This will be a perfect backpacking lens. Great for on-the-go landscapes and surprise coyote or bear. Primes in the pack will be great for breaks. I'm very stoked for this lens.
On behalf of the Council of Ravens of Canada (CoRoC), I hereby file an official complaint to PetaPixel to petition to cease and desist the ongoing bullying of the superior avian species. Also I am really happy about this "wave" of superzooms. Versatility can only bring more people on board of photography / video!
There are plenty of even more aggressive superzooms in the professional video world. The catch is that those lenses cost tens of thousands of dollars, have _extremely_ complex optical formulas, and are constructed to exacting tolerances that are beyond what is possible in a cost-constrained consumer lens. Nikon apparently feels that with modern simulation and manufacturing they're able do an adequate job. We'll see if they're right once these are out in volume (cherry-picked preproduction units as here don't count).
I'm wondering if at F/11-F/16 the performance is good enough for landscapes. Incredible zoom range for a full frame lens. Nikon's 24-200 is well regarded in the landscape community for a super-zoom.
I’m amazed. I opened instagram to see Nikons advert on their Australia page and I’m baffled by the awesome things they are coming out with. I currently live my 24-70/4 and 100-400, but daily a 24-200. I’m now wondering if I should hand it in for this…
Absolutely I love when lens makers take a chance and try something new. No it isn’t for everyone but at that price point damn there def is a market for it!
Tamron was able to pull off a monster 35-150 f/2-2.8...I'm not surprised that 28-400 f/4-8 is actually doable at that size and price package with modern manufacturing and engineering methods. Optics have steadily been getting better and better over the past two decades, almost exponentially better in some cases.
Yeah, but they're sleeping on bodies. No new APS-C camera that isn't a Z50 bodykit since many years. It's time for a Z60, Z70 or Z50 II or whatever they'll call it.
@@RedlinerSeven Because neither of the Z5, -Zf- , Z6 II or Z7 II have AI subject detection (nor does the Z50). Which isn't a full frame problem though, it's a Nikon problem. And part of the reason why they need to wake up and release new bodies. EDIT: The Zf does have it. Because APS-C tends to be smaller and lighter (both bodies and lenses). That gap is definitely shrinking though. Because some people care about reach at full zoom more than about high ISO quality. And the 1.5x crop factor gives them that reach. Yes, high-res full frame can do it too, but that's a lot more expensive. Because full frame did not have any credible megazooms until today.
@@RedlinerSevenYes it is. And in same way as D500 was a small D5 with all fearures, high speed and AF advantages. I have had D500 for wildlife photography so the 200-500 Nikkor is 300-750 mm thanks to crop factor 1,5. That's why is a good idea to introduce Z90 as a apc-c flagship (small Z9) with 30 Mpix sensor to make long lenses even longer. But I don't believe that Nikon will do it so that's why i bought Z8 45 Mpix and that's a good replacement of my D500 for wildlife with very similar details at 500 mm because Z8 has in DX mode also ca 20 Mpix. Z5 is a entry level FX and its aps-c equivalent id already existing Z50 and they aren't the bodies whih are wildlife photographers looking for.
I have the 18 - 200 mm lens you mentioned at the beginning, and with my old DSLR it quickly became my favorite lens for anything outdoors. Now that I have a Z camera I'm looking forward to trying this new 28 -400 mm! Thank you for this review
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@@hardywoodaway991218-400? Yes. From what I've heard, its image quality is poor and it has only 2.5 stops of stabilisation (WHAT!?). 18-300? No. It's a great lens. Could be just a bit sharper at the very wide end, but every other setting is perfectly sharp.
I reallllyyyy dig the shot of the antiques building at 4:16. The sun-stars at f/14 look sick. Also, great frame by Jordan at 1:22. This lens looks fun!
This, in fact, can make me return to Nikon back from Panasonic L mount. I've waited for Panasonic Ultrazoom but I was VERY disappointed - ONLY 28-200 is crap. And now Nikon does this! Veeeery interesting!
