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Nice to hear from ya again. Yeah, I've been blamed a few times for people buying the 24-120 or the Voigtlander 50mm lens. LOL. I hope both work out for you in the coming year. Be well and Happy New Year.

Thanks for watching. Happy New Year and good luck.

Nice to hear from you again. Thanks, and Happy New Year to you as well.

@ I might not comment but I’m around 😁

@@americosequeira8670 LOL and I do appreciate it. thank you.

Thanks for watching. I think Henry will be back in the spring, or so I hope. If not, he offered me many photo opportunities over the past year or more.

Hey ya, Marcus. Thanks for watching, yet again. smirks. Herons all have a different personality. There is a young one, who was born in the area last May that is still near it's nest. I've been hanging around that one some in recent weeks and it doesn't seem to spook as easily, so you never know from bird to bird. Good luck if you see them again.

Thanks, Jim. Happy New Year to you as well. Thanks for watching.

Thanks for watching and your thoughts. I think they were dead on accurate. Thanks again.

BTW in the beginning of the Michael Cantwell speaks against plastic lenses, personally I am huge fan high tech resins, they are far lighter than their metal counterparts. I am a huge proponent of lightweight camera equipment, especially if you have to carry it for hours on end.

@@ronaldlee3537 Thanks for your thoughts. There must be a reason why companies moved to the newer styles. No doubt weight is one of them. I do wonder if cost is another?

Thanks for watching and your comment. It made my day.

Thanks for watching and commenting. Yep, I love Voigtlander lenses. I picked up the 75mm recently and love that one as well.

Thanks for watching and your thoughts, Steve. I enjoy hearing from everyone about what camera and lenses they use and why. I enjoy the sense of a photo community when people reach out so thanks and anytime you want to let me borrow your Fuji, let me know. LOL.

Thanks for watching and adding your thoughts. Again, I can only comment on mostly Nikon gear since other than my early Pentax film cameras or my 4x5 cameras, Nikon is really all I've ever owned. The files off the Z8 are superior to the D700 however mostly because one is 45mp and the other is 12. The colors off that D700 will always be something special. It's hard to quantify which is 'better" or "different" when it comes to looking at older files, at least for me. I have a Z50 and granted it's a crop sensor camera, but those files can't stand up to the ones off the Z8, yet might still be better in some ways than the D700 or even the D750. Maybe one day I'll go back and really do an in-depth review of the files, however every time I think about it I always end up with the same conclusion, why should I? I know they're different because of technology. Now if Hasselblad wants to send me a camera and lens to review against the Z8 and their files, I'll suffer through that task. Smiles.. thanks again.

I went from Nikon DSLR. My D200, D700, D810 and my beloved D4s really rocked. I went to a Canon ML system. I like the IBIS. However, I truly liked and enjoyed my older Nikons and the colors just seemed to have more character or were more to my liking. As a hobbyist shooter now and not doing video I keep debating to go back to the older Nikons. It would not be cost effective and nothing wrong with ML, just different for someone who shot DSLR's for 40 years. No, I would not change systems if I had to do it over again.

@@chesterjohnson4504 I think in my next video I'm going to talk about that in a way. Why do people change gear and why do they take photos in the first place. Thanks for watching and commenting.

Thanks for watching and adding your thoughts. I agree about the reasons for the battery life. I've never owned Sony, but I have heard they make top of the line lenses. Good luck.

Thanks for watching and commenting. I came to the conclusion long ago that anyone can take great images with pretty much any camera and lens you can still find in someone's closet or Ebay. I do love learning about new gear and get gas with the best of them. However, I also learned long ago none of it will make a better photographer. Better gear will assist in getting sharper or cleaner images but if you don't know how to use it, nothing else really matters. Thanks again for watching.

Thanks for watching. I'd still own my original Pentax K1000 had someone not entered my home when I wasn't home and decided they needed it more than I did. I never would have sold or gotten rid of that camera. I've sold off my older Nikon camera bodies and lenses but I would have kept that old Pentax since it was the camera that forced me to learn the exposure triangle.

Thanks for watching and adding your thoughts. Maybe I'll do that in the future. I woke up and read the comments and did a quick video. I find when I actually do a lot of research and do a real discussion I get very few views. It's a tradeoff in making videos that I feel like talking about versus what might get looks and watch hours. It's a shame at times but it's how it is when creating a channel. I constantly go back and forth as to what type of video I'm going to make. It's not just me. I hear many creators talk about the same thing in their videos but I do agree with your comments. They were spot on. Thanks again.

