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NIKON Z DX 24mm f/1.7 - Pure Gold!
In this review I highlight the exceptional 24mm f/1.7 dx lens.
Although Nikon doesn't really have many lenses specifically for aps-c cameras, this lens is really not to be missed.
In addition to being lightweight, this lens is also affordable.
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0:39 Build & Looks
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3:09 Nikon 24mm f/1.7 vs 16-50mm kitlens
5::50 Conclusion
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КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @rodneyodell8959
    @rodneyodell8959 2 дні тому

    I had this lens before I went mirrorless. It was my favorite lens. I was just looking through old photos I took with and I forgot how much I loved it.

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 2 дні тому

      I totally understand you. None of the current z mount lenses have that same effect.

  • @juliefairbrother6786
    @juliefairbrother6786 5 днів тому

    I have just bought this lens and after seeing your video I am very keen to use it. For travelling and not wanting to heavy camera bags this should do all I need it to do. I will use it on my F6 and my D700. Thanks for your review

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 5 днів тому

      Thanks for your input!

  • @TheReaperOfTheNorth
    @TheReaperOfTheNorth 8 днів тому

    i just got this lens with the nikon d7500 with the 18-140mm for $1000CAN

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 8 днів тому

      That’s a great deal, have fun with it!

  • @egyptiansphinx
    @egyptiansphinx 10 днів тому

    Thank you for this great and to the point review. It's a beautiful lens.

  • @motoexploration4169
    @motoexploration4169 13 днів тому

    Thanks for highlighting this lens in your vid. I just received my own copy of the D version today. The bokeh of this lens reminded me of my Nikkor 200mm/2VR, smooth as butter, nothing like the newer Z lenses.

  • @slug1948
    @slug1948 15 днів тому

    Excellent review

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 15 днів тому

      Thank you!

  • @whartonbizzo
    @whartonbizzo 18 днів тому

    Great sketch!

  • @whartonbizzo
    @whartonbizzo 18 днів тому

    That was fun! Thanks.

  • @whartonbizzo
    @whartonbizzo 18 днів тому

    That was amazing, nice work! That's a very good drawing.

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 18 днів тому

      Thank you!

  • @matfen7978
    @matfen7978 20 днів тому

    Your videos are excellent and you are also a good sales agent, I ordered one a few minutes ago

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 20 днів тому

      Ha, thank you! Maybe @nikon should just give some return one day.

    • @matfen7978
      @matfen7978 3 дні тому

      @@WimBals Nikon should!

  • @homesickphotographycomau4107
    @homesickphotographycomau4107 24 дні тому

    love this lens it my gem

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 23 дні тому

      Thanks for your comment!

  • @Ton-x4r
    @Ton-x4r 24 дні тому

    I am using one and have another almost new stored in the box. Ok afterwards I went to fullframe but I will never ditch the D500. The only downside is that there are not many apsc lenses that can deliver. Especially apsc wide angle zooms are just horrible. Maybe sharp in the center but very bad at the edges. And AF consistency is also a problem with those lenses. I use my D500 mostly with fullframe lenses. The only apsc lenses I think are worthy enough are the Nikon 17-55mm f2.8, Nikon 35mm f1.8 dx, Sigma 18-35mm f1.8, Sigma 50-100mm f1.8 and the Samyang 16mm f2.0.

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 24 дні тому

      Thanks for your comment!

  • @daveroutledge8232
    @daveroutledge8232 25 днів тому

    Thanks so much for this review. I've been thinking about which camera to buy and Ive found your review of the D7500 to be tremendously helpful in making my choice. Dave

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 25 днів тому

      Glad you like it!

  • @musiqueetmontagne
    @musiqueetmontagne 26 днів тому

    A nice review thanks. Yes It's a lovely lens that gets the balance between sharpness and gentle render about right. It's great stopped down for landscapes, I shoot detail in the landscape with 200, 300 and even 400mm sometimes.

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 25 днів тому

      Thanks for your reply!

  • @Aoi_Leo
    @Aoi_Leo 27 днів тому

    Hi so to summarize this lens, you can control the zoom in and out. You can control focus. It is suitable to take from landscape to portrait to close up?

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 27 днів тому

      Yes, it is a versatile lens.

  • @peekaboo1308
    @peekaboo1308 28 днів тому

    Thank you for the video! I've just ordered the 24mm to supplement 16-50 and 50-250 with my Z50 :)

  • @c.retana-holguin8318
    @c.retana-holguin8318 28 днів тому

    Your work is amazing!

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 28 днів тому

      Thank you!