Superzoom has also been made by others, but not as such a small lens, so it's great that Nikon came up with it. Of course, you don't get everything with such a lens, but there will surely be many who can see a purpose with this lens 👍
The first zoom lens I ever bought was the Tamron 28-300 XR DI IF 18 years ago. Got great photos with that. I can imagine how much better this lens will be even going all the way out to 400 mm.
I am commenting again on this video but I just got done speaking with some friends who have vineyards in Virginia, and they are excited about this lens. Most of the pics are during the day, outside in daylight times and such a range has got them drooling. So I guess there’s that market!
I'll be interested to see a later test when you look at sharpness. This seems like a Tamron lens; they just partnered up with Nikon and now this one has the relatively useless locking switch while omitting the very useful stabilizer and AF/MF switches, just like the 28-200mm. People shoot different things, but this trend toward zooms starting at 28mm is sad; I was on a trip recently with the 28-200mm and it was shocking how often the 28mm was just not quite wide enough and I was often switching lenses. Maybe that's the price to pay for a smaller size (maybe there's some sort of physics law involved where 24mm is much harder to engineer than 28mm) I'm not sure. I'm appreciating the recent superzoom releases; I'm always trying to lighten my kit and lately it seemed like the companies were only focusing on those who want giant lenses and a bag full of primes (due to thinking that everyone else must have switched to a smartphone and they could maintain profit margins with the remaining enthusiasts who don't care about weight).
I have the 24-200 F4-6.3 Z lens as my easy travel kit lens ... And I got the 70-180 F2.8. The one I use more often since I got it is the 70-180, but the other one is often my choice if I need a lighter kit. The advantages of the 70-180 si that I can put my TC1.4 on it. ... So I have plans to take that one on my vacation this summer. But if I had this lens!? I wouldn't min changeling 24 to 28 at F4 to be able to reach 400 at F8 instead of only 200 at F6.3 ... This is a perfect Safari lens for any one going on Safari to Africa. (Not for the professional photographers, but for tourists) If you have this lens on your cameras and bring a 28 F2.8 and 40 F2.0 as your low light lenses. You have it almost covered. But I would never recommend any one going on a once in a lifetime trip to Africa with only one camera! If I had this lens, I would still bring my 400mm F4.5 + TC1.4 and my two Z6II cameras. And my 20mm F1.8. But one of my cameras would have this on!
Perfect lens for traveling, consider adding it to my collection! and a simple question: what's the name of the background music used in the video? Is it from some canned music website?
That's ok but where are the apsc lenses? They haven't launched any new body either. I think they've done with an apsc. Sadly hobbyist now left with no option within a budget.
Nikon APS-C has an 18-140 travel zoom, a 50-250 tele zoom, a 12-28 wide zoom, and a 24mm prime. It’s not a Fuji-level extensive line-up, but it does cover all the basic needs, things that can’t be met my reasonable FF lenses (40mm f2 seems like it’d be a great partner to the 24/1.7). Nikon APS-C can’t really satisfy GAS, but there is a complete budget system someone can build. But considering how Nikon let Tamron sell some FF lenses, getting them to bring their APS-C zooms over to Z mount would be nice. The constant aperture 17-70 and 11-20 f/2.8s would be welcome additions.
@@yash_kambli Something which just struck me: if Nikon opened Z-Mount for APS-C only, that would be an interesting experiment. They'd see the impact on how their cameras and lenses sold, without much risk to the FF lines they are protecting.
@@thebitterfig9903 yes they should open z mount not only to third party lens makers but something like Leica did with its l-mount, sharing it with other camera makers. They should asked pentax, OM system, Zeiss to join
I have to say, there is nothing wrong with the video out of the G9 {I just watched the Sigma 50mm 1.2 Art video}. However the video out of the Z8 is something else. This video looks great.
