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Absolutely agreed. I think the other important factor is the medium where the image is delivered. I think this belief of 35mm APS-C or 50mm FF focal length being the "normal field of view" was due to the fact that people took photos to be printed on relatively small pieces of paper. And if you're looking at that piece of paper from a typical reading distance, then yes, that photo will look natural, as if you're peering out of a window. On the other hand, filmmakers have used wide angle or anamorphic lenses since forever because inside a theater, the image will fill your whole field of view. Unless they're doing a specific look (e.g. in Silence of the Lambs where you're meant to feel claustrophobic), even a closeup shot of a face would usually use a wide angle lens. At the end of the day it's all about the story we want the image to tell. The focal lengths we use are just tools to achieve that.

I love longer/ long-ish focal lengths for Landscape. I never understood why Landscape must always equal wide-angle lenses

Bro- your lofi is too loud (and annoying)- really hard to follow you and this video.

Great video! Sweet photos and I really liked the compositions of your videography. The sequence starting at 4:37 is NICE

I shoot at 80 mm a lot which is close enough. It's a great focal length for landscape. Thanks for your video. Very inspiring.

I think the 70-300mm lens is one of my creative lenses: picking out details of the scene. And sometimes I take a fisheye lens for that different perspective. And besides that, I love macro lenses for close-focusing on the small world. It's amazing what you can find if you get closer, and you can get really creative with that too, not just "documentary".

I own the Z9 , beacuse I bought it close to launch. Both are awesome Camera , in retro-spect I'd still pick the Z9 for the battery grip , the actual grip ( I like big cameras) the better Firware support (too bad just the Z9 get's so much attention than any other model) , and the fact that it never overheats , where's the Z8 can overheat the cards sometimes. But both are powerhouses that can do anything.

Weight is important to me, when my gear is too heavy then I won't be able to hike as well. I need to take care of my knees, and my back -- if I don't take care of them well, I'll get injuries. So therefore balancing the weight is important and making sure that I transfer my weight to my hips or balance it well on both shoulders, instead of hanging too much of one side. A good backpack helps, I have a Shimoda. And for quick access, a ThinkTank Digital Holster and Lens Pouch on a hipbelt. I've also learned that I shouldn't bring a tripod that is too small or light (making it too flimsy, or too low to be useful). So some of my weight-budget should go to the tripod. I do value good lenses, and weather sealing is important to me. Overall though I don't think I'll change up my gear a lot this year. I'm adding a shift-lens, probably. But not much more I think!

Looks like a great lens! Might just do the trick for some upcoming bikepacking trips. Sounds like it would be ideal as a 'character' option alongside a standard zoom of some sort! cheers for sharing the review

Such a beautiful place and nice photos, love Nikon Zf design but it's just too heavy😂😂

Such beautiful use of flaring in that one shot of the hut, was well done. This is how to use a flaw to add character!

Great video

Dude! No way! I just got this lens yesterday! Love your work as always 🫡

Thanks for watching! What gear makes you feel creative??? Let's share and debate

Great video. Love the shots and the challenge of natural perception 😊

I have the Nilon D850 The best in the Photo World, I will be getting the Fuji XT5 because of the weight!

I recently sold my Lumix S5ii and all my L-mount glass to switch to Fujifilm. I ordered an X-T5, preordered the new 16-55 2.8 ii lens, and also a 50-140 2.8. I'm looking forward to having something a bit lighter that isn't as much of a burden on rock climbing trips and in my backcountry ski bag. My biggest concern was replacing my five L-mount lenses with just two zooms, but from what I have seen, I'm confident I'll be happy with the two I chose. I am especially excited for this new 16-55 2.8 and the massive weight savings over the previous.

Awesome video as always. Have you thought about doing a video on your Lightroom Import , storage and organizing workflow? I once had the standalone version of lightroom, unfortunately it no longer works with the newer Mac iOS and will be upgrading to the paid Lightroom Classic soon.

Very informative video. I just ordered my XT5, coming from the XT2 and previously from the XT20 I noticed there is better customization and usefull settings ont he XT5 that the XT2 lacks. I'm exited about the improved autofocus, resolution and IBIS!!

