Why Photographers Misunderstand Nikon Z System

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[@georgedoolittle9015]

*"DOESN'T JUST TAKE PICTURES!"* proceeds to show that's all $10,000 US Dollars for Nikon does😊

[@TaiJason37]

Imagine seeing a random guy with a yellow shirt and red cap in the mist of a lake doing kicks while he’s mumbling about camera brands and 3D pop 😂

[@NadimMahmud-qy6zd]

😂😂😂

[@audioupgrades]

Have you seen him street-vlogging about his bowel movements? That's over on Vegetable Police.

[@wreagfe]

And dicks.

[@rosshoyt2030]

No lies detected in his Channel names 😂

[@ElementaryWatson-123]

Yeah, and when you try listening to what he mumbles, you hear some strange words like bokeh and that the bigger balls are better 😂

[@EddieInzauto]

OH MY GOD MY BRICK WALL ISN'T GONNA BE SHARP ENOUGH IN THE CORNERS!

[@ickebins6948]

You could make a Pano...

[@JohnSpearsJr]

By far my favorite channel to go to for comedy and honest opinions about cameras and more.

[@englematic]

My favorite lens when I shot on nikon was the 35mm f/2D. Just such a nice dreamy look that popped. Just take those same optics and put them in a lens body with a modern mount.

[@vacuumandgaspressurecoexisting]

There is a non-radioactive 50mm 1.4 Takumar. Simonsutak here on youtube made a video about the different versions. I have the radioactive version and i sleep with it under my pillow every night. I have to agree with the general sentiment, it is sharp and fun. I have messed around with lots of vintage glass and if you are looking for a fast vintage fifty then just get the Takumar and be done with it.

[@martin-it4jb]

The Takumar is also pretty cheap, for what it is. Also the the Sony A mount Minolta lenses are nice, low element count with autofocus.

[@bestcameralens]

The film glass is so fun

[@giannagiavelli5098]

I too use pillow method but wobbly teeth come out in apple 🍎

[@giannagiavelli5098]

Minolta rokkar is another covered 50

[@Wilbafarce]

The 55 is good also if you want non radioactive, but who needs a sperm count we're all fucked anyhow!

[@shadowrevival]

In the search of a perfect lens, we forget that imprefection is what makes the picture 🤗

[@babajaiy8246]

The opposite for me. The 'perfect' lens allows me to capture/create the image as intended. That's what makes the picture. 'Imperfection' takes away.

[@shadowrevival]

@@babajaiy8246 To each their own I guess, I still cannot get used to mirrorless uncanny sharpness... Maybe because I am used to shoot on old dslr lenses, which has low glass element and no ED glasses

[@rogmag74]

Now *that* would be a fun episode. Watching Kasey reviewing a radioactive lens against his better judgement and taking all the precautions to the extreme.

[@Persimmon_palace]

I completely agree. I’m still adapting my old Nikon Ai-s lenses to my Fuji. Beautiful results. Having auto focus on them would be great on a native system.

[@JohnDrummondPhoto]

It took 20 minutes to get there, but the goldfinch at the end saved the video. 😉😆

[@c.d.osajotiamaraca3382]

Dude, you are killing it. You are providing so much info you should be selling transcripts as a newsletter, or a "before you buy" equipment manual. Big qualifying questions: 1. What kind of photographer are you? 2. How big is the photo going to be? 3. How does the camera mimic the human eye? 4. What do you want the viewer to focus on? Take question 4 for example. You will notice that when your eyes are concentrating on a singular object, every other object in the field naturally blurs. This implies concentration, interest and well... focus. Essential for hunters, needleworkers, surgeons and falling in love. Whereas, when you are at the top of a mountain surveying a landscape the point of focus is stretched to get a contextual overview. In short, "looking" is a technical act that is essential for human survival, communication, adaptation, and navigation. So... is it a portrait or a landscape? No matter wether its a closeup, establishing shot, or mid range. We can treat the human body as a landscape, or we can make a portrait out of a single mole in the landscape of the human body. What is of interest? There are only two fundamental types of compositions. I know, big claim, LOL. We can apply this same thesis to portraits and landscapes of people places and things. Read that again. The approach you are so critical of is the "non art oriented photographer" who is selfishly, ignorantly, or purposefully making the photo the object, and NOT THE SCENE within the medium. For instance, a really artful DP knows how to lead the focus of the viewers gaze with manual focus between the action of the context and the subject. Further, the steadiness or jitteryness of the camera movements, angles transport the viewer into feeling situation. The idea that everything in the field of vision has to be sharp is like saying all camera movements need to be steady. Is such a person an artist or an illustrator? It all depends on what emotional state the photographer is trying to communicate, or not. Keep it coming. Based on this vid alone you are my new favorite photography vlogger. Thank you!