The thing I am most pleased with is actually the polygonal bokeh... I wish, more lenses would offer just that. Maybe... 20mm F1.0 with 6 Aperture Blades? 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
I think it's going to be perfect for my channel. And vibration reduced, perfect! Long time Nikon Z series shooter and looking forward to when this lens is launched. Thanks PetaPixel.
3:48 I figured 35mm would be entirely glossed over in this review given there are 372 other single mm incremental focal lengths...does he secretly like 35mm?
I love my Tamron 18-400 ... but this Nikkor is a full frame lens, so (on my Z50) it's actually 42-600mm. The difference in snappiness between my Tamron and my Z mount lenses is palpable and I'm drooling over this new offering.
This is a great lens for someone who can't afford to have multiple lenses for multiple jobs. There are compromises, yes. But the zoom versatility, image quality and price make this a very compelling lens for full frame.
Sounds reasonably good, but I'm still waiting for a proper test. I mostly go with the 24-120 S and the Sigma 150-500 (both are superb, IMO), but if the IQ is good enough, I just might switch... third of the weight compared to that combo is something to be considered. I use the Sigma at f/8 anyways, so the loss of light is not necessarily a huge issue... it all comes down to price for me at this point. €1500 or thereabouts, and I might be tempted. €2000 or above, I wouldn't bother with it.
Really wanna see the contrast between 24-200 and 28-400 since I just got the first one about eight months ago. The moment I saw the launch of this new lens…Ohhhh boy am I so regret buying 24-200 right now😂
This lens looks great for sports and wildlife shooters when the light outside is good enough, or when cranking up ISO. I will stick with the Z 24-200mm for now which I have my eye on for my Z5. I don't do much wildlife or sports. And 200mm is still good for some sports in close range. I also bought the FX 28-300mm previously for my D780, which I like a lot and have used it at ballet recitals and weddings. Good work and praise to Nikon though, for making a Z 28-400mm, and so light for wildlife/sports shooters!
The video work in this one was great :) Great job Jordan. May I ask what lens you were using on the Z8 to shoot this, there was a nice pop to the image :)
I’ve got my Tamron 18-400mm on my D5600. A totally cool kit if ever there was one. FF equiv of 27-600 is just the “ant’s pants” travel camera of all time.
Already have the preorder in but part of me would have liked to see the range tweaked a little to open up the aperture a little more. Also seems sort of another semi redundant lens with the 24-200 and this one, and the 24-70 f4 followed by a 24-120 f4 version.
It just goes to show that there is a market for super zooms. I also feel that full frame is the new APSc as Nikon don't seem to be developing anything major specifically for their APSc range. I would expect them to release a true budget ff camera soon
Intriguing. Yeah, definitely interested in the 400mm zoom. Kind of a shame about it being f8 from 200mm, but with the enormous zoom the trade off still seems good.
Looking forward to seeing more technical sharpness charts, since hopefully that will have been able to be improved from the old 18-200 and 28-300 F-mount lenses.
Yeah, mine on the A6700 is also great. Just very slightly soft at 18mm and mindblowing at 300mm. I rarely use anything in between, but macros at 50mm are also super sharp. The 18-300 on the 40MP sensor has slightly more reach at full zoom than the 28-400 on the Z7/8/9.
Is it parfocal? While I'm asking. Why wasn't it tested using the 2x digital zoom on the Z8? Come on you let Jordan out for the video on mics . Let him out of the dungeon a bit more. If you're worried about the lens breaking put a protective filter on it 🤣
I'm kinda looking forward to picking it up for my afternoon walks. It'd be perfect to snap a sunset or a hawk on a pole and everythign in between...during the day in good light of course.
Tamron had a 18-400mm crop lens for DSLR, and I think it had a slightly wider aperture zoomed out. One of the biggest complaints I heard about that one was being able to hear and feel air when compressing back to shorter focal length, so the concern was dust making its way into the internal elements. Since Nikon teamed up with Tamron to release some Z lenses under the Nikon name, I can't help but wonder if this is a Tamron lens, given the focal range and the lack of more advanced features. And if so, I wonder if Tamron improved the seals over their 18-400mm DSLR lens.
