That was a very good price indeed. Love that lens and yes I plan to hopefully get a few more 85mm lenses to test in with the 85mm F1.2 lens. I have three here ATM but not the art 85mm I sold that two years ago sadly.

Yes, that's the difference alright. Did you see my F1.2 review. That lens is awesome.

There are loads of tiny little differences between them, once you get the one that's right for you that's all that matters. I love my Z7ii.

Delighted to hear it, enjoy that gorgeous little camera. It takes a tiny bit to setup but it's a joy to use after that. I think you are going to love it.

I would love to review the Z 50 ii asap, I am just not sure how I will get my hands on one that's the problem. My KZbin channel is very small so I am not a priority at all for Nikon, hopefully they can send me out one for a few weeks soon. I don't see that happening for a while though, sorry about that.

Thanks a lot, I think a lot of people haven't a clue what I am saying half the time :-)

Oh I love the 35mm F1.8 that's actually the lens I shoot most of my videos with. It's a really nice lens. Looking forward to doing the group test now and seeing once and for all exactly how much of a difference there is between those lenses. Have a great weekend and thanks again for watching.

Now that's interesting, so you prefer the 1.4 Z to the 1.8? Was their something specific that sold it for you?

@@kieranhayesphotography The bokeh more vintage, the autofocus more fluid in fast movements with a gimbal, the fact that it has defects but strangely I like it a lot at f1.4 up to f1.8 after from F2, I find that they are quite close. I really like the 1.8s but I see it more for events, concerts, weddings ... while the 1.4z, I am more inspired to make videos of the cinematic movie type. I did not think to buy 2 lenses of the same focal length the same day haha. I must be stupid but I assume :)

@JLCinelens I find exactly the samething, I do these reviews and I end up loving lenses like the TTArtisan 75mm F2 for its light leak and lack of contrast shot wide open and it's pure character. Or the Meike 85mm F1.8 and God they are not perfect but that's what makes them unique then too. A lot of these new lenses are very clinical which is great from a photography perspective but for video it's hard to beat the feel of certain lenses. I have 3 50mm lenses here so I know what you are talking about 😂😂😂 and worse still I am considering buying a fourth one 😂

@@kieranhayesphotography yes I admit! It's time to confess everything I also have the 50mm 1.2 Meike ahahah :)

@JLCinelens Lol, so we have similar issues 😂😂😂

Glad it helped and thanks for the sub.

Me too and it's great, it really is. After using both now and testing both back to back I have my favourite already I think. Both great lenses though and both have their pros and cons.

I know compared to my Fmount 50mm f1.4g it's massive 😂. The problem is I was using the 50mm F1.2 for a few weeks before that and that's why it seems so small now. Funny how with mirrorless bodies everything was going to get smaller... Still waiting for that to happen 😂

The long term plan was to remove the individual apps though, even though Gigapixel is the only one staying for now anyway as the others have been "Sunsetted". You would just have hoped that Topaz would have improved Photo AI by a lot more at this stage. It's a good app but there are a lot of companies going for that market share now and Adobe are going to take a big chunk of it soon.

Yes, a lighter pro body lens would be amazing alright. Looks like Nikon aren't going to do that for now. We could see some very good third party lenses in and around the 50mm focal range as a result fingers crossed. Thanks for watching and for the feedback.

Yes, it really is a great lens. Thank you for watching 🙂

Funnily enough Lexar would have been my first choice all along as I have had loads of their cards and never had issues with them. Whereas I had one or two SanDisk cards a few years back fail on me. I bought a few of those extreme pro cards for drones, tablets and action cameras etc... and so far no issue with any of them. Considering the price they are great value for money also. I must get a few of the Lexar Silver ones so thanks a million for the recommendation.

Now this is an interesting one, is that a saying or am I missing something here.

As in always or always when you have a camera with you 😉

@ There’s a difference?

@judem429 totally not 😉 You can never have enough shower caps.

