BACK to NIKON - My LENSES selection and 2022 Videos Road Map

Hello my friends !
2022 is under the sign of Nikon for me.
I'm back with a strategy for the Z9 in the future, starting with a come back to my Nikon D3S and D3X.
In this video I introduce you my lenses with which I will make pictures this year to share with you on my Chanel.
My instagram :
/ didier_moulin_photography
My website :
www.didier-moulin-photographe.fr
I’m back with Nikon D3S and D3X but I don’t give away the LUMIX S1R as it stays a powerful camera for me.
My Road Map for Coming videos with pictures taken with :
Wide angle :
Fuji film GF 23mm f/4
28mm :
Nikon 28mm f/2.8 ais
Leica Q 28mm f/1.7
Ricoh GR2 28mm
Nikon AF-S 28mm f/1.4E
35 - 40mm :
Tamron 35mm f/1.4 SP
Sigma 35mm f/1.2 DG DN L Mount
Leica M 35mm f/1.4 Summilux ASPH FLE
Fujifilm GF 50mm f/3.5
50mm
Nikon 50mm f/1.2 ais
Nikon 50mm f/2 ais
Leica M 50mm f/1.4 Summilux ASPH
Nikon AF-S 58mm f/1.4G
85 - 105mm
Nikon 105mm f/2.5 ai
Nikon AF-S 105mm f/1.4E
200mm
Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2.0G ED VRII
300mm
Nikon AF-S 300mm f/4E PF ED VR
Zoom
Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR

[@mobilography6786]

Nikon D3 are the best series Dideir. I bought D3 last year its one of the best camers since in the world.

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

Yeah thanks for your comment 🙏👌 They made a lot of improvements since but the D3 series with the D700 and the D300 are the firsts to be so well built and giving all we really need. They cross the time and still are relevant, which is amazing for electronic material

[@kiremarinceski1036]

Nikon the king 👑!

[@Azeemmerchant]

Awesome video Thanks ♥ 🙌🏼

[@NikCan66]

Excellent job

[@BugalooB]

Nice video, tres bon!

[@amermeleitor]

Now, January 2023, seems to be a great time to go to Nikon Z system. There are more and more third party lenses now. Chinese ones, like Yongnuo, Viltrox and TTartisan have cheap autofocus Nikon Z primes. Japanese Tamron launched a zoom and Sigma is near to start with Nikon Z too. I have Sony APSC, but I put my hands on a Z50 and Z30 and the difference is shocking, the ergonomics, buttons and control placement, the feel of the cameras, the sturdy feel, etc. I think I will go with Nikon. Even now there are third party adapters for Nikon F, Canon EF, etc

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

Hi yes you are definitively right. I just put my hands on a Z6ii and I confirm your thoughts and feelings about the Z mount… But we also have the LUMIX S5ii which has much more powerful features and very very good ergonomics compared to Nikon and more over it gives access to Leica L lenses. I know they are expensive but on the second hand market one can find a used 24-90 at a reasonable price and also the complete series of 1.8 are very good and have all the same size. Well it’s time to decide!

[@amermeleitor]

@@DidierMOULINPhotography yes!! Panasonic is a good alternative now. But in my country Panasonic is pricier and they leave the country a pair of years ago.

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

@@amermeleitor where ?

[@amermeleitor]

@@DidierMOULINPhotography Chile

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

@@amermeleitor ok I didn’t know that Panasonic left your country and maybe some others. It’s sure that you need a brand with after sales services and also with a physical sales presence to find your gear. Have fun with Nikon it’s sooooo good too.

[@ryanstark2350]

I have quite a few older manual focus Nikon primes. Three great ones are: The 300mm f/4.5 IF ED Ais. This is not fast but small. Beautifully made and very good images. The 180mm ED f/2.8 Ais. Spectacular image quality and good speed. The 105 f2.5 which you mentioned. I have the last version of this before it went Ai. This version has more rounded aperture blades. Very good lens. I have others but Nikon excel at longer focal lengths compared to other makes. I would like to buy a newer Nikon camera and then I can adapt some of these autofocus lenses but not much in the way of good value second hand mirrorless Nikons at the moment. I have to buy a new camera so I'm looking at Lumix. I want good video capability as well.

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

The Lumix S5ii is great ! if ever you want something smaller than the S1s series. the S5 is perfect for manual lenses but keep in mind that its EVF is at a lower quality level.

