NIKON 24-120 f4 S REVIEW - My New Favourite Lens!

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The Nikon Z 24-120 f4 S might just be my new favourite landscape photography lens. In this video I'm going to make the case why this brand new lens for the Nikon Z Mount is pretty close to perfect for those looking for a versatile, lightweight and optically stellar lens for landscape photography.
If you own the Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S lens yourself, I would be very interested to hear from you. Do you like this lens and why? How do you feel it compares to the other lens options available? As always if you have enjoyed watching please consider liking or subscribing in support of my channel 😊
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@holgerkroger889 2 жыл бұрын

With the 24-120/4 i now have my dreamkit for landscape, 14-30, 24-120 and the 100-400 with the 1,4 TC on the Z7. Superb quality from 14 to 560mm. Thanks Nikon for these amazing lenses. Many greets from germany

@DECKARD263354BR 2 жыл бұрын

Omg , I only need the 100-400mm and I have the same Landscape kit as you !! Such an amazing package and hope you have many years of enjoyment with that kit !

@patricksmith2553 Жыл бұрын

It's so good optically... I sold my 24-70mm f/2.8 S VR for it! I didn't come out of that deal with much extra money, but I did get that extra 50mm!!! This 24-120mm f/4 S is the Goldilocks or King of the Super-Zooms!

@theartofimaging618 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this detailed and interesting review. Your example images and videos shown here are beautiful and outstanding!

@CarmenBota 6 ай бұрын

Hi James, thank you for the comprehensive review. If before I wanted this lens very much, now I want it even more. Looks perfect for my needs

@schwab21121 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you James for a great tutorial on these lenses. I always seem to be learning from watching your videos.

@ritagray3716 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review James! I’ve had one on order since 12/1/2021, today told I should receive it mid-March. Feeling totally confident it’s going to be my workhorse for my landscape and nature photography. My confidence is now at 100% now after listening and watching your review. So thank you for your valuable time. I must say I’ve watched all your equipment reviews and compliment you on how professional and precise your KZfaq quality is, your efforts are without a doubt one of the best out there. I can’t thank you enough for the excellent service you are providing to us all! Bless you and your work!!

@JamesBrewphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Rita - happy shooting with the new lens 👍

@Gr1ff1D0 Жыл бұрын

Looking forward to new videos from you. Hoping you are well and out there somewhere comparing lenses and showing us great landscapes.

@OstyleProductions 2 жыл бұрын

Great video👍🏾 I ordered mine Jan 19th.. hopefully it’ll arrive before NYC in July 🤞🏾

@zgw8 2 жыл бұрын

James - spot on re the 24-120 lens. I am loving mine. I also just got the 100-400 and it is tack sharp!!! Paired with my 14-30, a 20mm 1.8S for Astro and the 50mm 1.8S just because it’s so sweet and bye bye DSLR. Selling my D850. The Z system is so dang good. Thanks for the review…

@suhail451 2 жыл бұрын

Got mine last week. Not really had a chance to use it yet but will be bringing it with me when I visit London next week.

@josephburian8716 2 жыл бұрын

Spot on, I've got one on order. When it comes in the 24-70 f4 and the 24-200 go up for sale.

@lynelljansen8057 2 жыл бұрын

Great review, I have my control ring set for exposure compensation. Great feature!!

@kumarkrishnan8309 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a great overview, James. Always enjoy your style and material covered. Just picked up the Z9 and the 24-120 f4. Also own the 14-30 and considering the 100-400 in the near future to complete the trio for landscape, sports and BIF photography. However I own the 70-200 f2.8s and the 2x TC. Wonder if I should sell that combo to get the 100-400. Your thoughts will be appreciated.

@dfinlay587 2 жыл бұрын

I have one on order... thanks for the insight. What decided it for me was that it will replace my 24-70, which is so good optically, I didn't want to take a step backwards with this new lens.