Thanks for watching and commenting. Everyone is different as to what works for them. It sure helps your pocketbook when the Z6 does the trick. Smiles. Thanks again.

Thanks for watching and good luck with your decision. If I can answer any questions, or try to, let me know.

Love my Jerry Garica ties. I have several, but rarely wear them any longer, since I know longer have to dress for work. I hope you enjoy the holidays, my friend.

Thanks for your continued support.

Thanks for watching and I'm happy to know you can mount Voigtlander lenses onto Canon mounts. Yes, they are a great value of a lens.

@@MichaelCantwell Yes! I own the 40mm F1.2 and 75mm F1.5 and there is the 50mm F1.0 which is rather out of my budget.

@@EddySawaya8637 I hear good things about the 40mm however since I have the 50mm, I don't own the 40. I do have the 75mm F1.5 and love it. I almost picked up a used 50mm F1.0 once or twice but my wallet seems to yell at me every time I'm about to hit order. Thanks again.

Thanks for watching and your kind comment. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.

Thanks for watching. Every image was infrared. Sometimes I convert them to black and white but they are still infrared images. They were the only images worth posting that day. I have other videos using IR that look more the like the traditional style you might be wanting to see. It's hard to get winners every time out even in good conditions.

Tell Santa to send me one and I'll check it out.. thanks for watching and reaching out..

Hey ya, Marcus. I've done several videos on infrared. If you really were interested in it, you might consider getting the Hoya filter rather than changing out an entire camera body. However, the filter will act like a 6 stop ND filter, you will likely need to use a tripod. The advantage of a camera is that it reacts to light with faster shutter speeds.

Thanks for watching and commenting. I would agree. The 24-120 is on my camera quite a bit.

Thanks for watching and commenting. I have a Tamron 70-300. I might pick up the Nikon 100-400 in the future. The Tamron won't with a converter, but the Nikon will. I tend to pick spots where the subjects are closer and don't always need reach longer than 200mm. However, as I'm sure you realize, everything has it's trade off, being cost, or weight.

Thanks for watching and commenting. Yes, it's a great lens.

Thanks for watching and adding your opinion on the Voigtlander lenses. I'm happy you enjoyed the video. Thanks again.

Thanks for watching and commenting. If I were to get another lens, it would be the 15mm. Glad to hear you like it, thanks.

Thanks for watching and commenting. Others seem to like the Voigtlanders best on the ZF if on a Nikon body. I keep going back and forth as to trading my Z7II for ZF but so far I've stayed with the Z8 and Z7II. It is a however a tempting thought. Thanks again and good luck.

Thanks for watching and commenting. I 100% agree with you that lenses and camera prices are high. Again, I was not really advocating that Voigtlander raise prices. It was more drawing a comparison between them and other lens companies. I think they are a good value in comparison, however that doesn't mean you can't find older lenses for a fraction of the cost. As far as not wanting a 50mm lens, of course that's your choice. I guess that's why lens companies make a wide variety of focal lengths. I have tried a few 35mm lenses and always seems to sell them and go back to the 50mm. Shrugs, just my personal choice. I've been tempted by medium format having used 4x5 film cameras in the past. There is some magic in that format that you can't get with 35mm format. Thanks again.

@@MichaelCantwell I mostly use 50mm lenses, or equivalent focal lengths on other formats, I just don’t want to buy an expensive 50mm lens native to the S5 when I already have so many frankly iconic ones (Zeiss 50 1.8, Nikkor 50 1.2 AIS, Original Meyer Optik Görlitz 50 1.8) I could adapt if I wanted to. The issue being I don’t want to because the digital photography process is so utterly boring for me. Maybe because After almost 40 years of using film I enjoy far more than just the end result? After all I’ve incorporated digital image analysis into my academic work since the early 2000’s, so it’s not a lack of understanding of the technology that’s causing me to dislike it. Right now I’m trying to accumulate sufficient resources to conduct neural network based research *without* using any pre-existing software, so writing the AI code myself, to clean up B&W images, or rather to analyse them, locate possible locations of problems, produce ‘correction’ layers, and make those available for people to repair images themselves. The aim being to help conservators in museums, and people doing home scanning. I’ll not make an auto cleaner, because those are prone to errors. The type of Neural Network I want to use is so processor and memory intensive my current resources can’t handle it, but after Christmas I’ll be meeting with the head of research to discuss this project.

