I bought the 40mm to use as a small light walk about lens with my Z6ii and love it. Photo choices in no particular order. 1. Dismount 2. Chanel 3. Expresso Bar 4. Door ajar
This was fun to watch, thanks both of you. You should both do more of these. I love this lens and have been thinking about getting it but not sure on how it would work on a Zfc
Great concept for a video. I would definitely like to see more of these. I have two standout favorites for me. To pick one, I'll go with the dark shot of the slightly opened door. I love the way the light spilling out gradually reveals the shapes and objects around it. My close #2 is the cityscape shot with the boats in the foreground. I just switched back to Nikon about a month ago after a 4 year affair with Sony. I picked up a Z7II and a Z6 for my backup then got a Z50 as my walking around/travel camera. The 40mm was the first lens I picked up because They had one on hand and I got it so cheaply! I'm very happy with my move into the Z system.
Thanks Joachim, Greatly appreciated. We always have a great time shooting. It’s good to pull back the curtain a little to show you how enjoyable our process can be. Cheers…. PS, I know you like my photos more but are being sensitive for Matt’s sake. 👍🏻
Well, You're both ‘Winners’ in my Book. 😊 I have to be Diplomatic here, but Honest; I liked a couple of each of Your shots. I mainly loved the visuals, and the great friendship and banter between the both of You. This has helped me to decide to get this lens, for my Z7. Thanks and Cheers!!! 👍✌
Great idea and you guys had so much fun. For me Matt, Matt, Matt, Joe. Best image for me was Joe round 4. Looking forward to giving the 40mm a run out in street/ urban environment. Be good to see a similar challenge with the 50mm 1.8
I received this lens for my Z7 back in Feb and love it! Great content that shows what can be done with this ‘cheap and cheerful’ companion. Now I want to try on my Z9. Next please - the 28mm!!
Choose?? All good! 👍 Think MI with the tram in the background (11:40) should be an ‘author’ page of the next book! Nice video. Well done. Thanks. Cheers!
@@MattIrwinPhotography Hi Matt, I tried it but sent it back. Compared to my other 1.8 primes (24, 50 and 85) the picture quality of the 40mm is very close, but the 28mm was way too soft for my liking. For lightweight travel my 14-30 f4 and the 40 f2 are the way to go ;-) Cheers Kris
Dismount over Green Button Cityscape Behind Boats over Sneaker Bridge DeGraves Espresso was close, but it goes to The Depth of the Streets Chanel’s Gray Bottles over Horizon Between Red Doors How delightful! All good photos for a four minute photoshoot. And how great to see lighthearted competition in good fun 😀
It was great fun Justin. And yes… lighthearted, to be taken with a grain of salt. Good fun to muck around with a good friend and these little lenses. 👍🏻
@@MattIrwinPhotography the 105 macro I think Matt. The Z6 is sitting here next to me with the 70-200 on (finally got one) and while the new 400 is a nice looking beast, I suspect that it will take some time to afford it.
Thank 👍🏻 it was great fun. I’ll be putting the 40mm on the z6 to have a smaller kit for filming and general fun stuff. It’s an impressive little performer.
Round 1 to Matt.... Round 2 to Joe.... Round 3 to Joe.... Round 4 to Joe!!!! I think my favorite is Joe's shot from round 4. Maybe that is just me wishing I could have some wine ;) A fun little challenge to watch. Thanks guys.
@@MattIrwinPhotography Ha Ha Some of us would for sure watch that but we are those who thought that the extended cut of Return of the King was still too short :) Maybe try to cap it at 45 minutes :)
G’day Steve, Well for me the differences are more size, weight and price. And also if you don’t have the 50 1.8 already. This is a great alternative. Cheers Matt.
That’s just over 10 hours! I think Matt and I may have done a few 10 hour shoots together. The challenge would be filming one another with the 800mm lens at the same time! 😁 Anything/everything is on the table. 👍🏻
Round 1 - Matt - but this was fun and there were several good images. I am coming to Australia in January with the family and would love to take you both on, on your own turf. Sadly - it looks like we will not be able to make it to Melbourne, so this will have to be a mental contest - but I will be channeling you! Thanks for the fun!
@@MattIrwinPhotography thanks for your reply and I truly hope it works out somehow. Part of what makes your channel work is you being such a great guy and I’d love to do some shooting and buy you a beer!
Well, that was fun!! I refuse :) to 'vote' on the photographs produced. Art ain't a competition I figure and ALL the shots bring me pleasure and are engaging, so my favourite thing is the fact you're going to do this again :) Cheers!
@@MattIrwinPhotography Let's go old school; 35mm. Love mine when walking the streets. But any lens that gets you guys shooting and chatting and sharing with us, will be great! Cheers!
I love your photography, you just walk out and shoot in the city. I don’t know if it’s confidence, guts or something else but I don’t feel comfortable shooting lots of strangers. Even as a traveler in another country, I always carry my camera everywhere I go and I do take shots (like the London tube) but I really struggle - once I’m away from people it’s a totally different story
Hi Blythe, I’m the same. I don’t generally point a camera at anyone I don’t know. Unless they’re out of focus or they’re a silhouette. I’m not comfortable displaying peoples faces unless I’ve received permission. I know some ‘street’ photographers take photos of anyone and everyone. I’m not comfortable to have my photo taken by strangers, so I try not to do so as well. I think most people feel the same way. London is an amazing place to shoot. Maybe play with slower shutter speeds or silhouettes to get images you like. That way people will be unrecognisable. Enjoy 👍🏻
For me, 1 & 4 Joe and 2 & 3 Matt. (love the rendering and colours in round 3 for Matt, very 60's ambience) a 28mm in 2.8 minutes would certainly challenge your composition skills. Love your videos.
Really good photo's all around. Great format for a video! I give R1 to Matt. R2 to Matt. R3 Tie. R4 Joe. Very close on a couple of the rounds so both you fellas can stand proud of the shots you took under those circumstances. I just purchased this lens for my Z6II, and will head down to Melb for a shoot soon :)
I think both of you had strong offerings but, slight edge to Matt, agree that a 28mm non "S" challenge would be fun as well, what was the hot shoe gizmo you both had connected, GPS? I love that 40mm, I haven't mounted on my Z9 yet....only Z7II
Hi Jim, It was great fun and we were both pretty happy with the results considering the time pressures. The gizmos on the hot shoes are the wireless mic receivers. The 40mm on the z7II would be a super compact setup. What do you mainly shoot?