[@SMGJohn]

LOL, you been on DPReview forum to read those elitist people with their 40k posts stats what they think about new Nikon lenses. I swear these people buy gear only to put it in their equipment list so they can go brag about it in an echo chamber and how sharp pictures of their backyards are.

[@giannagiavelli5098]

Never trust a photographer under 50

[@shadyninja1]

I strongly suspect that a Nikon z 85mm toneh 1.4 will follow before the end of the year

[@bailey.nt86]

A 28mm f/1.4 would be amazing. The DSLR non G version was one of the best lenses nikon ever made for dslr. It was just crazy expensive...and its even more expensive now used

[@iamionscat9035]

I love that lake setting! Love it!

[@AprilClayton]

Lack of sharpness on the face is definitely pleasing, or at least less scary.

[@tylervigue3878]

Oh my word, you just blew my mind with the comment about Chromatic Aberration, you're so right, every KZbinr complains about it and then hits the sides of their face with the exact same colors they're complaining about 🤣

[@armouros]

14:28 the colour tone with the fog and a boat... ok i'll admit that is a beautiful image

[@stevenjohnson4283]

The super takumar is made by Pentax, and they had an 8 element version which is more highly esteemed than the later 7 element. They still make that lens for Pentax IN THREE VERSIONS, as the "SMC FA 50mm f1.4" (Super Multi Coated) and the "HD FA 50mm f1.4" (High Definition) and the "SMC FA 50mm f1.4 Classic" (Which does rainbow flaring wide open). You're asking why aren't camera companies making old school low element count lenses, but Pentax makes quite a few like the FA limiteds and DA limiteds (For apsc) and a few other film era lenses with lots of CA's and 3D pop. I also have the Zeiss 50mm 1.4 Classic and side by side with my FA 50mm 1.4 they're about the same for 3D pop. You could get these lenses and buy an auto focus adapter for Sony and use Pentax low element count CA 3D pop lenses, but they'll be noisy because of screw drive AF. You need to be buying your voightlander lenses in Leica M-Mount and get a much quiter auto focus adapter in Leica M to Sony E, I forget the name of the brands that make them. The Dirty lens club uses one of those AF adapters on his Nykon.

[@donphobos]

I have that Super Takumar 50 mm f1.4 and the picture has some character to it. I also have Helios 44-2 (58 mm), which has the swirly bokeh. Use them on M4/3, both lenses are magical.

[@ShadesOClarity]

Again, that nice fog/mist, leading lines, water, ducks, boats and Toneh. I think both of those lenses look good. I work off of only three lenses for my RP. The only R lens I use is the 24-105 T4. Good content, as usual.

[@iamionscat9035]

Ohhh! The classic brink to bonk comparison. Love it!

[@avjake]

OH SNIP! The OOF sailboat in the background was so awesome.

[@AnahatNaad]

The footage shot near Lake is absolutely stunning 😍 The mist and water ❤ I’ve been watching your videos since 4 years and this is the best footage so far 👌🏻👌🏻

[@charliejg]

That lens switching sound effect was perfect. Mist also helps give a 3D look. "...look out mama there's a white boat comin' up the river..." The Fuji OG XF56 T1.2 R also has that character. Love it! I think it was a very close call between these lenses, but I'm going with the 50. Have a great day!

[@bennieferinga9609]

That's a great song from Neil! Makes me want to listen to that album - Live Rust 😊

[@ItsWillLee]

Toronto needs more foggy days, it makes boring scenes much more interesting. I miss East York & the Beaches

[@Cervin_Suisse]

Hello Sir, thank you for the informative and interesting video. What were you filming on (06:30 to 6:40 for example) and how did you hold the camera ? Im intrigued by how indifferent(or unaware?) those folks were to the camera.

