Macro Photography with the NEW NIKON Z 50mm MACRO LENS

Join me as I take images of nature with the new Nikon Z 50mm macro lens.
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[@stbern16]

Your enthusiasm Kim is just so likeable, thanks for sharing Scotland in all its beauty

[@sven2336]

I absolutely agree that icky things like spiders suddenly become interesting. I just got the 105mm Nikon Z macro lens, and I'm blown away. It's my first macro lens and it arrived just in time as all the tiny mushrooms are starting to pop up here in northern Finland. Great video!

[@Filhodaestrada.]

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[@chegeny]

Lovely pics. I also have this lens. I agree that it lends an appreciation to all the life in my garden, like a tiny world revealed.

[@peterfritzphoto]

You're so right, Kim - macro photography opens up a whole new world, and I really have to do more of it again. Our world around us is so fascinating, with whole ecosystems existing in a single raindrop on a leaf. Just amazing.

[@RVarrun]

Fantastic video. Really love the 50mm lens

[@barrymedlin6587]

Wonderful shots Kim! There’s so much beauty around us, we just have to slow down and look. Thankful that you’re showcasing this in your videos!!! Thanks Kim!!!

[@Rabe1907]

I use my Sony 50 mm 2.8 for everything ! ❤❤❤ Greetings from Germany...

[@carlosvanvegas]

Excellent video, loved the photographs taken, hope we'll get more videos of this as to see how creative it can make you think about subjects and perspectives

[@MrsMinx50]

Love these shots the detail in them is amazing thank you Kim 👍👌

[@ThomasRaskPhoto]

Very cool macro shots! Liked the one with waterdrops the most. :) Also the Nikon Z system is awsome. Great video. Cheers!

[@analogoutdoors]

Macro photography is fantastic. You really have to work for what you get as well, especially with wind being present. But it is a type of photography I don't see myself ever getting tired of. Good stuff, Kim!

[@sarahlouise01]

Fantastic photos Kim - who would have thought flies could be so interesting and beautiful! I have to say I'm becoming a fan of macro photography as it opens up a whole new world.

[@daniellegrandpa]

Great to see this video Kim, hopefully you have another video on macro. I do some macro, but don't have that kind of equipment. It is amazing to see nature's smaller creations. The shots you took are amazing, I'll get out and see what macro shots I can take. thanks Kim, stay well.

[@trevorfinnis9111]

Thanks again for sharing your day out with us Kim you are always on my watch list . I to love the idea of getting up close to nature its incredible what delights nature gives us great video lovely photos to take care Trev.

[@hambone4402]

A wonderful monologue about how macro photography can bring about a change in perspective. Thanks for sharing.

[@scottwestbrook7030]

Love it! When learned I could use my 100-400 wit extension tubes, it opened a whole new world of photography.

[@melissameyers7409]

Love your channel! You’re so talented

[@CraigNiesenPhotography]

Kim, you made some stunning macro photos. Thank you for sharing.

[@richardturner81]

Looks like loads of fun! I’m saving up for this lens for the times where I can’t go far from home. Cheers Kim.

[@jazzydebs]

So interesting Kim & such fab macro shots. And as you say we all steer clear of some of these little beasties, ( I seem to have a fly that has now seemed to settle in my flat & find myself trying to swat him toward my windows but am never quick enough ) the positive from this is i should get my camera out and capture him :) Love that you've now given me a different perspective. I'm pleased you had such an enjoyable time out & about using the macro lens, its a very nice bit of kit for sure :) x

[@ashstubbings2603]

Hi Kim! As I think I've mentioned before, macro photography is one of my favourite genres. I love it! Just today, I spent at least half an hour just sat photographing the same flower to see how many different insects landed on that same flower! In normal circumstances you just wouldn't do that, but actually I found it quite therapeutic! The nice thing about Macro photography is that you don't have to cover a huge area. As you pointed out, just one patch of nettles can yield a whole plethora of different subjects to photograph! It's also funny that you mentioned the things in nature that we would normally despise or be afraid of. Before I started doing macro photograph I was absolutely terrified of bees and wasps! Well.. not any more!

