Testing the NEW Nikon 17-28mm with some Seascape Photography

[@Lousinana]

So from a hobby photographer view. This new lens is very cool because of 2.8 and the weight. So for biking and skitouring this is epic

[@davidbailey1689]

Great video. Thank you, Nigel - and it’s good to see that you are recuperating.

[@jimtrull683]

Nigel what a nice surprise to see a video mid-week from you. I would love it if you talked some about your setup in your home studio. Things like what do you store your images on, your backup system, your preferred desktop or laptop for editing. I would also love to see more of the setup in your studio. Thanks as always. Good to see you getting back into the field more.

[@ruthleblanc735]

Nigel, I am an admirer of your photography. I switched from a Nikon D7500 to a Nikon Z7ii and love it. Two things that would be helpful for me as a new photographer are the best affordable filters and the best gear bag. I too have been plagued with injuries and I like to keep things as light as possible. Thank you

[@davewalker5706]

Recently got the Z24-120 and as you say it is amazing. That and the 14-30 is my go-to combo, unless I want to shoot with primes. For woodland photography I love the Z105 f2.8 MC, the images it produces are almost 3 dimensional.

[@shane9634]

Nothing but admiration Nigel. When your back problems and surgery are considered that is a lot of ground to cover for some B-Roll Hats off to you and best wishes Shane

[@ericreuter1994]

Thank you very much. Up to last week a had only a 17 mm lens. Now I bought the z 14 - 30 mm lens. I was impressed what a difference the 3 mm make !

[@magnus67111]

My setup is 14-30, 24-70, 70-180, and a 100-400. I chose the 70-180 f2.8 for its versatility-landscapes, portraits, close-ups. The best part is its compact size and weight. The lens is sharp, though the downsides are its weaker weather sealing, lack of image stabilization, and the fact that it extends when zooming. But considering the price, it’s a great lens. In fact, I absolutely love it.

[@lpauline]

I really love the grasses, clouds and waves images. The colors are so soft and peaceful. The images remind me just a little of the paintings from the mid-19th century American Hudson River School.

[@PhantomPhxer]

Great lens review and not enough reason to alter my gear for now other than a spare body. Your prior video on the 24-200 helped me purchase one. It's a great addition to my 14-30mm and my 50/1.8. What I have will suit me well for years.

[@robertbonsels6324]

Same setup here, covers pretty much everything for me 👍

[@scott1152]

I will love this trinity route (foreshadowing the Tamron 70-180 formula with Nikon motors). I had to go f/4 to get an F mount lower cost trinity. I have heard people complain we haven't seen the lower cost Z f/4 lenses for F mount replacements.. For me I'll take these non-S f/2.8 lenses over f/4 S's!

[@RichardEllaPhotography]

Great to see you back out and about after all your back issues. I've gone for the 14-30mm,24-120mm and 100-400mm as my preferred trinity for outdoor landscape and nature photography. Also added the 105mm for macro although not using that so much.

[@wallystellmacher6794]

Hi Nigel. Like the other two Tamron lenses the 70-180mm will be f2.8 as well. The new design is developed by Tamron although there is a Nikon Logo on it.

[@georgeumber6287]

Great video and I agree with your closing statements. For landscape photography where I general shoot my Z7 at around f11 and ISO64, I find the f4 lenses are fantastic. I love the compact and lightweight form factor of the f4 lenses. My favorite lens for long exposure coastal photography is the 14-30mm f4 with screw on circular ND filters. If I use 2 circular filters (eg NISI ND filter plus graduated circular filter), then I need to shoot at 16mm which is still quite wide.

[@Jtshieh]

I have my 24-140 ƒ/4 as my first and only lens for a year, it's really an all in one, it almost fit all my needs!