Actually, thinking it through, you'd have to zoom out to about 28mm on a crop lens to get rid of the vignette if using a full frame body. So I bet this is a Tamron lens, and I bet it's just a rehash of that 18-400mm.
I love how he says the Nikon rep drove it down to them… like they are in Edmonton. Where did the rep drive down from? The north pole??? 😂
They are based in Calgary. So I guessthe Nikon rep drove down from Edmonton???? :d
haha. Not like someone drove down to my home in Ft. Worth!
@@pseudoryx9284 the rep drove down from Edmonton and then they drove right back up to Edmonton to make this video? I dont think so. 😂
Clearly Chris is going against the stereotypical northern hemisphere centric view of the world and referring the south as up 🙄
@@airdailyx Nanton is south Calgary, so Im not sure where they drove up to Edmonton in the video.
This will be a perfect backpacking lens. Great for on-the-go landscapes and surprise coyote or bear. Primes in the pack will be great for breaks. I'm very stoked for this lens.
28-400?!!! Had to check and see if it was April 1 for a sec 😳
Tamron has an 18-400 😂
Panasonic makes 28-300mm f2.8 fixed aperture for the L mount
I'll take "things we'll never see on the RF mount" for $200, Alex.
On 1st April will Nikon introduce new 24-600/f1,4-5,6 😀
@@mchwmediaYea for APS-C. Nice try
On behalf of the Council of Ravens of Canada (CoRoC), I hereby file an official complaint to PetaPixel to petition to cease and desist the ongoing bullying of the superior avian species.
Also I am really happy about this "wave" of superzooms. Versatility can only bring more people on board of photography / video!
Council of Canadian Corvids!
28-400mm sounds like an oxymoron lens to me. Like How? I am blown away by such a superzoom.
There are plenty of even more aggressive superzooms in the professional video world. The catch is that those lenses cost tens of thousands of dollars, have _extremely_ complex optical formulas, and are constructed to exacting tolerances that are beyond what is possible in a cost-constrained consumer lens.
Nikon apparently feels that with modern simulation and manufacturing they're able do an adequate job. We'll see if they're right once these are out in volume (cherry-picked preproduction units as here don't count).
Wait till you hear there's a crop 18-400 lens
Why? It isn’t at all a new focal length.
I think it was Tamron they had a 18-400mm for DSLRs
@@opalyankaBGWhich is crap IIRC. The new-ish mirrorless Tamron 18-300 is an excellent lens though.
I'm wondering if at F/11-F/16 the performance is good enough for landscapes. Incredible zoom range for a full frame lens. Nikon's 24-200 is well regarded in the landscape community for a super-zoom.
I’m amazed. I opened instagram to see Nikons advert on their Australia page and I’m baffled by the awesome things they are coming out with. I currently live my 24-70/4 and 100-400, but daily a 24-200. I’m now wondering if I should hand it in for this…
Absolutely I love when lens makers take a chance and try something new. No it isn’t for everyone but at that price point damn there def is a market for it!
The 28-300vr was the best super zoom ever, I'm not surprised at all that Nikon took it to the next level with a new best ever.
That was f/3.5-5.6. I would have settled for another 28-300 5.6
@@Ben_Stewart you have that, you just use the ftz
I agree-I love mine!
f/8 is too slow. Keeping my 28-300mm.
@@lour7753 depends on what you're doing, in daylight f8 is fine and this gets you to 400
Chris getting his bifs and bilfs confused 😂
He just invented a whole new subgenre.
Google, show me some images of a Secretary bird.
Tamron was able to pull off a monster 35-150 f/2-2.8...I'm not surprised that 28-400 f/4-8 is actually doable at that size and price package with modern manufacturing and engineering methods. Optics have steadily been getting better and better over the past two decades, almost exponentially better in some cases.