[@jenesuispasbavard]

The Zeiss 55/1.8 remains my favorite lens of all time.

[@tptrsn]

Thanks for this comparison! I thought the 50mm also looked poppy if I even have a clue what that is... Additionally, I have noticed more pop in some of my shots when I am stopped down to F/4 or F/5.6. I wonder if there is a sweet spot aperture for these lenses you tested in this video? I received my 35 F/2.8 a few days ago, and hopefully the 55 F/1.8 will arrive today so I can start playing with them and see if I can find any pop. Lol

[@RhettAnderson]

That Takumar 50mm f/1.4 is also available in non-radioactive versions.

[@RussandLoz]

Cool video, makes me think i'm over thinking it all. But the old f mount Nikon E range seemed to have it all, sharpness and rich character. The Z1.8's are flat and edgy looking, but the new z1.4 range might be have image rendition issues in some situations and are slower focussing i've seen in some examples.. SO I guess I wanted a new 1.4S range, best of both like bread

[@zzzZniitemareZzzz]

The 8 element takumar typically isn't radioactive and its the one most consider to be the best. The 7 element takumar CAN be radioactive, but unless you are eating the glass, it is so little radiation that you would literately have to hold it directly next to your head for like 15 years straight for anything to happen.

[@uroshavalon]

You're just so right, these new lenses are really awesome.

[@danieltilley]

Wow this misty lake shot might be your best ever. Maybe the 55 bokeh size looks so close to the 50 because of the extra focal length? Maybe it’s a little more than 55 or the 50 is actually a tad wider than it claims.

[@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas]

The best thing is you can adapt nearly any lens on the market to Nikon Z-Mount cameras.

[@iamionscat9035]

Is there anything in post processing that you can apply to get 3D Pop? Can't you darken the corners? Maybe I just love my Sony Zooms too much. I think they are great. 16-35, 24-70, 70-200 all t2.8

[@giannagiavelli5098]

NO

[@christianpetersen1782]

Can slightly darken the background and lighten the subject to help make the subject stand out. Might help.

[@megamastah]

Yes, what makes the portrait heroes stand out is slight vignetting, subject being of higher exposure, background being of lower exposure/saturation (use masks for that), things like that.

[@zureq2946]

It doesn't happen to offten, but this time I 100% agree with you. Before I went into mirrorless world there was something that bothered me. Does it have to be so clinically sharp, so artifically clear? Is it something that pleases people right now? When I've seen first comparsion of these "imperfect" not S line 35 and 50 vs their "better" S line brothers, for me choice is simple - I love these "imperfections" of 35/1.4 and 50/1.4. But it is not something new. In many cases I preferred 50/1.8 D than 50/1.8 G. We should thank Nikon, that they released these two lenses. I'd be glad if they build 85/1.4 with the same character.

[@danwilliams4820]

Thanks for showing you don't need to waste your money on full frame for blurry backgrounds. Just shoot in autumn in Ontario.

[@smallbatchsessions6892]

As you switched to the high element count lens ( Big Z) it lost that Zeiss Pop ! Oops it was a Zeiss . Yes I’m really digging this new Nikon Z 1.4 glass . I do wish they had a “Classic” Nikkor look or design to the lens .

[@alexlindstrom9971]

The 50mm 1.8S at or near to wide open with a cinebloom 10% has produced really stunning results for me. It is as sharp as I've ever seen a prime lens wide open and the focus is quick. Out of focus backgrounds swirl ever so slightly at the edges and the transitions are very smooth. That said, had the 1.4 been available when I bought the 1.8 (used), I would have picked it up. Perfect digital reproduction in all but perhaps wildlife and astro is just boring when talking about your typical hobbyist subjects. People want to feel something.

