Nikon Z 24mm F1.8S examples + VS F -mount 24mm F1.8 & F1.4

[@RicciTalks]

I hope you find the examples helpful ! I know a lot of you asked to see how this lens performs for Astro photography however its just not a great time of year for astro in the UK, We don't get the Core of the Milky Way. When the opportunity arises I will absolutely try this lens out and let you know how I got on. For now thank you for watching !!

[@robertleidner9703]

I still decided to buy a used f/1.4 that shallow depth of field for portraits is still more important to me then the sharpness. I hope they come out with a F/1.4 for the Z mount. I think the F/1.2 would just be too big and heavy. 1.4 is the best compromise.

[@terrywbreedlove]

This lens looks like a game changer. Incredible performance from the Z Mount lenses all really.

[@Jayknowstools]

You don't understand how much I love your videos

[@RicciTalks]

Haha well thanks a lot ! they take a lot of effort so makes it worth while !

[@Photomeike]

Another well done lens review and comparison. Nikon’s marketing team needs to send you a nice bonus for the holidays!

[@mitchtillison]

I am always happy to see a new video and you never disappoint. Thanks for everything you do - you helped convince me to trade in my old D5 (half a million shutter count) for the Z6 and I could not be more satisfied with the decision.

[@RicciTalks]

Wow it’s great to hear half a million is some good going ! Thank you for watching !!

[@stavrosgavalas]

We already know that is good for landscapes. You have to add a portrait shot at 1.8 to see the bokeh and the separation os the subject in this kind of wide shots

[@stavrosgavalas]

Taipei Geek Jason Lanier, Joel Grimes,wedding photographers etc.You want this kind of shots for many reasons.Nikon as well is advertising the lens for this.You can check the photos at their website

[@GordoFriman]

Hello. please somebody put some light on this doubt i have: I've been noticing it along all the test, i also noticed it on my z lenses compared to fmount lenses. Why same focal lenght and apperture gives less blurred backgrounds/foregrounds? Compare 20:59 for the f-mount 1.8 vs 21:44 for the z-mount 1.8. Same parameters but less blur in general. I noticed this on my 24-70f4 as well as on my zmount 50 1.8. whats going on?

[@GordoFriman]

I got to my own conclusion: focus breathing allows for the "focal lenght" to be increased when focusing closer, therefore out of focus circles look bigger. :)

[@MegaTruck20]

Thank you for these awesome comparison videos. I think the best part of the Nikon Z system is definitely the S lenses.

[@RicciTalks]

I would agree love using them and I’m really excited to do how good they can make them in the future !

[@sdijnfpo0jaisf]

So, if this is a general landscape lens, it'll presumably be stopped down and likely on a tripod. Why get a dedicated wider aperture lens like this and then just stop it down to get proper dof? Aside from your night shot at f1.8, this lens seems like a relatively expensive and redundant thing to the other lenses that already sufficiently cover the 24mm focal length. I'm asking because i have my 14-30/4. I am confident that i can get similar results to yours with my lens, plus the added versatility of zoom. I guess I'm just struggling with justifying a lot of these lenses for purchase :). I know they're better, but i find myself keeping most of my f mounts.

[@RicciTalks]

Oh I agree ! Not everyone needs every lens! I love my 14-30mm I use that 99% of the time at 14mm, I do think that even stopped down the 24mm will perform better because it’s a prime. I was thinking of doing a landscape test between the 14-30 and 24mm. Sometimes 24mm just isn’t wide enough.

[@sdijnfpo0jaisf]

@@RicciTalks ah, thanks, buddy. I'm just trying to save-off GAS. Every lens you review, I'm like, "yup, gonna buy that one too." But then i think about it and i realize that i don't have enough money to buy them all. They're not friggen Pokemon where i have to get them all lol. Thanks for your reviews!

[@KungPowEnterFist]

@@RicciTalks The 24mm really isnt wide enough, and so many other zooms go to 24mm and with decent quality. I have always felt that the 20mm lens is the best blend in a prime for landscape. Not so wide that distortion starts to become a problem, not too large and heavy, and considerably better angle than the 24mm. A lot people think that 4mm is not much, but they are wrong. That 4mm is quite a bit.

[@Firebrand911]

Wow, this is a totally new class of lens. Can't wait to see the Z f/1.2 versions.

[@dilliboirubirosa9638]

Very interesting Ricci, but please compare with the two 24-70 zooms, and possibly the 14-30 as well. I do landscapes and architecture and my working apertures are rarely 1.8, but rather 4, 5.6 or 8. At those values, exactly how much better will the prime be v. the zooms at the same focal length? Many thanks!

