Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 SE test Shooting in Rainy Tokyo I Jason Halayko Photography

[@PAidAkiPou8lSkotwma]

when I'm not feeling well, I always turn to this video. Please, upload more with this aesthetic. Winter is coming again.

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

@@PAidAkiPou8lSkotwma wow❤️❤️❤️ thank you so much!!! That’s so amazing!! Been crazy crazy busy with my professional photography this year but I hope to do more videos coming soon. Thank you for you kind encouragement!! Means a lot!

[@david-zw-liu]

I love 40mm f/2 so much for my daily use. I so light i can hold it all day!!!

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Nice, I feel the same way!

[@allen.9]

i still can't believe i've spent over a thousand on lenses just for the $250 40mm to stay on my camera lol. this lens is amazing and nikon totally nailed it.

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

100%! I keep pulling it out all the time! Great for video as well. Its my "nifty fifty" for sure.

[@brts2023]

me too. I want to add nother lens but no idea

[@allen.9]

@@brts2023 try out the nikkor 28mm. The 40 and 28 were released at the same time so you can find them discounted. I use both equally at this point

[@phl0w666]

That was me when I first got into the Z system. However, I recently got the 50/1.8s because of Nikon's €100 Christmas discount and to be fair that lens is on another level compared to the 40/2

[@bubbachua]

Appreciate you film and taking photos out in the rain

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

@@bubbachua thank you! Would love to do it again, maybe now that fall is here I’ll get the chance soon.

[@JeanLucConnery]

I don’t know why so many are saying this lens isn’t sharp enough. It looks very good to me and has a lot of character. I love the rendering.

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

People are silly, hahaha. I have used this lens a lot and think it is great for the money and size. Can’t go wrong.

[@JeanLucConnery]

@@jasonhalaykophotography the rendering and microcontrast look really good to me. Maybe I have eye issues? Lol

[@kash.h]

I haven't done street photography for 4 years now...just got busy with "work photography". Your photos and styles just encouraged me to get back into it. Love the photos you took. Thank you!

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Wow! I know the feeling, but super happy to hear my video has inspired you to get back out in the street! I hope you have a great time!!

[@dr.seltsam1975]

Beautiful compositions ! 1:23 and 5:33 are my favorites ! Killer shots ! Cheers from Germany

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Thanks a ton!! Much appreciated 🥰

[@beaubolieu]

Beautiful shots and video. Definitely makes me covet the Z9😅

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Thank you very much!! It is a beast of a camera and I’m happy to have it for sure.

[@jaimeduncan6167]

Beautiful compositions and captures. Rain is something special, and you really toke advantage of it.

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Super thanks!! It was a great day out in the rain for sure. Looking forward to having some time to do it again soon. Thanks for checking out the video!!

[@oc2phish07]

I have that lens on my new Zf. Very nice. And a very interesting video both from the point of view of seeing what the lens can do, but also great to see parts of Tokyo.

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Thank you very much for you nice comment. For the price it's a great lens! Hope you get some great shots with the Zf!

[@carlmcneill1139]

I bought my 40mm on black Friday last year. I bought it for street photography. I just started doing street photography last year. I don't have the 35mm, 50mm, or 85mm so i don't have those to compare it to buy the 40mm is a really sharp lens. And it has a really shallow depth of field at the minimum focus distance. You can almost use it as a macro lens. I do have the 105mm macro but i haven't used it for portraits yet. Only bugs, leaves and flowers. I did try the 85mm f/1.8 in a camera store. One of the guys they're modeled for me. I really like it too. It's on my list of lenses to buy but I'm waiting for the 200-600mm to come out any time now.

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Happy to hear the lens is working out for you. Inhavnt tried getting so close to a macro shot with mine but maybe I'll try that the next time I'm out. The 85/1.8 is super as well in my opinion and I use mine alllll the time.