[@Someone_Else1]

Have you tried minolta af lenses a-mount via an adapter? They have some good character too, like the minolta 85 1.4 or the cheap mi olta af 50 1.7 the beercan 70-210 f4 is about 50 euro and has nice renderi too

[@noyeah7]

Am I crazy for contemplating selling my Sony gear and changing to Nikon? I just had a procedure done and can’t use my gear for another 2 months. I currently own a7riii, 50 1.2gm, 55 1.8 Zeiss, 85mm 1.8, and Sigma 24-70 ii. Past few years I’ve been doing moody editorial portraits, fashion, and just daily photography. I want to pivot and start learning cinematic video and really level up my editorial fashion portraits. Lowlight is definitely important as well. I enjoy Nikon cameras for their ergonomics, EVF, and the way they inspire me with their rendering and “feel”. Am I crazy? Thinking Z6iii is the workhorse for me or so I just upgrade my a7riii to another Sony body?

[@nicedward7544]

I have the 7Riii and I'm thinking of going to the z7ii lol. I would miss the resolution of the z6 because I tend to crop a bunch. I just can't really find any reliable info if the AF comparing the Riii to the z7ii

[@BernardSolomon]

Keep both. lol.

[@ThePinoyAggie]

@@nicedward7544 I have the Z7ii. AF is no good. I will only use it for landscapes. Z8 is now my main camera and the Z7ii as backup.

[@michaelajoseph6856]

Zeiss 55 won. I have mine and I will never part from it. 35 2.8 its a keeper too.

[@ignatius_guitar7452]

I totally agree! Now Nikon should release a 85mm 1.4 in the same style like the 50 and 35mm 1.4!

[@1Patient]

I am obsessed with Zeiss and want to purchase all the Zeiss Glass that makes sense for the ZV-E1 3D pop and in focus is always nice to have. I just don't know where to begin. Some Friendly, or not so Friendly advice would be greatly appreciated

[@robertc5684]

Sometimes I get confused and bewildered when I look at his videos🤨

[@TheDeltaMoo]

You should definitely check out the Nikkor 26mm f2.8. Yes it's more expensive than the 28 but has way more 3D pop

[@MrCloud254]

The Misty Lake scene is my new favorite scene. Pop factor increased by like 3 stops

[@Youtuber-ku4nk]

So maybe Nikon should have marketed the 1.4’s as the Vintage series with it labeled on the lense.

[@filmstudiojapanDOTcom]

Some are radioactive some are not. I have quite a few Asahi (takumar) lenses as well as other good oldies. One of my 55mm 1.8's is radioactive, one is not. They are both very nice. Thorium which is the radioactive stuff has a very fast fall off (I have a legit geiger counter to confirm this), and as soon as it's just a couple inches from your body it's a non issue. I do always put the radioactive one on the other side of the bulk in my backpack and pay attention to how the camera sits against my body. Most will say it's 100% safe, but most are sheep that believe thorium reactors are the wave of the future.. deep sigh. My first thorium lens, a canon FD 35mm F2 (must be ssc concave front element version) was insanely sharp with amazing pop. The Takumar's are sharp enough and the bokeh balls are soooo good wide open without the onion rings you're seeing in both those Zeiss lenses. (may have been me that recommended it btw). Just check which have thorium and which don't if you're dead set against it. There's some other goodies in that rhelm but your audience is too big, and I don't want to see the good cheap lenses skyrocket in price.

[@iamionscat9035]

You have to keep cans intact to get your deposit back. You flatten plastic bottles to save space in the recycling bin...

[@JoshuaDeanHealey]

Facts... Micro contrast goes out the window with more glass

[@jimmay8627]

16:25 Aha! Thought so. I look forward to your "The ONE Sigma worth buying" video about the 30mm f1.4. 😁

[@inspiredartphotos]

I agree totally. I was influenced by DXO sharpness tests. So I went down the Sigma ART route. Yes the images were sharp, but the render quality just was not pleasing. I started to buy Nikon replacements. The 50 f1.8, 20mm F1.8 and etc. This was before the Z line of glass. My main camera body was a Nikon D750. When Nikon introduced their mirrorless line, I bought a Z6 MKll and now own a Z9. The rendering of those Nikon F series of lenses is still pleasing. I actually prefer them to the 3 Z series lenses I own. They all work flawlessly adapted. I am tempted by the Nikon 180 to 600. I shoot a lot of video and my current Sigma constantly hunts in autofocus. Excellent video and I totally agree with your 3D pop quest. The 55 is the winner over the 50. Those bokeh circles are way too harsh. Now talk about your new Nikon LUT workflow.