Hi Gordon, I can imagine the 100-400 is a dream to use size wise compared to the 180-600 alright. I love the lens if only I could teleport it to the shoots :-) Nikon are talking about sending out the 100-400 to me in a few weeks for review so i am seriously looking forward to that now. How are you finding it works with the 1.4 teleconverter? Loads of people are saying its a very good combo.

@@kieranhayesphotography I think you will really like the 100-400. The other difference between the two that you will find is the positioning and the lack of smoothness in the tripod collar on the 180-600. The lens is so front heavy that the adjustment knob needs to be loosened a fair bit to rotate which makes it feel clunky or sloppy compared to the 100-400. While one can replace it, I like the lugs that I can attach my safety strap too incase something tries to break lose while I have it over my shoulder. The 100-400 w 1.4TC is great on the Z7 II and I expect it to be even better on the Z8. Since I normally crop my shots a bit I have not noticed any significant edge softness. Keep up the good work & I'll look forward to your upcoming 100-400 review.

@@gordonmcintosh3159 Hi Gordon, thanks so very much for the insight, I really appreciate it. Trust me I hvae noticed the slight collar issue on the 180-600. Looking forward to having a lighter lens in my bag for a bit :-) Thanks again and have a good Wednesday.

That's exactly it and the best way to have it.

Hi Steve, thanks for the input. I haven't tried the Nikon grip as it wasn't available as you say. Interestingly Neewer have a new grip now too since I bought mine and it has the thumb grip now also. It might now be exactly the same quality but in fairness for the price it's amazing value. Thanks again for the feedback and enjoy the ZF 👍

I never knew that Pat, thanks for the heads up. Trust me to get the last of the old model. Slightly embarrassing at the same time as I am a Newer Ambassador. Then again I did just go off and order it myself when I knew the ZF was coming for review. Thanks again and yes shower caps are fantastic for bad weather or the odd shower.

Hi John, I wish everyone thought the same as you :-) When I put my mug in the thumbnail the click through rate isn't great sadly. It does make me wonder do people expect the model on the thumbnail to be the one doing the video... How dissapointing would that be :-) If I ever get famous it work a bit better I suppose. Seriously though thanks for the input, I might try it again on the next video. It's one of the resons I try to keep the text similiar as its a bit more branded then and peopl might think to themselves "hey there's a new video from the mad Irish man" and watch it :-)

@@kieranhayesphotography Likely people do think the pretty stock image model is in the video and thus click. But I appreciate people who put their face in the thumbnails as when I am scrolling through I recognize the person. Thanks for the response!

Judging by the number of people liking your comment it's something I should consider going back to. Still thinking of those people expecting the model and getting me instead is a bit funny. Seriously appreciate the input.... Out of curiosity do you think I should but up more KZbin shorts and give people the option of choosing the next video subject. They are ideas I am playing with, hard to do it all while running a full time business but I am willing to give it a try.

@@kieranhayesphotography I'm not the person to ask about shorts since I really don't like them 😄 Probably 80+% of my KZbin viewing is on a large TV. And the remaining is on my computer. I almost never watch KZbin on my phone, so that puts me in the small minority I think. As someone who needs reading glasses now I don't enjoy watching videos on my phone.

Thanks John, appreciate the response, I am more or less the same, it's all large screens for me too. That's part of the reason I haven't really done them as of yet, I am being pushed that direction though :-)

Hi Paul, funnily enough they wanted to send me one for review and I declined it as I have never had an issue with the rocket blowers, I see the point though trust me... Always seemed crazy to use a rocket blower when it has been in your bag for ages and probably sucked in god knows what... Still works for me though, in saying that I do clean my sensors myslef every couple of months and test them regularly :-) I have been on the wrong side of dust specs on long shoots before and I learned my lesson the hard way. The Z8 cooling video was in all honesty put on the long finger as I was very busy with shoots and god those videos take forever to do. The last one was about 4 days work, I have a slight update so i will get around to that soon now. Sorry about the delay but I am getting there.

Hello Ted, Thanks for the kind feedback and glad it helped, enjoy the 180-600 if you go for it.

