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Review: Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G

Introduction

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Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G via FTZ II on Nikon Z6

The Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G had been released in 2014 as cheaper alternative to the more expensive and heavier Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.4G from 2010. The 35mm 1.4G was a rather weak entry in Nikon’s AF-S prime lineup. Is this 35mm 1.8G actually the better lens? Let’s try to find out in this review.

Sample Images

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Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE1 | Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G | f/1.8
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Sony A7III | Monster LA-FE1 | Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G | f/1.8
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Nikon Z6 | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G | f/1.8
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Nikon Z6 | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G | f/5.6
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Nikon Z6 | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G | f/2.0
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Nikon Z6 | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 35mm 1.8G | f/2.0

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Review: Nikon 58mm 1.2 Ai Noct-Nikkor

Introduction

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Nikon Ai 58mm 1.2 Noct-Nikkor on Nikom FM2n

Nikon made three manual focus f/1.2 lenses for the F-mount and the most famous one is undoubtedly this Nikon 58mm 1.2 Noct-Nikkor, often referred to as “the Noct”. What makes it special is its hand ground aspherical element, something you didn’t see often in 1977. Let’s have a closer look at this legendary lens!

Sample Images

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Nikon Zf | Nikon 58mm 1.2 Ai Noct-Nikkor | f/1.2
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Nikon Zf | Nikon 58mm 1.2 Ai Noct-Nikkor | f/1.2
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Nikon Zf | Nikon 58mm 1.2 Ai Noct-Nikkor | f/1.2
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Sony A7III | Nikon 58mm 1.2 Ai Noct-Nikkor | f/1.2
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Nikon Zf | Nikon 58mm 1.2 Ai Noct-Nikkor | f/1.2
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Sony A7III | Nikon 58mm 1.2 Ai Noct-Nikkor | f/1.2

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Review: Zeiss 18mm 3.5 Distagon ZF.2

Introduction

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Zeiss 18mm 3.5 ZF.2 on Nikon FM2n

Zeiss offered a wide variety of manual focus lenses for Nikon F-mount and Canon EF. Many of these lenses have been famous not only for being purely manual focus lenses, but also for being pretty big compared to the competition. Sitting inbetween the huge Zeiss 15mm 2.8 and 21mm 2.8, this Zeiss 18mm 3.5 was Zeiss’ “compact” ultra wide angle prime. It also has a reputation for being the worst of them, is that justified? Let’s find out in this review!

Sample Images

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Nikon Zf | Zeiss 18mm 3.5 ZF.2 | f/3.5
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Nikon Zf | Zeiss 18mm 3.5 ZF.2 | f/3.5
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Nikon Zf | Zeiss 18mm 3.5 ZF.2 | f/3.5
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Nikon Zf | Zeiss 18mm 3.5 ZF.2 | f/3.5
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Nikon Zf | Zeiss 18mm 3.5 ZF.2 | f/3.5
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Nikon Zf | Zeiss 18mm 3.5 ZF.2 | f/11
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Nikon Zf | Zeiss 18mm 3.5 ZF.2 | f/11

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REVIEW: Nikon Z Nikkor 14-30mm F/4 S

Introduction

In my recent quest to review some of the zoom lenses in the Nikon Z series, we’ve arrived at the NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S — an ultra-wide-angle zoom and one of the first in the “S” line after the 24-70mm f/4 S. The other two f/4 S zoom lenses I reviewed (24-70mm f/4 and 24-120mm f/4) delivered impressive performance, but this one is an ultra-wide — a category that has historically been more challenging to get right. That said, Nikon has marketed it as part of the “S” line, which promises higher quality. 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 | Nikon Z Nikkor 14-30mm F/4 S | @20mm f/16 (Stockholm, Sweden)
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z Nikkor 14-30mm F/4 S | @30mm f/4
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z Nikkor 14-30mm F/4 S | @30mm f/4
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z Nikkor 14-30mm F/4 S | @18mm f/13 (Tokyo, Japan)
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z Nikkor 14-30mm F/4 S | @21mm f/22 (Nagano, Japan)

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REVIEW/COMPARISON: Nikon Z 24-120mm F/4 S – How It Compares to Z 24-70/4 S

Introduction

Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S is often said to be one of the best all-around midrange zooms Nikon has made. It offers a versatile zoom range and a fixed aperture, and it’s part of Nikon’s premium S-line series. It’s also newer than the Nikon Z 24-70/4 S I reviewed recently — a lens I liked quite a bit. With its broader zoom range, Nikon Z 24-120/4 S promises more flexibility.
But is it the better lens overall? Let’s dive into this review and see how it compares to the Z 24-70mm S!

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 Nikkor 24-120mm F/4 S | @24mm f/4.5
Nikon Zfc | Nikon Z Nikkor 24-120mm F/4 S | @165mm f/5
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z Nikkor 24-120mm F/4 S | @24mm f/4.5
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z Nikkor 24-120mm F/4 S | @102mm f/4
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z Nikkor 24-120mm F/4 S | @24mm f/16

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