[@carlmcneill1139]

@@jasonhalaykophotography I was using mine near a rock wall shooting down it. I still had it on f/2. I noticed how small of an area of the rock was in focus. Of course I had to take a shot or two. It might have been 3 or 4 inches of that in focus. It's not a true macro lens but I was impressed with the shallow depth of field it has up close. I just can't get over how sharp it is yet the definition is so good. I can wait to swap out my 24-70mm and 70-200mm for the Nikon Z lenses. Another great thing about Nikon z lenses is that there's little or no focus breathing or chromatic aberration. That's great for focus stacking landscape shots. Everything lines up great in Photoshop.

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

@@carlmcneill1139 would love to replace mine as well but my f-mount lenses are still doing well, maybe later this year.

[@VyNguyen-cm4mx]

Your photos are amazing and inspiring. I love every photo nailed in this video clip. So much inspiration and mood.

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Wow, you just made me super happy this morning! Thank you very much, super happy to read you comment =)

[@grain_eyed_photography]

Whoa!! That’s the lens coming with my camera. Your shots are stunning!

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Thanks!! I’m sure you will get amazing shots with yours too!

[@ryanyomomma]

There's been a lot of videos on the 40mm that I browsed through. This is the 1st video that has convinced me to not only get this lens but make sure it's the SE version. Showing the work being done with this lens checked all the right boxes for me. Gonna go pick one up after work. Thanks!

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Cool beans! Thanks, that’s amazing! I hope you get some great shots with it.

[@JeanLucConnery]

Why the SE version?

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

@@JeanLucConnery the only difference is the look of the lens really. Don’t want to spend the extra, don’t feel you need to in anyway. Either one works great I’m sure.

[@Kitsune-ge8cc]

Im planning to save money to buy it this 2023 Christmas :D , I’d love to take pictures of reptiles and nature with it .

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

That sounds like s great use of the lens! I hope you don't have to wait until Christmas to get it!

[@phl0w666]

Amazing pictures, exactly my type of street photography. very intimate but never obtrusive. I couldn't help but wonder how you were focusing most of the shots. I think I noticed it @2:50 that you manually put your AF-C Wide Area S where you expect your subject to be in focus and just actuate the shutter. Is that your main method or do you sometimes pre-focus and release when you have the frame you were looking for?You don't seem to be using either BBF or focus/recompose, right? Cheers

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Thanks!! Happy to hear you like my style of street photography. I guess I use two types of focusing when shooting. 1. I tend to move the focus area around as needed rather than focus/recompose. This is because if my subject is moving while I focus/recompose they might move out of my focus area before I take a shot. As I almost always shoot wide open, this can happen quite quickly. So best to consider my composition, move the focus point, and then let the AF-C do its thing. OR, if I know the composition I want and am just waiting for someone interesting to come by, I will set up a “focus trap” where I pre-focus where I want them to be and then blast a bunch a photos as they go through. For me, composition is important, so these methods keep me from not just spraying and praying as they say. Hope that helps!

[@phl0w666]

Thanks for getting back so quickly and confirming what I thought. No back-button-focus though, right? Yeah, the 40 f/2 really shines wide open or at 2.8 to get a little more "pop" as they say.

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

@@phl0w666 no back button focus ✌️

[@nickcarneyphotography]

Beautiful photos Jason! I picked up this lens as well but yet to use it in inclement weather. I've seen conflicting reports about its weather sealing. How have you found using it in the rain?

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

@@nickcarneyphotography thanks!! Happy to hear you liked the photos. When I was shooting I was being a little carful of the rain but wasn’t using a cover so it did get quite went, but no problems afterwards. Just made sure to wipe it off and take it out of my bag when I got home.

[@lilianrulez]

Hi Jason, just wondering if you made a vid with the 40mm f/2 lens doing the portret shoot. You mentioned it at the end of this vid, but I can't find it on your channel. Would love to see how it went!

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Sorry, but I never did get a chance to do that just yet. Maybe something I can do in the next couple of weeks.

[@ashj1979]

Amazing video and photography. Subbed!

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Super thanks!! I’m very happy to see you liked my video and photography!

[@annijoshle-th8kp]

40mm is a interesting length. Coming from a 35mm, I dont know if I should go for 28mm 2.8 or 40mm 2.0 for traveling and streets. But your photos look very convincing, every single piece.

