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Nikon, Nikon Z, Travel-Report

Travel Diary: An Arctic Trip (Day 1)

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Nikon D7200 | Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8 | f/2.8

Living in Sweden and being interested in photography will take you to some more picturesque and exotic places in the country. One of these places is Lappland in the Arctic region of the furthest north part of the country. I have traveled there several times in different seasons and enjoyed each time.

DJI Mini 2
DJI Mini 2

A few years ago, some people I knew suggested that I would take them on a journey and show them some of nice places I knew and be like a guide for them. To check the general interest I posted an open invitation on my Instagram account encouraging anyone interested to join me. Despite my low expectations, the response was overwhelming, with inquiries pouring in from various countries.

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Accessories, Adapters, lenses, Megadap, Nikon, Nikon Z, Techart, Technical, TTArtisan

The best fullframe mirrorless camera for adapting manual focus lenses

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Introduction

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Laowa 35mm 0.95 via Neewer ETZ on Nikon Zf

With the release of Sony’s first A7 series camera we saw a renaissance of many legacy lenses from “dead” mounts like Canon FD, Olympus OM, Minolta SR and several more. Because of flange focal distance issues these lenses often couldn’t be attached to modern DSLRs. And even if it was possible, it was a pain to use them on DSLRs, thanks to their matte screens being unsuitable for manual focus lenses.

Let’s have a look at the history of focusing aids in fullframe mirrorless cameras and who does it best.

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Nikon Z, Review

REVIEW: Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 V – Soap Bubble Bokeh Treasure or Garbage?

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IntroductionMeyer-Optik Görlitz trioplan 50mm f/2.9 on a Nikon Z

The Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 is a legendary vintage lens from the 1930s, known for creating dreamy background blur with soap bubble bokeh. I’ve been very curious about this lens and now I have one to test and share my experience with you.

This MOG Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 is a lens with a, once upon a time, much-used formula, the Cooke triplet. It consists of two biconvex lenses on the outer edges and a biconcave lens in the middle.

This seemingly simple design offers some surprising characteristics that have attracted both manufacturers and photographers for decades. Let’s delve deeper and explore what makes this lens so special!

I tested this lens on a 46 Mp Nikon Z 7II (Sample images with full-frame Nikon Zf and APS-C Nikon Zfc)
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!

Sample Images

Nikon Z f | Meyer-Optik Görlitz trioplan 50mm f/2.9 | f/2.9
Nikon Z f | Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 | f/2.9
Nikon Z f | Meyer-Optik Görlitz trioplan 50mm f/2.9 | f/2.9
Nikon Z f | Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 | f/2.9
Nikon Z f | Meyer-Optik Görlitz trioplan 50mm f/2.9 | f/2.9
Nikon Z f | Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 | f/2.9
Nikon Z f | Meyer-Optik Görlitz trioplan 50mm f/2.9 | f/2.9
Nikon Z f | Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 | f/2.9
Nikon Z fc | Meyer-Optik Görlitz trioplan 50mm f/2.9 | f/2.9
Nikon Z fc | Meyer-Optik Görlitz Trioplan 50mm f/2.9 | f/2.9

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Review: Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S

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Introduction

Nikon Z 7II | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S

Today we look at one of the first lenses released for Nikon’s Z mount full-frame mirrorless cameras: the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S. This standard lens is versatile enough to be used in street, travel, and  everyday photography. it is also a good choice for portraiture, especially on an APS-C camera or on a fullframe camera in DX mode. Combined with a fast f/1.8 aperture, it’s the right choice whenever you don’t know what to expect and want to be prepared for anything, as it gives you both fast shutter speeds and pretty out-of-focus background blur. Lenses with this focal length and maximum aperture combination have been known as Nifty Fifties, but for $630 it sits between the traditionally affordable ‘Nifty Fifty’ lenses and the more expensive f/1.4 professional options. So, the question remains: is it a traditional Nifty Fifty or a sophisticated high-end lens? Let’s find out!

camera-icon2I tested this lens on a 46 Mp Nikon Z 7II (Sample images Nikon Z 7 II, Nikon Z fc, and Nikon Z f)
You can see this review as YouTube video here!

Sample Images

Nikon Z 7II | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8
Nikon Z 7II | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8
Nikon Z 7II | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8
Nikon Z 7II | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8

Nikon Z 7II | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8

Nikon Z 7II | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8

Nikon Z 7II | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8
Nikon Z 7II | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8
Nikon Z 7II | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8
Nikon Z 7II | Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S | f/1.8

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REVIEW: Nikon Z Nikkor 26mm f/2.8

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Introduction

 

Nikon Z 26/2.8 on Nikon Z 7II

Nikon Z 26mm 2.8 has an unconventional focal length that falls between two classic wide-angle focal lengths for candid street photography, 24mm and 28mm. It is remarkably compact, making it the smallest and lightest Z prime lens for full-frame cameras from Nikon. Not only is it one of the most compact Nikon Z lens ever, but also it currently holds the title of the world’s slimmest mirrorless autofocus fullframe lens produced by any manufacturer. It can also be used on an APS-C camera as a prime standard lens, providing an equivalent focal length of approximately 40mm, my favorite standard focal length. While not part of Nikon’s premium S-line lenses, it is well-regarded for its performance. Let’s see how it performs!

I tested this lens on a fullframe Nikon Z 7II (with its 46 Mp sensor) and on an APS-C Nikon Z fc (with its 21 Mp sensor).
Hereafter, for ease of writing, I will use Nikon’s designations “FX”  for fullframe and “DX” for APS-C.
You watch see this review in video format on YouTube.

Sample Images

Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 26mm f/2.8 | f/16
Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 26mm f/2.8 | f/16
Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 26mm f/2.8 | f/2.8
Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 26mm f/2.8 | f/2.8
Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 26mm f/2.8 | f/2.8
Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 26mm f/2.8 | f/2.8
Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 26mm f/2.8 | f/2.8
Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 26mm f/2.8 | f/2.8
Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 26mm f/2.8 | f/2.8
Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 26mm f/2.8 | f/2.8
Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 26mm f/2.8 | f/2.8
Nikon Z 7II | Nikon 26mm f/2.8 | f/2.8

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