  • @jooyoonchung3593
    @jooyoonchung3593 Місяць тому

    Looks like a fantastic light weight everyday lens! Thanks for the review. And nice photos, by the way!

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      It is! Thanks for the compliment.

  • @davidhoward7691
    @davidhoward7691 Місяць тому

    The D7500 came out the same year as the D500. The D7500 was $1000 less and there are some key differences that make the D500 king. First the D7500 has a crop sensor with 24 MP while the D500 cones with a Crop BSI sensor with 20.9 MP. Don’t be fooled, the D500 sensor is far superior to the D7500. Also the D500 has no AA filter meaning the raw photos you take are exactly how you take them. The camera is not trying to church them up for you. The D500 with the addition to 10 frames per second also has a bottomless buffer. With XQD cards this camera is an absolute beast. It really is one of the Legendary Camera’s ever made by any manufacturer

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      Thanks for your comment. Nikon D500 and D7500 share the same sensor and processor combination. That means you get a 20.9 million pixel APS-C (DX format) sensor with an EXPEED 5 processor in either camera. For this reason, image quality should be pretty much the same, no matter which you choose.

  • @tony-weber
    @tony-weber Місяць тому

    D500 is still legendary solution for sports and wildlife photography. Widest and brightest wiewfinder with zero latency, good dynamic range and best low light performance in it's class. My favorite setup for wildlife is D500 with nikkor 200-500 f/5.6E

  • @DavidL5star
    @DavidL5star Місяць тому

    Hi, nice review! I’m thinking of buying a good used version for mounting on my Nikon F5. Although I use digital - moving from Nikon FF to Olympus- I love shooting on b/w film hence the F5 which I pair with a 20mm f1.8 and 50mm f1.4. I think such a lens would complement these other 2.

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      Thanks, this lens can be a great addition to your kit.

  • @BigAl-hu9yr
    @BigAl-hu9yr Місяць тому

    Thank you for such a nice review of this lens. I have this lens and it is my Magic lens! It gets the job done Royally.

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @fpeezdoo9859
    @fpeezdoo9859 Місяць тому

    I have this lens. It’s crazy how a lens that old provides the resolution and rendition that great. I use it with my D850 and yeah it shines with those 45 megapixels. Thanks for the review!

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      Thanks for sharing your thoughts!

  • @WestleyMarshall-w9n
    @WestleyMarshall-w9n Місяць тому

    I am thinking about buying it

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      Good idea!

  • @dominiclester3232
    @dominiclester3232 Місяць тому

    Thanks for these thoughts! After wanting a D500 years ago and enjoying the Z system immensely, I just bought one at a great price and I do not regret the purchase. The camera just feels right, is lighter than it looks and no mirrorless cameras do 1.6 million iso as far as I know.

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      Thanks for your input!

  • @Andy-rk9mu
    @Andy-rk9mu Місяць тому

    Thank you for the great review. How is the distortion on this lens? (I am thinking to use it on my olf Nkon FA as well)

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      Hi, the distortion on this lens is minimal.

    • @Andy-rk9mu
      @Andy-rk9mu Місяць тому

      @@WimBals ty

  • @trideer01571
    @trideer01571 Місяць тому

    Thank you for your reply. I appreciate your video

  • @trideer01571
    @trideer01571 Місяць тому

    Thank you for sharing. In interested in trying this with airbrushing. Would this type of panel work well for that type of application? I bought some white gesso, what is the reason for the colored gesso? Thanks in advance. Cool art too by the way.

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      Thanks, gesso is a universal primer, airbrush should also work I think. A neutral gray shade is easier for me to work with. That way I can go darker and lighter with the first layer.

  • @jd5787
    @jd5787 Місяць тому

    Wondering whether I should get this or the 70-200 F4.... The 2.8 is too exp and heavy for me 🙂

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      I had the 70-200mm f/4 as well but the 70-300mm is more interesting to me. The AF is also a lot faster on this lens.

    • @jd5787
      @jd5787 Місяць тому

      @@WimBals thank you!

  • @rickyzagalo
    @rickyzagalo Місяць тому

    Very complete, clear, well presented and most useful review. I have been mostly using my Zfc with manual Leica R lenses, a joy that peacking focus and beautiful results, but more recently I'm working more and more with the 16-50, ultra compact and light, also very good shots. And now, as I realized from your work, this 50-25 is the go-to companion to close the walking and promenade range set. Regards

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      Thanks for your comment!

  • @karbon712
    @karbon712 Місяць тому

    Bedankt voor deze review Wim,ik heb deze lens onlangs aangeschaft en in combinatie met mn Nikon D700 levert deze foto's op in een kwaliteit die ik nog niet eerder heb gezien, zo tastbaar echt en 3D achtig,echt heel bijzonder!