@@josephsworkshop75 paid shoots Z9 👍🏻…90% Z9 and for less formal shoots Z7II but likely sell Z7ii one day. Enjoying Matt’s videos and you guys are fun!
This lens is funny. I got it a while ago and while for some work its not ideal, and I had my camera set wrong at one point while using it, I ended up brushing it off. However recently, I did bring it to a car show and it was super fun to use. The shots came out really nice. The lens is slowly growing on me.
This was a lot of fun and felt like a wild ride the entire time. Is it possible that it was even more fun for the two of you? Loved the head to head nature. If you do it again, I would vote for the 50 and/or 85. Those are my favorites and would love to see what art you two could make with those two beauties under pressure.
Hi Matt, I can say on my part that it was great fun. Matt and I generally have a ball every time we go out shooting. It’s certainly not the best way to produce art, but things turned out okay. I agree that the 85 would be another great lens to work with under pressure. Who knows what we might do next! :-) Glad you enjoyed it. 👍🏻 Cheers
Hi Matt & Joe, great video and format! :) Round 4 was best, I like both excellent photos! 👍 I like more a 50mm or 58mm lens, but the 40 seems fun ;) Cheers, Martin
Thanks Martin, Matt and I spoke about this earlier and we agree… round 4 felt the strongest of the night. Really interesting. Both completely different images stylistically. That’s what’s so good about photography. One of my fav lenses is an old 55mm manual micro lens. So I felt the same until I started using this 40mm. The jury is still out for me on which length I prefer. This 40mm is a little gem. Cheers👍🏻
@@josephsworkshop75 Hi Joe, for me it's every single time the most thrilling to be out with another photographer, to share and compare the views and learn from each other! Yes, your and Matts photos are different stylistically, but both photos have strong lines, high contrast, are clear and reduced/abstract in a sense, which all appeals to me ;) Maybe your photo would be great in a 1:1 aspect ratio, too, without the leftmost edge where the bottles are. So cropping from the left. Maybe the lines would guide the eye even more to the walking person :) Interesting. From time to time I find it pleasing to be in a situation, where I have to 'make do' with seldom used gear or a lens, which wouldn't be my first choice in this situation or being under time pressure. This spurs my creativity and forces me to be open minded. And it's so joyful to get a good photo under suboptimal conditions :) Cheers, Martin
@@MattIrwinPhotography Hi Matt, difficult question! I'd say the 85 1.2 because I'm waiting for it for a really long time! ;) But in earnest I would suggest ultra wide angle, because I find it difficult to take great wide angle photos (so no 'I need more space' photos). Maybe a 14mm challenge? Cheers Martin
@@MattIrwinPhotography I would find another challenge with a wide angle lens exciting. I suggest you either use your 20mm f1.8 (don't know if Joe owns this lens as well) or the compact (and affordable) 28mm f2.8.
@@MattIrwinPhotography Tough question. I'm on the egde of buying the 70-200 S. But that would probably be too heavy to carry along for a long time. I would be interested what types of photos you guys would get out of it, though.
It's always something seeing the little lenses on the double gripped bodies. I also use Micro 4/3, and in Micro 4/3 you have two f8 body cap lenses, the 15mm and the 9mm fisheye. I had both a more compact micro 4/3 body and a double gripped body, and I mostly only used the body cap lenses on the double gripped bodies just because the IBIS was better. My double gripped micro 4/3 body died recently (I got it used and it was well worn when I got it) and I haven't had the time to replace it yet. Generally speaking, I do use double gripped bodies more often because my hands shake and the double grip gives me a lot more stability when shooting portrait. The small lens big body situation is a common sight in my world because of this
@@josephsworkshop75 I use it for people photos a lot of times. Oddly enough, at the right distance people look pretty good in it even at the edges of the frame. The distortion is more subtle than some other fisheye lenses I've used and the acceptance angle is 140°. I use the curving edges at the edges of the frame to help me draw more attention to the subject in the photo in the same way as a vignette helps frame the subject. Out of the two Olympus body cap lenses, I would say the 9mm fisheye has much more consistent quality across the frame. The 15mm has lots of aberrations as you move out of the very centre of the lens
Really enjoyed this format and it would be great to see some challenges with other focal lengths and restrictions in the future. Great results too, Matt just edging it 3-1 for me but all lovely captures.
For me it was 3-1 Matt, but it was almost a tie. Round 4 was so close to going the other way to make it 2-2. I like the 40mm! I bought it to use on the Zfc but like it on my Z7II just as much. I also love using crop mode at times on the Z7II to get more reach when needed and cut down on the number of lens in the bag. The challenge was fun.
Hi Jeff, Yep, 40mm is a really versatile length, particularly with crop in the equation. Especially with a higher megapixel body. I really enjoyed it. It’s quality surprised me. I’ll definitely be using it more than I initially anticipated. Importantly, would $200 reverse your vote? 😉 Cheers, Joseph👍🏻
@@MattIrwinPhotography I already have one! Practically lives on my z6ii as my everyday camera and lens combo! Such a great focal length, really nice rendering and makes such a light travel/walkabout/family lens!! I am currently using a z7ii with 50mm 1.2s for my paid work, but i really prefer not to carry that all the time, i really have grown to love 40mm as a focal length!!! Great vid as always matt
Matt, I love all your videos, but this one really stood out and was just so entertaining. I found myself smiling the whole video :). Loved it! Too hard to pick a favorite out of the 8. Joe’s 1 & 2 (which was accidentally also labeled as “round 1” ?), and your 1, 3, & 4. But actually, all were really good. I’m planning to head up to Solvang, CA, tomorrow with my wife and was going to bring my 35, 50, and 85 z primes with me. I actually haven’t put the 40 f2 on my z9, since getting it in Feb. - was always on my z6 ii, but after this video, I’m inspired to bring it along. Keep up the great videos!!