[@boristahmasian9604]

Hi Nigel, another great video. I have the Sony version of the Tamron trio. The 70-180 is by far the star. Razor sharp with a useful range. The 28-75 is my video lens. The 17-28 is very good too. I do mostly landscapes these days and I don't feel the 17mm is limiting me. We do not have a 24-120 option for the Sony but we have the Tamron 28-200 which I have shot and is good enough for pro work. If I shot Nikon for landscapes and wanted a light package, I would go with the 14-30 and the 24-120 combo and perhaps cover 95% of the type of images I do.

[@cinavik]

Could you do a video on environmental gear maintenance? How to clean & care for gear tips for winter amd rain and other inclement weather? Fantastic series

[@andhib]

This is just filling out the Z-mount options. A cheaper lighter 2.8 set combined with the 28-75. Options for all budgets, and those with weight/space restrictions. Congrats on first KZbin vid on this lens (possibly)

[@lakesrhino1]

Good vlog, thank you. You explained it well. Yes, the 2.8 S lenses will be the best but as you said they are double the weight and the cost. As a practical landscape photographer who is lucky to live in the Lakes and therefore on the fells a lot a love the 14-30 and 24-70 F4. I hope they come out with a F4 70-200 (or 180) which would complete my set. I still have the Sigma 150-600. One thing I would like you to discuss are gloves. It might not sound the most exciting thing but frozen fingers up a Fell pre dawn is not a great combination for a landscape photographer. Hope you continue on your recovery. Thanjs

[@ianslingsby3415]

thanks Nigel as a z system user this very informative love the structure and care and practical way you explain the options and real world care points such as filters and weight.

[@jimmyblack100]

Hi Nigel, nice to see you out and about again. As a Sony shooter the range of quality third party lenses available from Tamron, Sigma etc.etc. so it’s nice to see Nikon opening up to these lenses as well. Good for us on a tighter budget. Stay well. Jim Black

[@carlmcneill1139]

I bought the 14-30mm back around Christmas last year. I like it so far. Hudson Henry did a comparison video with it and both 14-24mm lenses and it sits right in the middle in terms of sharpness. Photographers have made lots of money on the old 14-24 so I figured the 14-30 would be just fine for me. I can't afford the new 14-24 and I didn't want to buy new filters. I have the firecrest fingers from Formatt Hi-tech and I really like them. They don't have any color cast to them. If they ever come out with a magnetic set I might upgrade to them at some point.

[@davidstevenson1950]

For future mid-week videos about gear, how about a look at tripods and heads? Ball heads versus geared heads, why you use Benro and not something else, how heavy a tripod is needed for sharp images in wind, different tripods for different scenarios, etc.

[@sekins]

Hey there whoever might be reading this, you’re doing great, keep up the hard work :)

[@leonardbertaux6897]

And you haven’t even brought out the prime lenses! Or for that matter the big telephoto lenses foe wildlife. The Z lineup is now fleshing out nicely. I’m heading to S. Africa tomorrow and will be bringing a a 100-400 rental for Safari shooting along with the f4 24/70 for everything else.

[@rymack5715]

Terrific video! As always, very inspirational and informative. I'm a Fuji user myself, but I feel like I have FINALLY landed on my ideal kit (at least for my own personal taste and shooting habits). I have the 16mm f/2.8, the 35mm f/2, the 80mm Macro, the 18-55 "kit", and the 100-400mm for birds and wildlife! It works for me, and I have my main go-to's within those lenses, but I have all the coverage I could want.

[@ruudjanssens8984]

thanks Nigel, helped me a lot in deciding which lens I should go for: 14-30 mm

[@bobhart1355]

Would be good to see what you use in the way of lens cloths whilst out in the rain Nigel. Great video as always and interesting to listen to your views on such a range of lenses.