Excellent video Sam!!! After almost 9 yrs with Sony and after comparing my files to my wedding photo assistant's files (Nikon) I decided to make the jump to Nikon and I do not regret any minute of it! Got my hands on the Z8 and it was love at first sight. I paired it with the 50mm 1.2, the 135mm Plena, the 14-24 2.8 and the Tamron 35-150mm. I'm slowly getting into videos with the basic knowledge I have and I'm enjoying it. I just got a few months ago the Z6III as my second body and they are the perfect combo for my weddings. I enjoyed your video, those landscapes are amazing, been to the south island of NZ twice on a camper and I can't wait to go back again sometime!!

What a great video with so much useful information!! I would love to see some bts/vlog out in the field style videos. Maybe one showing the new underwater process?? That would be cool to see 😊 And congratulations on putting out your ebook 🎉 excited to follow your adventures in 2025 - Janet

Great video! Looking forward to seeing more from you.

Great work! I read your ebook this weekend. Congrats on finishing it, I can tell it was a lot of work. Very informative and motivating. Stay true and just keep being you. Vlog style and some BTS would be cool too. Little bit a gear but not too much. Cheers to a great 2025!

Life-long Nikon shooter, I have the Z9 + Z8 & yup, the BEST flagship cameras (to date), imo 🎉📸 I sold my 24-70/2.8 & passed on the Z 24-120/4 for the same lens lol! Once Tamron announced it for Sony, I hoped & prayed it would come to Nikon Z, when it did, I got it immediately. Hasn't left either of my cameras since. I am very surprised that Nikon hasn't put out a Z 15-35/2.8 S or Z 16-35/2.8 S lens yet. Canon RF has it, Sony now has 2 versions...Idk why Nikon is lagging in this area. Yes, the 17-28/2.8 could work -- I'd love to know more about your experience w/it since it's your current favorite lens -- but I guess I'm stuffy in the sense that I would want S-line quality. Kinda wish Tamron would launch a G2 version of the 17-28/2.8 ~~ As they did for the 28-75/2.8 (both under Nikon label & Tamron label) ~~ that might make me look at it. Anyways, I currently use the Nikkor 16-35/4 for all my wide-angle needs. I've considered just getting an ETZ adapter & getting the Sony GM v2 16-35/2.8; also thought of the Viltrox Z 16/1.8 (for Astro). Also not so patiently waiting for the Viltrox LAB lenses to be launched for Nikon Z! Lots to look forward to in 2025! **for the record, I shoot alot of genres 😅: Weddings, Events, Travel, Landscape, Astro, Wildlife, UW, Outdoor/Adventure Lifestyle, Macro...I have way more lenses than what I mentioned #GASisReal 😂

I really enjoy your style, Sam. Rather than making another cookie cutter photography video, you primarily share from your own experience and unique insights. Excited to see where you go in 2025.

I have been shooting with the Nikon Z8 for 10 months now. For me it is currently the best camera on the market and I'm sure I won't need another camera for many years to come. My most used lenses are the Nikkor 14-24 2.8, the 24-70 2.8 and the 70-200 2.8. It's certainly not the lightest equipment, but it covers everything I need for landscape photography. For night and Milky Way photography, I recently got the Viltrox 16 1.8, which is also a very high-quality lens. I hope you continue to enjoy your Nikon equipment. Many greetings from the good old Germany.

Nice work. Subscribed! I have been a Fuji enthusiast shooter for many years now. I use a GFX trinity when I am not weight limited (GFX100Sii, 20-35, 45-100 and adapted Canon 100-400mm) and an X trinity for when I am weight limited (XT-5, Sigma 10-18, 16-55 and 70-300mm). For example, I will be taking the XT-5 trinity to the Alps with me in the New Year as I will only be taking cabin luggage. It works, though I often wish I only had one system. I notice that you don't seem to use a tripod. I know that it is less required nowadays with IBIS being so effective, but isn't one necessary for very low light and astro photography?

Let me know what your camera and lens of choice will be for 2025!

Wouldn't a second nikon body like z6III or ZF be more beneficial for you for the video/hybrid style of shooting then a different system like Fuji? You got the lenses so i suspect it would cut down on weight and it would give your work more consistency regarding the editing process.

