Nikon's recent press releases

mee · 12-22-2021, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by luftfluss

DPR has posted their 24-120/4 S gallery:

Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S sample gallery: Digital Photography Review

Between all the graffiti, it isn't selling Seattle to me. Graffiti including such horrible messages as 'all cops are burnable' and 'riot revolt rebuild'

Not the best choice of photographic subjects imo.

Lens output looks sharp though. Pleasing CA control as well. Noticeably improved especially at f/4 over the older DSLR version.

**luftfluss** · 12-22-2021, 12:46 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by mee

Between all the graffiti, it isn't selling Seattle to me. Graffiti including such horrible messages as 'all cops are burnable' and 'riot revolt rebuild'

Not the best choice of photographic subjects imo.

Lens output looks sharp though. Pleasing CA control as well. Noticeably improved especially at f/4 over the older DSLR version.

The last time we had a friendly and even jocular exchange about something politcal, we both got slapped by the Mod Squad, so I'm going to zip my virtual lip.

The lens looks very good, and it's funny to think that a Z body + 24-120/4 could mostly replace my Pentax + DA Limiteds.

mee · 12-22-2021, 01:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by luftfluss

The lens looks very good, and it's funny to think that a Z body + 24-120/4 could mostly replace my Pentax + DA Limiteds.

Haha fair. zip lips from me too.

And yes I think so too on this lens. The 24-120/f4 does seem to be sharper across the frame and of course more versatile outside, but I'm still interested more in the 28-75mm f/2.8 just for the extra stop.

Similar prices. I'm not buying anytime now though so plenty of time to read the reviews and ponder. Probably can't go wrong with either though. The modern lens designs are so much better than past generations.

LeeRunge · 12-22-2021, 09:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by biz-engineer

DA* is old. I don't know why people compare new Nikon product with old Pentax products.

The Z’s are comparable to the just released HD-DA 16-50, across the line. The S line even more so. Nikon never used to seal lenses like that. I think only one of the very cheapest in Z line isn’t sealed. Probably the best sealed system available today. That used to be a huge strength of Pentax. Canon/Nikon you had to buy top of the line body’s and lenses for sealing and the most expensive lenses to get what Pentax had for half the price. Things changed in a decade.

Canon and Sony are still inconsistent with weather sealing.

It’s relevant because some of us, I know I was one, came to Pentax for the weather sealing in tough environments. It literally was the deciding factor in picking the brand for me anyway.

Ian Stuart Forsyth · 12-22-2021, 11:20 PM

The 100-400 f4.5/5.6S looks promising

Natural Art Images: Voice: Brad Hill Blog

https://coolwildlife.com/nikon-z-lenses/nikon-z-100-400-teleconverter-field-test-z-1-4-2-0/

redpit · 12-23-2021, 03:15 AM

Impressive results for such a zoom lens with the TCs! That is something really new and unexpected...

biz-engineer · 12-23-2021, 04:07 AM

Originally posted by Ian Stuart Forsyth

The 100-400 f4.5/5.6S looks promising

Lens and camera tech keeps improving. It's to a point where in 2021/2022 a Nikon Z9 makes more sense than a 645z with old glass (Z9 : 45Mp, fully electronic shutter = no vibrations, similar price point).

sundown · 12-23-2021, 06:28 AM

24-120 looks OK actually

, it's been in the local store here since yesterday but I think I will abstain for now until Q1-Q2 22

sundown · 01-11-2022, 01:57 AM - **1 Like**

z6ii and the 40/2

mee · 01-11-2022, 07:54 AM

Quite nice. I had to click on it to get the full detail, but it does punch up the sharpness. Did you correct for CA in post or is that straight from the camera?

sundown · 01-11-2022, 08:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mee

Quite nice. I had to click on it to get the full detail, but it does punch up the sharpness. Did you correct for CA in post or is that straight from the camera?

Oh, it has very good details resolving power. This lens is so much more 'normal' in rendering than then the other S primes that look weird

I did bump the CA correction to the max in C1, but I also zero-ed the distortion instruction. It loads with +100 in C1.

