2
Nikon Zf | Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S | f/1.2
Nikon Zf | Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S | f/1.2
Nikon Zf | Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S | f/1.2
Nikon Zf | Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S | f/1.2
Nikon Zf | Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S | f/1.2
Nikon Zf | Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S | f/1.2

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Review: Pergear 60mm f/2.8 MK2 Macro 2X – The Most Affordable 2X Macro?

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Introduction

Pergear 60mm f/2.8 MK2 Macro 2X
Pergear 60mm f/2.8 MK2 Macro 2X

It seems to have become a trend among Chinese lens manufacturers to produce full-frame macro lenses with 2X magnification. Here, we have one of the most affordable options: the Pergear 60mm f/2.8 MK2 Macro 2X. Let’s dive into its strengths and weaknesses!

camera-icon2I tested this lens on a 46 Mp Nikon Z7ii (Sample images were taken with a Nikon Zf and Nikon Zfc)
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!

Sample Images

Nikon Zf | Pergear 60mm f/2.8 MK2 Macro 2X | f/8-11
Nikon Zf | Pergear 60mm f/2.8 MK2 Macro 2X | f/8-11
Nikon Zf | Pergear 60mm f/2.8 MK2 Macro 2X | f/8-11
Nikon Zf | Pergear 60mm f/2.8 MK2 Macro 2X | f/8-11
Nikon Zfc | Pergear 60mm f/2.8 MK2 Macro 2X | f/8-11
Nikon Zfc | Pergear 60mm f/2.8 MK2 Macro 2X | f/8-11
Nikon Zf | Pergear 60mm f/2.8 MK2 Macro 2X | f/8-11
Nikon Zf | Pergear 60mm f/2.8 MK2 Macro 2X | f/8-11
Nikon Zf | Pergear 60mm f/2.8 MK2 Macro 2X | f/8-11
Nikon Zf | Pergear 60mm f/2.8 MK2 Macro 2X | f/8-11
Nikon Zf | Pergear 60mm f/2.8 MK2 Macro 2X | f/8-11
Nikon Zf | Pergear 60mm f/2.8 MK2 Macro 2X | f/8-11

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Review: TTArtisan AF 75mm f/2

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Introduction

TTArtisan has produced several affordable and well-regarded manual lenses in recent years. Now, they’ve introduced their first full-frame autofocus lens: a 75mm f/2, available for Sony E and Nikon Z mounts at a budget-friendly price of $178. Lenses in the 50mm to 85mm range are typically known for their strong optical performance, and this focal length is particularly well-suited for portraiture and general-purpose photography, offering a slightly tighter field of view than a standard 50mm. The 75mm f/2 allows for excellent subject isolation while maintaining enough background detail to keep the blur subtly recognisable. Let’s dive into its strengths and weaknesses!

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

Nikon Z7ii | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2
Nikon Z7ii | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/5.6
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/5.6
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2
Nikon Zf | TTArtisan 75mm f/2 | f/2

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