Yess
Tamron also made an 18-400 f3.5-6.3, albeit for a crop sensor.
Tamron also made an 18-270mm lens years ago for apsc, 28-420mm equivalent
28-400 f/1.8 coming soon
@@fizzcochito I just pre ordered it
Nikon is killing it with lenses atm
Yeah, but they're sleeping on bodies. No new APS-C camera that isn't a Z50 bodykit since many years. It's time for a Z60, Z70 or Z50 II or whatever they'll call it.
@@angrybirder9983but why? Z5 is a full frame camera for $1000USD, is there still a need to build APS-C?
@@angrybirder9983Well, they're sleeping on bodies that you want. Otherwise, things seem to be going well.
@@RedlinerSeven Because neither of the Z5, -Zf- , Z6 II or Z7 II have AI subject detection (nor does the Z50). Which isn't a full frame problem though, it's a Nikon problem. And part of the reason why they need to wake up and release new bodies.
EDIT: The Zf does have it.
Because APS-C tends to be smaller and lighter (both bodies and lenses). That gap is definitely shrinking though.
Because some people care about reach at full zoom more than about high ISO quality. And the 1.5x crop factor gives them that reach. Yes, high-res full frame can do it too, but that's a lot more expensive.
Because full frame did not have any credible megazooms until today.
@@RedlinerSevenYes it is. And in same way as D500 was a small D5 with all fearures, high speed and AF advantages. I have had D500 for wildlife photography so the 200-500 Nikkor is 300-750 mm thanks to crop factor 1,5. That's why is a good idea to introduce Z90 as a apc-c flagship (small Z9) with 30 Mpix sensor to make long lenses even longer. But I don't believe that Nikon will do it so that's why i bought Z8 45 Mpix and that's a good replacement of my D500 for wildlife with very similar details at 500 mm because Z8 has in DX mode also ca 20 Mpix. Z5 is a entry level FX and its aps-c equivalent id already existing Z50 and they aren't the bodies whih are wildlife photographers looking for.
I just got a fly fishing ad while watching this. Hmmm, I wonder why? 🤔
ONE lens to RULE them all, c'mon, get it right!
You didn’t get it 😂
I have the 18 - 200 mm lens you mentioned at the beginning, and with my old DSLR it quickly became my favorite lens for anything outdoors. Now that I have a Z camera I'm looking forward to trying this new 28 -400 mm! Thank you for this review
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That is awesome!
0:45 😂😂 BTW the video from the Z8 is fantastic!
huh?
Aaaaaand they did this right before the Solar Eclipse.
I see you Nikon 👀
I actually would prefer an improved 28-300. It was a very good lens already and 5.6 at the long end. I would happily trade 400 f/8 for 300 f/5.6
you guys are always so enjoyable to watch
Would love to see a comparison to the 24-200mm in the final review!
Reminds me of the Tamron 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 that I have for the Fuji X-S10. 27-450mm equivalent.
They also made an 18-400mm for crop sensor cameras.
but these are shitty lenses
That is equivalent of f/5.2-9.4 FF
@@hardywoodaway991218-400? Yes. From what I've heard, its image quality is poor and it has only 2.5 stops of stabilisation (WHAT!?).
18-300? No. It's a great lens. Could be just a bit sharper at the very wide end, but every other setting is perfectly sharp.
@@yash_kamblifor depth of field, yea. But saying it’s “equivalent” is misleading, because the light gathering abilities are still 3.5-6.3.
Excited to watch, Chris-san.
Valiant effort, but 24mm is important to me and i like to keep lens sizes in check so i'd be probably be happier with the older 24-200mm from Nikon.
To reach 400 is one lens, they had to comporomise 4 mm at the wide end.
I reallllyyyy dig the shot of the antiques building at 4:16. The sun-stars at f/14 look sick. Also, great frame by Jordan at 1:22. This lens looks fun!
Love the Buick Special. My parents had one.
I am imagining Jay Maisel walking around NYC making incredible images with this lens.