[@ryanstark2350]

@@DidierMOULINPhotography I tried an S5II yesterday. It's very good but much more expensive than an S1. The size of the S1 concerns me a bit and if you want VLog you have to buy an update but even then, it's still ridiculously cheap. One thing I love on the S1 models is that EVF. What I don't want is a Sony. I've had problems with them and my Sony is now totally broken. I have to buy a camera soon but I'm still not sure which one. An S1 would give me a camera for the moment at cheap price. Ideally I would like to go Nikon because apparently their adapter works really well with older mount autofocus lenses. I don't have any of those but I know many of them are great and a good buy second hand. The Zf is appearing second hand now. I though that was great. I tried one but I'm not sure about the retro style and ergonomics. Have you ever noticed any moire problems with the S1? I know you concentrate on photography but obviously you do youtube videos. The S1H has an AA filter so should not have moire problems but it is even bigger. I'm thinking to separate video and photography so I can have a much smaller photography camera. I don't like the idea of taking any of the S1 range out for landscapes for example and they wouldn't be discreet for any street photography. I don't think it will be too long before all the cameras have great autofocus and IBIS but it's still a bit limited if you are buying second hand.

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

@@ryanstark2350 the S1 is loosing value everyday I’m actually selling mine since I had the opportunity to get a S5iiX at a very low price. The S1 is big it’s true As big as a D850, or nearly. But IBIS is very good AF is not as reactive as any other brand. That’s why they get cheaper and cheaper But for manual lenses it’s very 👍

[@Capcity44]

Got a mint 70-200mm FL E at a ridiculously low price from someone migrating to the Z system. I have no doubt the Z version is better, but I'm very happy with the FL E.

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

The FLE is already flabbergasting !!! I’m so happy with this choice ! I’m sure you will also!

[@edwardphilipmarianafzger9800]

hi i am using now only Sigma Art lenses on my D800 the 20mm F1.4 Art and the 105mm F1.4 Art lens

[@Funktrainer]

I like the 15mm 1:5.6 QD-C Ai Nikkor and 135mm 1:2 Ai-S Nikkor a lot.

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

That’s true that I see often the 135mm here and there on sale. Thé 15mm you mention seems to be rare

[@BPRO78]

Je suis impatient de voir vos photos avec D3S et Nikon AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR. Merci

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

J’ai une petite série qui fera l’objet d’une vidéo justement avec ce combo de nuit. Bénéfice du VR … top 👍

[@mitchellweitzman9329]

Hi there! I have the same tamron 35 I use with a D4 , and found taking photos at a concert that the outer focus points (actually, every single focus point other than the center) would wildly miss focus , and the only reliable way to get good focus is to focus and recompose. Which is hard to do with moving people. Did you find that to be the case with you, too?

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

Hi Thanks for sharing your experience with the Tamron 35mm f/1.4 I personally don’t have the issue you are reporting Are your camera and lens firmwares up to date ? Did you check the micro AF tuning? Maybe a tap In can help to configure your AF. It’s a good subject and I should make a video on this lens for sure. I would like to compare it with the Nikon version which I don’t have. Following my humble experience, the most difficult lens is the 58mm f/1.4 Very very bad wide open in my case. But closed down to f/2.0 - 2.8 it’s very good I’m mad of these lenses that are not good wide open, reason why I tried Leica last year and I think I will end using the L mount for a certain type of photography

[@Farnhamification]

I'd like to know your thoughts on the Tamron 35mm 1.4. How did it go? I'm on the fence between it and the tamron 1.8 VC

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

Hi. I didn’t try the 1.8VC but at least I can tell you that I’m impressed by the 1.4 Tamron say they put all their knowledge in this anniversary lens and it delivers supers images without purple fringes and pleasant character. It’s big and heavy and balances right on a D3X. On the Df it’s a little too big but it’s ok for me.

[@Farnhamification]

@@DidierMOULINPhotography that's really useful input! I have a D4 and d7100 which I plan to use it with, so your comment on how well the tamron 35mm 1.4 balances on your d3x relates directly to my needs. Just another thing, at some point next year I plan to get a mirrorless and hope to use this lens with it. It resolves very well, from what I've read.

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

@@Farnhamification I tried it on a D810 few months ago. No issu with resolution power. This lens is made to last and is ready for demanding sensors

[@jtes1442]

The Irix 15 2.4 for Nikon F is a great lens. I had it and used it with my Nikon Z cameras before selling it for the Nikon Z 14-30 F/4 (another great lens). However, I wish I kept the Irix as it is a really fun and easy-to-use lens. The IRIX has an infinity lock, EXIF data (aperture control via the camera) that lets you know for easy focusing. The Z system has the 14-30 F4 and the 14-24 2.8. I have the Z6II and the Z5.