That doesn't sound right at all. Did you contact them and report it? Sounds like you have a fault there.

@kieranhayesphotography its just going back and front...back and front... if at f4 is doing a little focus search at f8 is doing a longer search...is like is nothing to focus even if is outside in the city

@omulcufermoar definitely reach out there them, sounds like your lens is faulty unfortunately. Does it work ok below F4? Can you still see a blurred image through the EVF at F4?

@kieranhayesphotography f2-f2.8 perfect sharp.... i really love the quality but after 3.5 is starts slowly to search the focus back and front like on a small portion..but as you increase the F...is searches the focus on a bigger portion.( like if on f4 is searching lets say on a 1mm portion back and front.. at f8 is doing it on 8-10mm portion ) going back and front back and front not stopping for 1 second

Hi, No, it doesn't have bluetooth. I usually just sync both recording in editing software afterwards. It's very easy to do that. I hope that helps a small bit.

@ Hi. Thanks for reply💪 and everything you do!

If I had the Godox Pro V1, I would do that straight away. Unfortunately I don't have it here. I did use the V1 before though and it's a nice unit also.

@kieranhayesphotography between those two, which would you recommend more?

@VisionQuestPLUR they are very similar in ways, the Godox has a USB C charging option and a few more small little touches like that but it is a good bit dearer also. I have used the Z2 a lot and it's a great flash. It really comes down to budget and how much you value those small touches I suppose.

@kieranhayesphotography budget may not matter as long as good haha but I have seen pricy that's not good and cheap a sometimes is better

@VisionQuestPLUR the way I look at is, I don't need a lot of fancy stuff just a good solid light that works. So far I have not had a single issue with the Z2. In fact I just recently completed a book project and it was shot entirely with the Z2 and the Q4. Happy out with it as I say but I also know people swear by the V1 also.

Hi, No problem at all explaining it. When you have the camera set to backup so it records photos to both cards, the slowest card will generally be the Micro SD. If you only have an SD card installed and it's a fast card with 250mbs or 300mbs write speed it will be really quick transferring the photos and you won't have to wait for the 20 seconds to transfer the photos. So a fast SD card will solve the problem. The reason for the long delay is also down to shooting 14fps for 7 seconds which is approx 98 shots. That's an extreme amount of photos in a short time.

Oh totally, I think I am afraid of it 😂😂😂

The Z8 and Z9 don't have that option either. Lossless compression in the Nikon file format works incredibly well.

@kieranhayesphotogr i wonder why that is? I'm assuming than it shoots 14 bit by default in lossless compression

@natedagreat90 it does, Nikon gave up on uncompressed RAW files. In fairness the Lossless system is incredibly good.

@kieranhayesphotography transferring raw files from snapbridege is way quicker too takes only like ten seconds to upload a photo

Hi Pete, It's crazy to think I did that review a year ago and they still haven't caught up properly yet. Not sure where Topaz are going when you see Adobe and loads of other companies pinching clients from them. I would have hoped they would have pulled the finger out by now and improved dramatically.

I think you might have misunderstood the point of this review, the idea was to give people who were thinking about buying the Z8 now for the first time what I think of it and my experiences with it. On a side note as the Z8 is a pro level camera I would have thought most people would sell it in a lot less time than a year if it didn't work for them. I know I would and sadly I am not a billionaire, wish I was though. Have a great weekend.

Hi Steven, sorry to hear you are having problems with the ZF, did you try reaching out to Nikon about the issues? I popped up a settings video for the ZF and the 15 settings I changed that helped make the camera better for me and one of them was dedicating a button for ISO so you can quickly change from Auto ISO to manual ISO. That might help a small bit. There are also a few more points in there that I found helpful. You can find the video here.... kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5eaaGWwqrN-ntE I hope that helps a small bit.

@kieranhayesphotography hello again. Last one and I won't t further bother you. Pleased now with Zf settings. On now to new to me Z7ii and fully manual. In M No EC use . BRACKETING attempts to be OFF. What I one can have set is 0 frame8. Have done U1 to U3 , iMenu and Custom buttons well enough. This EC use is last issue. Any comment , yourself or anyone when time permits is appreciated.