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Thank you very much. I personally think a 40mm will be a little more versatile than a 28mm, but that might just be my style of shooting.

[@allen.9]

28 is great for travel photography, but I bring my 40 as well because sometimes I like the framing better for certain areas :)

[@ericthestone]

Beautiful images! Love it

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Cheers! Thank you so much!

[@bdelfin714]

Loved your venture out in Tokyo! I actually bought this lens last week and been loving the results from it. My 1st time ever shooting at this focal length and love the shared characteristics it has from the 35mm && 50mm.

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Thanks! Much appreciated. This was my first time shooting at 40mm as well and did enjoy the experience for sure. Used the lens to film parts of a friend's wedding as well and it turned out to be great for that too! Hope you keep enjoying the lens!

[@Dan-vj3qu]

Amazing photos. Love your colour rendition

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Thanks!! I had a great time exploring this area of Tokyo.

[@bradl2636]

Is it better at nailing focus than the original Z 40/2 version..?

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

I think the difference in the two lenses could just be cometic, but I have not tried the older version so I couldn't say for sure. Never had a problem with focus on this lens though.

[@hkp9257]

Wow, stunning! I need to get a new raincoat :P

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

@@hkp9257 in the summer when it rains here it is humidity hell, but fall winter it's nice to get out in the rain with the camera for sure! Thanks for the comment!

[@kistune24]

i was thinking of buying a nikon z 5 with the nikkor z 40mm lens for my first camera , i love to do animal and nature photography but ive only done it on a iphone so far. What is your opinion on my choice ?

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

I’m not super familiar with the Z5 but if it’s your first camera I think anything in your budget is good. If you want to take pictures of animals and wildlife though I would recommend a zoom lens of some kind for sure. With the 40mm (more zoomed with the DX crop of the Z5) you might not get as close as you like. Looks like there is a decent DX 50-250 that comes as a bundle. That and a 40mm for street or landscape and you should be good to go.

[@georgenilas5799]

@@jasonhalaykophotographyZ5 is full frame

[@praveensamuel8375]

Just loved your images. Subbed!

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Thank you so much!!

[@johntravena119]

A lot of beautiful shots! I see a lot of street photography on KZbin that is far too busy for me. Like you say, the 40mm has a little bit of the wide angle look but doesn’t include too much in the frame. Trying to decide which focal lengths to buy and maybe this will be my wide angle. Nice video!

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Thanks for the nice comment. For the price of the lens I find it very capable and have been using it a lot with my various jobs these last couple months. Great for video and photo!

[@laurentchevalley6951]

Hello, congratulations for your work . Can I ask you how do yo do for your colors, I love these colors like fuji .. thanks . Laurent . Geneva

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

@@laurentchevalley6951 thanks a ton!!! I don't do anything much with my edits, but I do have a handful of presets in my Adobe Camera Raw that I like to use for these kinds of shoots. Loooooots of free ones out there so see what you can find that matches your personal style.

[@lcpisme]

I like this film sytle ！

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Thanks a lot!! Need to make more of these, so fun to just wonder and shoot.

[@raf_raw]

Great combo! How's your experience with the Z9? I primarily take portrait-oriented photos, and that camera is calling my name (I have a Z8 with 85mm 1.2 and Plena 135mm). I'm just wondering if it's an issue to walk around with a Z9 due to the weight and bulk. I'm really curious about that grip in portrait mode that the Z9 offers… Thanks

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Thanks! I love my Z9 and I also love the grip in portrait mode. But if you allready have a Z8 intjink you would be better off getting a grip attachment for your Z8 instead of getting a whole new Z9. Unless you shoot sports, I think the Z8 should be more than fine for what you are doing, especially with the lenses you have.

[@kevingoza]

Love your obscure style. Nice.

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Thanks!! All I can do is be me.

[@kevingoza]

@@jasonhalaykophotography Absolutely! That makes your photos meaningful!

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

@@kevingoza Thanks 🙏🙏🙏

[@Chris-13]

Great video , great pictures . Interesting you using a Z9 for street ?

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Thanks!! Ya, it’s a little large for street, but it’s the camera I own so no options at this time. Looking to pick up a Zf for this kind of shooting but the wait is sooooo long right now.