@@careypridgeon I fully understand your thoughts about film and the idea of sanitizing an image. Good luck with your research.

Thanks for watching and commenting. I wasn't suggesting one. I was only trying to suggest they are a good value because they are priced where they sit in the price range.

Thanks for watching and commenting. Comparable in size in what regards?

Thanks for watching and commenting. I've heard the same about the 65mm. The main reason why I never bought the 65mm was because it's too close to the 50mm and I was holding out waiting on the 75mm. You're right about communicating with the camera. I should have mentioned that in the video, it's a huge plus. Thanks for sharing that point.

I'd love to if Santa delivers one. LOL. Seriously though, I think it will be in my future to try out that pairing of camera and lenses. Thanks for watching.

@MichaelCantwell I hope Santa treats you well 😀 I have the camera but don't have the lens and I've been avoiding manual lenses because of my level of skills 😃But it seems that Nikon Zf is a very good way to start using manual lenses

@@americosequeira8670 practice, practice, practice... pick up a cheap manual focus lens and try it out. You might surprise yourself at how fast you pick it up.

Honestly Marcus for what you generally photograph, and I don't mean this with any disrespect, I'm sure you know that, but for your landscape work, your set up is perfect for you. You have a great set of lenses and camera that most would drool to own. I know I'd love the 100-400 but my back prefers to carry the lighter Tamron, otherwise if I was 20 years younger, I'd use the Nikon. Always good to hear from you, my friend.

Hey ya, Stephen. Hmmmm, now you have me guessing on your theories because I don't really have one except for the fact that Zeiss makes (or did) great lenses similar to Cosina Voigtlander. I realize they are made in the same factory but other than that, I really don't have any theories. Also, you are correct, I have ZERO vested interest in Zeiss or Voigtlander other than I like their products. Thanks for checking in again. Always nice to hear from you. But yeah, fire off a theory or two :)

@ I’ve heard that Zeiss no longer design for anyone except super high end ARRI;,even the relationship with Sony is getting long on the tooth (G Master is pure Sony). I would have thought that Nikon would work with Zeiss at the higher end but there’s not a squeak from any RUclipsr regarding rumours. I’ve had various conversations at both Zeiss HQ departments and mentioned Nikon to them but they don’t believe anything will happen. Nikon UK contacted me a few months back, so I asked them why they don’t work together (surely only the Nikkor Noct is priced hi end) but those guys have seemingly got nowhere despite the takeover of RED by Nikon). It almost seems that the two companies emotionally dislike one another! My only other theory is that there are too many conflicts of interest between them in other industries such as semiconductors or microscopy. But being a romantic amateur methinks it’s a great shame.

@@Stephen_Baker Thanks for responding. You're correct in that Zeiss seems to have stopped working with Nikon. I'm not privy and any inside information as to why. I'm just a dopey guy in Florida wondering why camera and lens companies do what they do. I am happy the Cosina Voigtlander seems to still have a working relationship with Nikon. Thanks for following up with your theories. They could easily be spot on.

@ who knows if my theories make any sense whatsoever, so greetings and happiness from a fellow heart (& etc.,) enthusiast from from Dorset. Please keep posting!

@@Stephen_Baker Thanks. They make as much sense as any. Thanks for all your support. I'm working on a new infrared video. Not going so well so far but maybe I'll manage a video out of it. Smiles

Hi Nelson, thanks for checking in with your comments. Everyone certainly has a look they are searching for with their lenses. Every time I think of trading my Z7II in for the ZF, something stops me. I think however in the future, I'll try out a ZF and the different lenses. My pocketbook can only go so far with horse trading camera bodies and lenses even if my heart and mind would enjoy doing it far more than I do now. I'd be curious in the future what you end up choosing as your favorite pairing with camera and lenses for street and portraits. Thanks again.

Thanks for watching and commenting. I used the Voigtlander 75 quite a bit over the past few days and love more each day. I don't like spending other people's money, so I can only tell you my experience. Both lenses are stellar, but I do favor the Voigtlander when I don't need AF.