Thanks for watching and glad it might have helped a small bit. I was talking to a guy from Nikon about that the other day and he said they are working on updating the listing for cards but the problem is the cards keep changing. All I can say is I have used the Gold 4.0 card a lot now and stressed the hell out of it and just keeps going and the price as you say is the real key here. It's incredible value for money and should work perfectly for the vast majority of people. Have a great weekend and thanks again for the feedback.

@@kieranhayesphotography I am buying the 1.3 TB prograde cobalt 4.0 card. Let’s see how it goes . Thanks much for ur time.

@saravanana8774 that card, us going to be great. Ultra fast read and write times. Enjoy it and let me know how you get on.

It really depends who you ask and the workflow they use. I use two cameras when I do the odd wedding. I only do small weddings now and I am very picky with my clients. So two cameras with 256gb cards is more than enough. One main camera and 512 would be the other option. You aren't going to run out of room then. Even 256gb on a 46mp sensor should go all day for you. I hope that helps a small bit.

Brilliant thanks

@alanr1476 you're very welcome.

Would they have needed another drunk priest in the corner? 😂😂😂 On a serious note thanks for the feedback.

@@kieranhayesphotography It's a great channel and I'm a new sub!

@jonfletcher147 ah thanks a million, no pressure to keep it to that level then 😉

Hi Michael I could agree more about the ergonomics, I could see it was going to be a pain to hand hold especially with long lenses like you I shoot with a lot of heavier lenses and the design just failed there. I ordered a grip for the review and it worked out an awful lot better. It's no Z8 grip but it was so much better and cost less than $30. Like you I never used the dial but damn it are they beautiful to look at. Unlike you I much prefer the slap of a shutter but then again it all depends on the work you are doing. For me that was my favourite part 😂 Crazy how we all differ and have different styles isn't it? All in all it's a gorgeous camera and I think I will regret not buying it in a few years. I just spent a nice bit of money on a new lens that arrived today so that's easing the pain of returning the ZF 😂 Just not helping my bank balance 😂😂😂

I recently did a full day shooting an event with just the Zf. I knew even before I ordered it I would need a grip, so I got the SmallRig. I have bigger hands. Also definitely needed a grip for my X-T4. Anyway, I was adapting F-mount Tamrons almost exclusively: 15-30/2.8, 24-70/2.8, and 70-200/2.8, none of them small or light, plus using the FTZ adapter. I was surprised by how well it worked. I had no trouble shooting that way at all. Even with the 70-200, which I had attached more than any other lens, I could hold it in my hand very easily without any discomfort to speak of, and often just held it to my side when not shooting, rather than even bother putting it on my shoulder using the strap. I usually wrap the strap around my wrist for safety, but that doesn't take any of the weight at all. As for the dials, I really love them. I like being able to look down and see the settings on the dials rather than a screen. It's just straightforward. I loved it on the X-T4, and now my ZF. It's the Z8 that I have to get used to. I made myself shoot it last Sunday at a ceremony, and it's not a smooth experience just yet, though it's certainly down to more than simply not having the analog style dials. Love being back to full frame, and Nikon.

I agree with nearly everything you said there especially about Snap bridge I gave up on that years ago. It works sometimes and not others and it just bugged the hell out of me. I have a few friends that use Fuji medium formatt and they really like it. Before I bought the Z8 I was very tempted to swap over to their system also but I am honestly glad I didn't now. I really like the Z8 and it suits me down to the ground. Of course with anything that's a hybrid there are going to be corners that are cut and the Z8 is certainly no C70 by a long shot. But it does the job for me thankfully. The tilt shift lenses are missed and there seems to be no option for the future with them. I can certainly see the attraction of medium formatt and whatever you decide on good luck with it. It's going to be a sizeable investment whichever way you go.

