The Camera I’d choose if I had to start over | Sony A7Cii vs Nikon Zf
If I lost all my gear and HAD to start over, instead of flagship features I’d focus on fun. The A7Cii or the Nikon Zf, last year I couldn’t decide so I bought both. Hundred of thousands of shots later, I only kept one, but it wasn’t autofocus, color science, or the photo vs video workflow that made the difference. Making the switch feels like deja vu. Sooner or later, it’ll be time to start over.
Nikon Zf or Z8: Your only Travel Camera?
Minimal might be the last word that comes to mind for the Nikon Z8, but it’s good enough to replace my 4 other travel cameras. A single camera setup - no matter how big it may be - still saves weight, and the addition of 1 new feature in the 2.10 firmware update will save me time. But is it too big to fit in my current camera bags?
The Real Cost of Mirrorless Cameras: Art vs Science? Nikon Z8 vs Df
The Nikon Z8 is bigger and heavier than a ten year old DSLR in the Nikon Df, so what did we gain by losing the mirror? If you’re starting out today, for work or play - is it mechanical operation or soulless computation? Objective performance vs subjective preference. Art Vs Science?
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.
My Go-To Lens for Travel: Dreamy Vs Reality? Nikon 85mm f1.8 S vs Sirui 85mm f1.4 Aurora
It took 100,000 frames on my last Japan trip, before I realised the Nikon 85mm f1.8 S had become my go-to travel lens for the Nikon Zf. 85mm is common, f1.8 nothing special, but to date none of the other options beat Nikon at anything other than price. Sirui’s 85mm 1.4 is the first third party 85 offering something more than just a bargain, but is dreamy rendering the best choice for travel photography? I want to capture the surroundings in a way that best matches my memories, because once the trip ends I’m forced to come back down to reality.
The Lens that made me an Impostor | Sony 50mm f1.4 GM
This search took me a decade, but last year I finally found it. My favourite lens of all time. A technical masterpiece - everything I could have wanted in a lens.
The problem? This lens is so good it made me feel like an impostor.
Creative Anxiety? | Sony 35mm f1.4 GM
Sony’s flagship 35mm f1.4 GMaster. The sharpest detail coupled with the creamiest bokeh, quick and silent autofocus. Every button, switch, and ring you could want right on the lens, weather sealed gaskets to protect it against rain, dirt, and dust. All of this in a small compact form factor, especially for a bright f1.4 aperture which will take you from day to night without missing a beat. It’s supposed to be a perfect lens, but you want to know a secret?
I absolutely hated it when it first came out.