[@zZola_Photography]

I'm sure you probably do know this... but the Kase 112mm Magnetic filter set is probably the best filter set to be used on the 14-24/2.8 w/ the HB-97 lens hood. That lens hood fits on the whole 2.8 trinity.. and I believe also the 14-30/4. I know a 112 set is larger but that Kase set comes in a nice consolidated pouch and best of all worlds as you can still use it with the lens hood obviously as that's the filter holder. (that set and a 67 and 77 step up ring covers the whole gamut of lenses and you will never have to worry about vignette either) Photographers Tool Kit: Either filter use/style/comparisons. Or camera packs, especially for outdoor adventure photography. (I have the Mindshift Backlite Elite 45L, and just got the Nya-Evo 60L and like em both for dif reasons. So maybe a compare/contrast on good bad worse... what to look for in an outdoor photographer pack etc)

[@KAPhotography]

Your video is so clean what camera u use and lens on this?

[@marcoloberto]

It's a nikon z6 with lenses listed in film gear in the description

[@tedk2814]

great information, thanks. I own the 24-70 f4 but when the 24-120 f4 came out I purchased it and so glad I did. For event photography especially, it means I carry one less lens. Its one of my favorite also, so sharp and great coverage. Being a sport photographer I use larger primes and zooms so I'm not very familiar with the wide zooms but who knows, I might like to give it a try. Ted in Sebastian, Fl.

[@bigdhav]

It would have been useful to see things like chromatic Aberration or sharpness through the wide and Tele end of these lenses as I'm sure it would be a great comparison to the S line

[@Excalibr101]

Nice seeing a weekday video. Saw the lens info released on social media and I'm happy to see you've got a video on it already.

[@jasperroks104]

You always explain it so well. And I really love your keen eye for spotting beautiful pictures. I always feel inspired after watching your videos. tnxs.

[@northernexperienceimages]

After a year and a bit of using a Z50 and 16-50mm kit lens (ridiculously good for the cost IMO) I'm finally satisfied that I do like the Nikon Z-series and I'm about to buy a Z6ii :-) I've got F-mount 14-24/2.8, 20, 35, 50 and 85/1.8, 70-200/2.8, 105/2.8 and a Sigma 150-600 S, which are used on a D500 and a D810. I'd planned to start my S-line lenses with 24-70/2.8, then erred towards 24-70/4...and the thing that struck me the most in this video is that, when you were running through your woodland, waterfall, seascape and vista lens choices, the 24-70/2.8 and 24-70/4 stayed rooted to the table. Has the 24-120 rendered them both redundant?

[@johneells9364]

I would like to hear specifically what filters you've been using and when/how!

[@ExploringCanadaInfo]

I just loved every part of this video, came for the tech and stayed for the vibe. Well done!

[@SteveZodiac777]

Thanks Nigel for this interesting video - a mid-week treat!

[@craigmaisfield3247]

Really interesting that as when my z9 arrives I'll be looking at slowly replacing my F mount lenses. Obviously wanting the f2.8 lenses but I may be purchasing the 24-120..as an all rounder🤔

[@dafyddthomas7299]

It's a must as an all rounder for all Z users.

[@mayhamilton6652]

That was a nice weekday treat. I think the more lens options the better as people have varying budgets and needs.

[@andy_crane]

Definitely useful, thanks for sharing. I feel Nikon need a 70-300 lens in the z line up as they do in the Af-p version for the DSLRs, which I happily use regularly. I guess an FT-z adapter is an option but I think when I finally decide to change to Mirrorless, using the z lenses is the way to go. Look forward to these additional videos.

