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Review: Nikon AF-S 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G

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Introduction

nikon af-s 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G G ed zoom uwa ultra wide angle astro 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness vignetting portrait
Nikon AF-S 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G via FTZ II on Nikon Zf

After serving the professionals first with the Nikon AF-S 14-24mm 2.8G in 2007 and the prosumers afterwards with the Nikon AF-S 16-35mm 4.0G VR in 2010, Nikon came out with this Nikon AF-S 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G aimed at the entry level market in 2013. Overlooked by all those that already owned one of the aforementioned lenses, this one offers surprisingly good image quality in a very lightweight package, so let me tell you more about this now very affordable ultra wide angle zoom for the F-mount in this review.

Sample Images

nikon af-s 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G G ed zoom uwa ultra wide angle astro 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness vignetting portrait
Nikon Zf | Nikon AF-S 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G | 18mm | f/11
nikon af-s 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G G ed zoom uwa ultra wide angle astro 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness vignetting portrait
Nikon Zf | Nikon AF-S 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G | 18mm | f/11
nikon af-s 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G G ed zoom uwa ultra wide angle astro 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness vignetting portrait
Nikon D800 | Nikon AF-S 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G | 24mm | f/5.6 | Ai Denoise
nikon af-s 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G G ed zoom uwa ultra wide angle astro 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness vignetting portrait
Nikon D800 | Nikon AF-S 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G | 35mm | f/8.0 | GND
nikon af-s 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G G ed zoom uwa ultra wide angle astro 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness vignetting portrait
Nikon Zf | Nikon AF-S 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G | 18mm | f/3.5
nikon af-s 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G G ed zoom uwa ultra wide angle astro 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness vignetting portrait
Nikon D800 | Nikon AF-S 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G | 35mm | f/11 | GND
nikon af-s 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G G ed zoom uwa ultra wide angle astro 42mp sony nikon z 61mp z6 z7 z8 z9 a7riv a7rv contrast sharpness vignetting portrait
Nikon D800 | Nikon AF-S 18-35mm 3.5-4.5G | 18mm | f/8.0

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Nikon, Nikon, Review

Review: Nikon Z 135mm 1.8 S Plena

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Introduction

z 135mm 1.8 s plena nikon nikkor prime f/1.8 super fast 42mp 61mp 24mp nikon zf z6iii z8 z7ii z9 review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma AF
Nikon Z 135mm 1.8 S Plena on Nikon Zf

While many of the higher end lenses released these days often feel like “more of the same” and maybe even a bit interchangeable, Nikon’s engineers had a clear concept in mind when designing this Nikon Z 135mm 1.8 S Plena. It doesn’t happen often that Nikon awards one of their lenses with a name, so this Plena must be something special, right? 

Sample Images

z 135mm 1.8 s plena nikon nikkor prime f/1.8 super fast 42mp 61mp 24mp nikon zf z6iii z8 z7ii z9 review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma AF
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 135mm 1.8 S Plena | f/1.8 | 3-stop ND
z 135mm 1.8 s plena nikon nikkor prime f/1.8 super fast 42mp 61mp 24mp nikon zf z6iii z8 z7ii z9 review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma AF
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 135mm 1.8 S Plena | f/1.8
z 135mm 1.8 s plena nikon nikkor prime f/1.8 super fast 42mp 61mp 24mp nikon zf z6iii z8 z7ii z9 review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma AF
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 135mm 1.8 S Plena | f/3.2
z 135mm 1.8 s plena nikon nikkor prime f/1.8 super fast 42mp 61mp 24mp nikon zf z6iii z8 z7ii z9 review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma AF
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 135mm 1.8 S Plena | f/1.8
z 135mm 1.8 s plena nikon nikkor prime f/1.8 super fast 42mp 61mp 24mp nikon zf z6iii z8 z7ii z9 review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma AF
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 135mm 1.8 S Plena | f/1.8
z 135mm 1.8 s plena nikon nikkor prime f/1.8 super fast 42mp 61mp 24mp nikon zf z6iii z8 z7ii z9 review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma AF
Nikon Zf | Nikon Z 135mm 1.8 S Plena | f/1.8 | Pano from 6 shots

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Nikon, Review, Zeiss

Review: Zeiss Otus 100mm 1.4 Apo Sonnar

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Introduction

zeiss 100mm 1.4 otus t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp sonnar planar
Zeiss 100mm 1.4 Otus Apo Sonnar on Sony A7rII

Released in 2019, the Zeiss 100mm 1.4 Otus Apo-Sonnar might actually be the last lens Zeiss designed for DSLRs. Having been released shortly after the Sigma 105mm 1.4 DG HSM Art – but costing 2.5 times as much – surely puts it in a tough spot. Is there a reason to still get this rare and exotic lens today? Let’s find out in this review! 