@tonyhayes9827 2 жыл бұрын

Great summary James. I've watched this a few times now. I just cant convince myself about 24-70 given I have a 50mm but 24-120 is appealing. If it means less lens changing that means lens sensor cleaning, and that has to be a good thing. Thanks for this input

@lakesrhino1 2 жыл бұрын

Good review thanks. I have the 24-70 and 24-200 as it came out some time ago and I wanted the extra reach, which I do use. Optically it's good but not up to the 24-120 standard. I am considering but would then have to get another lens!

@craigcarlson4022 2 жыл бұрын

Put my order in at our local store a couple weeks ago. Appreciate your observations.

@Realletsplaygrey 2 жыл бұрын

I love that you mentioned this lens pairing with the 14-30. I currently own the 14-30 and want to add this lens to my kit and have those 2 for travel. Seems like suchhhh a solid combo. Probably throw in the 35 1.8 just as a street/night lens but other than that this lens seems to be exactly what I would want for travel!

@________2705 9 ай бұрын

spot on... why not the 40mm 2.0 ... super small and light

@dougnelson423 Жыл бұрын

Great video James. Thanks

@JackBellesPhotography Жыл бұрын

Hi, I really appreciate your review on this lens. I have the 24-70mm f4 Z mount lens and I use the function ring for ISO. This allows me to quickly change Shutter Speed, Aperture and ISO.

@bobpollack6894 2 жыл бұрын

If go mirrorless this year, then the 24-120 is on the list. Enjoy the lens James.

@DjCjFoto 2 жыл бұрын

I've got them both, 24-120s and 100-400s, with z7II. Both lenses are nothing than fantastic, I can't wait to travel to get them to shine

@BlueBull2604 2 жыл бұрын

I finally bought y Z6ii kit that came with this 24-120 F4 lens. Superb kit.

@eloyramos4648 2 жыл бұрын

Good review. I've had the 24-120 for a month now and I think I'm liking it better than my 24-70 F mount. I've set the L-Fn button to subject tracking. I have disabled all function of the third ring because I think it is very easy to accidentally move it and have problems. Here, in Spain, there are also Nikon supply problems, as in the rest of the world. I was lucky. Thanks for the video!

@mchjubjub6915 2 жыл бұрын

Great idea to set the function to subject tracking. Thanks 👍

@chrisguli2865 Жыл бұрын

Good objective review - thanks! I have the 24-70 currently and love it, but looking to get the 24-120 - I won't part with the 24-70 - that will be for a 2nd body perhaps down the road, or when I need a compact walk around lens with the Z6ii. You're right the 100-400 Z makes a great companion for the 24-120 (especially since I do bird photography), but the cost has been holding me back a little.

@davidhatton2321 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review, James. I use the third control ring for exposure compensation. Not having to operate both a control wheel and a button simultaneously to view the histogram is pure pleasure! While the 24-120 F4 looks impressive for lightweight landscape through the many reviews I have seen, I have opted for the Z 2.8 Trilogy (14-24, 24-70, and 70-200), which are a bit heavier, bulkier, and more expensive yes, but hard to match the total optics, speed and versatility for both landscape and portrait. And with the Z7, still a relatively lightweight and compact kit for a total landscape range. All of Nikon's Z lens offerings are now arguably, becoming the gold standard in the industry.

@mrsusan893 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, all of the Nikon S lenses are amazing. Although the 2.8 24-70mm is sharper, unless your comparing zoomed right in on your monitor at home there is no visible difference in sharpness compared to the f4 versions. I shot identical landscape scenes with the 24-70mm f4 and 2.8 at f11 on the Z7, edited them the same, printed them at 30×45 inches then wall mounted them side by side. The corner and centre sharpness is indistinguishable. When your comparing sharpness and zoomed in more than 50% then your going beyond what everyone else will be observing the photo. My 24-70mm f2.8 s is sharper than my f4 s when I'm zoomed into the corner at 200% but at that point I'm not looking at a photo anymore, I'm looking at pixels. My f4 is lighter and way cheaper, much better for landscapes, my 2.8 is only better for 1 stop of light.

@beeldbarista 2 жыл бұрын

As a lucky owner of this lens since a couple of weeks myself I can only confirm your findings. As you I was a bit afraid of coming short in optical quality against the standard 24-70mm. But luckily proven to be wrong. This lens is exactly what you want when you do a lot of landscape shootings. BTW - I have put the DoF preview on the Fn button. Might change it to zoom for focus checking. But I am so used to have it where I have it now on my Z7II.

@JamesBrewphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Good suggestion 👌

@intrinsicimagery 2 жыл бұрын

Got mine. Love it.

@ericerickson6537 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review I have it on order.

@choiericp Жыл бұрын

Yes this is my everyday lens. I was thinking about the 70-180mm but after I've checked out this focal range I think the 180-600mm will be the reach that I need for high compression photography

@nancyk9475 2 жыл бұрын

Great video. Very helpful content. I have the 14-30, 24-70 and have the Sigma Sport 70-200 f2.8, but it’s way too heavy, so I’m thinking about this lens and just cropping. The Z 70-200 is out of my budget - I don’t use the 70-200 on a regular basis. Any thoughts

@ukaussie1969 2 жыл бұрын

I agree James. I ordered this lens on the day it was released on received it just before Christmas. An outstanding lens. I also agree with you on the 100-400. I ordered one about a month ago. I haven't received it yet, but like you, I think the 24-400 range those two lens provide will be outstanding and probably the only two lenses I'll ever need.

@kikilee4466 6 ай бұрын

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@kikilee4466 6 ай бұрын

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@antonoat 2 жыл бұрын

Great, informative review of a cracking lens, thanks James.👏😀👍

@olivervitze3753 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video James! I share your opinion almost completely. I would also have liked an image stabilizer in the lens. However, I don't see it as a mistake that it doesn't exist. I haven't used the control ring yet, but I immediately assigned highlight-weighted exposure metering to the function button because I really like using it. My Z 35 1.8 S has almost lost its job because of the 24 -120, I only use the Viltrox Z 85 1.8 quite often. And still with the old F-Mount the Tokina Opera 50 1.4, I'll never give that back. Greetings from Germany, I will subscribe to your channel, then maybe my English will improve.😅

@ericerickson6537 2 жыл бұрын

I have the 100-400 S it is a terrific lens. A bit big and heavy but nice optically

@keithsandercock1412 2 жыл бұрын

I completely share your enthusiasm for this lens. I have long been a fan of Nikon's 24-120mm lenses having owned all three of their FX versions. Thanks to my friendly dealer, I was fortunate to obtain the very first example of this lens on arrival in my part of the world. This lens is a pleasure to use and great for every day walkabout.

@musiqueetmontagne 3 ай бұрын

In its category and price / quality space it is a gem. My most used lens.

@podcastmaresonora Жыл бұрын

Hey, James. Just wandering if a mirrorless camera will work fine in places like Antarctica? Would I have to worry about its elletronic aspects? Thanks heaps in advance, Marina

@18yearsoldnot Жыл бұрын

I like you pointed out that relative to the 24-200, the fact that this has the coatings required for high dynamic range into the sun… is the reason why you avoided that non-s lens, but I kind of don’t like the coatings that much for portrait photography and also portrait especially as you don’t want “corner sharpness” so I’m going to get both 24-70 f4 second hand and the 24-200. I’ve already got (another dirt cheap) vintage af-s f4 300mm prime that is easily croppable to 500mm, so I think I’m very happy. I just wish the vintage 300mm was a bit more weather resistant though… the af-s motor sort of shorts out with a mild bit of condensation 😂

@laurencetaylor1092 Жыл бұрын

I think I'll be pulling the trigger on this one, and the 24-70 will be sold.

@BartRos1980 Жыл бұрын

Nice one. I am wondering if on a Z6ii the 120mm is a decent reach for events. I use the 35,50,85 also. Price, size en F/4 seem perfect. 120mm might be a bit limited.

@m.maclean8911 3 ай бұрын

I shoot at 2.8 a lot so I wouldn’t buy this lens, but with my 24-70/2.8 I use the lens button to suppress the flash. It is great for shooting portraits or weddings. You don’t have to keep turning on and off the mounted flash. I take a couple of shots with the flash, then press the lens button and take a couple without the flash. No you don’t need VR at this focal length. The 100-400 is a great lens as well. Super short focus distance. I use it with both TCs. Anything beyond that I use the Z 800mm prime which is amazing. I have handheld shots of the moon at 1,600mm that are absolutely sharp. Any of the 2.8 zooms are great tools to have in your bag.