[@tannerjagim4241]

Tamron just announced a z70-300 you might want to check out

[@dafyddthomas7299]

The AF-P 70-300 FF is a must buy - bargain at £630/ $600 - works very well with FTZ in both stills and good at video - a Z version would be most welcome but wait times likely to be long as well as the price being at £/ $ 1099

[@cliffday1183]

I read recently that the new lens is a re badged Tamron 17-28 and not an OEM nikkor? I have the Tamron 28-75 on my Sony system and its a pretty good lens in the centre in the corners though not so good - appears the new trinity are in fact Tamron's ? Personally I would agree with you in that whilst very good they are not perhaps the best . I'm looking to buy a Z7ii and will probably buy the 24-120 to go with it I think, then probably the 14-30 f4

[@6gwilliams]

As you should know ,the new Nikon Z-mount 28-75mm f2.8, 17-28mm f2.8 and upcoming 70-180mm f2.8 are rebadged Tamron lenses that were originally made for Sony E-mount. Nikon is working with Tamron on these lenses for Z-mount, as well as Tamron-badged new Nikon Z-mount lenses coming. FYI, Tamron is partly owned by Sony, and Nikon and Sony have a longtime business relationship with Nikon using Sony-made image sensors for years. BTW, as a longtime award-winning pro with 48 years in the business, I have the Tamron E-mount 17-28mm f2.8 lens for my Sony A1, A7RIV, A7SIII, and absolutely love it for landscapes for my professional and personal use around the world. A great lens to add for Z camera users, as well as the excellent 28-75mm f2.8 (The Sony E-mount version is the #1 selling E-mount lens in the world), and the upcoming Z-mount 70-180mm f2.8.( another big Tamron seller in E-mount). Cheers

[@tdalton854]

beautiful video and images. Love my z24-120, a great lens that is sharp and detailed. interesting thought on the 24-200, have to go find that vid now.

[@jonmorgan-parker4209]

Hello Nigel I recently purchased the Z7ii with the 24-70 lens. Could you please 🙏 recommend another essential lens for my landscape work!? Huge thanks in advance 🙏

[@gosman949]

So where does the 100-400 S lens come into play. Did you send it back to Nikon?

[@rimantasauzinis8467]

10 point question ! Nikon ambassador represents the brand but not always the photographers ....

[@arndtbc]

I'm glad @NIkon is getting you these lenses early to talk though all of this.

[@valrion.photography]

The Photographer's toolkit videos are back, yay! Thank you for this very informative video Nigel! I'm thinking about getting a wide lens for some weeks now. Still didn't take a decision. I'm waiting for the Photography Show in Paris to try them all and see for myself. But you have enlighten me with your video, it's been very helpful! About a future video, I would be interested to know your opinion about clip-in filters. I don't know if you have already tried some, but as you talk sometimes about filters (just like you did in this video), it could be interesting to see if you'd consider them as a good alternative to the "normal" filters.

[@kqschwarz]

I think the new trinity lens are made by Tamron and are essentially identical for the lenses made for the Sony mount. The difference is these lenses are Nikon branded whereas the Sony mount lenses are Tamron branded. The main issue with the Tamron lenses is they need lens-corrections turned on. Otherwise there would be severe visible barrel or pincushion distortion.

[@thejohnnerparty]

I think this is one of the best overview vlogs I have seen yet. Very informative. A big thumbs up!

[@MrJason8957]

I have the Z-mount 14-24 f/2.8. It was the lens I decided to splurge on because it fills the role of a wide-angle landscape lens as well as an astrophotography lens. I can say that I often shoot at the sun from a variety of angles and it doesn't flare. I used to shoot with the F-mount 16-35 f/4, and it was a fine lens but I did fight lens flare when the sun was in the frame. I don't know how the Z-mount 14-30 f/4 performs, but they did an excellent job on the 14-24 f/2.8.

[@heartsoul4386]

Great video! Would you mind telling what your l-bracket is? The link shows a few options. It is sunway model? Thanks

[@hazenhafez]

Hello Nigel .. great video .. can you please shed some light as to the difference between the 24 200 and the 24 120 .. I thought the first is quite more versatile and produces decent quality with much better reach .. I used to have the 24 120 F mount and never really used it .. would love hear your thoughts on this .. Thanks and have a great day 😉

[@DeMorcan]

I think the new lenses are nice for a travel type photographer who shots a little of everything and wants light weight. Although I prefer F4 for my hiking and photography. It is my personal limitation, but I found more opportunities to use 16mm than 14. I have to really look to find a photo that is best at 14. Loved the old 16-35/4 even if I had to use distortion correction.