[@SubiTrekker]

I may have to put you in my will so you can have my Nikkor 50 1.2 Ais lens when I eventually meet up with Ansel.

[@the_meridian]

3d pop is somehing that might be provided by being somewhat backlit. I don't think you address lighting enough when seeking this elusive 3d pop component.

[@MustafaKemaldombisimAtaturk]

Falsch,es hat nichts mit Licht zu tun.Ich habe von Sigma zu Sony -Zeiss gewechselt.Ich bereue es nicht schon früher getan zu haben.Ich habe langsam das Gefühl dass nicht jeder in der Lage ist diesen Effekt überhaupt zu sehen.Das passiert ja auch im Kopf...

[@the_meridian]

@@MustafaKemaldombisimAtaturk I could be wrong, admittedly.

[@Zimmy123]

Love learning about Nikon. They grow on me. I think my most poppin lens is the Minolta MD 50mm 3.5 Makro. Shot yellow jacket wasps with it and the images are awesome.

[@inspiredartphotos]

@@Zimmy123 I own probably 10 different MC and MD ROKKER lenses. I adapted a 50 mm to use with my first Nikon DSLR a D3300. I wonder about adapting them to my Z9. Hmmm!

[@AlexWhitman-ep1sk]

I have the Z7ii. My MD 50 3.5 macro gives great results on the Z sensor. I also use M Mount glass and it's like magic unicorns invaded my camera.

[@inspiredartphotos]

@@AlexWhitman-ep1sk Glad to hear of your success! What adapter?

[@Zimmy123]

@@inspiredartphotos I found that my minoltas really shine on the FF 24 mp sensor, in comparison to my former sony apsc. I would definitely give it a try with the Z9, even if the mp are higher on this one.

[@inspiredartphotos]

@@Zimmy123 I still have my beloved D750. I still have that original manual adapter that I used with the D3300. The question is where is it hidden…??!

[@bailey.nt86]

I've had the Nikon 35mm f/1.8z for a few years already. Its kinda lame, creatively speaking. It's not even super duper sharp...like everyone is glazing that lens hard... and it's just not all that tbh. I regretfully sold the F mount f/1.4 version, at least that lens had a little bit of soul...so I'm glad it's back on the Z mount. That 50mm f/1.4Z is already preordered. Should be here on saturday. We shall see...it better look cooler that the F mount version. That thing is a dog, but at least it takes interesting photos.

[@RussandLoz]

I'm finding the same, I love the sharpness and character of my F1.4 E range of the 28mm and 105mm. The Z1.8's are flat and edgy looking, but the new Z1.4 range might be too soft, slow focussing and have lens rendition issues such as CA. The old f mount E range seemed to have it all...

[@bailey.nt86]

@russandloz flat is a perfect way to describe it. 👌 i took that lens to Yellowstone and Grand Teton. When I had a chance to edit the photos, i was really missing that F mount 35 f/1.4 😔

[@OriginalWatchcow]

I guess I'm just piling on to the MTF fanatics, but for people pictures, weddings, events, portraits, a little character in the lens isn't a problem. In fact, if you have a customer commenting on aberrations, or soft corners, your photo already missed the mark because any image telling a story, capturing a moment, does not have to be perfect. We obsess on perfect images, when what the customer is paying for is perfect moments.

[@flakvr]

So true. This realisation made me enjoy photography a lot more.

[@TravisVarga]

ZV-E1 has reached GOAT status...

[@TryThinkingDeeper]

I just found my mom's old Hasselblad that has the Zeiss Planar 2.8 80mm. Thinking of buying an adapter to put it on my new R8. This should be poppy, right?? Seems worth it for portraits even with manual focus

[@pslaathaug]

The ducks sped up after they realized you were talking to yourself. ;)

[@PhilipRanson-d5t]

Great show,looking forward to trying fifty one point four ,the boat in the mist was beautiful,enjoy the day.

[@MiguelChalita]

I dont know how I ended up here.. but i fking love this channel, lol! this is all I needed.. I stopped looking at others channels due to their fake aproach to these reviews and content.