@scothowe539 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve had one of these on order for 7 weeks now. Sadly I’m not expecting it to show up at my door anytime soon. I considered the 24-200 but if I’m going to spend the money I really prefer to go for quality over convenience. Thank you for the video and reassuring me that I’ve made the correct choice even if I have to wait.

@ToddMitchell62 2 жыл бұрын

Mine arrived today after an 8 week wait direct from Nikon. Hopefully you got yours!

@scothowe539 2 жыл бұрын

@@ToddMitchell62 Good for you. I’m still waiting though.

@scottcampbell33 2 жыл бұрын

Just got mine after 16 weeks

@scothowe539 2 жыл бұрын

@@scottcampbell33 I just got mine on Thursday also. I think I was just a couple days short of 16 weeks. Looking forward to testing it out today.

@koenpijpersphotography 2 жыл бұрын

I now own the 24-70 f/4 and the 24-200 and I want to get the 24-12- plus the 100-400. I also own the 14-30 so will be a great setup. I like both of the lenses but I would want more versatility and little bit better image quality.

@22welcome 10 ай бұрын

Amazing lens for travel, I wish if the zoom internal instead of external, very sharp lens , love it 🤗

@bngr_bngr 2 ай бұрын

The lens would have to be longer.

@ToddMitchell62 2 жыл бұрын

Do you have a recommended UV filter for this lens? Mine arrived today after a 2 month wait direct from Nikon. Very excited to try it out tomorrow!

@markusbolliger1527 2 жыл бұрын

I agree - the Z 24-120mm F4 S has become my favorite landscape lens, if necessary in combination with the Z 14-30 F4 S. I am not so convinced however that the complement to the longer telephoto range should be covered by the Z 100-400 4.5-5.6 S: Very expensive, quite heavy - desregarding the fact that it is not yet available here in Switzerland for the moment. Therefore I gave a try to the AF-P 70-300mm F4.5-5.6E ED VR , which I bought for 540 CHF - which is six times cheaper than the Z 100-400 S! And believe me: It's image quality is not six times inferior ... in most situations you will not notice a difference at all! But what you will notice is it's lighter weight on hiking tours in the Alps!

@mangopatch1872 7 ай бұрын

Excellent information, glad I came across it as I was considering which lenses to get for my newly delivered Nikon Zf.

@gerryphilpott9766 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this review, agree 100%. I have the 14-30 and the 100-400, so essentially I have a 14-400 spread with almost all of it being at f4* with a skosh more at 5.6 on the long end. A TC takes it to 540 at f8. Amazing given they are all S lenses. As far as function ring, I set that for ISO as it is the only setting that you have to push two buttons to change if you don't have it in Auto. I can quickly roll it to an appropriate ISO if needed and not take my eye off the subject. I have the 24-200 which I've loved and not sure if I'll keep or sell to MPB. Tough choice.

@indrajitadvani3742 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Gerry. I just got a Z9 and bought a couple of Z lenses but I'm now in the market for a telephoto. Would you recommend (your) 100-400 or a 70-200mm with a TC?

@gerryphilpott9766 2 жыл бұрын

@@indrajitadvani3742 Tough one. A TC on the 200 is 280 so not that much more. I love the 1.4x as unnoticeable from the lens. I understand the 2x gets a bit soft. It all depends on if you will be doing portraits or not and need the f2.8. If not, I went with the 100-400 because same price, same size/weight, and gives me double the distance. And is incredibly sharp.

@indrajitadvani3742 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Very difficult!