I worked for Jay’s Chicago Rep for 11 years. Jay’s a legend!
very small and useful range for travel/holiday lens indeed.
No video coverage? I feel this would excel for outdoor events like weddings/graduations.
Nikon has the 24-200, how does this 28-400 compare?
Honestly I would consider getting a Nikon Z camera purely for this lens.
I'm so close to jumping ship to Nikon.
This, in fact, can make me return to Nikon back from Panasonic L mount. I've waited for Panasonic Ultrazoom but I was VERY disappointed - ONLY 28-200 is crap. And now Nikon does this! Veeeery interesting!
Superzoom has also been made by others, but not as such a small lens, so it's great that Nikon came up with it. Of course, you don't get everything with such a lens, but there will surely be many who can see a purpose with this lens 👍
Props to you knowing thst was an (Avro) CF-100 aircraft.
The first zoom lens I ever bought was the Tamron 28-300 XR DI IF 18 years ago. Got great photos with that. I can imagine how much better this lens will be even going all the way out to 400 mm.
I am commenting again on this video but I just got done speaking with some friends who have vineyards in Virginia, and they are excited about this lens. Most of the pics are during the day, outside in daylight times and such a range has got them drooling. So I guess there’s that market!
CF-100! Nice Chris!
I'll be interested to see a later test when you look at sharpness.
This seems like a Tamron lens; they just partnered up with Nikon and now this one has the relatively useless locking switch while omitting the very useful stabilizer and AF/MF switches, just like the 28-200mm.
People shoot different things, but this trend toward zooms starting at 28mm is sad; I was on a trip recently with the 28-200mm and it was shocking how often the 28mm was just not quite wide enough and I was often switching lenses. Maybe that's the price to pay for a smaller size (maybe there's some sort of physics law involved where 24mm is much harder to engineer than 28mm) I'm not sure.
I'm appreciating the recent superzoom releases; I'm always trying to lighten my kit and lately it seemed like the companies were only focusing on those who want giant lenses and a bag full of primes (due to thinking that everyone else must have switched to a smartphone and they could maintain profit margins with the remaining enthusiasts who don't care about weight).
I wonder if this is Nikon original or a tamron made Nikon branded lens. I wouldn’t mind getting 28-400 for my Sony.
It's nikon
I have the 24-200 F4-6.3 Z lens as my easy travel kit lens ... And I got the 70-180 F2.8. The one I use more often since I got it is the 70-180, but the other one is often my choice if I need a lighter kit. The advantages of the 70-180 si that I can put my TC1.4 on it. ... So I have plans to take that one on my vacation this summer. But if I had this lens!? I wouldn't min changeling 24 to 28 at F4 to be able to reach 400 at F8 instead of only 200 at F6.3 ... This is a perfect Safari lens for any one going on Safari to Africa. (Not for the professional photographers, but for tourists) If you have this lens on your cameras and bring a 28 F2.8 and 40 F2.0 as your low light lenses. You have it almost covered. But I would never recommend any one going on a once in a lifetime trip to Africa with only one camera! If I had this lens, I would still bring my 400mm F4.5 + TC1.4 and my two Z6II cameras. And my 20mm F1.8. But one of my cameras would have this on!
Thanks guys! Well done for Chris getting BIPs (birds in pipe) 😂
Perfect lens for traveling, consider adding it to my collection!
and a simple question: what's the name of the background music used in the video? Is it from some canned music website?
The lens hood looks great on the lens
For travel photography The Nikon Z5 combines with the Nikon Z 24,-120 and Nikon 28-400.
Tbh the sunstars at 4:19 look nicer than with most Nikon lenses. I feel they don't really that much but probably should more often
That's ok but where are the apsc lenses? They haven't launched any new body either. I think they've done with an apsc. Sadly hobbyist now left with no option within a budget.