[@MiguelGarcia-tc1py]

honestly enjoyed this video . wasn't interested into doing macro but now ill give it a shot and look into a macro lens

[@bradzaruba9686]

It's amazing some of the insects stay around long enough for you to get the image. Great work and a lot of fun!

[@martinbuttrick]

Great photos Kim thanks for sharing

[@barrieanthony952]

Great vid as always, really enjoyed your images

[@laurelb8372]

Macro is a godsend when in lockdown as we can’t get out. I stumbled on focus stacking within the Z7 and it is fun to use that in macro. The 50mm looks a good option. Love your photos

[@lifewithoutborders1348]

use inbuilt focus shift in Z Series

[@gfxmaniac]

So beautiful. Heartmelting :)

[@justnoted2995]

Hi Kim, a few technical aspects that I have come to know about macro photography: shots work best if the subject is parallel to the lens; or, photographed from the top: reason being the shallow DOF of macro photography lenses; that way your image will all be in focus. Secondly, having a lens with a longer focal point (e.g. 60, 90, 100) is often more useful in order to get more distance between the lens and subject, thereby not obscuring your natural light with the lens. Thirdly, use manual focus, the camera's flash light (with TTL), and a simple diffuser, all make macro photography results very satisfying. Cheers

[@libork8106]

Kim, very nice ... A little diversity is always good.

[@599miata]

Nice macro photos Kim. Keep up the good work. 😊

[@dobspatto4830]

You are very very good with the camera I love the photos. Brilliant xx.

[@timrosenburgh9485]

Very interesting video Kim. You are right not a lot of us seem to do macro photography. I think it's time i started trying it out. Great macro images with a good lens. 👍

[@andrewreardon9400]

Hi Kim love the way you found a new world of photography I must say that I have been trying to do some macro to, but with my 100 to 400 zoom lens and not disappointed in what I have got. Been looking around at macro lenses to, looks good but not sure if it would fit my camera. Love the video to. took me away from it all to just watching it. Thanks.

[@neklamp2431]

Very nice photos!

[@gregcorker2193]

Great video on the appeal of macro photography. I just recently got a macro lens and look forward to exploring the hidden worlds of ordinary turned extraordinary.

[@robertdavis1255]

Thanks for sharing your experience with comments on the lens used for some macro pics...I also like to wander around & take pics of insects, leaves & any other objects that catches my eye... cheers from Australia 😀

[@dfinlay587]

I am eagerly awaiting my 105 Macro, still on order. Great video, Its fun to be able to go out and get so many interesting/diverse shots in a small area. Your last 2 captures are wonderful. I am surprised you didn't get any of midges. ;-)

[@Biscuit761YT]

Lovely video Kim, are you using a new vlogging camera, quality of the image on my large TV was very good.

[@Brenda-xc7sq]

Really nice insect images Kim.

[@darrenleigh201]

You had some really nice shots - especially hand held with such a shallow depth of field. I hope you get the chance to put that lens to use with a tripod and try some focus stacking! The beauty of nature!

[@jamesurzykowski4918]

Really liked the last shot. It really showed the hairs on the bee. The only problem with a short lens , when shooting bugs, is you have to get so close that you may spook the bug..

[@markk1873]

Great video

[@reinhartreuschel5499]

To me macro lenses with 55 and 105 mm are the general purpose choice from down to very close up to infinity; so I name them 'macro-universals' and I'm accustomed to using them both. Under risky conditions a 200 mm macrophoto lens will do the better job. Do you know the Nikon AF Micro 70-180mm f4.5-5.6 D ED macro zoom lens: particularly pleasing because of its flexibility in mixing distance to object and adjusting display and zoom.

[@janetturner7489]

Thanks Kim, love the one with the raindrops and the last one of the bee on the thistle. Do you use the viewfinder at all? I do because I find it avoids camera shake by keeping my arms against my torso and can see details of whatever I am working on.