@@MichaelCantwell - Well.... I hit the button and ordered the 75! Now, when my wife gets upset, I'll just say: "Michael Cantwell made me do it!" Just kidding. I wanted this lens for a long time already. The Zf and the 35 I often take with me on a long, leisurely walk in the woods or in the city, when the Z8 with 24-120 or the 70-200 are too much to carry. And when 35 mm is a bit too short, the 75 will jump in! The Voigtländer 35 performs better on the Z8 with its 45 MP sensor and the 75 no doubt will do the same. But, my first "real" camera was a Nikon FE, with a 24 and a 105 mm lens. I traveled the world with it, and somehow the Zf and these Voigtlanders remind of those good old days.

@@tuduvu You can blame me it's ok. Yes, I think part of the appeal of the Voigtlanders is the old school look and feel. I hope you enjoy the &5mm, I'm guessing that you will. I've been debating on doing another video with the Voigtlanders in the near future. Most topics are so over done but not many talk about the Voigtlander lenses. There are a few people who do great reviews, but not many who talk about how they use them and why they like them. I might do a video about that topic. Thanks again.

@@MichaelCantwell It is December, and in this month there are many Christmas fairs, both here in the Netherlands and in Germany (I live close to the border). I am really looking forward to testing the 75 mm on these fairs. The 1.5 aperture is a big plus, especially when it is dark and flash would kills the mood. So the lens arrives on the most suitable time possible... For me, the Voigtländer(s) on a Zf carry an emotional content that is hard to describe. I recognize that kind of feeling also in your videos, and I'll be following them with great attention!

@@tuduvu Thanks and let me know how you enjoy the new lens.

Thanks for watching and commenting. I kept going back and forth between the 50mm F2 and F1. My bank account told me not to buy both, but who knows, one day maybe. Smiles. That F1.0 does look great.

@@MichaelCantwell The 50mm 1.0 is the only 50mm I like, I do not like the focal length, but aperture 1.0 is great to use.

@cameraprepper7938 It is tempting that's for sure. Thanks again.

I bought mine with the idea of taking a look. I'm not sure I could sell the Voigtlander 75 or the Nikon 85. Do I need both? Nah. But do I want the option of having both in the bag? Yep.

same but leica mount, not z mount behemoth

@@borzumo There are some rumors that if Nikon goes to medium format in the future, they won't have to change the mount. All the lenses will transfer over easily. After using the Z mount, I have to tell you that I do prefer the larger Z mount and I have used Leica in the past. It's all personal preference. Thanks for watching and commenting.

@@borzumo I use E mount which is my "Leica" ☺

Thanks for watching and commenting. I've never shot with the Sony's so I can't comment firsthand, but it is difficult to argue your point on how good the Nikon F1.8 lenses are across the board. IMHO, they are all fantastic lenses. It's great to have the options of choosing between such good glass.

@ i shot the Sony 50mm 1.4 GM on a Z5 with ETZ21 adapter next to the Z 50mm 1.8 S, and the Nikon was better all around.

@@truthkeeperfilms Thanks for watching and commenting. I would think the wider mount has something to do with the Nikon's working better on Nikon bodies. However, again, I'm not a lens expert. It's one reason why when I switched to mirrorless, I also sold off my F glass. I assumed there had to be an advantage to not having to use adapters. I loved that Voigtlander 58mm F1.4 for the F mount, but the 50mm F2 for my money is better with the Z mount.

Thanks Marcus. The colors are a bit more vibrant with the Voigtlander. There's not a huge difference between the two in my opinion but more of a subtle one.

HAHA. Thanks Joe, I hope all is well with you and thanks for watching.

Hey Stephen, nice to hear from you again. I believe Voigtlander is releasing updated versions of the 50mm and 35mm F2 APO lenses. I'm not sure of any others but of course they are always welcome in my bag. Smiles. Thanks again for watching and commenting.

I can highly recommend the Voigtländer APO-Lanthar 35mm 2.0 Aspherical, the Voigtländer Nokton 50mm 1.0 Aspherical and the Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 65mm 2.0 Aspherical.

@@cameraprepper7938 Thanks for watching and commenting. You don't have to sell me on those lenses. I love them.

Thanks for watching and your nice words. It helps in wanting to make more videos and images.

Thanks Marcus. I have to admit it's much easier with an auto focus lens though.. smiles