Nikon Zf: Phenomenal - With A Few Quirks!
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
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00:19 Why Has It Taken So Long to Review the Zf?
00:42 Gut Reaction Now That I Have One in Hand
05:07 The Details (The Good Stuff)
11:51 The Imperfect Parts
20:44: Closing Thoughts
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I never thought I will be a nikon shooter. I was eyeing a canon for a while. Then came the Zf reviews. It was the perfect camera for me. I ordered it. I am in the system now. I love the 40mmf2. My search is over. Thank you Nikon.
This is exactly the case when I read these lines and realize that I have the same opinion. And yes, 40mmf2 is exactly what I need for every day.
I'm very tempted to follow suit my friend.
This made me cry of pride!!! I think Nikon is King!!! And what's coming is fire... D850, Z8, Zf owner here!!!
I received my Zf in October and wasn’t in love with it initially. But the more I used it, the happier I got with it. There are two instances where I realized that Nikon got it right. The first time was over Thanksgiving when I showed it to my daughter, who was home from college, and she thought it was a film camera. The second time was when I used it after shooting with my FM2 the day before and I caught myself trying to use my thumb to advance the film lever.
I have the 40mm f/2 although it’s not the SE. that stays on it 90% of the time. I’d really love to put a native mount manual focus lens on it at some point because I think this camera is meant for manual focus lenses.
And you are correct. We really need a lens with the aperture ring on the lens
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How does that heavy brick without a grip feels after an hour of shooting?
@@USGrant21st I lift weights so its not a problem at all. Plus it has a neck strap so I'm not holding it when I'm not shooting it. And its a lot lighter than my Z9.
@@jeffselfphotography3066 it's like saying I don't mind carrying a two pound cell phone in the pocket because I lift weights 🤪
Hi Jeff, if you haven’t already, grab yourself the Voigtländer 40mm F1.2 native z-mount lens. It has a manual aperture ring, fully unlocking the true manual nature of the Zf, and has a wonderful split personality, wide-open gives an ethereal render to portrait shots, stop down to F2 for wonderfully sharp street-photo rendering.
Great review!
I started shooting with Nikons in 1980 with an F2AS and FM film duo. Progressed through the digital era, always with Nikons, leading up to my Z9 which is phenomenal. Wanted a smaller walkaround full-featured, full-frame body and the Zf hit all the right notes. I don't know how many other distinct measures of a product's success there are, but here is the one that matters most to me:
THIS CAMERA IS PURE JOY.
I now take my Zf and 40 f/2 or 28 f/2.8 everywhere, every single day, and take tons of pictures every time. I have loads of fun using it and when I am staring at the images on my computer I am repeatedly astonished. Yes, there are times when nothing can top the Z9 with the 135 f/1.8. Yes, it is hard to describe viewing a set of beautiful B&W 8x10's taken with my F2AS on Tri-X. But the Zf is in another realm of photographic experience, at least for me. Using it with my vintage Nikkors (28 f/2, 50 f/1.2, 85 f/2, 105 f/2.5 as well as the incredible 50 f1/2 S-line Z almost brings tears to my eyes. I have been returned to the days of my youth, where thoughtful consideration and planning were part of the process.
All I can say is Wow, Nikon, Wow!
Thanks for such a lovely contribution!
Been using it with 40mm kit lens, so far it feels pretty pretty good. I really like the metering in this camera beside the mad AF and clean high iso. Once set up, I dont think about the operational part of the camera, I just shoot. It doesnt come in the way between what Im seeing and act of capturing. A spare battery in my pocket, and Im ready to start the day.
That Nikon 40mm lens is quite mediocre. If you like 40mm, check the recently released Viltrox 40/2.5 lens, it should be much better optically.
I tested the waters with the little Zfc, and I’ve been so impressed that I’ve packed up my Sony gear to trade in on the Zf Monday.
I do wish Nikon had more Z lens choices or more 3rd party options open, but the manual focus assistance on this camera is so good I don’t mind just grabbing a few Voigtlander lenses for it.
They are the perfect match anyway.
I’m so glad that they didn’t half-a$$ this camera. It could easily have just been a so-so “retro” camera for looks only.