@ar43r 8 ай бұрын

If I haven't already a Oly em1 with 12-100 I would definitely would go with this lens and z7

@paulm8157 2 жыл бұрын

Convincing, use case based review, James. Photos, a plus - cat cameo, as well😁. Good comment about focal length range/optical quality compromise. What metrics/specs do you use for assessing how well a lens is matched against a sensor’s resolution (aside from subjective image comparisons)? At one time sensors were compared to analog film for resolution - not very often today, though. Have seen companies tout pre-release lenses that will have “higher resolutions” to take advantage of higher pixel count cams yet to come. No mention of metrics, though. Programmable custom button on lens - how about image magnification, or eye AF? No lens is worth a kidney😁. Cheers!

@JamesBrewphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul. I don’t use any particular metrics or fancy measurement charts. I just try to visually judge the performance as best I can across images in various circumstances and settings. Not very scientific but with experience I think it’s all that’s needed. Glad you liked the Monty the cat cameo 😂

@craigcarlson4022 2 жыл бұрын

James, can you let us know which on camera bubble level you have on your camera’s hot shoe mount? I like how low profile it is. Thanks!

@JamesBrewphoto 2 жыл бұрын

It’s nothing special. Just a cheap option I bought years ago. Search online and you’ll find them 👍

@dexterbrown 4 ай бұрын

I have a 24-70 but I always wish I could get closer when I'm shooting events with speakers. I'd like to stay more in the back so is this a good lens to use instead for that purpose?

@willbo2000 2 жыл бұрын

Hi James, great review, just to check, the sunstars you show are with your 14-30? Just wondering if you have achieved any sunstars with the 24-120? 👍

@JamesBrewphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks - I've not yet had a chance to shoot sunstars with the lens. From what I've seen elsewhere its broadly inline with performance of the other f4 zooms.

@willbo2000 2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesBrewphoto thanks James 👍

@cjones7246 2 жыл бұрын

Watching your progression from DSLR to mirrorless was one of the reasons I finally ditched DSLR and moved across beginning late last November and completing the change late January. I thought I would definitely miss my D850 and 70-200 f2.8 (my 24-70 f2.8 was a little soft - I never liked the picture quality of the D500 spoilt by the D850). For those still thinking about it all I can say is that the picture quality in detail, texture, colour and sharpness for Z6 and Z7 using the 14-30, 24-120, 100-400 and the z mount 105 f2.8 is bonkers brilliant - hands down better than the D850. Obviously these are my own thoughts. Cheers James. (The quality of the 100-400 is awesome - once you’ve found a buyer for your kidney you will not be disappointed). Finally, the weight difference in my bag is way better than bonkers! The four lenses and Z7 in my bag on my back feels so light. Win win.

@paulconnors2078 2 жыл бұрын

Very glad to read your comment as I JUST purchased and received my Z9. I didn't use any of the lower Z series cameras and went right for the new flagship. However, I have NO Z mount glass and will be using my large F Mount collection with the FTZ II adapter.

@r1berto1 Жыл бұрын

I just got my brand new Z 24-120 f/4 / S. (An expensive piece of glass) I also kept the Z 24-70 f/4 / S that came with my first Z6. Yes there is some extra reach in it, (compared to the 24-70) BUT the jury is still out as far as everything else goes. I took about 36 hand-held pictures of some kittens, will let you know as I progress with it.

@mchjubjub6915 2 жыл бұрын

I ordered one yesterday and will trade in my Z24-70 along with my Z24-200. The 24-200 is not for me for the reasons you pointed out plus the 6.3 kicks in too soon on zooming out which is annoying. I've been told it's potentially a 16 week wait but hey ho, I still have the excellent 24-70 and the astonishinng Z14-30 f4! Great video as always James👍 Update Sept 1. Wex just got the lens in. Never waited so long but it'll be here soon. Where are you James?

@barrynoon1812 2 жыл бұрын

Great review James, I just need Sony to come up trumps and produce this focal length zoom, in the meantime I will be using my 24-105

@ErwinRoossien Жыл бұрын

I barely shoot landscapes and almost only portraits. I don't think I'd take this lens over the primes or 2.8 zoom lenses. But for street and landscape this would be pretty nice.