@@kieranhayesphotography Thank you. And forgot to mention that your review was great. My apologies

@HariS.-gp2te no need for any apologies and thank you. Have a great weekend 👍

I am in nearly the same situation as you, the ZF just today went back to Nikon today and it hurt a little bit to let it go. It really is a thing of beauty and wow can it capture photographs even in very challenging conditions. For me the ZF is a prettier, smaller and cuter Z8 with a lower res sensor but all the brains. I am sorry to say but if I were you I would be preparing myself to spend a bit of money. I would buy the ZF myself but I only just got a new lens from my Nikon dealer today and it cost me more than the ZF so I will have to wait a few months before considering buying that camera. I also have the Z7ii for more out and about stuff and it does the job perfectly. I am not sure if that helps but I hope it does a bit.

@ Thank you so much. I was afraid of an answer like that :) I am sure a Zf will not disappoint. Thank's again for your reviews. Love them, with lots of humor. Wish you a great weekend. :)

@photograficalex sorry but you will love it 😉 Half the time I am laughing at myself when I record the videos, usually because it's my second time saying that but and the first time around I made a mess of it. I am not sure if I am laughing at the mistake or it's a laugh of relief. It's always good to laugh at yourself though. Have a great weekend you too 👍

Enjoy it, it's an amazing flash. They sure have come on a n lot in the last two years. I am going to be doing a review of the Q200 soon and it again is a great strobe.

Ya, we should form a protest and request it for free 😉 That would be a lot better. Thanks for watching and if I ever get around to robbing that bank I will buy you one 😂

@@kieranhayesphotography Thanks... but I can robb my own bank...🤑

I like where this is going :-) Good luck

Oh you will love this camera then... I literally just had it collected there now and it's on its way back to Nikon now but it seriously impressed me and I am seriously considering buying it. Even though I don't need yet another camera 😂 The output is great, the colours are really nice and boy is it a serious step up from the Z6. Same AF performance as my Z8, literally no difference there. Really loved using it and I am sure you will too. Fingers crossed you can get one soon.

I would say no 4.2.2 is a slight bit of an issue but the grip and the micro SD aren't an issue really. You can get a good grip for less than $30 and micro SD cards are very capable now, I have a section on both of those points in the video. I would think personally the rolling shutter would be more of an issue than any of them but then again it's using a Z6iii sensor so that was always going to be the case. All in all it's an amazing camera though and I would be very happy to have it in my gear bag.

Hi Patrick, the Z9 as you rightly say is one amazing camera and the Nikon updates have been truly incredible. I think most companies would have released only one update and probably then released a "new" model. Fair play to Nikon though they are really giving us incredible value with these cameras. The Z8 has been a joy to use for me personally and I never ever thought I would find a camera to replace my beloved D850 in my heart but the Z8 has. They are truly amazing cameras and funnily enough I was testing the ZF, that's my last uploaded video and it's very similar to the Z8. Thanks again for the nice feedback and for watching the video. Enjoy the Z9 it's a truly wonderful camera.

Thank you so very much for the kind words. I really appreciate it and I am delighted to hear you found it helpful. Honestly it's comments like this that makes it all worthwhile so thanks again.

Thanks a lot, I have a few more videos coming on the ZF over the next few weeks they are all small variants of the info here in the last two videos but they might be a bit helpful hopefully. Sadly the weather was shocking here and I didn't get time to take more photos that I was allowed to share.

Have you tried using the balancing weights I mention at 29:39 in the video, that will help off set the off centre weight then. It all depends on your camera and it's size also. I am not saying it will definitely work but I have used it for heavier longer lenses and it did the trick. I hope that helps a bit.

Thank you very much for the feedback and for watching 👍

@kieranhayesphotography 🙂👍

Lol.... Not sure about that, I think the camera is a lot smarter than me and better looking too :-)

Got it...the other wheel!!

Hi, the good news is you have it all set correctly and when you press the Fn2 button and turn the thumbwheel on the back it will as you say swap from M to AFS to AFC. To change the AF detection mode use the front wheel then... I was just typing this when I saw your reply saying you already had it figured out :-) Enjoy the Z8 it's an amazing camera.