Thanks Mouse. My parents took me to Solvang when I was 11 years old! I still remember it fondly. From memory we went to Hearst Castle on the same day. An amazingly picturesque part of the world. Enjoy the trip! PS, i don’t think you can go wrong with any lens you bring. Cheers 👍🏻
@@MattIrwinPhotography Thanks for responding! It was a great day. I must confess, I started on the 35 z 1.8 and quickly switched to the 50 z 1.2 (by personal favorite), and the 50 stayed on the rest of the day. It’s been my favorite all around street photography lens. I have you to thank for ordering the 50 1.2 right after watching your video on it when it was released and have loved it since. That and the 500mm F PF (for bird photography) are my absolute favorites. And also the 105 mc… all the Nikkor z lenses are so good! Anyway, your videos are informative, entertaining, and greatly appreciated!
@@josephsworkshop75 Thanks Joseph! That sounds very similar to my experience. My first trip to Solvang, back in the late 80s, I was around the same age, and we also went to Hearst Castle! I haven’t been there since then (I remember all the indoor and outdoor pools), but that reminds me I should make another visit soon. Thanks for responding! And you’re right, can’t go wrong with any of the Z S lenses :)
@@mouseking7809 I just spoke to my parents. It was 1986 for me, and I was 11 years old. Yes, the gold tiled pools at Hearst castle were amazing. That is my strongest memory there too.
Matt and Joe, I don’t think I could stand a 400 minute 400mm session; any more than you could! Great idea and one that I might just try with my colleagues in the UK. Finally got my Z9 last week almost 8 months after ordering and paying for it from Grays. Still in the deep learning process at the moment though 😅
Hi Peter…. I was thinking of the 8 x 800 minute 800mm session! Congrats on getting the Z9. I’ll never stop learning the ropes with it myself. So enjoy the learning journey. Just remember, regardless of the camera you have in hand the basics never change. I’m thrilled with my Z9. At first I thought it was overkill, but it’s a brilliant tool that helps you realise your images faster. What type of shooting to you intend to use it for?
Peter, there is so much to enjoy. Take your time and savour, it is an astonishing tool, which you can throw anything at and it never breaks a sweat. What lenses are wanting to try out first? Cheers Matt
@@josephsworkshop75 hi, I’m initially using my Z9 for military work and am out on the ranges for the next few weeks to see if I can actually catch a 5.56mm round in flight. The theory is great but I shot around 5000 images with an air rifle at home, just to get my eye in - nothing at all! That’s when I started to use maths and ballistics to figure out how to approach things. A .22in air rifle pellet travels at around 200 m/s. Thus: In 1/125 sec the pellet travels around 1.7m - using the slowest shutter speed to get 120 frames in one second In 1/250 sec the pellet travels around 0.85m In 1/500 sec the pellet travels around 0.42m In 1/1000 sec the pellet travels around 0.21m So shooting an air rifle pellet at 120fps, at ANY shutter speed faster than 1/125th sec, means that the image frame would need to be at least 2 metres wide to have any chance of catching the pellet in flight. By contrast, 5.56mm ammunition has a muzzle velocity that varies between 851 m/s and 993 m/s, so I’m using 900m/s as a notional starting point. Thus : In 1/125 sec the rifle bullet travels around 7m - using the slowest shutter speed to get 120 frames in one second In 1/250 sec the rifle bullet travels around 3.5m In 1/500 sec the rifle bullet travels around 1.7m In 1/1000 sec the rifle bullet travels around 0.85m So shooting a bullet at 120fps, at ANY shutter speed faster than 1/125th sec, means that the frame would need to be at least 7m wide, if not closer to 15 metres wide, to have any chance of catching the bullet in flight. Remember that shooting at 1/32,000th sec sounds impressive, but think about what this really means; it means that you are actually missing 31,999ths of every second! What are the chances of the bullet being in exactly the right place within the picture area for the correct 1/32,000th of a second, bearing in mind that you’ve only got 120x chances of grabbing only 120/32,000ths of every second - not good odds! In fact by photographing at slower shutter speeds you significantly increase your chances of catching a bullet in the frame, doubling your chances each time you double the shutter speed. The downside is that IF you catch the bullet in the frame it will exhibit much more movement! So while technology is wonderful, it still needs skill, allied to a huge dollop of luck and being much further away from the subject than you initially think you need to be! Time will tell…
@@peterrussell663 excellent project. So, is your intention to freeze the bullet as best you possibly can in frame? If so I would suggest making a low latency laser trigger. That way, when the bullet triggers the laser (by passing through its beam), a burst will commence. Start with a very wide frame with a black background. Have spotlights shining along the path of the bullet for light reflecting off it. Repeat the test without changing the variables. The bullet will appear somewhere along the path of your very long frame consistently. Then you can use “longer” lenses once you’ve figured out where the bullet will be. It’s a matter of the bullet triggering a laser triggering a shutter release. Sounds like a great project to be involved in. Is it private or commercial work? I wouldn’t rely on chance!!!
Amazon for me. Harvey Norman apparently has it for around the same price to according to a couple of other comments. I hope you find one. I found it good value for that price. Cheers
great video... and great lens as well. I had the 40 mm with me on my trip to norway.... also a Zeiss 25 mm 2,8 and a Leica 180 2,8. I mostly used the 40 mm because it is A) damn good B) soooo small and comfortable
Cheers Colin, yes it was a lovely door. I walk past it often and never see it open, and it happened to be open in this moment. Street photography can be a lot about luck, and seeing the moment
@@MattIrwinPhotography I also liked Round 1 Joe a lot (had to go back to that to see the caption - youtube controls mostly overlay, so I didn't catch it first time around).
@@MattIrwinPhotography You already have all the best lens, like the Nilon's Trio of 2.8 lenses and i think you you should consider the new 400 mm F4.5 lens which is just announced and its not so much expensive.
The 40mm has blown me away doing street photography on my z6II.
Fun video 😀
I bought the 40mm to use as a small light walk about lens with my Z6ii and love it. Photo choices in no particular order. 1. Dismount 2. Chanel 3. Expresso Bar 4. Door ajar
Yeah it is a little pearler of a lens. Price to weight to size ratio vs quality, I think it is a solid equation.
I’m thrilled! I’d like to see the Nikkor 28mm f2.8 challenge next.