[@ericerickson6537]

Love the area you are shooting in it is beautiful. I own both the 14-24 and the 14-30 haven’t decided which to keep or whether to sell both and buy the 17-28. It looks like a nice compact lens.

[@minus1db]

Love the new ‘style’ to your videos

[@electricsheep1963]

It is tempting for me (on paper) as I am interested in both landscape and astro the extra stop could be useful, of course the 14-24 2.8 would be better still, but it is double the price and has the issue with filters that you mentioned.

[@dafyddthomas7299]

good point can always purchase this lens for now and later date opt for 'S' version

[@katiesolosky5778]

Thanks so much for sharing this. I think you’re the only photographer I follow who shoots Nikon and so this is incredibly helpful to me.

[@Chris-13]

Thomas Heaton also now shooting Nikon

[@rspringphotography]

The problem with the 14-30mm is the Distortion, wich is so massiv! I had a lot of problem stitching ultrawide-panos and I used different software! Maybe a nodal-slide would help a little bit?

[@davetw5646]

What a bonus - midweek videos! If you’re looking for an idea how about a review of the “alternative” trinity… 14-30 f4, 24-120 f4, 100-400 f4.5-5.6 vs the original f2.8 trinity. It would be interesting to get your views on image quality vs extra range.

[@mishkalarsoncreations]

I used a Kodak 35mm film camera back in the 70s and then I was gifted the first gen Canon Rebel - I know, I know, I feel the judgment coming - but I loved it! Gave it away in the early 2000s, and moved on with my life. Then 2 years ago I picked up a Rebel T7 and still love it. However, I’d love to hear from Sony, Nikon, and Panasonic users about their cameras and why you love them. I already know why Nigel loves his 😎

[@mishkalarsoncreations]

And yes, love lenses, but hate carrying them all. Cutting my collection down.

[@MichaelB-84]

This is a pleasant surprise! Great content Nigel!

[@000pps]

Hi Nigel, I would be interested in hearing about the 100-400. Thanks

[@nikon_z9_images]

Ohh, I’m using the HB-97 with 112mm Kase Wolverine Magnetic filter kit on the Z 14-24mm f2.8 S. Didn’t know there’s a 105mm set that’s compatible also?!

[@duncanwallace7760]

I'd love a wide angled fast prime (bit wider than the 20mm). They don't seem to make many of those, even in the F line.

[@duncanwallace7760]

@@Peter_Reed_Photography True, I tend to stick with the brand but if there was a decent adaptable one, that might work! Thanks.

[@edc641]

As a Sony shooter I have a lot of lenses to choose from. But I do miss the 14-30mm equivalent. I'm a big fan of versatile zoom lenses, as the modern ones offer plenty enough sharpness for my needs. Even if this video is somewhat Nikon specific I find it very useful. Very beautiful photos. Love these kind of videos, thank you Nigel!

[@Linealo]

There would be the: - Sigma 16-28mm f2.8 - Sony 16-35mm f2.8 - Sony 16-35mm f4 PZ - Sony Zeiss 16-35mm f4 - Tamron 17-28mm f2.8 - Laowa 12-24 f5.6 - Sony 12-24 f2.8 - Sony 12-24 f4

[@edc641]

@@Linealo haha Yeah, I know. And don't forget the excellent Sigma 14-24 f2.8. But there's always something with the lenses I wish was different. The new Sony 16-35 pz looks very nice, but I'd prefer it without the power zoom and also it's very expensive in my country for some unknown reason. The sigma 16-28 looks great but lacks proper internal sealing. I don't know, maybe I'm just too picky. I'm very interested in the brand new and amazing Tamron 50-400. Add a nice wide angle lens and the landscape setup is complete with just two lenses. But at the same time I already have the Tamron 28-200, which I love. Life isn't always easy.