Kudos, Nikon! 😉
And the kidney, and the house, you gave everything!
Thanks Hugh, well said. I've had mine since the initial launch and as a Leica M shooter I really enjoy it. I have a pretty good suite of Z lenses since I also shoot a Z9 and a Z8 for sports. The big discovery for me was the Zf with the Z mount Voigtlander 50 Nocton! The manual focus on the Zf makes even f/1.0 almost foolproof even with my 71 year old eyes. The most fun camera since my M10 Monocrom!
I totally agree re. the "killer" Zf+Nokton 50/1.0 combo, I love it too. Also as a secondary body to my primary Z8 - similar enough, but still different enough to get more use than just as a normal backup. OK, unlike you, I don't do sports, I just do people/beauty.
I haven't had a reason to remove that combo from my ZF.
I wonder if there is somebody doing a review comparison between the Zf and the Z mount Nokton 1.0 and the FTZII Nokton VM 1.0 (that I have)
@@ansgarbook712 I was reading this and wondering how well the M mount Nokton 50 1.0 would work on this Nikon Zf camera....I'd like to see that.
I assume the Z mount Nokton version would have closer focusing...but would there be any other differences?
@chilecayenne hold that thought: working on it!
I’ve owned it for a little over two weeks, shooting it every day while visiting family for the holidays, and I pretty much agree with all your points! This is the camera I was hoping for and they’ve basically delivered it all. If I could change just one thing, it would be the articulating screen for the three way flip on my Fuji X-T’s. If I could have a second thing, it’d be an A setting on the ISO dial like Fuji has. Other than that, I’ve been blown away. I may very well part with a lot of my Fuji X system gear (though never my X-T3 that reignited my love of photography, nor my X100V 😉) in favor of this system. With the small rig grip in place it handles so well and naturally I can’t wait to pick it up. One of my favorite Nikon and Ricoh only features is the highlight-weighted metering option, and this never disappoints. I’m so excited to shoot with it in 2024.
Enjoy!
It's definitely an interesting product / camera offering. Just wish in an alternate reality, Nikon would make lenses better suited to the Z f or maybe more compact or retro style lenses where no adapter is needed.
Good idea! Something like Sigma’s I series primes!
That would be essential for me. Their lenses for street for a camera like this one seem to be restrictive.
That would be essential for me. Their lenses for street for a camera like this one seem to be restrictive.
For me the Z-mount full-frame Voigtländers are perfect for the Zf, I hope that they do more of them in the future. As for Nikon, the 40/2,28/2.8,... are really perfect for the Zf. I don't understand why people insist on an aperture-ring for a fully electronic AF lens. I always program it to be "no function", the cam's dial is OK and less error-prone in this use-case. AF-lens aperture is a fly-by-wire experience anyway (it needs to be open enough for the AF to work reliably, even if you want it stepped down, so you really don't see it in the viewfinder). But I perfectly understand the beauty of an aperture-ring for the manual lenses ike the Voigtländers, there its a totally different experience and it makes complete sense - perfectly combining with the Zf dials.
I would be shocked if Nikon wasn't working on more clasically styled small primes for the Zf and Zfc.
Thank you for the excellent video about the Nikon Zf.
After working 11years with D800, I bought the Zf, ( in order to feel the mirrorless camera world) and the camera is amazing ( remembers me my old Nikon F3 ) the autofocus is spectacular. I bought that “SmallRig hand grip” which I recommend. I liked every aspect of this camera. This is the better camera you can buy with this budget!
Thanks for sharing! 😊🖖🏻
The smile on your face while shooting that video is the exact smile on my face when I had the chance to try that camera out in Japan last month. While I am not, nor have I been, a Nikon shooter, the experience (even in the first moments of holding it) was so much like my Canon F-1 that I just fell in love with it. Now as I have way too much gear already, I didn't bring it home but have been giving a lot of the stuff on my shelf the side eye as of late.
I still have an F-1!
Nice review Hugh. I own Nikon and Leica. The Zf has made me go on a buying binge of fast vintage 50's as well as a couple of current VC Z mount lenses (35 APO and 50 f1.0) . As competent as the AF is, the Zf just begs to be used with MF lenses. I like the Zf more and more each time I pick it up.
