Review: Nikon AF-S 24mm 1.4G – Outdated or Modern Classic?

Introduction

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Nikon AF-S 24mm 1.4G via FTZ II on Nikon Zf

The Nikon AF-S 24mm 1.4G ED N was a big deal when it was released in 2010 and it ended up being my most used lens on Nikon DSLRs from 2012 to 2014. Looking for a fast wide angle lens with AF in 2024, I decided to have another look at this one – instead of spending noticeably bigger money on the noticeably smaller Sony FE 24mm 1.4 GM. Was that an objective decision? Let’s find out together.

Sample Images

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Nikon D700 | Nikon AF-S 24mm 1.4G | f/1.4
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Nikon D700 | Nikon AF-S 24mm 1.4G | f/2.0
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Nikon D700 | Nikon AF-S 24mm 1.4G | f/1.4
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Nikon Zf | FTZ II | Nikon AF-S 24mm 1.4G | f/1.4
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Sony A7III | Nikon AF-S 24mm 1.4G | f/1.4
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Nikon D700 | Nikon AF-S 24mm 1.4G | f/2.0

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Travel Diary: An Arctic Trip (Day 3)

This diary entry covers our third day of the trip. For details on previous days, see the ‘Further Reading’ section at the end of the article.

I have not included all the pictures here. This is more or less just a display of selected images from that day. To see all of them with more details and information, watch the video of this third day for a unique experience and a story of this adventurous day!

Youtube small iconAn Arctic Trip; Day Three

After two nights at our first camp, we left that camp to go somewhere else. But before moving on to the new camp, we went to the main activity of the day that we had all been looking forward to, Polar dog sledding in the Nordic forests.

Nikon Z6 | Nikkor Z 24-70/4 S | f/7.1
Nikon Z6 | Nikkor Z 24-70/4 S | f/7.1
Nikon Z6 | Nikkor Z 24-70/4 S | f/11
Nikon Z6 | Nikkor Z 24-70/4 S | f/11

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Review: TTArtisan Dot Sight

Introduction

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In this review I am going to look at something else than a lens for a change, namely a dot sight. So what is it used for?

According to TTArtisan, they developed this dot sight mainly because of the photographer’s shooting needs. Bird photographers and astrophotographers have a very narrow angle of view when using a telephoto lens, which makes it difficult to quickly target the shooting area. The dot sight is close to the normal angle of view of the human eye, which helps photographers quickly target the shooting area.

Well,  If you photograph birds in flight or any fast-moving subjects, a dot sight for your camera could be an aid to you. let’s have a look!

camera-icon2I tested the dot sight on a 24 Mp Nikon Zf (Product images Nikon Z 7 II)
You can see this review as a YouTube video here!

All the bird pictures in this review were taken using TTArtisan Dot Sight for targeting the birds.

Sample Images

Nikon Zf | TTARTISAN Dot Sight| Sigma 100-400 f/5.6-6.3
Nikon Zf | TTARTISAN Dot Sight| Sigma 100-400 f/5.6-6.3
Nikon Zf | TTARTISAN Dot Sight| Sigma 100-400 f/5.6-6.3
Nikon Zf | TTARTISAN Dot Sight| Sigma 100-400 f/5.6-6.3
Nikon Zf | TTARTISAN Dot Sight| Sigma 100-400 f/5.6-6.3
Nikon Zf | TTARTISAN Dot Sight| Sigma 100-400 f/5.6-6.3
Nikon Zf | TTARTISAN Dot Sight| Sigma 100-400 f/5.6-6.3
Nikon Zf | TTARTISAN Dot Sight| Sigma 100-400 f/5.6-6.3
Nikon Zf | TTARTISAN Dot Sight| Sigma 100-400 f/5.6-6.3
Nikon Zf | TTARTISAN Dot Sight| Sigma 100-400 f/5.6-6.3
Nikon Zf | TTARTISAN Dot Sight| Sigma 100-400 f/5.6-6.3
Nikon Zf | TTARTISAN Dot Sight| Sigma 100-400 f/5.6-6.3

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Review: TTArtisan 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X

Introduction

TTARTISAN 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X on Nikon Z7ii

TTArtisan has made a new version of its T/S 100mm Macro 2X, which I reviewed almost one year ago. It received only positive feedback for its optical qualities except for its flare resistance, with some reservations about handling and its limited tilt/shift effect. Now, as they had promised, they have come with a variant without any tilt/shift functionality, i.e., a short telephoto with 2X macro capability and the possibility to be used as a portrait lens with nice bokeh, if it is as good as the first version was. Let’s have a look!

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 a YouTube video here!

Sample Images

Nikon Z7ii | TTARTISAN 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X | f/
Nikon Z7ii | TTARTISAN 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X | f/11
Nikon Z7ii | TTARTISAN 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X | f/
Nikon Z7ii | TTARTISAN 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X | f/11
Nikon Z7ii | TTARTISAN 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X | f/
Nikon Z7ii | TTARTISAN 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X | f/11
Nikon Z7ii | TTARTISAN 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X | f/
Nikon Z7ii | TTARTISAN 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X | f/2.8
Nikon Z7ii | TTARTISAN 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X |
Nikon Z7ii | TTARTISAN 100mm f/2.8 Macro 2X |

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