Awesome Solomon, on the list. Are you thinking about the 40mm? Cheers Matt
@@MattIrwinPhotography Most definitely. I like the small form factor.
Fun episode! Matt, Round 2 for me.
I vote for the photo with sign stating “dismount”.
I have the Nikon 40mm, having fun on my Nikon Zfc, I just love the door opening on the last photo, that makes a nice picture in my hallway.
Some nice shots for such quick work. I think the best was Joe's round 4 entry. Good lines
Joe was really funny too, invite him back for the next one!
Great video! Nice to watch and wonderful photos by both.
Thanks so much Manoel. Cheers Matt
Round 3 Joe. I love the low perspective and silhouettes in the distance.
Thanks 🙏
It was fun to push perspective in a pinch!
Matt's boat and door shot. Joe's black & white walker - killer shots.
Thanks Ronald, which lens should be on our dance card next? Cheers Matt
Round 4 Matt; just love the light creeping out from behind the door
Cheers Paul, we had lots of fun, which lens do you think we should try next? Cheers Matt
@@MattIrwinPhotography thanks; how about one of the new z macro lenses?
Great video concept! I just spent a weekend with mine and loved the light weight and unobtrusiveness of it. My vote goes to the “Dismount” shot.
Degraves Espresso shot is my favorite. Good job!
I love this format guys! Please make more!! I got the 40mm last week so I have some pictures to take now to catch up to you guys!
Would love to see how you go, yeah it is such an affordable little unit, great for all sorts of situations. :)
This was fun to watch, thanks both of you. You should both do more of these.
I love this lens and have been thinking about getting it but not sure on how it would work on a Zfc
Great concept for a video. I would definitely like to see more of these. I have two standout favorites for me. To pick one, I'll go with the dark shot of the slightly opened door. I love the way the light spilling out gradually reveals the shapes and objects around it. My close #2 is the cityscape shot with the boats in the foreground. I just switched back to Nikon about a month ago after a 4 year affair with Sony. I picked up a Z7II and a Z6 for my backup then got a Z50 as my walking around/travel camera. The 40mm was the first lens I picked up because They had one on hand and I got it so cheaply! I'm very happy with my move into the Z system.
Perfect entertainment! I like all your photos. Thank you.
Thanks Joachim,
Greatly appreciated. We always have a great time shooting. It’s good to pull back the curtain a little to show you how enjoyable our process can be. Cheers….
PS, I know you like my photos more but are being sensitive for Matt’s sake. 👍🏻
Lol.
@@MattIrwinPhotography haha… knew you’d see this.
I see everything. 😉
Well, You're both ‘Winners’ in my Book. 😊 I have to be Diplomatic here, but Honest; I liked a couple of each of Your shots. I mainly loved the visuals, and the great friendship and banter between the both of You. This has helped me to decide to get this lens, for my Z7. Thanks and Cheers!!! 👍✌
Great idea and you guys had so much fun. For me Matt, Matt, Matt, Joe. Best image for me was Joe round 4. Looking forward to giving the 40mm a run out in street/ urban environment. Be good to see a similar challenge with the 50mm 1.8
Great fun, and a bargain lens!!
Favourite shot, round #2 for Matt - the boats and city skyline wins for me :)
Cheers
I received this lens for my Z7 back in Feb and love it! Great content that shows what can be done with this ‘cheap and cheerful’ companion. Now I want to try on my Z9.
Next please - the 28mm!!
How far out is your Z 9 Martin? And 28mm great idea
@@MattIrwinPhotography received a few weeks ago… :-)
Choose?? All good! 👍 Think MI with the tram in the background (11:40) should be an ‘author’ page of the next book! Nice video. Well done. Thanks. Cheers!
Yes great capture from Joe, I like that image a lot too. Take care MN Cheers Matt
Tie, Round 4 from both are the best shots imo
I agree, the 40mm is a fantastic bargain, my favorite go to everywhere lens on my Z6 and Z7II
Yeah for sure easyki, do you have the 28, 2.8 also? Cheers Matt
@@MattIrwinPhotography Hi Matt, I tried it but sent it back. Compared to my other 1.8 primes (24, 50 and 85) the picture quality of the 40mm is very close, but the 28mm was way too soft for my liking. For lightweight travel my 14-30 f4 and the 40 f2 are the way to go ;-) Cheers Kris
Enjoyed the video. I liked the boats, chanel and the door. I have the lens and love it.
Great choice Israel, and what lens do you think we should try next? Cheers and thanks Matt
@@MattIrwinPhotography finish the breakfast combo. The 28 pancake/waffle
The winner for me was Matt's round 4 shot of the dimly lit alleyway!
Cheers Thomas, which lens do you think next?
Agree Thomas... It was a beauty.
1,2,4 Matt and round 3 Joe for my votes! All in all it was a great collaboration! Good work lads!
Mate, when is it your turn?
@@MattIrwinPhotography hopefully soon!!
@@MattIrwinPhotography need to get a Z body first I think
@@batsta3d LOL, I can lend you one if you like, I have one or two ...... .. . ...
Dismount over Green Button
Cityscape Behind Boats over Sneaker Bridge
DeGraves Espresso was close, but it goes to The Depth of the Streets
Chanel’s Gray Bottles over Horizon Between Red Doors
How delightful! All good photos for a four minute photoshoot. And how great to see lighthearted competition in good fun 😀
It was great fun Justin. And yes… lighthearted, to be taken with a grain of salt. Good fun to muck around with a good friend and these little lenses. 👍🏻
PS… I love the titles you gave the images.
Nice comps under pressure. I like Joe’s shot at the end most of all, 2nd place goes to Matt’s 1st one under the bridge.
Cheers Andrew it was heaps of fun and we are
looking forward to the next one. What lens would be on your shortlist? Cheers Matt.
@@MattIrwinPhotography the 105 macro I think Matt. The Z6 is sitting here next to me with the 70-200 on (finally got one) and while the new 400 is a nice looking beast, I suspect that it will take some time to afford it.