That 50/1.0 on the Zf is an intriguing combination!
love my blue Zf - it's a piece of art
Fantastic review of a Fantastic camera. The photos from the Zf look wonderful without editing straight out of the camera.
Just puts a smile on my face every time I see the colors of the photos
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High praise from you indeed Mr Hugh! I've ownly owned a Zf for a few weeks and I'm extremely pleased with its MF lens assist, indeed that is the reason I opted for it over the Z6 II. I also enjoy the RF experience with my M9 yet I cannot afford an M10 or M11, so this Nikon is my new go-to camera for lots opf legacy lenses. I also took a chance on a Megadap smart adapter that so far has enabled me to shoot Sony FE 24-105, FE28 and Zeiss Batis 18 lenses seamlessly, with full Exif data preserved. I have used a Sony A7R3 for about 5 years and that is now superseded by thie Zf. I'm still bamboozled by the Auto ISO quirks, however I haven't really been out shooting it as much as is necessary to climb the learning curve.
New Zf shooter here! It feels and handles like my FG. It is the perfect homage!
Enjoy!
This video made me pine for my old FM2, a roll of Pan-X25 & my dark room. This looks like the perfect Z9 backup. Well played.
Hi Hugh, love your style, and love this take. My reactions were very similar and equally fast when first having the Zf in hand, there is a certain 'je ne sais quoi' , along with state of the art camera goodness.
Finally got my ZF yestarday, Straight away mounted my Voigtlander 50 1.2 with a Helicoid adapter and have been loving the images every since. I am now thinking of replacing my VM lenses with Nikon native Z Voigtlander ones and be much happier. Thank you for this wonderful review :)
This is a camera that pleases the soul.❤
My go to camera for decades is my Nikon FE. I’m accustomed to looking around, setting shutter speed & f stop then look for photos. Thank you Nikon. Jim
Hi Hugh.
Fujifilm XT4 and Leica Q3 user. Tempted by the Nikon Zf with the Voigtlander 50mm F2 APO Lanthar.
Hoping for a Zf variant of the Z7 with the following changes in 2024 before I pull the trigger:
1. At least a couple of good native or third party autofocus prime lenses with aperture rings, maybe the Sigma I series
2. A higher resolution sensor with 40+ megapixels
3. A tilting screen
4. Dual card slots
5. The PASM dial replaced by the A positions on the three dials
Plus, hoping that Fujifilm will see the Nikon Zf as a wake up call on the build quality front. 🤞🏼
Seeing the green box lighting up while in manual eye- defect focus is almost as much fun as nailing focus with a rangefinder.
There is a TT artisans 6bit adapter which allows you to use completely analog lenses and get the focus assist features
Yes just ordered this adapter, I will also attach a EF to M mount adapter on top of the TT artisan, This should give me focus confirmation with my EF Adapted Contax Zeiss lenses, what a round trip ! but super cool
Not really, when I was shooting real rangefinder cameras in the past there wasn't much difficulty focusing because we never had that much resolution with film, so rangefinder parallax system giving approximate focus was good enough. With digital cameras focusing needs to be very precise if you don't want to look at blurry pictures on 4k screen. It becomes very difficult to achieve precise focusing, even a very small move of the subject, or camera, or focusing ring will cause a misfocus.
The Techart TZM-02 also offers this functionality alongside AF when needed as well. Really enjoying the ZF with my M glass.
@@castrojub that’s good to know. I’ve been having a hard time finding the tech art AF adapter though
A highly anticipated review, this Zf is an amazing camera.
40mm f2.0 only dialating down to f5.6?
Congrats - no other reviews caught that ...
Nikon works this way for Live View and AF. When you set at the lest smaller aperture that 5.6 (eg 6.3, 8, 11 etc) it remains at 5.6 and it closes the aperture to the actual value when you shoot.
Hi Hugh from Spain! I’ve watched several reviews on the Zf and yours is, as always, the most interesting! Keep up this good work!! Thanks for sharing!!
So glad you enjoyed it! 😊🖖🏻
oh no, now I want a Zf :) The Z8 also has the same manual focus abilities, with the eye detect and the focus box turning green when in focus. In the bottom left of the view finder it also features the same focus indicator > o < display to show if you are front/back focused or if you have the subject.
