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Fun with Nikon Z
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Darin Marcus
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Darin Marcus
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Yes Darin, they finally made it...and some difference compared to the jpeg!
thorkil
Looks better!
considering the noise at only iso 1800 in the picture above, even here at iso 1000 some noise at the unprocessed pictures below. A bit disappointed, had expected less noise.
Nikon Z7 with Tamron 15-30VC/2.8 15mm at iso1000 1/30(hand) f8 sized through C1pro12
Nikon Z7 with Tamron 15-30VC/2.8 15mm at iso1000 1/30(hand) f8 crop through C1pro12
thorkil
Nikon Z7 with Tamron 15-30VC/2.8 15mm at iso1000 1/30(hand) f8 sized through C1pro12
Nikon Z7 with Tamron 15-30VC/2.8 15mm at iso1000 1/30(hand) f8 crop through C1pro12
thorkil
Arne Hvaring
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Arne Hvaring
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Intrigued by the Z's, especially to use manual lenses such as the 50mm 1.2 Ai-s. Does the Z show banding and is the dynamic range up to the level of a D810? It's important to be able to preserve highlights, but not show banding when pulling up exposure. Can the Nikon Z effectively compete with a Sony A7R2?
Are you users happy with the Z's?
Are you users happy with the Z's?
Arne Hvaring
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I'm still happy with my Z7
It feels very mature and very Nikon-secure and -confident.
It feels a bit heavier and bigger than lets say a Fuji X-T2/X-T3 - but that I happily trade in while walking, for the logic, calm, mature and solid feeling, it does what I need and want, and doing it without any fuss or complication, totally with you as your finger command.
With the adapter and 50/1.2 AIS, its no super lightweight, as with a 35/1.8S, while there is some glass in that little /1.2 lens. Focus peaking is insecure I think in first attempt, used one push at magnifying button for better focusing instead, but f1.2 is not the sharpest setting, better stick to f2 further on I think
. Some from this afternoon:
Nikon Z7 with FTZ adapter with Nikkor 50/1.2 AIS at iso 4500 1/2000 f1.2 through C1pro12
Nikon Z7 with FTZ adapter and Nikkor 50/1.2 AIS at iso 64 1/125 f1.2 through C1pro12
thorkil
Thorkil, Thanks for the input. I really like the photo showing fine detail along the tree's edge and at 1.2 shows very little, if any CA. I agree that a few stops from f/1.2 is best with this lens. I found that f/2 is really a sweet spot for this lenses performance. It's such nice build quality, but the native 50mm Z 1.8 is tempting. I'd also be curious using the Nikon 85mm 1.4G on the Z. Thanks again!
Thanks JD
I have just ordered the Z50/1.8S while it should be able to compete with Zeiss Otus 55/1.4, that is just something!, and at a low cost, and at human weight and size too:
https://www.cameralabs.com/nikon-z-50mm-f1-8s-review/
In general, the adapter-feeling is just rock-solid, as if putting a native lens on.
Best
I have just ordered the Z50/1.8S while it should be able to compete with Zeiss Otus 55/1.4, that is just something!, and at a low cost, and at human weight and size too:
https://www.cameralabs.com/nikon-z-50mm-f1-8s-review/
In general, the adapter-feeling is just rock-solid, as if putting a native lens on.
Best