[@dilliboirubirosa9638]

Oops! They’re scheduled already. Forget my comment. Thanks!

[@BudBetz]

As always, excellent video. Solidified what I've been hoping for and have come to expect for the S lenses. Looking forward to astro! Thanks!!!

[@matthewchu2453]

The video testing & focus breathing part is somehow really satisfying to watch.

[@RicciTalks]

I could make an hour long version of that if you like 😂😂

[@Raevenswood]

wow the focus breathing test and the AF noise test are winners for the 24mm S. This will make a great landscape/Astro lens but also vlogging as well.

[@612morrison]

What about Z7 with s series lenses vs D850 and equivalent f series lenses ?

[@RicciTalks]

Iv done that in some of my previous videos the camera used Z7 or D850 makes no difference.

[@612morrison]

@@RicciTalks thanks, I'm new to your channel I'll take a look.

[@gerryphilpott9766]

Ricci, not sure you see these comments from posts long gone by, but curious if you'd put this in your bag instead of the Z 14-30mm f4? I know in the 20mm 1.8 you wouldn't suggest that, curious about this comparison. After many months, my photo count shows I'm rarely shooting very wide and wondering if this would be a better option. I have the 50mm 1.8 and very happy and waiting on the MC 105mm. Thanks in advance.

[@hardlinenexus]

Great video. I'm in the market for a Z6 so I can start putting out 4K content soon. I don't care much about the photography aspect of the Z6, full focus on video only. I personally want the Z 35mm S 1.8, but was told that the price wasn't worth it, and I'd be better off getting the 24-70 f/4 instead. I often do shoot in low light in my room which is why I want that lower f/. The 24mm 1.8 here is WAY out of my budget, that's a no go for sure. I WOULD like to have it tbh, because I use the 24mm pancake lens as a Canon shooter. Is the 35mm f/1.8 ($660 ~ $846) worth it? Should I pay that few extra hundred dollars over the 24-70 f/4 ($576 USD)?

[@ivanrosas3512]

Which lens do you use? 24-70F4 or 24mm 1.8, both in z mount... thank you bro

[@TheBsPresident]

Excellent review. I am working on a project that is shot at night with just the moon or some scarce light post in the edge of cityscape or in nature. How does it perform in terms of details under low light? Most photos come in the 10-30" long exposure.

[@gbye007]

Fantastic content. I like that you included some sample photos from your fieldwork this time.

[@fatheadmediapro]

Much appreciated... Looking at this lens now, and I am likely going to pull the trigger. Question regarding the stills; Is everything done with the Z 6 or are stills done with Z 7 and video done with the Z 6? I have a Z 6 and just wanted to know what to expect with the stills. Sorry if it's mentioned somewhere and I missed it. Thanks!

[@Akshattii]

Because of this completely and full review I have ordered this lens thank you so much 🙏🏻 keep going

[@flickrchannyuk4396]

Awesome video! And looking forward to your future comparison of the Z primes vs Z zooms. Looking forward to hearing you speak at the Cameraworld show this weekend too!

[@Virindi77]

Informative video. Excellent lens in terms of sharpness. But clearly in your sharpness test the out of focus areas (gold wirtings on the 500 F5.6 PF) were much nicer on both the F mount versions. The edges are much harder on the Z mount version, also there is someting "grainy" in there. So sharpness certainly comes at a cost if you want that bokeh effect wide open it's maybe not the best choice.

[@reinomilenar6445]

Hi Ricci. What’s a better mainly for vídeo the Nikon z 24mmf 1.8 or the z 50mm f1.8? Also which one would be better on a day to day basis for all around like photos and video and that? Thanks

[@RicciTalks]

I think 24 is a little wide for general every day stuff my most used lens for video is 50mm But it depends on the subject matter 24 mm would be better for landscape and architecture

[@MarkSze]

Thanks for testing the focus breathing, looks really well controlled!

[@JHLeather]

Hey Ricci, Love you vidoes. Just wondered what your thoughts/experience are of the Z6 AF in low light? I do mountain bike photography and am wondering if the Z6 will keep up, I currently use a D810 and it struggles with AF in the woods as they are pretty dark. Thanks Jo

[@RicciTalks]

Iv been more than happy with the Z6 in lowlight I have shots of lions at 102,000 iso on the Z6. Obviously auto focused. Iv also used the Z6 for theatre performances and been happy with that too !

[@JHLeather]

@@RicciTalks Thanks for getting back to me :-) That's good to hear that your happy with the AF, think I am going to rent one to get some hands on with it :-)

[@RicciTalks]

That’s the best advice I can give you rent one and test it in ur shooting environment, every situation is different. Do take the time to learn the AF you cnt treat it the same as ur D810.