Thanks for that!
Can’t wait to get mine! And I love how this is all monochrome
As a Nikon owner (Df included) it is nice to see Nikon improve significantly with their mirrorless cameras. May have to check this one out.
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I bought the Zf to replace my Z6II and I am over the moon happy shooting with it! When you pair it with the Voigtlander 50mm F1 Nokton Z mount? Mind blowing images and a true game changer! Pixel shift is awesome as well! I’m able to use a workflow into Lightroom handling NEX file output from Nikon NX Studio output. ZF definitely has some secret sauce color science. I recently had a paying gig where I took my Z9 and Zf to use. I ended up shooting with Zf all night because of a minor issue with Z9. The low light capability and dynamic range was so great to have and my images were more than acceptable and client loved them which was the important part. Hard to see difference after post processing between Z9 and Zf given that you’re giving client file resolution suitable for web. Both are sharp, clean and vibrant.
I have a Df since 2013, I love it so much, before that I also used a D200. Now I got this Zf to pair with my Df, the Zf will offer me what I have been missing from my Df. This is my dream comes true that I wished that would be a Df-2. Thanks Nikon!
Hugh, about your comment about AF, I own both the Zf and the Canon R8. The Canon autofocus is significantly better, especially when it comes to subject detection. The R8 also nails pupil focus every time, while the Zf tends to grab onto eyelashes more often than not.
Hmmm… thanks for sharing your take!
I know next to nothing about this camera. I've only had it for a few days and am totally new to mirrorless and digital. BUT, you CAN enable glove touch control! Press MENU button, scroll down to SETUP MENU, scroll down to TOUCH controls, select and then turn on Glove mode! You're welcome!!😀
12:08 I'm a Fuji shooter and I love that this camera is so good. It's good to have choices. Fuji is a humble company and I love them, I'm sure that they are quietly taking notes and working to improve their lineups. As for Nikon: I am so glad that they are out of peril (from a few years ago) and that they are making great things. Keep up the great work.
Just bought one, returning to Nikon since ten years. :)
My worst move was to sold my FM3a in 2009 in exchange of a D700. I think now it's finally the time to upgrade with the touch of FM I needed.
I’m not a Nikon shooter but going by the available reviews online about chromatic abberation and sharpness, I’m absolutely blown away. I wish lumix and sigma would step up their game.
Hugh, Thank you for the (as always) very honest review!! I love my S5II and X-T5, although I had challenges connecting with the Z8 (in spite of the specs and glass). I should keep the Z glass and give the Zf a try as I also have some M lenses that are in need of a body that can do justice to them. Have a great 2024!!
Right back at you, Gerald!
A simple ‘A’ stop for auto ISO on the ISO dial would have prevented all the confusion and makes it easy for everyone. I just don’t understand why they didn’t do it.
Hopefully the Zf II will fix this and the stupid flippy screen.
Excellent Video, I got my Nikon zF and I completely agree everything you said. Not perfect. Put Stand Way ahead of Most. I hope Nikon continues to improve on it and brings out a higher resolution version. I will go to my grave having this camera in my kit, right next to my Leica.
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Really appreciate the review here-both the likes and the “not” so likes. I’ve been on the fence about this model, already own the others but the capability of the manual focus auto-assist really put me into the buy category. Keep on shooting and posting. Hopefully, see you on the streets of NYC sometime !
12:15 you said this OUT LOUD! I was waiting for that comparison. I'm a former Nikon shooter, now a Fujifilm photographer. Is this my way back into the Nikon universe?
I find it so hard to look past the size and weight of the Fuji gear.
It happened to me... LOL
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Its easy to love your channel
And i think i love that camera
Well done as always. My rental convinced me. I have a kit with the Zf and both SE lenses on the way - 28 and 40 mm. What a terrific camera. Now I'm very curious to add a modern Z MF lens too.
Enjoy!
Sounds like a cool camera! Any news if Nikon will make lenses for it with an aperture ring?
Hey Hugh😃👋! Thanks a lot for the new video! As always interesting to follow your thoughts. But it’s interesting as well how personal perception can differ. I was really amazed when the Zf was announced. As someone who is shooting a Nikon FE2 from time to time I always wondered how it would be to have such a camera - but with a sensor instead of the analog film.