[@kerstinv.horsten8142]

@@Linealo it's not that easy... * 16 mm is not 14 mm * sonys f2.8 are WAY bigger and WAY WAY more expensive (250 %) * sonys 12-24 f4 same story PLUS meh filter solution, still 150 % of the price - but you gain the 2 mm, which is great * laowa: could be a good alternative, but way less sharp, ghosting problem, only manual - and that lens is available for Z anyway * tamron 17-28: probably the closest to the 14-30 price-wise, but again, 3 mm is massive, and no weather sealing. not trying to say the wide angle lenses for sony are all bad in a way, just pointing out that the 14-30 is really a great lens for landscape photography, definitely a valid reason to go for Z if landscapes are your thing. even more so since the sony stuff can be adapted to nikon z with a tiny, 2 mm thick adapter...

[@wilkbor]

I do appreciate the discussion in the video and respect your landscape work. That said, you don't really discuss in any detail the difference in image quality among the lenses. For example, let's say you a photo of something with the 17 - 28 at F4 and the same photo with at the same focal length the 14 - 30 F4. If you printed both photos and placed them side by side, could you see a difference? Are both images sharp edge to edge? Does either image show any vignetting at F4? How does the contrast look across the image? Does the 17 - 28 show vignetting at 2.8? These are the details that would help decide which lens would suit us best. Again, thank you for the video.

[@kevins8575]

Speakin of so many lenses, I would be very interested in your experience/opinions using tilt and shift lenses for landscapes/seascapes. Maybe Nikon could lend you one to try out. Seems like it would suit a number of your styles

[@TerryKontopoulos]

Hey NIgel, NISI have a filter holder for 100mm filters set for the 14-24 f2.8!... No vignetting!...

[@markfarrand6556]

Although a canon (+ vintage Takumar) user, I found the size v speed v quality discussion very interesting as it applies across range. Also can’t wait for this new magnetic filter ring - switch to Kase after Nigel’s review and the fact you can’t mount a hood is my only niggle

[@andeeleininger5968]

Great video Nigel. I would be interested in seeing a video about calibration and how to make sure your camera and lenses are calibrated.

[@redauwg911]

No, lens calibration is needed with a mirrorless camera and lens. This is because mirrorless cameras do not use an autofocus chip. Instead, the camera's sensor does both the focusing and the imaging,

[@wordreet]

Sand formations are fascinating, since sand is less than twice the density of water, it sort of acts in similar ways. Dunes certainly look like waves, but because they are static a lot of the time, we get to see what they are doing as though they are in time lapse!!! I love it!!!!!

[@romanpul]

Nice review and some really great shots you got there. May I ask what tripod you were using at the beach? It's none of the ones mentioned below the video. Is it the Benro Tortoise 35C? Oh yeah and for my photography I always pack my 14-30 and my 24-120. Gives me basically everything I need with just those two lenses. And if I ever feel that I something brighter I also bring a prime like the 35mm or the 50mm f/1,8

[@marcoloberto]

Sorry I'm not Nigel but that should be a Benro Mach 3

[@romanpul]

@@marcoloberto Are you sure? The Mach3 has blue clamps on the legs and a center column. But I'll have another look at it. Thank you :)

[@marcoloberto]

@@romanpul I got a better look at it and it seems a tortoise 3. I don't know if there is an aluminum version of it because the cf one's legs are different if I remember correctly. Still, must be a really solid choice if it's in Nigel's hands

[@mitchellmysliwiecphotography]

Definitely appreciate the honest review.

[@sonaippa]

Might there be better coatings on S lenses? (As well as the weather sealing you mention.)