@cccycling5835 2 жыл бұрын

I had the 24-200 for a few months. It was actually a really good everyday lens. I would say it was the best superzoom I’ve ever used. But sold it because it was too big, it didn’t have the coatings I wanted, and the build quality was lower than my Z primes. I might replace it with this lens, but I still prefer ultra wide primes and super telephoto lenses: I only use normal focal lengths (35mm to 85mm) for city and portraits.

@StephanKempchen 2 жыл бұрын

Great Video. I like that you’ll get the Z100-400 after you sold one of your kidneys! 🤣 I have the Z24-70/2.8S for low light (indoor) and I love it. (I got it last year for 1750€ brand new and I couldn’t resist). For traveling I got the Z24-200/4-6.3 and I was surprised how good it is. But since end of last year the Z24-120/4S is my “every day lens”. I do 100% agree with you: It’s an awesome lens. I would love to have the Z14-30/4S BUT I don’t like the lock function. That’s the reason why I never bought the kit lens. Not sure what comes next, but because I’m going to move to Kenya 🇰🇪 next year (Nyeri, in the Highlands next to Aberdare National Park), I’m thinking of buying the Z100-400… after I’ve sold one of my kidneys). 🤣

@dominikkulas3038 2 ай бұрын

What camera did you use to film this video? It is a gorgeous image

@JaiminsinhRajput 6 ай бұрын

Is this useful for interior photography as well ?? Please guide me

@marger777 3 ай бұрын

I use optional ring functionality for changing ISO

@cliveingram9840 2 жыл бұрын

James Really useful video and has probably persuaded me to buy the lens. However can I be cheeky and ask how you set up up Z7ii to take exposure brackets please? What I want to be able to do is (in manual), back button focus then hit the shutter and 2seconds later the camera takes the 3 shots in the bracket. Can I get it to do this (which is really simple on the D850) - can I buggery and it is driving me MAD!!! Any suggestions really gratefully appreciated. Frustrated of Whitchurch

@JamesBrewphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Clive. I don’t have my camera setup to take the brackets all in one sequence. I engage the shutter for each image in the bracket. I have setup one of the custom buttons on the front of my camera to give quick access to bracket settings 👍

@cliveingram9840 2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesBrewphoto James many thanks for taking the trouble to get back to me. I’ll soldier on and see if I can finally master it (it’s frustrating because it is so easy on the D850!). Take care and keep vlogging (I love your videos!) Clive

@cliveingram9840 2 жыл бұрын

Geronimo!!!! FINALLY sorted and now all dialled in to U1. I now have a 2s shutter delay, can set up my aperture and shutter speed, use back button focus to focus and when I hit the shutter it takes the 3 shots in the bracket!!!!!

@al404 2 жыл бұрын

Hi, nice review. I really need to get some more technical trousers for my outdoor. I really like the one you have in the video. Would it be possible to know the brand. Thanks

@JamesBrewphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The brand has actually worn off the label and they were gifted to me as an Xmas present. So I’ve got no idea 🤷‍♂️

@al404 2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesBrewphoto Thanks 🙂

@indrajitadvani3742 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video James. I just got a Z9....and this lens, though I've yet to give it a run. I have a 14-24mm F-Mount and considering selling that and either buying Z14-24 or maybe even Laowa 15mm Z. Any thoughts?

@JamesBrewphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Neither, get the 14-30 I’d say 👍

@indrajitadvani3742 2 жыл бұрын

@@JamesBrewphoto Thanks. I'm gonna do just that!

@thomastschirhart7638 Жыл бұрын

Would you put this on the z50?

@dominiclester3232 Жыл бұрын

Thanks although I didn’t like the “likely loss of quality” attributed to the z 24-200mm. I find the quality and VR great and only the f6.3 at longer focal lengths, is a pain. If you want to keep both your kidneys, the two Sigma 150-600mm lenses work well with the FTZ. The C version is quite light but only has a token focus ring and the S version is brilliant but heavy.

@derekgillan7314 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you got a new toy. 😉

@gro_skunk 5 ай бұрын

I think if nikon made a 24-135 f3.4 in a similar size and price to the canon 28-70 f2 it would be the ultimate lens, half a stop over F2.8 wont bother most people and the versatility would be second to none.