But when I had the opportunity to hold the Zf in my hands I felt kind of disappointed. The camera is pretty big compared to a FE or FM from the past, there are just two lenses that fit the design of the camera, the flippy screen is something I am not very fond of since using a LUMIX S5 besides my Leica M cameras and the weird combination of PASM and dedicated buttons is a dealbreaker for me. To be honest, I really wanted to like and to buy this camera, but there are too many UX design decisions that tell me that this camera is not meant for me. Personally I see it as a more or less regular Z6 III in a black dress that wants to appeal to all kind of photographers. Again, personally, the Leica M10 and maybe even the M11 are much better “digital” re-interpretations of a Leica M6 or M7 than the Zf is a re-interpretation of the FE or FM cameras. And even the Fujifilm cameras of the X-T and the X-Pro line seem to be more consistent regarding UX. But this is just my personal opinion!
All this doesn’t mean that the Zf isn’t a very capable camera - it is indeed! As I said, it’s a technically advanced Z6 III in a black dress from the eighties😉.
Thanks for sharing a well-articulated alternative take!
The Zf is such a bizarre camera. It feels like they were building a feature set for the Z6 III, but realised people were all hot and bothered by the Zfc and wanted a full frame version. Here's to hoping they do a true stills version with the Z7 or Z9 sensor.
One Hugh to another…
Do I own a mirrorless camera, no…
Would I like a mirrorless camera, yes and no…
Am I happy with my current camera gear, yes (Nikon D700/D850)…
I like new tech, but I’m firmly entrenched in the F mount. Shooting landscapes I don’t require super fast speed nor video capabilities…
BTW I like your B&W UA-cam format, it directs the viewer to watch/listen rather than be distracted by colors.
Thank you for sharing your views on products.
My pleasure, Hugh! 😉
Hugh, you put a lot of work into that review
The on screen readouts were great
I hope the zf sells really well. I think it is
(but I'm still waiting for the z6iii so I can sell my z6ii)
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I have been waiting for your take on this camera ... bravo
Thank you!😊 🖖🏻
I think I shed a tear (not only for the exquisite review but that my pockets will be screaming) 🙏🏽🙂
There is an amazing workflow with all Z cameras using the TTArtisan 6bit coded adapter when using m-mount lenses for manual focusing ! You can use a setting where the camera will automatically take a photo when you turn the focusing ring and as soon as it will reach the focusing point it will take the photo -- and of course you can just leave the focus at this position and take more shots as you like to ! ( Almost working like a focusing trap function. ( Richard Wong has shown this in a video describing the TTArtisan Adapter and it`s use on Nikon Z cameras ! )
The Megadap ETZ21 Pro will provide Eye AF tracking "focus confirmation" for manual focus vintage (no chips) lenses. It's expensive (like the FTZ II), but you can really adapt ANY lens that can be adapted to sony E.
That's why I got the Z F.. to use all my leica R lenses with it.
Hi - does the adapter work ok, I have a 20-40mm Tamron Id like to use
Your videos are great. I would love to see the product in your hand though. Something about seeing it really drives the point home.
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16:08 truth. I actually returned my Z 50 1.8 as it just sat in a drawer. 40 f2 is fun and plenty sharp… with tons of character.
and i love the music. Vendla..
Hugh, I love your commentary style its one of the reasons I watch your youtube videos, I was a Nikon Fe user in the last century and loved it. switched to Canon for my journey into digital and now am the proud owner of Fuji XT-5, when the Zf I just thought it was a camera trying to emulate Fuji X series cameras, but when I looked into it found it to be much more and I am currently thinking about purchasing the Zf for a camera for low light. Thanks for a great entertaining video. 😎😎😎
My pleasure!
Mark Twain once said, “I didn't have time to write you a short letter, so I wrote you a long one.”.😂
Love it!
My Nikon dealer in central London pre sells every delivery so far. I’m currently pricing up my Mamiya7, Hasselblad 500CM and Nikon FM3 to finally switch to digital.