[@nerwin]

These rebranded Tamron lenses are just okay. I noticed when you switched to using the S-Line glass that was a difference in color rendition and depth where as the Tamron versions were kinda on the flat side. With that being said, I really like the 17-28, price is a little on the steep side for me though but I feel like it would be an excellent lens for youtube (vlogging, tight rooms) and since its internal zoom, keeps it relatively compact. I may be considering it!

[@NigelDanson]

I didn't see any difference in terms of colour rendition or depth. Probably just my editing.

[@nerwin]

@@NigelDanson That could be. From my own personal experience with non-s line lenses there is a slight difference whether or not that's importing enough to some people or not. Maybe? Haha.

[@peterjb49]

Your photos are magnificent! I have the Z6ii with 24-70F4. I do want a wide angle and thought it would be the 14-30F4? The price is similar, does the S-line imply better optics? It will be a hard choice now, what say you?

[@stevedirector4644]

Thanks for this video. Really helped me put things into perspective. I would appreciate your thoughts on the 100-400mm lens. Although this lens is not really a " landscape" lens, it can be used in the same way you would use the 70-200 for landscape shooting. And, if it is coupled with the 24-120 lens (also my favorite lens), it gives you the extra reach needed for wildlife photography as well. Also, the 100-400 is not much bigger than the 70-200, weighs about the same and costs about the same. However, I would not recommend the 100-400 for portrait photography!

[@gosman949]

my 100-400 did some excellent portraits of my toddler grandsons. Can catch those pesky guys in action. Anyway, look at his review of the 100-400 on his Antarctica trip.

[@Suhailkhan53]

Beautiful pictures.

[@dfinlay587]

Nikon's approach seems to be to partner with Tamron to produce an "affordable" 2.8 trinity. Which cost wise is about the same as the f/4 trinity of S lenses from Nikon, but much more affordable then the Nikon S line 2.8 trinity. Good to have options. Need to see an F/4 (5/6?) 70-300 now. ;-)

[@richardturner81]

I can’t quite believe that they haven’t done a 70-200 f4 yet. Looking forward to more of these videos Nigel. Hope your recovery is going well.

[@dafyddthomas7299]

The 70-180 could be this lens replacement - rebadged Tamron with F2.8 - yielding good results stopped down to F4 - hopefully price is reasonable too £/ $ 1200

[@CiroPerez]

Hi Nigel. For the photographer's kit I would like to see some comparision on filters, specially regarding quality (or how much they degrade the photo in sharpness or color cast). I've had some awfull experiences in the past, that you discover when you have already bought the filters... I've just followed the recommendation of common friend Mads and just bought the Freewell magnetic, lets see how they perform... Kase, Lee, Nisi, Freewell, K&F.... which one of them are of good optic quality? and versatile?... Thanks for your videos! I love them. Cheers

[@petar3683]

Hello Nigel, sweet, informative, as always. May I ask what tripod is that? Cheers

[@montagdp]

I can definitely see the benefit of this lens, especially if the price comes down to sub-$1000 eventually. For pure landscape photography maybe not, but the f/2.8 makes it more versatile than the 14-30 f/4 for other applications (e.g. wedding receptions and other indoor events, maybe even astro).

[@dafyddthomas7299]

agree - punters at later date can always buy the 'S' version - if they use this UWA range a lot and require sharper results can save up for the 14-28 Z lens

[@4CardsMan]

When the Z6 came out, the rap was that they had no lenses. Oh, well. The new f/2.8 lenses are perfect for video, where the absolute maximum image quality is not as important as speed and flexibility. I like the images from this episode more than any other you have shown.

[@markbonham]

Nicely done, interesting view on lenses and ancillaries. 👍👏

[@patternsinsand]

Great to see the Nikon Z lens range getting fleshed out. As someone who still shoots film and can't throw away my F lenses, it means I'm spoiled for choice. I've got a few Z lenses now but honestly, most of the time I have the 24-200 sitting on my camera and only swap it out when I need something faster!

[@martharetallick204]

They're going to get my F lenses when they pry them out of my cold, dead hands!