[@grantking4681]

The preset you've used for the look (l assume so), one you created or from somewhere else?

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

My edits are a combination of some presets I have collected over the last few years and my own edits from zero, depending on the image and my feeling at the time. Thanks for checking out the video and leaving a comment!!

[@ren1818ren]

Is this lens weather sealed? Edit: you already answered my question from another comment. Thanks!

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

@@ren1818ren no worries!!

[@gamezuzu]

Did you shoot raw files Or jepg , love your colors tone

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Thanks! And yes, always shoot raws then do the editing on post. Nothing too crazy though.

[@smkunder1]

So would you think it’s worth it to purchase this over original 40 /2.

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

The only real difference is the look of the lens as far as I know. If you have a little extra cash and like the retro look I would go for it.

[@johnnyliuphoto]

Is the focus ring made of hard plastic or rubber?

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Feels like a hardish rubber to me. Has a little push to it like rubber.

[@henryrichardson3508]

Did you have any trouble keeping the front lens element clear while shooting in the rain? That is the #1 issue for me.

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

I can see how that could be a problem depending on if it’s REALLY rainy or there is a fair amount of wind, but I was pretty ok on this day. A quick swipe with a cloth, or the edge of your shirt using seems to be enough for me if a little water gets ok though. Good luck and thanks for the comment!!

[@henryrichardson3508]

@@jasonhalaykophotography I like to shoot in the rain sometimes too, but it is often quite troublesome because of the front lens element issue. Even with a lens hood. Yes, if there is no rain then that is a helpful. It is just that drops are often getting on the lens, even when not pointing up. Some from the sky, some bouncing off nearby people and their umbrellas, clothes, and so on. Still, I do it. :-) By the way, I live in Japan too.

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

@@henryrichardson3508 ya man, sometimes you just have to work through it. Even if you get a little water on the lens sometimes that adds some nice flavor too. Where in Japan are you located?

[@henryrichardson3508]

@@jasonhalaykophotography I have lived in various places (Tokyo, Sapporo, Matsuyama) -- we sort of shift around. :-)

[@AntonisKorakakis]

Would you trust its weather sealing? There have been some debates as to how much weather sealed it is.

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Had no problem with mine so far and it’s gotten quite wet a couple times so far.

[@AntonisKorakakis]

@@jasonhalaykophotography I appreciate the reply, many thanks.

[@beaubolieu]

Is the B-roll at 3:25 shot with the 40?

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Yup!

[@ebitai46]

Amazing Video👍✨

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Thanks!!! Super appreciate your comment!! Makes getting out in the rain totally worth it.

[@rajeevsingh8239]

This was a pretty video, i think I’m convinced to get 40mm f2 to make my Z30 setup more compact. 😌

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

@@rajeevsingh8239 cheers! Thank you for such a nice comment. For the price it seems like a super good lens. Used it to film a wedding this week and it was perfect! Good luck with your shooting!!

[@jeremiah5988]

you sound western canadian

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

@@jeremiah5988 as a matter of fact I am. From the Island born and raised.

[@quang5DCameras]

Nice pics rain reflection! But you need to get closer to your subject and Fill All Screen With 40mm f2. There's no Hesitation to do that. Or malbe you are hesitated cause you have Z9 brick instead of smaller camera?

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

Glad you like the reflections. But no, I'm.not hesitant about anything, this is the style of shooting and composition of photos that I like to take. Anyone can shove a camera in someone’s face, but I prefer to include the subject in their environment while considering the feeling of the image as a whole.

[@quang5DCameras]

@@jasonhalaykophotography Your style of photo is more finding composition and Keep Distance. I'm NOT Saying shoving a camera in their face without permission. What I mean is Interacting and talk with them first before talking pictures. Kind of pics like William Klein photos.

[@jasonhalaykophotography]

@@quang5DCameras I like his pictures and he seems like a very interesting photographer, but I’m more removed when shooting, and more of a ninja than someone interacting with people. Might try that when possible in the future, but for now I’ll stick to what works for me. Thanks for the input though.

[@annarakannan6620]

Ok