[@4wd_and_riffs]

Bought a 7Artisan 35mm 1.4 for my Z5. Guess what? It has some issues but the output is amazing for $120

[@danm3d]

You can get non radioactive versions of the takumar 50 1.4

[@sushocahtt]

"my brick walls are not going to be sharp enough in the corners"....😂😂😂

[@SummersSnaps]

Unpopular opinion maybe, but if pop is your thing then start looking at larger sensors. I've found pop more related to sensor size than lens, but indeed you do get lenses that pop more than others for sure. Maybe a GFX for your talking head stuff will be where your happy place.

[@filmstudiojapanDOTcom]

Way to chill out the music to match the scene at the end. I always enjoy your content, but being old and jaded rarely laugh. You in bed with a farting photographer.. I laughed pretty good.

[@technodronesogxl9783]

I'm trying to decide on the 50 1.8 or 1.4. I shoot mostly landscape and wildlife. Do you think the 1.4 would be better for this or the 50 1.8s

[@inspiredartphotos]

I own probably 10 different MC and MD ROKKER lenses. I adapted a 50 mm to use with my first Nikon DSLR a D3300. I had a lot of fun. Everything was manual. I wonder about adapting them to my Z9. Any ideas?

[@GeneFever]

The Ziess 55mm swirly toneh balls are glorious

[@petersuvara]

Offset Lut looks great ! Will you be testing the new Nikon lenses?

[@cameraconspiracies]

When I see a deal on them :)

[@Cornpone]

You easily have created one of the best gear channels on KZbin…. Creative, practical, and entertaining. I admit I am one of those dirty non-moving picture type people, and am only video-curious, but gimme a chance… I’m not all bad. I have never understood this obsession with general and corner sharpness outside of landscape/architecture type photography. Everyone wants tonnehs with fast glass, then starts complaining about corner sharpness…. It’s insane. I like where Nikon is taking the Z line

[@FocusPocus.]

I'm with you on this. Tired of lens reviews shooting flat walls. Buy the 35mm f/1.4. You already have too many 50ish lenses

[@Flamamacue]

Those people are weird. They either obsess over MTF charts only to put it through some lo-fi Dehancer film style emulation anyway OR they obsess over MTF charts only to post 12 photos from their local park and never use the lens again

[@sneye1]

Shhh, don't tell everyone :) Have the 35. Poppy but still quite modern.

[@cameraconspiracies]

There are definitely levels to pop I'm noticing :)

[@PJ-om2wq]

This is why I bought a D780.

[@skyrunr]

A good photographer with a crappy lens will outshoot a bad photographer with the best lens. You couldn't be more right about too much sharpness on faces. Especially older one's. There is a time and place for clinical lenses such as in studio headshots or magazine covers. That isn't the majority of photography. I guess none of us ever took a decent "sharp" pleasing photo with our various 1.8G primes over the past 20+ years. LOL I'd still prefer the S lenses over the 1.4's. I'd even take a prime version of the 24-120F4S's 24mm! I like having both optios. However, the 1.4's should have been retro SE designs for the ZF with proper indexed (or click to smooth) aperture rings. That is where Sony shines with their G lenses... the handling. f1.8 has nicer color bokeh, but the f1.4 has less eye watering onion peel... I agree with the 50 over the 35, and then put the Zeiss on the Nikon! However, the 40F2 has (potentially) more pleasing MTF's than the f1.4's. I just can't find a great deal on the SE version.

[@oo0RECON0oo]

Loving my z6iii

[@GordonRunklePhoto]

That 35mm f/1.4 Z looks very interesting to me, if it can handle a bit of weather. 👍 Glad to see the ducks foiled your fowl plan to hide them from us. 🦆🦆

[@duncanwallace7760]

Have you invested in the FTZ II adapter? I think the F mount started in 1959 so you might find some old 3D pop from before you were popped.

[@cameraconspiracies]

I had and sold it. I prefer the Canon EF lenses with Fringer adapter.

[@duncanwallace7760]

@@cameraconspiracies I didn't even know that was possible! Very cool.

[@giovanniboletta]

I'm a wedding videomaker and using mainly 2 lenses with my A7IV: Sigma 24-70 2.8 Art (i know, bidimensional footage, but versatile) and a Sony 35mm 1.8 (not GM bullshit sharpness and mainly used with my gimbal). Now, I'm obsessed with 3D pop (you ruined my life). I'm heavily considering selling my Sigma and invest the money on Zeiss Batis glass (maybe a 18mm or 25mm and definitely 85mm). What would you suggest me buying? Do you think is a viable option for a wedding videomaker? Thanks.