[@patternsinsand]

@@martharetallick204 Grave robbery could be on the cards if you have a 500mm PF lens.

[@maze400]

It's funny that you said at the end exactly what I was thinking, the two new lenses would be sreat for street photography. One thing you did not mension was that the two new lenses are both internal zooms. I find this very appealing in that I dislike telescoping lenses.

[@denegrindal4268]

Hello Nigel, i have already purchased the 112MM Kase filters because i have the holy trinity as you call them at F2.8. How do i use graduated filters from Kase? Pls don’t tell me i need another system in addition to the 112mm ?

[@saopaulosoul8714]

VERY intelligent move on Nikon's part. Not only does it introduce a lower cost, fast aperture trinity option, makeing a lot of the customer base happy, but also controls the 3rd party makers. It's a good team up with 3rd party makers, Nikon look good to the public especially in light of Canon's recent court orders to 3rd party lens makers. But this way Nikon teams up and controls what focal lengths 3rd party makers can release, thereby never really giving themselves a very serious competition but more like fill-in in the gaps of the lenses they don't want to natively produce in house. Honestly this could be paving the way from how 3rd party lens makers will be welcomed by the big three in the future.

[@cmichaelhaugh8517]

Interesting discussion. I too struggle to find a reason to but this series of lenses (other than pure price).

[@Ericbjohnston5150]

All a company needs to make is a short, medium and long high quality lens. One set for pros one set for hobbyists. Add a 400 and 600mm for pros. All the lenses one would need. All I use is two, a 24-70 and 70-300L. Oh and dedicated macro. Love my 100mm laowa macro.

[@DaveCourtenay1]

The new lenses are rebadged Tamron so you will see the aperture of the current Tamron 70-180, I purchased the Z 24-120 F4 but was disappointed at the long end being soft and lacking contrast and swapped it out for the 24-70 F2.8

[@augie5119]

Great video Nigel, I knew there is a use to every lens that is out there but never could figure out what difference does the small changes between lenses really do. You talked about sharpness in the lenses and I was wondering if you could maybe talk about that in a different video. So when choosing a lens what we should look for in terms of sharpness (also maybe there are lenses that have a sharpness quality that is too high and most photographers does not actually need?). thanks anyway

[@raf2681]

Thanks Nigel for that video. These lenses are Tamron lenses adapted to Nikon. They are good lenses and 2.8 is a tempting criteria. I used to have Tamron 17-28 and 70-180. Both were great but I have jumped to Nikon S line f4. Actually have you thought about tilt&shift lenses ie adapting Canon 24mm or 17mm TS-E to Nikon? Are you ok with distortion on all these lenses? How do you deal with it? Is it Photoshop? Thanks again

[@hegdegu]

@Nigel Little off topic here... Do you mind sharing locations on your videos!! As I'm new to UK, not familiar with these awesome places 😀

[@oswayfarer]

When I upgraded from my D7200 to the Z5 and now the Z7II I swore I would only buy Nikon S Line lenses. So far I use the 14-30mm F4 and the 24-70mm F4. When I bought the 24-70mm I was tired of waiting for the 24-120mm and low and behold just after I bought it up pops the 24-120mm F4. I would really love to see the 70-200mm F4 (as others have posted) and now with the cheaper F2.8 line emerging, I'm beginning to doubt they'll ever do the 70-200mm F4. You can bet that if I decide to trade my 24-70mm F4 in for the 24-120mm F4 Nikon will release the 70-200mm F4!

[@nickyfoulkes8476]

I love the 24-120mm, but still waiting for the 70-200mm F4.

[@dafyddthomas7299]

70-180 Tamron rebadge (lighter and compact) f2.8 Z is likely to be the replacement.

[@ttrp4128]

Would you ever consider a lens extender?

[@JenniferKlinger]

Amazing insights. I am a Fujifilm shooter and also enjoyed your explanations.