For me, it's a tie. I loved Matt 1 & 2 and Joe 3 & 4. Nice one and fun to watch👍
Hi Yamen, it was surprisingly close and completely subjective. We had great fun. I think we’ll do more of these type of vids for sure. 👍🏻
Cheers
@@josephsworkshop75 as is the nature of art, completely subjective :) nice shots mate!
you 2 are awesome! I really liked both of your photos, the Z9 is so good with that lens
Thank 👍🏻 it was great fun. I’ll be putting the 40mm on the z6 to have a smaller kit for filming and general fun stuff. It’s an impressive little performer.
Yeah the power of the Z system really, all lenses work across all cameras equally, from the ZFC to the Z9, happiness :) Cheers Matt
I have 40mm Z F2 on my Z 5. I need to challenge myself to do this kind of city photography. I used it to capture starry skies and indoors so far.
Awesome Mikko, get out there for sure, the 40mm is such a great little light lens, and it makes it easy
I was confused from start to finish- but good to see you both enjoying yourselves
Yeah we sure did have fun.
Round 1 to Matt....
Round 2 to Joe....
Round 3 to Joe....
Round 4 to Joe!!!!
I think my favorite is Joe's shot from round 4. Maybe that is just me wishing I could have some wine ;)
A fun little challenge to watch. Thanks guys.
Awesome Chris, great choices. What do you think should be our next lens battle ROYALE ? Cheers Matt. :)
@@MattIrwinPhotography I think you guys should go longer. Maybe an 85mm or 105mm. The 105 opens up macro also!
@@christhomas5846 And longer as in 4 or 5 hours straight??
@@MattIrwinPhotography Ha Ha
Some of us would for sure watch that but we are those who thought that the extended cut of Return of the King was still too short :)
Maybe try to cap it at 45 minutes :)
Thanks Chris 👍🏻
I think the 85 or 105 are great choices. Everyone’s choices have been so varied, it’s been great.
Chat soon 📸
Hello both, this look all good fun, as photography should be. I love all the image know one loses.
Well said John on all fronts :)
Well said John. Completely agree. 👍🏻
Fun video! I see so many folks rave about this lens, but is it different enough from 50 1.8?
G’day Steve, Well for me the differences are more size, weight and price. And also if you don’t have the 50 1.8 already. This is a great alternative. Cheers Matt.
Don't know if anyone will see this comment so late, but if so, what is the hotshoe attachment? What does it do? Thanks!
They are wireless mics. 👍😀🎤
My winner is Round 3 Joe, closely followed by Round 4 Matt.
Love the format.
Thanks Craig 👍🏻
Matt and I enjoyed the shoot a lot. Great to do something different to exercise the creative muscles. Cheers
Great call Craig.
My fav was three out of focus people in the alley with the white light in the background. How about the 8x80m 800mm challenge?
That’s just over 10 hours! I think Matt and I may have done a few 10 hour shoots together. The challenge would be filming one another with the 800mm lens at the same time! 😁
Anything/everything is on the table. 👍🏻
We can do 800. Just use walkie-talkies.
@@MattIrwinPhotography I got the 100-400 last week, and finally took the plunge and put the Z9 on order!
Round 1 - Matt - but this was fun and there were several good images. I am coming to Australia in January with the family and would love to take you both on, on your own turf. Sadly - it looks like we will not be able to make it to Melbourne, so this will have to be a mental contest - but I will be channeling you! Thanks for the fun!
Cheers Mark, pop down for a day, we would love to increase the pool of cameras. :) Otherwise you never know, I might be further north.
@@MattIrwinPhotography thanks for your reply and I truly hope it works out somehow. Part of what makes your channel work is you being such a great guy and I’d love to do some shooting and buy you a beer!
@@markwilliford7471 Cheers Mark, let's see what we can do
Well, that was fun!! I refuse :) to 'vote' on the photographs produced. Art ain't a competition I figure and ALL the shots bring me pleasure and are engaging, so my favourite thing is the fact you're going to do this again :) Cheers!
Awesome Steven, love that. Which lens would you like us to try next? Cheers Matt
@@MattIrwinPhotography Let's go old school; 35mm. Love mine when walking the streets. But any lens that gets you guys shooting and chatting and sharing with us, will be great! Cheers!
I love your photography, you just walk out and shoot in the city. I don’t know if it’s confidence, guts or something else but I don’t feel comfortable shooting lots of strangers. Even as a traveler in another country, I always carry my camera everywhere I go and I do take shots (like the London tube) but I really struggle - once I’m away from people it’s a totally different story
Hi Blythe,
I’m the same. I don’t generally point a camera at anyone I don’t know. Unless they’re out of focus or they’re a silhouette. I’m not comfortable displaying peoples faces unless I’ve received permission. I know some ‘street’ photographers take photos of anyone and everyone. I’m not comfortable to have my photo taken by strangers, so I try not to do so as well. I think most people feel the same way.
London is an amazing place to shoot. Maybe play with slower shutter speeds or silhouettes to get images you like. That way people will be unrecognisable. Enjoy 👍🏻
@@josephsworkshop75 I would love to be able to as i love cityscape photography
It’s totally ok to capture what feels right. I look for blur, DOF or shadow to allow people their privacy in public.
For me, 1 & 4 Joe and 2 & 3 Matt. (love the rendering and colours in round 3 for Matt, very 60's ambience) a 28mm in 2.8 minutes would certainly challenge your composition skills. Love your videos.
Great idea, and lovely call on the images :)
Thanks Steve, much appreciated. With 28mm I’d probably need 28 minutes! I think 2.8 minutes sounds like a good challenge. Cheers 👍🏻
1 Matt, 2,3 and 4 Joe
Really good photo's all around. Great format for a video! I give R1 to Matt. R2 to Matt. R3 Tie. R4 Joe. Very close on a couple of the rounds so both you fellas can stand proud of the shots you took under those circumstances.
I just purchased this lens for my Z6II, and will head down to Melb for a shoot soon :)
This was FUN!
Thanks YAD, which lens next would you like to see? Cheers Matt
Love your first image.
Thanks Robin :)
Rounds 1, 3 & 4 for Matt, Round 2 for Joe
1-Joe 4th round, 2-Matt 4th round. For the eight photos: advantage Matt!