[@JHLeather]

@@RicciTalks Will do, thank you for your advice :-D

[@mauriziomauricone]

Would be more interesting for me to see how the 24 1.8's compare to each other when mounted on their native bodies: Z7 vs i.e. D850. (because there could be all kind of software and hardware optimization going on between the Z body and Z lens vs their F counterpart on the FTZ adapter, not to mention the possible sharpening and anti coma fringing etc. in the Lightroom profiles for each lens, did you check that by any chance?)

[@RicciTalks]

In my previous tests Iv done this and Iv proven there is no difference what so ever using an F-mount lens through an FTZ vs using it on a D850

[@mauriziomauricone]

Okay thanks, great video.

[@Narmi804]

Compact package with a serious punch. Can't wait to see a compact super tele for the z system

[@panino.c]

I regret selling my 1.4g everyday! Completely different feel to the images.

[@RayLi23]

Can you test coma performance at night? Would be useful for those of us looking to use this lens for Astro

[@fthprodphoto-video5357]

Extremely impressed with the Af test, regarding the color fringing : is the lens helped by an algorithm applied by the Z camera processor on RAW and JPEG files or I are the new optics that great ? What about video files : are the new Z optics performing the same with no fringing in video ?

[@PK-ql5en]

Hi Ricci, I know my question is not related to this lens but to both Z cameras. Since you own them I hoped that you may help with the following: is it possible to set up the in camera intervelometer in conjunction with auto exposure bracketing? E.g. I would like the camera to capture every 3 mins a set of brackets (e.g. -1/2/-1/0/1/2) and run like that for let’s say 30 mins which should result in 10 sets of brackets? I would much appreciate your reply I was trying to find answer to this but no one seems to have tried this yet.

[@RicciTalks]

Sadly when you enable auto exposure bracketing you can not enable interval timer setting.

[@PK-ql5en]

@@RicciTalks thank you for your reply and checking this for me. Much appreciated despite the fact that the news is a bit sad indeed.

[@stanspb763]

Once again, the best organized and executed lens tests on KZbin, thank you! I am really anxious for the 24 1.8 version 24-70 2.8 comparisons.

[@RicciTalks]

Thanks a lot ! Thanks for watching They are Coming soon

[@kpete5530]

Can't wait for the previously mentioned Z50 detailed videos with this quality and enthusiasm. When we can expect them?

[@RicciTalks]

Iv got a few already filmed just finding the time edit ! So as soon as I can !

[@TaipeiGeek]

@@RicciTalks Please do a comparison of Z50 and Z6 video features and quality. It would also be fun to see what difference IBIS makes with old manual lenses.

[@rezaarianmehr1477]

Excellent review and comparing. Thank you. I wish you used F lenses on a F-mount without adaptor

[@andrewhurstcars]

Nice review Ricci 👏🏻. Look forward to the Z 24mm vs the Z 20mm comparison when that arrives.

[@RicciTalks]

Thanks Andrew ! I’m really excited about the 20mm

[@andrewhurstcars]

Ricci Talks yes same, I’m waiting until that’s out before I decide what to get.

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Very clear comparisons, Ricci. Thank you!

[@RicciTalks]

Thanks for watching !

[@NikolajFreiesleben]

Is the af-p 70-300FX as silent as the Z-mount lenses?

[@stevesjohnson4902]

Thanks as usual for the great info and real life examples. I`ve been a fan of the F Mount 28 1.4 but with my new system I`m slowly changing to these lighter high quality S lenses. (the weight better suits my travel plans) Do you personally feel that you could replace a 28mm with this 24 1.8S and be satisfied?

[@LeonKolenda]

Please, Night sky with 24mm 1.8 S, does not have to be milky way core, need to see Sharpness, ISO, How much Coma, and Chromatic Aberrations! , especially at F1.8 in the corners! Great Video on this lens!

[@gamalsaleh2361]

Do you still hold the opinion that the Z 24 is closer to the Z 50 in performance than to the Z 35?

[@KungPowEnterFist]

The 24mm F1.8g is a very fine piece of glass, so...

[@MsAndreas1977]

Im so impressed by nikons s prime lenses 👌

[@markshirley01]

My most used focal length for video. It looks a really nice lens. I have a Sigma Art F1.4 - I might need to sell that when I get a Z6.

[@loquepasaes]

great video as always. my personal takeaway is how the f-mount primes still are great value! luckily good enough for my needs! :))))

[@RicciTalks]

They performed very well !