Sample Images

zeiss 100mm 1.4 otus t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp sonnar planar
Nikon Zf | Zeiss 100mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4
zeiss 100mm 1.4 otus t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp sonnar planar
Nikon Zf | Zeiss 100mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4
zeiss 100mm 1.4 otus t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp sonnar planar
Sony A7III | Zeiss 100mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4
zeiss 100mm 1.4 otus t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp sonnar planar
Sony A7III | Zeiss 100mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4
zeiss 100mm 1.4 otus t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp sonnar planar
Sony A7III | Zeiss 100mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4
zeiss 100mm 1.4 otus t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp sonnar planar
Sony A7III | Zeiss 100mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4
zeiss 100mm 1.4 otus t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp sonnar planar
Sony A7III | Zeiss 100mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4
zeiss 100mm 1.4 otus t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp sonnar planar
Nikon Zf | Zeiss 100mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4
zeiss 100mm 1.4 otus t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp sonnar planar
Nikon Zf | Zeiss 100mm 1.4 Otus | f/1.4
zeiss 100mm 1.4 otus t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp sonnar planar
Sony A7III | Zeiss 100mm 1.4 Otus | f/4.0

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Canon EF-Mount, Nikon, Review, Vintage, Zeiss

Review: Zeiss 28mm 2.0 Distagon ZE/ZF/ZF.2

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Introduction

zeiss 28mm 2.0 milvus classic t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp zf.2 ze
Zeiss 28mm 2.0 ZF.2 on Nikon FM2n

We haven’t seen a lot of exciting fast 28mm primes for the mirrorless mounts (yet), so today I am having a look at the Zeiss 28mm 2.0 Distagon (ZF.2 version) first released in 2009. Is there still a reason to consider this lens today or will it suffer the same fate as the Zeiss 18mm 3.5 Distagon I previously reviewed? Let’s find out!

Sample Images

zeiss 28mm 2.0 milvus classic t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp zf.2 ze
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Zeiss 28mm 2.0 ZF.2 | f/2.0
zeiss 28mm 2.0 milvus classic t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp zf.2 ze
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Zeiss 28mm 2.0 ZF.2 | f/2.0
zeiss 28mm 2.0 milvus classic t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp zf.2 ze
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Zeiss 28mm 2.0 ZF.2 | f/2.0
zeiss 28mm 2.0 milvus classic t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp zf.2 ze
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Zeiss 28mm 2.0 ZF.2 | f/2.0
zeiss 28mm 2.0 milvus classic t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp zf.2 ze
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Zeiss 28mm 2.0 ZF.2 | f/2.0
zeiss 28mm 2.0 milvus classic t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp zf.2 ze
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Zeiss 28mm 2.0 ZF.2 | f/3.2
zeiss 28mm 2.0 milvus classic t* germany german high resolution bokeh portrait sharpness resolution lateral ca chromatic aberration aberrations zf z6 z6iii z8 z9 z7 z7ii z6ii 24mp 42mp 61mp zf.2 ze
Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Zeiss 28mm 2.0 ZF.2 | f/4.0

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Comparison, Nikon, Nikon, Sigma, Sony E-mount, Viltrox

Comparison: Super Fast 35mm f/1.2 AF Fullframe Lenses in 2026

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Introduction

z 35mm 1.2 s nikon nikkor prime f/1.2 super fast 42mp 61mp 24mp nikon zf z6iii z8 z7ii z9 review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma AF
Nikon Z 35mm 1.2 S Nikkor | Viltrox AF 35mm 1.2 LAB FE N | Sigma 35mm 1.2 DG Art II

The year 2025 was the year of the 35mm 1.2 fullframe lenses, as we saw Nikon and Viltrox releasing their first lens with these specifications and Sigma updating their original 35mm 1.2 Art lens from 2019, releasing a completely overhauled second generation model.

How do these lenses compare? Where does the more affordable Viltrox lens stand compared to the lenses from the reknown manufacturers from Japan? Let’s find out all that and more in this comparison.

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