[@mick8586]

great video Kim , yes macro photography is a great thing you see what you don't with the human eye ,its another world out there always some think to find , enjoyed it and great photos as well , take care ,oh and those spiders don't hurt you,they make great subjects

[@simonstevens1631]

Nice shots Kim. Yes macro is fun and some unique images can be made. I recently shot a dead fly I found. I posed it and shot multiple focus stacked images. Blended them all together and pow. A zombie fly lol. Its a great thing to try and very rewarding when it's done good. Also I had to giggle at the tiny lens you have. Nope for me that's a beast! It's easily double the size of my 50mm. Great video as always. See you next time.

[@jamesmcmullan7921]

Great videos Kim, being in lockdown here in Sydney Australia atm and unable to get out and about with my camera, I've started shooting macro shots in the back yard. Plenty of bugs and spiders for subjects :)

[@spidersj12]

I think the best shot was of the bee at the end of your video. I've also done some macro shots with my 70-200m, F2.8 and my 100-400mm F5-6.3, but I do see the appeal of dedicated macro lenses.

[@jimwlouavl]

Thanks for reviewing this new lens. It looks like you were shooting handheld. Is that possible because of the IBIS?

[@Johnny-tt8zc]

I will have to rent this lense to give it a try. It’s been a while since I picked up my camera though.

[@johndoherty1336]

Great video could you kindly share which Nikon camera you used thank you

[@dobspatto4830]

Hi I hope you like my comments or are they to much for you. It's just I haven't had a like from you as yet I do get likes from most people on KZbin that I follow. I love your videos and you have a lovely friendly way you talk. Hope I haven't upset you in any way. Cheers.

[@jackthair8311]

Macro can be addictive.

[@grahamallen3941]

Great photos Kim, like the look of the lens. What Z body did you use for these shots? Love the bluebottle fly, very good. All the best Graham 📷📷

[@Bussmicke2305]

Interesting video, macro photography is very interesting thing to do. I wonder what is the aperture you are using on the Spider? Love this video. Am try to learn something from this.

[@dougiemilnephotography756]

Those nettle shots are interesting. You can see all the tiny wee barbs that make them so painful.

[@analogoutdoors]

I am the same without spiders, except I still jump every now and them when one moves real fast and is large in the lens, lol.

[@JamesWilliam70]

You should get a laowa 2;1 lass 👍

[@RoyJenkinsPacker]

Nice shots, were they all done with the 1:1 and is that lens only Manual, or dose it have AF.

[@19Photographer76]

Have you used the Highlight-weighted metering, I'm only asking because the highlights seem to get blown easily with that lens.

[@neilcole3406]

I’m just glad we’re not 1inch tall!!

[@AponSOKS]

Can you @ the rig you use on the z50?

[@DonJoyce]

Flies? Nope, enjoy them even less close up! Spiders? Oh, yes please! Spiders are awesome and eat flies! Cool bee shots too!

[@openshow5242]

Why don’t use tripod or monopod? It’s May get more steady..!

[@dobspatto4830]

Fantastic photorify sorry I can't spell lol xx.

[@ianbower6434]

do you not find with the 50mm that you have to get to close?

[@suedavis1566]

Do you shoot manuel focus or auto for macro?

[@margot6041]

Would you recommend this as a person's first macro lens?

[@kimgrantphotography]

I'm not the best person to ask about gear I'm afraid. I liked using it but have little experience with different macro lenses

[@dickwilliam3793]

I know it's just your Scottish accent, but at first I thought you said mackerel photography......was hoping you were going to get out a fisheye lens

[@tectorama]

I bought a macro lens a few years ago, but ended up selling it. I found the minute depth of field very frustrating, and didn't want to get into focus stacking, which wouldn't have worked anyway with insects that move so quickly, and without using a tripod. Which is why a lot of professionals will take pictures of insects they have killed.