It's a fantastic lens and the Z-system is blessed to have it.

Low-count optical elements, sharp in the middle, 29cm min focusing distance, cheap, light, pleasant bokeh, comes with swirly background, silent AF. Natural, beautiful vignetting at f2. BTW, I am even surprised at how good the focus by wire is too. It's a keeper

Alik gave it a glowing review: https://alikgriffin.com/nikon-z-40mm-f2-review-and-sample-photos/

Ian Stuart Forsyth · 01-18-2022, 05:48 PM

The New Z 400 2.8 has caught my eye, just looking at some of the images and video of it looks to be fairly light and maybe under 3000g this would put it lighter than my 200-400 f4

https://nikonrumors.com/2022/01/18/an-australian-store-lists-the-nikon-nikko...inlc-tax.aspx/

**luftfluss** · 01-18-2022, 09:27 PM - **1 Like**

Cameralabs reviewed the Z 24-120/4 S, and also compared it to the 24-70/4 and 24-200.

Nikon Z 24-120mm f4 S review | Cameralabs

**i_trax** · 01-18-2022, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by Ian Stuart Forsyth

The New Z 400 2.8 has caught my eye, just looking at some of the images and video of it looks to be fairly light and maybe under 3000g this would put it lighter than my 200-400 f4

An Australian store lists the Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens for the equivalent of 13,500 USD (incl. tax) - Nikon Rumors

AU$ 23,000.00 in Australia

---------- Post added 01-19-22 at 12:51 ----------

https://www.nikon.com.au/nikkor-z-400mmf-2-8-tc-vr-s

Adam · 01-18-2022, 11:38 PM

I just saw it go live in the US:
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1669888-REG/nikon_nikkor_z_400mm_f_2_...981&

Nuts! (but at the same time, good that there's still demand for these kinds of lenses)

12-22-2021, 11:20 PM	#50
Ian Stuart Forsyth Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,531	The 100-400 f4.5/5.6S looks promising Natural Art Images: Voice: Brad Hill Blog https://coolwildlife.com/nikon-z-lenses/nikon-z-100-400-teleconverter-field-test-z-1-4-2-0/ Last edited by Ian Stuart Forsyth; 12-22-2021 at 11:26 PM.

01-18-2022, 05:48 PM	#57
Ian Stuart Forsyth Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Somewhere over the rainbow Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,531	The New Z 400 2.8 has caught my eye, just looking at some of the images and video of it looks to be fairly light and maybe under 3000g this would put it lighter than my 200-400 f4 https://nikonrumors.com/2022/01/18/an-australian-store-lists-the-nikon-nikko...inlc-tax.aspx/ Last edited by Ian Stuart Forsyth; 01-18-2022 at 05:54 PM.

01-18-2022, 09:49 PM	#59
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	We have Australian price , 23k AU$ Originally posted by Ian Stuart Forsyth The New Z 400 2.8 has caught my eye, just looking at some of the images and video of it looks to be fairly light and maybe under 3000g this would put it lighter than my 200-400 f4 An Australian store lists the Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens for the equivalent of 13,500 USD (incl. tax) - Nikon Rumors AU$ 23,000.00 in Australia ---------- Post added 01-19-22 at 12:51 ---------- https://www.nikon.com.au/nikkor-z-400mmf-2-8-tc-vr-s

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12-22-2021, 10:56 AM	#46
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by luftfluss DPR has posted their 24-120/4 S gallery: Nikon Z 24-120mm F4 S sample gallery: Digital Photography Review Between all the graffiti, it isn't selling Seattle to me. Graffiti including such horrible messages as 'all cops are burnable' and 'riot revolt rebuild' Not the best choice of photographic subjects imo. Lens output looks sharp though. Pleasing CA control as well. Noticeably improved especially at f/4 over the older DSLR version.

