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Review: Nikon AF-S 85mm 1.4G

Introduction

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Nikon AF-S 85mm 1.4G via Monster LA-FE on Sony A7rII

From 2010 to 2023 this Nikon AF-S 85mm 1.4G had been Nikon’s top of the line fullframe fast 85mm portrait tele lens. I personally used it back in the day on Nikon DSLRs until I switched to Sony’s mirrorless cameras. Now that we have decent AF adapters for these Nikon lenses I thought it would be a good idea to revisit it and see if it is still a lens worth considering today.

Sample Images

nikon nikkor af-s 85mm 1.4g n gold ring portrait review contrast resolution famous 42mp 61mp bokeh vignetting coma aspherical sony a7rII z7 z8 z9 z6 zf
Nikon D700 | Nikon AF-S 85mm 1.4G | f/1.4
nikon nikkor af-s 85mm 1.4g n gold ring portrait review contrast resolution famous 42mp 61mp bokeh vignetting coma aspherical sony a7rII z7 z8 z9 z6 zf
Nikon D800 | Nikon AF-S 85mm 1.4G | f/2.0
nikon nikkor af-s 85mm 1.4g n gold ring portrait review contrast resolution famous 42mp 61mp bokeh vignetting coma aspherical sony a7rII z7 z8 z9 z6 zf
Nikon D800 | Nikon AF-S 85mm 1.4G | f/1.4
nikon nikkor af-s 85mm 1.4g n gold ring portrait review contrast resolution famous 42mp 61mp bokeh vignetting coma aspherical sony a7rII z7 z8 z9 z6 zf
Nikon D800 | Nikon AF-S 85mm 1.4G | f/1.4
nikon nikkor af-s 85mm 1.4g n gold ring portrait review contrast resolution famous 42mp 61mp bokeh vignetting coma aspherical sony a7rII z7 z8 z9 z6 zf
Nikon D700 | Nikon AF-S 85mm 1.4G | f/4.0
nikon nikkor af-s 85mm 1.4g n gold ring portrait review contrast resolution famous 42mp 61mp bokeh vignetting coma aspherical sony a7rII z7 z8 z9 z6 zf
Nikon D700 | Nikon AF-S 85mm 1.4G | f/1.4

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Analogue Adventures – Part 43: Nikon 35Ti

Nikon 35 Ti

The Nikon 35Ti is a high end compact 35mm analogue camera released in 1993. Let’s have a closer look!

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Nikon 35Ti | Fujifilm Superia 100
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Nikon 35Ti | Kodak Portra 160 NC
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Nikon 35Ti | Kodak Portra 160 NC
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Nikon 35Ti | Fujifilm Superia 100
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Nikon 35Ti | Fujifilm Neopan 100 Acros II
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Nikon 35Ti | Fujifilm Neopan 100 Acros II

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Review: Nikon AF-S 70-200mm 2.8E FL ED VR IF

Introduction

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Nikon AF-S 70-200mm 2.8E FL ED VR via FTZ II on Nikon Z6

Having a state of the art 70-200mm 2.8 zoom is something very important for the camera manufacturers, as these are extremely popular lenses. This Nikon AF-S 70-200mm 2.8E FL ED VR is the last one that has been released for the F-mount and after the predecessors – that all had at least one outstanding drawback – this one finally hit the mark. Let’s have a closer look!

Sample Images

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Nikon Z6 | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 70-200mm 2.8E FL ED VR | 135mm | f/2.8
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Nikon Z6 | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 70-200mm 2.8E FL ED VR | 70mm | f/2.8
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Nikon Z6 | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 70-200mm 2.8E FL ED VR | 160mm | f/2.8
nikon af-s 70mm-200 2.8g vr fl ed n sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9
Nikon Z6 | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 70-200mm 2.8E FL ED VR | 100mm | f/2.8
nikon af-s 70mm-200 2.8g vr fl ed n sony 42mp 61mp a7rii a7riv a7riii a1 a9iii a7rv review resolution sharpness contrast bokeh vignetting coma z6 z7 z8 z9
Nikon Z6 | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 70-200mm 2.8E FL ED VR | 100mm | f/2.8
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Nikon Z6 | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 70-200mm 2.8E FL ED VR | 200mm | f/2.8

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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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