[@TheBernard2]

Thank you for your interesting comparisons. But given the layout of the devices it seems that you do not take into account the angles of the images but only the edges, yet it is an important point for a lens.

[@ursus_mb9817]

excellent test, as allways, thanks! I do look forward to a comparison z 24mm vs z 20mm when the 20 mm will be available.

[@dunnymonster]

Excellent and through testing, thanks 👍

[@RicciTalks]

Thank you ! For watching !

[@senged]

It would be much more informative if you do the focus breathing tests at smaller apertures.

[@frankluo230]

I can't help thinking your comparison is biased because every SLine lens is outperforming the good old F mount counterpart massively. Suspiciously the 85s and this 24s because 85f1.8g and 24f1.8g were so good.

[@RicciTalks]

I gain absolutely nothing out of being biased. If the F-mount is better I will tell you. Yes it can be hard to accept that the Z lenses are better. But they just are because of their new design and also a lot of the F-mount lenses are just older designs the f-mount 85mm f1.4 was released in 2010 nearly ten years ago. So you would hope any new lens would improve over 10 years ! I did compare the Z-mount 85mm to the f-mount 105mm and 70-200mm they are pretty much identical I suggest you go watch that.

[@EricTobiasPhotography]

the Z lenses have a lens profile already baked into them when opened in LR which adds sharpness to the slider automatically. These lens comparisons are completely false unless all the sliders are zeroed out in LR before comparing. There is no mention this before you started the comparison.

[@tweed0929]

[pedantic mode] Ricci, it's not Z-series, it's Z-mount lens, S-series. Z-mount vs F-mount vs M-mount vs L-mount vs FE-mount vs EF-mount. Et cetera. It is not Z-series. [/pedantic mode]

[@InheritTheLife2080]

Great comparison test

[@LMoProVisualComm]

didn't even know there was a 24mm 1.4... WOW!!!!

[@Vaptomwen]

Bring on the 28mm compact prime

[@RicciTalks]

Really excited for that lens

[@nzphilhorn]

Nicely done video.

[@RicciTalks]

Thanks a lot !

[@NikolajFreiesleben]

Please when you compare zooms to primes go up to f16 for landscape shooters. I want to know if my 24-70/4 can compete on f8 and above. Thx

[@RicciTalks]

I’ll go to f11 but no higher. Past f11 you start to hit diffraction and the entire image gets softer.... Iv not shot a single landscape shot past f11

[@TheBernard2]

Except of course if you realize your landscapes without a tripod, it would be a shame to use another diaphragm also closed in landscape photo. Z cameras feature the easy-to-execute auto-stack function, which allows you to get the best resolution for your lenses at f / 5, 6 or f / 8.

[@NikolajFreiesleben]

@@TheBernard2 thx. I will try that

[@panachristou1919]

I have found the S lens to be lacking character and have far more distortion in camera than the 1.4 G. I am switching back to the G lens. Overall, the 1.4G is a far superior real world lens than the 1.8S. Irrespective of the tests.

[@tallaganda83]

I love Nikon but why are they so bad at marketing? Every other brand as soon as a lens is announced there are reviews everywhere, events all kinds of stuff but Nikon doesn't seem to have any of that. I would love to see this lens vs the Sony Gmaster 24mm.

[@blakehfreeman]

The F mount 1.8 appears wider… is that just me?

[@daggescantina289]

Thank's a lot that's what I needed to know!

[@cditfurth]

Thank you!

[@RicciTalks]

Thank you!

[@Happy_Snapper]

Great review

[@RicciTalks]

Thanks for watching!

[@Ihab.A]

Having issues with the audio? Am I the only one hearing your voice going further then coming back?

[@nowornever2504]

20 vs 24mm. That’s the question...

[@TonyHedges]

You are in a perfect position to provide some answers. I am sure you know of Tony Northrup? If you don't he's easy to find on KZbin, just search for him. Why would you want to do this? Have a look at his "Nikon Z50 is a huge mistake" video [kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYSpomSVftKdsLM]. Where he makes various claims, without even seeing or handling a Z50. He claims, for instance, that putting a Z FX lens on a Z50 will produce 'blurry' photo's(?). As you have a Z50 and plenty of Z Full frame lenses, you can either prove him right or more likely prove him wrong.

[@RicciTalks]

I have not watched the video however I have no idea how anyone could think that using a full frame lens producing a larger image circle than the sensor used in the Z50 would produce a blurry or softer image the Z50 would be using the centre of the lens the sharpest part of the lens. That’s exactly how it works with F-mount Fx lenses on DX bodies

[@TaipeiGeek]

First!