Cheers Luis, which do you think should be our next lens? Thanks Matt
@@MattIrwinPhotography 28mm or 85mm, something different from the 40mm, assuming street photography and cityscapes. Regards. Thanks Luis
@@luispacheco9683 Thanks so much Luis. Cheers Matt
I have this lens and the 28mm. Would love to see what you both could do with the 28mm! Another fantastic video
Great suggestion Scott. On the list :)
@@MattIrwinPhotography Sounds good Matt!
It was really great to see what both of you came up with as far as shooting with this land as I said I have the 40 and the 28th and I love them both
I think both of you had strong offerings but, slight edge to Matt, agree that a 28mm non "S" challenge would be fun as well, what was the hot shoe gizmo you both had connected, GPS? I love that 40mm, I haven't mounted on my Z9 yet....only Z7II
Hi Jim,
It was great fun and we were both pretty happy with the results considering the time pressures. The gizmos on the hot shoes are the wireless mic receivers. The 40mm on the z7II would be a super compact setup. What do you mainly shoot?
@@josephsworkshop75 paid shoots Z9 👍🏻…90% Z9 and for less formal shoots Z7II but likely sell Z7ii one day. Enjoying Matt’s videos and you guys are fun!
Love it . Please make more
Will do, which lens do you think we should choose next? Cheers Matt
This lens is funny. I got it a while ago and while for some work its not ideal, and I had my camera set wrong at one point while using it, I ended up brushing it off. However recently, I did bring it to a car show and it was super fun to use. The shots came out really nice. The lens is slowly growing on me.
This was a lot of fun and felt like a wild ride the entire time. Is it possible that it was even more fun for the two of you?
Loved the head to head nature. If you do it again, I would vote for the 50 and/or 85. Those are my favorites and would love to see what art you two could make with those two beauties under pressure.
Hi Matt,
I can say on my part that it was great fun. Matt and I generally have a ball every time we go out shooting. It’s certainly not the best way to produce art, but things turned out okay. I agree that the 85 would be another great lens to work with under pressure. Who knows what we might do next! :-)
Glad you enjoyed it. 👍🏻
Cheers
What microphone is on top of your z9s?
what a fun challenge!
Thanks Kibb, we loved it too, which lens should we try next? Cheers Matt
@@MattIrwinPhotography thanks Matt! I think the new viltrox 13 would be interesting
Hi Matt & Joe,
great video and format! :)
Round 4 was best, I like both excellent photos! 👍
I like more a 50mm or 58mm lens, but the 40 seems fun ;)
Cheers, Martin
Thanks Martin,
Matt and I spoke about this earlier and we agree… round 4 felt the strongest of the night. Really interesting. Both completely different images stylistically. That’s what’s so good about photography.
One of my fav lenses is an old 55mm manual micro lens. So I felt the same until I started using this 40mm. The jury is still out for me on which length I prefer. This 40mm is a little gem.
Cheers👍🏻
@@josephsworkshop75 Hi Joe,
for me it's every single time the most thrilling to be out with another photographer, to share and compare the views and learn from each other!
Yes, your and Matts photos are different stylistically, but both photos have strong lines, high contrast, are clear and reduced/abstract in a sense, which all appeals to me ;)
Maybe your photo would be great in a 1:1 aspect ratio, too, without the leftmost edge where the bottles are. So cropping from the left. Maybe the lines would guide the eye even more to the walking person :)
Interesting. From time to time I find it pleasing to be in a situation, where I have to 'make do' with seldom used gear or a lens, which wouldn't be my first choice in this situation or being under time pressure. This spurs my creativity and forces me to be open minded. And it's so joyful to get a good photo under suboptimal conditions :)
Cheers, Martin
Cheers Ernie, we had a ball, and now for the next lens, which would you like to see us do? Cheers Matt
@@MattIrwinPhotography Hi Matt, difficult question! I'd say the 85 1.2 because I'm waiting for it for a really long time! ;)
But in earnest I would suggest ultra wide angle, because I find it difficult to take great wide angle photos (so no 'I need more space' photos).
Maybe a 14mm challenge?
Cheers Martin
My favorite: Round 4 Matt
Second: Round 1 Matt
Third: Round 3 Joe
Any yes, I use the 40mm a lot on my Z 6 - love it.
Awesome Pascal, which do you think should be our next lens? Cheers Matt
@@MattIrwinPhotography I would find another challenge with a wide angle lens exciting.
I suggest you either use your 20mm f1.8 (don't know if Joe owns this lens as well) or the compact (and affordable) 28mm f2.8.
1st round: The yellow sign. 2nd round: The people running. 3rd round: The espresso bar. 4th round: The man walking in front of the Chanel sign.
Fantastic selection Irmela, which lens would you like us to use next? Cheers Matt
@@MattIrwinPhotography Tough question. I'm on the egde of buying the 70-200 S. But that would probably be too heavy to carry along for a long time. I would be interested what types of photos you guys would get out of it, though.
Great fun
Round 2 for Matt and Round 4 for Joe
Great call Kenneth, what is your favourite focal length?
@@MattIrwinPhotography Although I have the 40mm lens, I generally have the Z 24-120 lens while walking around and the Z 100-400 and 500PF for birding.
Sorry Joe...Matt is the winner 3 to 1. Looking forward to the next challenge.
All good Cesar. His shots were super strong for such a short shoot. We had great fun shooting.
Which of the shots stood out for you?
Cheers 👍🏻📸
@@josephsworkshop75 I have two favorite: Joe your legs photo and Matt boat photo.
It's always something seeing the little lenses on the double gripped bodies. I also use Micro 4/3, and in Micro 4/3 you have two f8 body cap lenses, the 15mm and the 9mm fisheye. I had both a more compact micro 4/3 body and a double gripped body, and I mostly only used the body cap lenses on the double gripped bodies just because the IBIS was better. My double gripped micro 4/3 body died recently (I got it used and it was well worn when I got it) and I haven't had the time to replace it yet.
Generally speaking, I do use double gripped bodies more often because my hands shake and the double grip gives me a lot more stability when shooting portrait. The small lens big body situation is a common sight in my world because of this
The larger bodies certainly are more comfortable. What do you use the 9mm fisheye for?