@saibhargavamanda1062 Жыл бұрын

Do u still prefer 100-400 after the release of 200-600?

@DiviPhotos Жыл бұрын

Cool

@starbase218 Жыл бұрын

What telezoom would you recommend to combine this with? I'm on F-mount with a D750 and I have the F-mount 24-120, together with the 18-35, 70-200/4 and the new 70-300 (I am trying to decide which one of those to keep). My main purpose is travel, and I'm trying to save weight (one reason I got the 70-300). It seems to me like the Z mount lineup still lacks a good quality, but not overly big or expensive, telezoom option. There is the Tamron 70-300 but from reviews I think it's not as good as the F-mount 70-300 I already own. Also, for travel, I am wondering if the exposed sensor of a Z-mount body isn't far more likely to get dust on it than the sensor in a DSLR, that is behind a shutter and a mirror assembly. Obviously the Z9 is an exception, but that camera is not for me.

@starbase218 Жыл бұрын

Lol, I posted this question while pausing the video just before you mentioned the 100-400. But yeah, that lens is quite large and heavy, not to mention expensive, in my book.

@JamesBrewphoto Жыл бұрын

Hi Peter, I’ve never used the 70-300 so can’t really say much in that. I have owned the 70-200 f4 though and that’s a very good lens! For landscape shooting it’s extremely good! I guess you’ll just have to figure out which of your two telephoto lenses you prefer. Good luck

@bngr_bngr 2 ай бұрын

If you think you need a 300mm. I would carry a 300/4.0 instead of a zoom with a f/5.6 at 300mm. I rather have that extra stop with a faster shutter speed or lower IS.o value. Plus the image quality would be better with the prime lens.

@saurabhghosh398 Жыл бұрын

How good is this lens for astrophotography? Any idea?

@marceloveloso9316 2 жыл бұрын

Hi James, thanks for your fantastic review. Now I am much more excited about the idea of acquiring the 24-120 but my doubt is what degree of usability I can give it with the beautiful Z FC (truly a precious camera), but it lacks in-body image stabilization (IBIS) and the 24-120 lens does not have VR. Do you think it would be better to opt for another lens or is this 24-120 still recommended?

@lynelljansen8057 2 жыл бұрын

I have the z 24 200 with VR. Works great. I have a Nikon 6 ii and the Nikon z 50 which does not have body stabilization. So it works great with both. The Z FC looks like a fun camera!!!

@richardturner81 2 жыл бұрын

Hi James, could you assign bracketing or turning on/off Ibis to that function button?

@JamesBrewphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Nice ideas, not sure if the settings allow those options but I’ll take a look

@CC3GROUNDZERO 4 ай бұрын

As an owner of this lens, I just found out that Nikon disabled the fully mechanical shutter whenever this lens is attached to your camera. Apparently this was done as a poor man's version of vibration reduction / image stabilization because the lens is very susceptible to shutter vibration especially at longer focal lengths. This might be okay, but what just doesn't sit right with me is how Nikon never openly mentions this. Customers are forced to find out after buying the lens.

@PharaohMan007 Жыл бұрын

I know I'm late to the party here, but currently I have playback as my lens function; I'm a viewfinder shooter and so I don't have to move back from the camera to review what I just show. My custom ring is the aperture adjustment at the moment.

@bbowles3 2 жыл бұрын

Wow really no noticeable sharpness loss in corners? Kind of incredible.

@JamesBrewphoto 2 жыл бұрын

I didn’t say that, there is sharpness loss in corners like all lenses. But it performs well.

@LarryHopper 2 жыл бұрын

You are not exaggerating that this lens is difficult to find. I ordered from Adorama on 8 November and am still waiting. :-(

@jimpack9622 2 жыл бұрын

Decided I wanted it on Sunday, it delivers on Friday…

@FlyFishVideo 2 жыл бұрын

Now you've done it.....you've told everyone the secret of the three lens trilogy that Nikon has given us: the 14-30, 24-120 and 100-400. The perfect kit for landscape. Now everybody knows and I'll never get my hands on either of the two new lenses!

@JamesBrewphoto 2 жыл бұрын

Haha sorry 😅