My used Z6 mk. 1 does excellent manual focus with the chipped AF-D lenses (and off brand versions - like the Tokina 100mm macro) as it gives the red square around the focus point that turns green when in focus. Yes - I might prefer to have the Zf guts in one of my D3 bodies, but that would cost $5500 instead of $2000 (& I really loved my black FE back in the day) so I'll take it.
Thanks for that information! 😊🖖🏻
Por ok😊
Best review!
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Thanks Hugh. Entertaining as always. You threw me a curve at about the 8 min mark with discussion on DoF. It may be that I just don't understand the Panasonic EVF and forgive me 'cause you probably already knew this, but you can map DoF to a button for when you want to review. Again, probably me just not following your analogy and/or understanding the reference point. Might also just be a "grasp the fly from the hand" moment I don't "see" yet.
The issue is that the Zf with the 40/2 Z stops showing ACTUAL DOF after f/6.3, even if the camera is set to a smaller aperture, which is quite odd. The S5 II doesn’t have this problem.
Good video , I love ZF
Damn, I’ve been resisting all influence to consider this camera. It’s is such a punch at the Fuji User group in terms of the aesthetics. Now you’ve tipped me the wrong way! The spending money way!!
Sorry! 😉
Your video came out a few minutes before the UPS guy showed up with my blue grip Zf. For me, the camera was the right features, at the right price, to finally get a Nikon newer than my D800 (and go mirrorless at the same time). I'll probably continue to use my Leica M10 for short work at 90mm or less, and while I plan to ge tthe 40mm f2, my intent is to use the Zf as a telephoto rig for the most part, at the focal lengths to wich Leica does not go sadly. As for micro SD... eh, most of my SD cards are micros in full size adapters these days anyway.
Nice review, Hugh. When you do a follow up, would be interested in your impression of Zf use with adapted Leica lenses. I have the Nikon z 40mm- which has been criticized for plastic mount and sharpness by reviewers- and agree that its output is just fine for me. Waiting for the Z6iii which may make for a tough decision. Happy New Year! 😄
And to you, Peter! I wish Leica would update us M lenses with electrical contacts a la Voigtländer!
Fat chance of that until an M1X with a hybrid finder. For now I am more concerned about the thickness of the Nikon sensor cover and resulting CA
Just wish they'd release this in a z6 style body already 🤞
I suspect they will shortly.
You just convinced me to forget about the Sony a7c and into the zf…thanks Hugh, Happy prosperous new year!
And to you, Phillip. Enjoy!
This camera comes free with dark rim glasses and a wool beanie so you look really cool when using it. 🤓
Ok Pentax... Now will you listen to the market and go make us a sweet hybrid OVF contemporary to this pupper?
My Zf will be delivered tomorrow and I'm scouring through more review videos just to pass the time and scratch that itch. I'm coming off of a D750 and was looking for something a little more "fun" and less professional (at least appearance wise). I think I found exactly what I was looking for. I don't subscribe to many photography channels but your presentation here was fantastic. Thank you for this review
My pleasure. Enjoy!
Have you got it yet, I used to have a D750, but moved to Sony because I wanted easy to use AF. I'd love to move back to Nikon tho.
Well said Hugh. I got mine just last week and plan to use it as a travel/street camera.
Enjoy !
Nice music that is played who is the band
Love your reviews, as usual! Also thoroughly enjoyed your enthusiasm about this camera, as I feel similarly. Before I got into the Fuji X cameras (back with the very first x100) I was chomping at the bit for the Nikon Df. I couldn't afford that at the time & so ultimately found myself a longtime Fuji user.
I now use (& love!) Fuji's medium-format GFX cameras, especially because I shoot a lot of architecture... It's usually a GFX paired with either their T/S lenses or my humble collection of classic Leica R glass.
What's funny is that I'm not a Fuji fanboy... they're just the only ones who don't disregard classic camera haptics & shooting styles. I've always yearned for a Leica (I've got a whole outfit of Zeiss ZM glass!) & would gladly give my appendix for an M11-P, but something like that is just not feasible for some of us... looking forward to saving up for the Nikon Zf as an upgrade for my M-mount lenses (still using my very humble Fuji XE-3). It'll be nice to one day use my focal lengths within their originally-designed fields of view .
Thank for this!
Please use the 28mm 2.8 with the zf
Top quality content once again!!!
