I Obsessed Over Fujifilm vs Nikon Primes?
I tested my favourite Nikon lenses against Fuji’s latest primes to see if the brand I used to love is still behind? Fuji updated their cameras, sensors, almost the entire X-mount lineup, and after comparing 10 lenses side by side on the Zf, XT5, I found 3 strange differences? Today I’m obsessing over these two systems so you don’t have to.
Nikon’s Best Value Camera?
The Nikon ZR might be great value, I’d still pick the Zf or Z5ii? Photo-first cameras are more versatile for most, and though the ZR beats these two in video, it probably won’t work for photo. How do I know? I own the Sony FX3 - the ZR’s biggest rival, and though it can take amazing photos, Sony made 7 photography compromises. Did Nikon do the same? If the ZR is usable for photo is it now the best value?
I Obsessed Over the Best Travel Lens: 35 or 40mm?
Why are so many 35mm lenses bigger than 40mm? For my last 3 Japan trips I always packed both, so I tested 3 40s against four 35s to figure out why. Turns out one of my 35mm lenses shoots like a 40, one of my 40mm lenses is closer to a 50mm. No wonder I couldn’t decide? Lens design’s about compromise, just like travel, and family, it’s the weight we’re willing to carry.
Is the 1st Z lens Now the Worst? Nikon Zf Lens Buying Guide for Street Photography
The 35mm f1.8 S was the first Z lens Nikon announced, so is it still the best option? Is the First Z lens now the worst value? If you’re new to Nikon and the Zf, lenses can be an overwhelming decision, so today I’ll walk through all my favourite Z lenses for street photography in one video. I’ll compare my pick for street - the 35mm f1.8 S - against 7 Nikon lenses - all first party full-frame autofocusing primes. Street photographers usually only go as wide as 28, and as tight as 50, but today we’ll stretch the boundaries slightly. I’ll rank each lens by optical performance as well as suitability for street.