I really enjoyed your new book An Introduction to Photographic Storytelling!!! Your handwork writing it is greatly appreciated :)

It’s funny how I am overthinking all of this camera gear… I am just starting with photography and videography. I want to learn it and make it my hobby. But I am so caught up in trying to find which camera/ecosystem to start with. I have a great budget and I want great tools, if it doesn’t work out I could always sell everything. I bought a Lumix s5iix recently, with the new sigma 24-70 and honestly it is not inspiring… I find myself not using it enough and find the whole setup too big. Also, pictures and videos looks great but boring! I was thinking of buying Dehancer and start color grading everything and get a « filmic » look. But I just discovered Fujifilm cameras and it looks very tempting. I am hesitant between the models available but looks like the xt-5 would be a great option. I want to start being creative and stop thinking about what gear I need. I already have great tools with the Lumix, lens, filters I have but again it feels too cumbersome for my use, for now. I’m thinking of selling everything and going Fuji 😂

Love the 16-80mm for its versatility and size. I use it on my X-T5 in combination with my XF 33mm, but liked the 16-80 even more on the 26mp cameras like my old X-T3, than on the 40mp ones because I prefer the way it resolves the images on the older sensor. Really wish Fuji would come up with a mark ii of this lens.

The XT5 is amazing and im considering getting one. However, within the last year there haveen a lot of videos describing problems with Fugi autofocus. Have they effectively resolved these concerns? Ive held off on my purchase decision to see what happens.

Still happy with the Hyperlite Cam Pod and the Z8? Ist the pod really big enough for this camera?

Your storytelling and video editing is top notch! You tell a story!

Im auto buy the Xt-5 with the new 16-50 2.8 kit lens If I were to add one more for landscape photography what should I get?

Love this, Sam. On the "get close," ever since I heard the Robert Capa quote (if your pictures aren't good enough, you aren't close enough), I've worked on this a lot. Yesterday, I shot a small town holiday parade, but with an 85mm focal length. Everything looks like I'm toe to toe with the subject. It surely changed the energy of the photos.

Ok!! 👏I’m so happy Jed told me about your channel because this is a great first video for me to see. Loved it; great points I will be thinking about these in my own creative process! 1) the environmental framing point was an ah-ha moment bc one of my favorite pictures Jed took in Greece has a double(!!) environmental frame and I didn’t know exactly why I liked it so much. 🤯 2) getting closer - I’d watched a vid about cinematography and they were talking about how you go in for a close up during an emotional moment, so I’d already been thinking about this. BUT in our last Greece video these was a vulnerable moment for me and I initially had cut away from it in the edit… Jed put it back in and then I realized ok, if we’re going to show this then I should push in a bit and I think ultimately, it is more true and feels like the right creative decision. 3) I hadn’t thought about this point at all but I love it and excited for Jed to watch the video so we can talk about it, since he’s more the photography focused one of our duo! Sorry long comment, was excited to hear these ideas and felt like sharing! Looking forward to seeing the bag in action 👏 -Janet

Came to your channel a while ago for a Nikon vid, stayed for the excellent photography content 😎📷

This is the perfect channel for a story into photography we are all trying to achieve. Your perspective of your photography is great and inspiring!

I love your content. It helps me so much in my personal photography. I wish you all the best for your success in photography. Best regards from a Nikon fan located in South-West-Germany.

Great Video Sam !

That intro was so good I hit the sub button great work

this was super helpful, thank you. i use masks but i'm always looking for more tips and tricks! i like the way you approach them

Thank You Sam.

Excellent demonstration of the advanced use of masks in the lightroom. Please keep sharing more of your work.

Had the XH1, XPRO1, XPRO2 & X100V and now back to my favourite Sensor with the XT1 and X70...... magical SOOC jpegs and build quality better than the new models

The last advanced technique is what I’ve been looking for. Thanks a lot mate!✌🏻

Great video! I heard so many people praising the 24-120, maybe I should take a look at it. These days mostly 24-70 f2.8 and 100-400mm. But, my all time favourite lens is the Sigma 35mm 1.4 Art lens. Used to shoot almost the entire 2 months road tripping New Zealand just with this lens. Never felt that I was missing something regarding focal length.

Thankyou. Leaving content for engagement.