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      Samen met de d700 lijkt dit een heel mooi duo te zijn!

  • @makemystronger..freemegapi6800
    @makemystronger..freemegapi6800 Місяць тому

    Buy 70-300 afp or sigma tamron 100-400? Best ever image quality for my d7200 and range for sport and animal photo?

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      Then I would choose the Sigma 100-400mm.

  • @dicklloyd9584
    @dicklloyd9584 Місяць тому

    This lens is truly remarkable and at an amazingly great price point. I recently got a 2nd hand one for around £250 and I use it on my D750. It gives outstanding results when I have used it for portraits. Thanks for your video.

  • @Drengrphotography
    @Drengrphotography Місяць тому

    Love mine and continue to use it professionally as well as for fun.

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      Thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @amankrotten
    @amankrotten Місяць тому

    very good review.. can I use it on Nikon d5500 ?

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      Thanks, sure you can use it on the D5500.

  • @mikeroche8544
    @mikeroche8544 Місяць тому

    How does this compare to the old Manual focus 55mm Ai-s lens? Is it worth getting that for half the price of AF?

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      As far as I know, both lenses have the same optical formula.

  • @stonehenges5722
    @stonehenges5722 Місяць тому

    Nice to hear positive review. I am getting my Z50 with 16-50 and 50-250 maybe next week. Thank you!

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      Thanks, the best 2 kit lenses that currently exist!

    • @lordflappa1992
      @lordflappa1992 6 годин тому

      DId you get one? Z50II just out baby

  • @arunupadhya1639
    @arunupadhya1639 Місяць тому

    This month i was planning to purchase this and your information helped me a lot. Thank you.

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      Glad I could help you.

  • @douglas_hifi
    @douglas_hifi Місяць тому

    Thanks!!

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      You're welcome ☺️

  • @MarioRodriguez-majarobi
    @MarioRodriguez-majarobi Місяць тому

    estoy entre la z50 y la D7500 cual me compro?

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      I myself have started using the Z50 because video is also important to me. The Z50 in combination with z-glass shows even better colors than the D7500. The D7500 however feels a lot more solid than the Z50 and the battery life is a lot better. In anyway, you can achieve very good results with both cameras.

    • @MarioRodriguez-majarobi
      @MarioRodriguez-majarobi 28 днів тому

      @@WimBals Thank you very much for responding.

  • @saurabhghosh398
    @saurabhghosh398 Місяць тому

    Never seen a painter and photographer in the same person! A true revelation.

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      Haha, thanks. I'm happy to do both.

  • @jeffwood9728
    @jeffwood9728 Місяць тому

    Utterly brilliant way to teach kids!

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals Місяць тому

      Thank you so much!

  • @Manish-b6l
    @Manish-b6l 2 місяці тому

    Recently bought the Nikon D7500 with kit lens 18-140mm lens at $880. Loving it. Battery capacity is 2200mah in EN-EL15b battery. Great battery

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 2 місяці тому

      Great deal for that set, enjoy it!

  • @sheefumaster
    @sheefumaster 2 місяці тому

    Too many features at better price. Best built and it’s a beast.

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 2 місяці тому

      The D500 is one-of-a-kind.

  • @ukasz7073
    @ukasz7073 2 місяці тому

    oes it co-operate with teleconverters ?

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 2 місяці тому

      None of the Nikon TCs can be used with that lens as far as i know.

  • @mojzarea
    @mojzarea 2 місяці тому

    I loved your explanation. ❤ perfect. I bought it and just started to do photography.

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 2 місяці тому

      Thank you, enjoy your new lens!

  • @Machia52612
    @Machia52612 2 місяці тому

    Can you compare to the Rokkor 58mm f1.4? I know that Rokkor built lenses for Leica, would be interesting.

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for your input.

  • @hoisec2013
    @hoisec2013 2 місяці тому

    ¿Can I use it with a d3100?

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 2 місяці тому

      Yes you can use this lens.

  • @philmtx3fr
    @philmtx3fr 2 місяці тому

    Hi it s a pity you didn t compare this voigtlander with the Nikon 55mm f1.4. Of course they are not at the same price but I think the comparison may be interesting. Perhaps in a new video …

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 2 місяці тому

      Thanks for your input.

  • @anthonydupont3098
    @anthonydupont3098 2 місяці тому

    I already have a 140 camera lens, but I'm going to start learning how to take portraits, so which lens is worth recommending

    • @WimBals
      @WimBals 2 місяці тому

      The 50mm f/1.4 is a great lens for portrait photography.