@@josephsworkshop75 I use it for people photos a lot of times. Oddly enough, at the right distance people look pretty good in it even at the edges of the frame. The distortion is more subtle than some other fisheye lenses I've used and the acceptance angle is 140°. I use the curving edges at the edges of the frame to help me draw more attention to the subject in the photo in the same way as a vignette helps frame the subject. Out of the two Olympus body cap lenses, I would say the 9mm fisheye has much more consistent quality across the frame. The 15mm has lots of aberrations as you move out of the very centre of the lens
@@Bunnyisms really interesting to take photos of people. Good on you for pushing it’s limits and being creative with its framing. 👍🏻
Really enjoyed this format and it would be great to see some challenges with other focal lengths and restrictions in the future. Great results too, Matt just edging it 3-1 for me but all lovely captures.
Cheers Darren, we had a great time and are already narrowing down the next one. What lens would you like to see next? Cheers Matt
@@MattIrwinPhotography 28mm or 85mm but maybe not in their normal environment?!
Sounds like a plan :)
Round 4 Joe and Matt
Great call. Photography wins. 📷
Thanks. 👍🏻
Matt’s door is a great shot. I happy for you to put my shot next to it! Both completely different styles.
1 and 3 Matt , 2 and 4 Joe
Cheers Abimael, which lens would you like us to try next? Cheers Matt
@@MattIrwinPhotography Same challenge with the Z50
I'd love to see a comparison against the 40mm f/1.4 Sigma
Hmmm. Can you lend me one? 😀
@@MattIrwinPhotography haha I won't sent mine to Australia . But honestly I think the f-Mount Sigma 40mm art 1.4 is hard to beat.
For me it was 3-1 Matt, but it was almost a tie. Round 4 was so close to going the other way to make it 2-2. I like the 40mm! I bought it to use on the Zfc but like it on my Z7II just as much. I also love using crop mode at times on the Z7II to get more reach when needed and cut down on the number of lens in the bag. The challenge was fun.
Hi Jeff,
Yep, 40mm is a really versatile length, particularly with crop in the equation. Especially with a higher megapixel body.
I really enjoyed it. It’s quality surprised me. I’ll definitely be using it more than I initially anticipated.
Importantly, would $200 reverse your vote? 😉
Cheers,
Joseph👍🏻
Bye 👋 ✋ I liked the last shot the best.. But they all looked pretty good.
Ah yes, THE END, might be my FAV of the session too. Thanks Alex, cheers Matt
Round 4 Joe is my favorite
Thanks Albert 👍🏻
Great call.
I like to see the 50 mm contest.
Great call :)
Do a 28mm 28 day challenge - one picture a day for 4 weeks, taken with the 28mm.
1. dismount
2. boats
3. coffee shop
4. door
Cheers Marcus, which lens should we try next? Cheers Matt
1,2,6 and 8 as I would have liked 7 instead 6 if had keeped the one with open stride towards right...
Great call Terry, which do you think should be our next lens? Cheers Matt
@@MattIrwinPhotography 400 4.5?☺️
@@TerryKontopoulos Hmm might be a while before I can get my hands on two of those :)
@@MattIrwinPhotography Then the macro 105mm, hand-held 😁
Round 3 Joe is my favourite, sorry Matt 🙂
Round 1 or 4 - Matt 👌🏼 📸
Cheers Robbie, which do you think should be our next lens? Matt
@@MattIrwinPhotography how about either 50mm/5mins or 105mm/10.5mins macro/(stranger) portrait shoot?
To be honest i liked ervery shot of Joe better. But its a matter of thaste and not at all oft "good" or "bad" photographie.
Well said Fritz. 😀📸 photography and artistic expression win 🎉
Round 4 Joe!
GO JOE !!!!!
Thanks Glen. 👍🏻
Amazing lens!
Yeah it is a great little performer :) Might you grab one?
I was taken back how good it is. Will certainly take it seriously now. Definitely outperforms most of my old F glass.
@@MattIrwinPhotography I already have one! Practically lives on my z6ii as my everyday camera and lens combo! Such a great focal length, really nice rendering and makes such a light travel/walkabout/family lens!! I am currently using a z7ii with 50mm 1.2s for my paid work, but i really prefer not to carry that all the time, i really have grown to love 40mm as a focal length!!! Great vid as always matt
@@josephsworkshop75 for sure, not quite as clinical feeling as other z lenses also, just all in all an absolute bargain and fun lens
Matt, I love all your videos, but this one really stood out and was just so entertaining. I found myself smiling the whole video :). Loved it! Too hard to pick a favorite out of the 8. Joe’s 1 & 2 (which was accidentally also labeled as “round 1” ?), and your 1, 3, & 4. But actually, all were really good. I’m planning to head up to Solvang, CA, tomorrow with my wife and was going to bring my 35, 50, and 85 z primes with me. I actually haven’t put the 40 f2 on my z9, since getting it in Feb. - was always on my z6 ii, but after this video, I’m inspired to bring it along. Keep up the great videos!!
Thanks Mouse.
My parents took me to Solvang when I was 11 years old! I still remember it fondly. From memory we went to Hearst Castle on the same day. An amazingly picturesque part of the world. Enjoy the trip!
PS, i don’t think you can go wrong with any lens you bring. Cheers 👍🏻
Thanks so much MK. Just great to get out and shoot, and we had a great time running around. For sure the 40mm makes the Z9 even a small package.
@@MattIrwinPhotography Thanks for responding! It was a great day. I must confess, I started on the 35 z 1.8 and quickly switched to the 50 z 1.2 (by personal favorite), and the 50 stayed on the rest of the day. It’s been my favorite all around street photography lens. I have you to thank for ordering the 50 1.2 right after watching your video on it when it was released and have loved it since. That and the 500mm F PF (for bird photography) are my absolute favorites. And also the 105 mc… all the Nikkor z lenses are so good! Anyway, your videos are informative, entertaining, and greatly appreciated!
@@josephsworkshop75 Thanks Joseph! That sounds very similar to my experience. My first trip to Solvang, back in the late 80s, I was around the same age, and we also went to Hearst Castle! I haven’t been there since then (I remember all the indoor and outdoor pools), but that reminds me I should make another visit soon. Thanks for responding! And you’re right, can’t go wrong with any of the Z S lenses :)
@@mouseking7809 I just spoke to my parents. It was 1986 for me, and I was 11 years old. Yes, the gold tiled pools at Hearst castle were amazing. That is my strongest memory there too.