Thanks, Michael!
On the Z9 when you make an exposure you get a frame(?) that indicates an exposure has been made without blacking out the screen. Can you do that with the Zf?
This problem with depth of field preview limitations is common with Nikon cameras. I don't get it. If Panasonic can give you previews to F22, why are the Z cameras limited?
Great question!
Gracias por esta reseña y tu tiempo es lo que esperaba para poder tomar la decisión e ir por esa ZF!
El gusto es mio! 😊🖖🏻
Happy New Year, Hugh!!!
Yes, I love my Z f.
And to you - enjoy your Zf!
It seems nobody else have noticed that you can't use gloves on the Zf . I tried to shoot a dog sled team the other day and I pressed the white balance button all the time , it was so frustrating. With pros and cons I still love the camera .
Great video 👍
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Nikon is already working on the Zf II to fix the design flaws. Kinda crazy they released the Zf without doing any mock-up workflow testing 😢
Great video Hugh, the manual focus performance really interests me. I am anticipating the image video. Thanks again great video. Happy New Year.!!!
And to you, Thomas!
I have both the Fuji XT5 and Nikon ZF. Although the ZF is full-frame, the fact that the XT5 has film recipes or looks and the ZF doesn't still makes me use the XT5 most of the time. I think Nikon should consider making some film looks.
Hugh, I just received my Zf and am taking it to Japan with my Q3. Hold that thought. Alan
Great combo - enjoy!
My 2024 Goal in Photography is to get the ZF.
The lack of a joystick seems a strange omission especially given the size of todays menu systems.
But asides from that it appears this camera has more than just looks.
I love the FM3a/40mm Ultron combo and really want the Zf - but I also need Voigtlander to release that lens natively for Z-mount in the same size. Voigtlander pls
I'm deep in the Canon ecosystem but I've always liked shooting Nikon. Great review!
Track ID at 3:20 please! 🙏
Great review as always, and delicious tunes to accompany this. What was that at 2:58?
You smiled a lot in this video.
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I know they are quite different, but between this and leica q2, what would you recommend?
Sold
Yeah, using manual focus lens on Zf is a pleasant experience. The only thing I couldn’t figure out why is LCD screen shuts down in just a few seconds with manual focus lens!
I have the Z9, but can you just imagine what a little monster this camera would be if only it was 45MP. I wonder if a Zf II with a higher MP sensor is somewhere on the horizon 🤔
Hi, I would like to get the ZF and also use Leica M lenses with it. Will my 28mm Elmarit work? Are there any problems with corner smearing etc.? Thank you!
Another outstanding video, I don't know why exactly I watch all these Zf review videos. Maybe it's to reinforce my decision. What reinforces my buying decision the most is shooting the Zf. One of the reasons I bought it was for the manual focus assist features. I have the Voigtlander 40mm f1.2 and its big brother the 50mm f1.0. and the Nikkor 40mm f2. I've always thought that the 40 f2 was a little soft and I really wanted the aperture ring on the lens. I like the 40mm look but really wanted a sharp autofocus option so I bought the Sony 40mm f2.5 G and an adapter. It is a sweet little compact lens with aperture ring, lens function button, and Auto/Manual focus switch. It is the 40mm lens that I wish Nikon had made. The adapter brings in all the exif data and autofocus works flawlessly. All this is to say that the camera is a ton of fun to shoot and it is flexible. Yes, it has its quirks, but for day to day shooting it works out really well for this nonprofessional shooter.
If you get a chance to really run a Zf through the paces, check out the IBIS and low-light performance. I think they are both outstanding.
So will my old Mamiya 645 lenses with dumb adapter make use of focus assist on the zF?
on point
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I have a Nikon FE2 and a bunch of AI and AI-s Nikkors from the late 79s-mid 80s. Will they work on the ZF with an f mount adapter?
As a Nikon Z7ii owner from release and Fuji XT 4 I have never been able to understand why Nikon do not allow to assign a button dial combination to allow changing minimum shutter speed in auto ISO. I hope the upgrade to Z7iii if it ever comes that this will be addressed. I also own the ZF and it is stunning camera, but still that quirk with auto ISO and minimum shutter speed.