12-22-2021, 12:46 PM - 2 Likes	#47
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Originally posted by mee Between all the graffiti, it isn't selling Seattle to me. Graffiti including such horrible messages as 'all cops are burnable' and 'riot revolt rebuild' Not the best choice of photographic subjects imo. Lens output looks sharp though. Pleasing CA control as well. Noticeably improved especially at f/4 over the older DSLR version. The last time we had a friendly and even jocular exchange about something politcal, we both got slapped by the Mod Squad, so I'm going to zip my virtual lip. The lens looks very good, and it's funny to think that a Z body + 24-120/4 could mostly replace my Pentax + DA Limiteds.

12-22-2021, 01:04 PM - 1 Like	#48
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by luftfluss The lens looks very good, and it's funny to think that a Z body + 24-120/4 could mostly replace my Pentax + DA Limiteds. Haha fair. zip lips from me too. And yes I think so too on this lens. The 24-120/f4 does seem to be sharper across the frame and of course more versatile outside, but I'm still interested more in the 28-75mm f/2.8 just for the extra stop. Similar prices. I'm not buying anytime now though so plenty of time to read the reviews and ponder. Probably can't go wrong with either though. The modern lens designs are so much better than past generations.

12-22-2021, 09:59 PM - 1 Like	#49
LeeRunge Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 993	Originally posted by biz-engineer DA* is old. I don't know why people compare new Nikon product with old Pentax products. The Z’s are comparable to the just released HD-DA 16-50, across the line. The S line even more so. Nikon never used to seal lenses like that. I think only one of the very cheapest in Z line isn’t sealed. Probably the best sealed system available today. That used to be a huge strength of Pentax. Canon/Nikon you had to buy top of the line body’s and lenses for sealing and the most expensive lenses to get what Pentax had for half the price. Things changed in a decade. Canon and Sony are still inconsistent with weather sealing. It’s relevant because some of us, I know I was one, came to Pentax for the weather sealing in tough environments. It literally was the deciding factor in picking the brand for me anyway.

12-23-2021, 03:15 AM	#51
redpit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Greece Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Impressive results for such a zoom lens with the TCs! That is something really new and unexpected...

12-23-2021, 04:07 AM	#52
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,225 Original Poster	Originally posted by Ian Stuart Forsyth The 100-400 f4.5/5.6S looks promising Lens and camera tech keeps improving. It's to a point where in 2021/2022 a Nikon Z9 makes more sense than a 645z with old glass (Z9 : 45Mp, fully electronic shutter = no vibrations, similar price point).

12-23-2021, 06:28 AM	#53
sundown Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 588	24-120 looks OK actually , it's been in the local store here since yesterday but I think I will abstain for now until Q1-Q2 22

01-11-2022, 01:57 AM - 1 Like	#54
sundown Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 588	z6ii and the 40/2

01-11-2022, 07:54 AM	#55
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Quite nice. I had to click on it to get the full detail, but it does punch up the sharpness. Did you correct for CA in post or is that straight from the camera?

01-11-2022, 08:29 AM - 1 Like	#56
sundown Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 588	Originally posted by mee Quite nice. I had to click on it to get the full detail, but it does punch up the sharpness. Did you correct for CA in post or is that straight from the camera? Oh, it has very good details resolving power. This lens is so much more 'normal' in rendering than then the other S primes that look weird I did bump the CA correction to the max in C1, but I also zero-ed the distortion instruction. It loads with +100 in C1. It's a fantastic lens and the Z-system is blessed to have it. Low-count optical elements, sharp in the middle, 29cm min focusing distance, cheap, light, pleasant bokeh, comes with swirly background, silent AF. Natural, beautiful vignetting at f2. BTW, I am even surprised at how good the focus by wire is too. It's a keeper Alik gave it a glowing review: https://alikgriffin.com/nikon-z-40mm-f2-review-and-sample-photos/

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01-18-2022, 09:27 PM - 1 Like	#58
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,618	Cameralabs reviewed the Z 24-120/4 S, and also compared it to the 24-70/4 and 24-200. Nikon Z 24-120mm f4 S review \| Cameralabs