Matt and Joe, I don’t think I could stand a 400 minute 400mm session; any more than you could! Great idea and one that I might just try with my colleagues in the UK. Finally got my Z9 last week almost 8 months after ordering and paying for it from Grays. Still in the deep learning process at the moment though 😅
Hi Peter…. I was thinking of the 8 x 800 minute 800mm session! Congrats on getting the Z9. I’ll never stop learning the ropes with it myself. So enjoy the learning journey.
Just remember, regardless of the camera you have in hand the basics never change. I’m thrilled with my Z9. At first I thought it was overkill, but it’s a brilliant tool that helps you realise your images faster. What type of shooting to you intend to use it for?
Peter, there is so much to enjoy. Take your time and savour, it is an astonishing tool, which you can throw anything at and it never breaks a sweat. What lenses are wanting to try out first? Cheers Matt
@@josephsworkshop75 hi, I’m initially using my Z9 for military work and am out on the ranges for the next few weeks to see if I can actually catch a 5.56mm round in flight. The theory is great but I shot around 5000 images with an air rifle at home, just to get my eye in - nothing at all! That’s when I started to use maths and ballistics to figure out how to approach things.
A .22in air rifle pellet travels at around 200 m/s.
Thus:
In 1/125 sec the pellet travels around 1.7m - using the slowest shutter speed to get 120 frames in one second
In 1/250 sec the pellet travels around 0.85m
In 1/500 sec the pellet travels around 0.42m
In 1/1000 sec the pellet travels around 0.21m
So shooting an air rifle pellet at 120fps, at ANY shutter speed faster than 1/125th sec, means that the image frame would need to be at least 2 metres wide to have any chance of catching the pellet in flight.
By contrast, 5.56mm ammunition has a muzzle velocity that varies between 851 m/s and 993 m/s, so I’m using 900m/s as a notional starting point.
Thus :
In 1/125 sec the rifle bullet travels around 7m - using the slowest shutter speed to get 120 frames in one second
In 1/250 sec the rifle bullet travels around 3.5m
In 1/500 sec the rifle bullet travels around 1.7m
In 1/1000 sec the rifle bullet travels around 0.85m
So shooting a bullet at 120fps, at ANY shutter speed faster than 1/125th sec, means that the frame would need to be at least 7m wide, if not closer to 15 metres wide, to have any chance of catching the bullet in flight. Remember that shooting at 1/32,000th sec sounds impressive, but think about what this really means; it means that you are actually missing 31,999ths of every second! What are the chances of the bullet being in exactly the right place within the picture area for the correct 1/32,000th of a second, bearing in mind that you’ve only got 120x chances of grabbing only 120/32,000ths of every second - not good odds!
In fact by photographing at slower shutter speeds you significantly increase your chances of catching a bullet in the frame, doubling your chances each time you double the shutter speed. The downside is that IF you catch the bullet in the frame it will exhibit much more movement!
So while technology is wonderful, it still needs skill, allied to a huge dollop of luck and being much further away from the subject than you initially think you need to be! Time will tell…
@@peterrussell663 excellent project.
So, is your intention to freeze the bullet as best you possibly can in frame? If so I would suggest making a low latency laser trigger. That way, when the bullet triggers the laser (by passing through its beam), a burst will commence. Start with a very wide frame with a black background. Have spotlights shining along the path of the bullet for light reflecting off it. Repeat the test without changing the variables. The bullet will appear somewhere along the path of your very long frame consistently. Then you can use “longer” lenses once you’ve figured out where the bullet will be.
It’s a matter of the bullet triggering a laser triggering a shutter release. Sounds like a great project to be involved in. Is it private or commercial work?
I wouldn’t rely on chance!!!
@@peterrussell663 what is triggering the projectile? Can you make it an electronic trigger? (What’s firing the gun?)
following all your videos...love from India...🥰
Thanks, great to have you here :)
The door is nice.
Cheers Stefan, and which do you think should be our next lens? Cheers Matt
@@MattIrwinPhotography the 28mm f2.8, great lenses imo. I would also be interested in a low light iso shoot out z6/II z7/II Z9
28 mm 2.8 muffin lens challenge next?
Lovely idea, be great to take the muffin for a spin :)
28mm! Sounds like fun. Tough focal length for me…. I’m up for it though. 👍🏻
Both great, I think my favorite is Matt’s girl in the window
Awesome Tyler, and what lens would you like to see us try next? Cheers matt
Where did you find it for $262.95? Seems like they are all going for above 300.
Amazon for me. Harvey Norman apparently has it for around the same price to according to a couple of other comments. I hope you find one. I found it good value for that price.
Cheers
Amazon, and also people getting good prices at Harvey Norman.
@@MattIrwinPhotography thanks. It looks like it’s now even dropped to $248
Got mine from HN and it's in the post now. Thanks guys
@@donovanchin well done. 👍🏻
Pls make an 800mm 80min
11:41 My favourite
Fine choice
great video... and great lens as well. I had the 40 mm with me on my trip to norway.... also a Zeiss 25 mm 2,8 and a Leica 180 2,8. I mostly used the 40 mm because it is A) damn good B) soooo small and comfortable
Round 4 Matt
Cheers Colin, yes it was a lovely door. I walk past it often and never see it open, and it happened to be open in this moment. Street photography can be a lot about luck, and seeing the moment
@@MattIrwinPhotography I also liked Round 1 Joe a lot (had to go back to that to see the caption - youtube controls mostly overlay, so I didn't catch it first time around).
He just got lucky the door was open! Unfortunately, it’s my fav shots of the night too!
@@lionhawk555 you have redeemed yourself!! Lol :-) thanks Colin. Much appreciated.
@@josephsworkshop75 What is the gadget at the top of your cameras?
What microphone is on top of your z9s?
Using the Rode Wireless Go or Go II :)
No kidding, But i Like the images of Matt much better tban joe.
Cheers Prince, which do you think should be our next lens? Cheers Matt
@@MattIrwinPhotography You already have all the best lens, like the Nilon's Trio of 2.8 lenses and i think you you should consider the new 400 mm F4.5 lens which is just announced and its not so much expensive.