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

Thanks a lot for this comment. Will this Iris 14mm work with the FTZ and transmit EXIF data to a Z Mount camera? What is your feedback now compared to the Z14-30 and Z14-24 2.8 ?

[@jtes1442]

@@DidierMOULINPhotography yes the Irix works great with the FTZ I (version that I have ) and transmits the EXIF data. As for the Z wide angle lenses, I have the 14-30 F4. The 14-30 F4 is a great lens that is small and lightweight for what it does. I got the 14-30 F4 used at a great priced from MPB. The 14-24 2.8 is a fantastic even lens, but I rarely shoot wide open when using wide-angle lenses for my landscape and real estate shoots.

[@jtes1442]

I used the Irix on my D810 and Z6. Wide-open, it displays some vignetting, but it's a very sharp lens with a nice build. The 14-30 is a sharp lens, and you can get a reasonable price on it in the used market.

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

@@jtes1442 the Irix can be found at 400€ to be compared with the price of Z14-30… Thanks again for your input as This lens was on my list of reflexion….

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

@@jtes1442 as of today I don’t have any Z mount camera I don’t consider the Z14-30 for now. I’ll stick with the Fuji 23mm or sell all the GFX system and go for a Irix…

[@zollieuncle9647]

Hi Didier! Ever had the chance to compare the Nikon AF-S 28/1.4 E to the Sigma 28/1.4 art?

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

Hi! No sorry I never had the opportunity to compare both. My thoughts is that the Nikon is lighter and has its pleasing character. If you get your hands on a Sigma let me know.

[@peterjohnson1845]

Great video, how come you did not get the d4? I thought you had one of these before? But you decided to go back to the d3s now you switch back

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

I thank you for this message. Well I never sold my D3S I bought a D3X in addition and more recently a D6 which is the only one that I was looking for. But believe me the D3S is still a very good camera. Last week I covered a ceremony with both D3S and D6 and no one can see the difference in the pictures…😉

[@peterjohnson1845]

@@DidierMOULINPhotography ah that cool mate, so would you say much difference between d4 and d4s? I do also like the look of the d3s but think the extra features in the d4 or d4s are worth it

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

@@peterjohnson1845 yes I was hesitating with the D4S ( not the D4) but then the D5 was of some interest and finally the D6 with the eye tracking is the one I decided to go with. It works really fine. Not as precise as mirror less but far better than any other DSLR AF System

[@ryanstark2350]

Second hand Nikons would be great except for the fact that Nikon have been years behind with mirrorless so second hand options are not great. There are many older great Nikon lenses which will work adapted to the new Nikon mount so eventually it should be a great option as long as Nikon can get their act together. They need their upcoming Z6III to be excellent.

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

The Zf is really appealing to me with its unique feature of face recognition even with manual lenses

[@ryanstark2350]

@@DidierMOULINPhotography I tried a Zf and it is very good. The eye detect in manual focus is very useful. However, I'm not sure about the retro styling. I think it's much less ergonomic. I'm having to test a few cameras at the moment because I have no camera and need to buy one. My Sony broke and I wont be buying another Sony.

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

@@ryanstark2350 I didn’t find anything more ergonomic and customizable than the lumix S1 S1R and S5iiX It perfectly suits my needs

[@ryanstark2350]

@@DidierMOULINPhotography Apparently the eye detection autofocus feature on the Zf does not work with manual lenses that have no digital contact. Some people have found that using an adapter with electronic contact but non electronic lens attached causes the eye detection to work but then stabilization is not working. It doesn't work with Nikon's own adapter either. It will work with a newer manual lens like say a Voigtlander which has electronic communication. The manual Zeiss Classic versions with electronic contacts should also cause it to work. I have one of those but this kind of kills the usefulness of that feature for old vintage lenses.