[@adinbradic7092]

Never buy gear you have never felt missing during the work.

[@cameraconspiracies]

You already asked this question on another video...

[@giovanniboletta]

@@cameraconspiracies yeah, but since this video is about 3D pop I thought it would be better here rather than yesterday's video. And I ended up forgetting to delete the comment there. Sorry if it seems insistent.

[@KobusGevelspar]

Somebody is sharp here 😂

[@giovanniboletta]

@@KobusGevelspar my soul 3dpop'd out of my body 😂

[@inorogNL]

Nikon 105mm f/2.5 best lens I ever had (if only it had AF)

[@nxt2oblivion]

Pentax gets it. Their 50 classic is wonderful. Clinical has its place in wildlife and astronomy, but for people, I often prefer old Nikon and takumar lenses.

[@OriginalWatchcow]

This is insane. I have been preaching to the perfection zealots that the current crop of lenses are just so clinically perfect they have lost their real beauty. It's become common to adapt older lenses that have these loveable flaws we embrace as "character." We do this at the cost of convenience. No metering, or limited metering and exposure control modes, and no autofocus. It's no wonder the Chinese manual lenses like TTartisans and Pergear are becoming popular. Similar results to the vintage we enjoy, and direct fit without adapters, often at a cost lower than a classic lens. I like these new lenses and don't care that it's a legacy formula.

[@Steger13]

Question, is the pocket 3 good enough for filming ppl slow motion on the streets? Or should i get a camera? Thanks 🙏

[@shayzohar9078]

I see the pop on ef 85, every video you make, I don’t see it now on Nikki 1.4

[@gregbillings]

Solid noise effects for transitions.... I half expected to hear a Wilhelm scream 😅

[@Liljoozy]

Love your quirky eccentric vibe bro

[@bil_prag]

as someone how only has prime lenses, no, zooms should not die :) were you ever at a beautiful lake and waterfalls on a rainy day thinking how to change lenses?

[@Jgheiler]

what did you say on 15:03? 40mil tony 2? is that the 40mm f2 you mean?

[@chromaticvisuelle]

I love my Nikon 40 f2 so much!

[@rdtstudios]

Tested the iPhone ProRes, the cinema is real!🔥🙌👌

[@bazdesh]

the only thing that disappoints me about the new 1.4 primes is that they are much larger than the F mount G/D primes... wheres my 7 elements 6 groups 50mm 1.4 Z mount lens thats the size of a 50/1.4G/D

[@giannagiavelli5098]

I'll never give up a screw drive body !!!

[@noordstede6408]

This is why I’m still shooting om Nikon F mount. I have a couple of amazing low element count lenses. Even a zoom with character. Unfortunately for video it’s less practical.

[@giannagiavelli5098]

Me to. F3hp n8008 Fuji S5 the F3 with action finder will blow your mind. The S5 along with Leica M8 are the two most filmic sensors ever made

[@oo0RECON0oo]

You can always edit a picture control profile to you liking

[@nicholaskh]

If you love lenses with character and beauty, then you should try a Nikon F mount lens 58mm 1.4. It is thing of beauty.

[@cameraconspiracies]

I had the even better Voigtlander 58mm f1.4. Would be nice to autofocus though :)

[@nicholaskh]

@@cameraconspiracies the Nikon is autofocus.

[@cameraconspiracies]

@@nicholaskh I know.

[@WebbPhotography]

I don't know but I'm having a hard time seeing the difference on my computer screen. Or maybe I just don't know what to look for. I don't shoot movies yet only stills. My 50mm 1.8 and my 85mm 1.8 seem to get all the sharpness I need from my Nikon Z6ii. Even when I used my D7200 and my 50mm 1.8 it always got great crisp shots. But a lens that I've used a lot is my old AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II, This lens is an awesome lens! I'm just saying.

[@znhatgan8782]

Bavk to when I was using a Zeiss Jena 50 f2.8 on an old 50d and god that was crystal clear with tonnes of 3d-popped.

[@WatchmanNiel]

How could you miss the Voigtlander 50mm f/1.0 for Nikon Z?