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

@@ryanstark2350 ho really ? That a bad news indeed as all my manual lenses are from Ai period. Thanks for the information I will try to check this at my local store. All these influencers KZbinrs are really not fair and honest unfortunately

[@user-xq9zs7hb8t]

How do you think: in 2022 still buy D3S / D3X ? As a first camera

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

As a first camera I would suggest more the D3S than the D3X. But yes it’s still relevant as the price drop a lot and they work even with the last AF-S generation E lenses with Electronic diaphragm. Be careful as they don’t work 100% with the AF-P lenses. Well they work with minor limitations. Take a D3S and mount the best lens you can on it and you’ll be pleased by the result. Take VR lens if you can as the camera doesn’t have IBIS. You will need Compact flash card as well No touch screen…. Heavy camera Loud shutter … But a very good school to learn with what was the best camera during many years. Also the D5 dropped a lot. Look there also but still much more expensive than a D3S. But easier to find a D5 in good shape than a D3S and it’s event more rare a D3X

[@user-xq9zs7hb8t]

@@DidierMOULINPhotography thank you for answer

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

@@user-xq9zs7hb8t you are welcome. D3S is ok if you don’t pay more than 500€ in 2022 I would say.

[@Funktrainer]

I think a D4 is the best value for money right now. Better dynamic range, ergonomics, colour rendition and a little more MP than the D3 and a battery that is compatible with the D5/6 and even Z9.

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

@@Funktrainer some say the D4 series has a green color in its images… but I never tried. But yes you’re right, it can’t be a bad choice. The good thing is that D3 are very cheap and what about the D700 which is as good as the D3. It even has the sensor cleaning that the D3 doesn’t have. The D3S and X have it also If I had to upgrade from the D3S and X I would be tempted by the D6. The D3X is unique in the pro body line of Nikon with its 24 Mpx. Even the D6 still doesn’t reach this, with 21Mpx. The price to pay is 1600ISO MAX but in good light condition, this sensor has something unique. It’s subjective of course

[@peterjohnson1845]

Have you bought into Panasonic system?

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

Hi Peter Yes both Nikon and Panasonic for différent purposes … great system with S1R camera which I like a lot for landscapes, cityscapes, studio…

[@peterjohnson1845]

@@DidierMOULINPhotography Ok mate, do you still like D3X for landscape or not?

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

@@peterjohnson1845 Ho yes! The D3X is one of my favorite camera. Heavy and loud but the AF is the one of the D3S and the colors of the sensor are absolutely marvelous. I love using it in day light with great lenses to bring back stunning images. The S1R doubles the Mpixels and I love it too. The reason why I have both is that the 16-35 Nikon is so so and I have the 16-35 SL Leica which is a jewel. So for wide angle I use the S1R For long reach there is nothing to be as good as my Nikon 70-200 E FL or 300 PF or 500 PF… of course the 90-280 Leica on the S1R, considering the double amount of pixels would give the same result as if I had a let’s say 90-400mm on the D3X If I sell the D3X + 300PF + 500PF it may be an opportunity to look for a 90-280 Leica on the second hand market…

[@jtes1442]

Now that you're going back to Nikon will you be keeping the Lumix S1R?

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

To be honest I can’t keep everything but the reason I keep it now is for its silence in case I need (church, ceremony’s…) because there are occasions where people don’t want the DSLR shutter sound… But it’s on sale now and my feeling is that the D780 could be the solution. Switch to live view and you are with a mirror less camera!!

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

More over, I’m selling the 70-200 SPro f/2.8 Together with the S1R and the vertical grip, it’s a super Sport / wild life / landscape tool!

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

One point I want to mention is that I’m selling it but certainly not because I don’t like it in the contrary of the SL2 which I really didn’t appreciate and don’t regret.

[@jtes1442]

@@DidierMOULINPhotography understood and thank you for the reply. I guess you will end up with the Z9 at some point . Welcome back to Nikon!

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

@@jtes1442 yeah ! Definitively ! But on second hand market… which means in a long time! 😏

[@Funktrainer]

Instead of taking the big DSLR just take the large GFX...?

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

Yes as strange as it seems to be this GFX is smaller and lighter!!! It fits in my little ONA bag.

[@duringthemeanwhilst]

you're going to need a bigger bag Didier!!

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

Depending on the scenario I make my selection and leave with it… but yes the bag tends to be big and heavy!

[@Funktrainer]

You won’t get a “like new” lens when they change the AF motor. It will always be a repaired lens with more issues to come. Build quality and construction is a joke with the AF-S Nikkors.

[@DidierMOULINPhotography]

Well I remember many years ago when I bought my 70-200VR It was a demo lens and when I arrived at home the VR was not working It was sent to be repaired and since I never had issues with it. I trust them and honestly, having a 200mm f/2 in hand to repair, they necessarily take car of it with caution. They have no interest to make a bad work and having me sending back the lens still under warranty.

[@HeikoBertram]

I’ve worked with nikkor AFS lenzen for more than 10 years never had any problems with it. If I had, Nikon repair service is superb and fast here in NL.