Nikon APS-C has an 18-140 travel zoom, a 50-250 tele zoom, a 12-28 wide zoom, and a 24mm prime. It’s not a Fuji-level extensive line-up, but it does cover all the basic needs, things that can’t be met my reasonable FF lenses (40mm f2 seems like it’d be a great partner to the 24/1.7). Nikon APS-C can’t really satisfy GAS, but there is a complete budget system someone can build.
But considering how Nikon let Tamron sell some FF lenses, getting them to bring their APS-C zooms over to Z mount would be nice. The constant aperture 17-70 and 11-20 f/2.8s would be welcome additions.
@@thebitterfig9903 I'm waiting for 16 & 33 mm f1.7 , 16-50mm f2.8, 16-80mm f2.8-4 and 80-400mm f4.5-6.3. this would be complete portfolio
@@yash_kambli Something which just struck me: if Nikon opened Z-Mount for APS-C only, that would be an interesting experiment. They'd see the impact on how their cameras and lenses sold, without much risk to the FF lines they are protecting.
@@thebitterfig9903 yes they should open z mount not only to third party lens makers but something like Leica did with its l-mount, sharing it with other camera makers. They should asked pentax, OM system, Zeiss to join
This 28-400 Nikon Z lens has replaced there 28-300 F Mount lens
Love it…….what to do with my 24-200 which I still love?
Such a classy shot of Jordan in front of this sign!😂😂😂
thanks!!
I have to say, there is nothing wrong with the video out of the G9 {I just watched the Sigma 50mm 1.2 Art video}. However the video out of the Z8 is something else. This video looks great.
Vote to change the term externally focusing lenses to "growers" per Chris's example lol
No VR switch is normal on a z mount lens
It looks to be a great "Mom or Dad" lens...when you're not out here trying to make ART but want some decent pics of the kids! Nicely done Nikon! ☺
The thing I am most pleased with is actually the polygonal bokeh... I wish, more lenses would offer just that.
Maybe... 20mm F1.0 with 6 Aperture Blades? 🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤
I think it's going to be perfect for my channel. And vibration reduced, perfect! Long time Nikon Z series shooter and looking forward to when this lens is launched. Thanks PetaPixel.
3:48 I figured 35mm would be entirely glossed over in this review given there are 372 other single mm incremental focal lengths...does he secretly like 35mm?
Perfect for parents taking photos especially soccer
0:44 that throw had me sweating
Its like the Tamron 18-400mm F3.5 - 6.3 for APS-C
I love my Tamron 18-400 ... but this Nikkor is a full frame lens, so (on my Z50) it's actually 42-600mm. The difference in snappiness between my Tamron and my Z mount lenses is palpable and I'm drooling over this new offering.
This is a great lens for someone who can't afford to have multiple lenses for multiple jobs. There are compromises, yes. But the zoom versatility, image quality and price make this a very compelling lens for full frame.
Footage looks great. Well done as usual Jordan. What profile did you shoot and grade? And did I hear popping on the audio?
Sounds reasonably good, but I'm still waiting for a proper test. I mostly go with the 24-120 S and the Sigma 150-500 (both are superb, IMO), but if the IQ is good enough, I just might switch... third of the weight compared to that combo is something to be considered. I use the Sigma at f/8 anyways, so the loss of light is not necessarily a huge issue... it all comes down to price for me at this point. €1500 or thereabouts, and I might be tempted. €2000 or above, I wouldn't bother with it.
Sharpness looks great, bright day wildlife traveling lens
Really wanna see the contrast between 24-200 and 28-400 since I just got the first one about eight months ago. The moment I saw the launch of this new lens…Ohhhh boy am I so regret buying 24-200 right now😂
I don't know if I wouldn't prefer an 28-300 3.5-5.6 instead of the f8 at 200mm. But otherwise impressive.
well I’m sold
Will this be the lens to pull me from m43 and my 14-140ii? Hope so!
This lens looks great for sports and wildlife shooters when the light outside is good enough, or when cranking up ISO. I will stick with the Z 24-200mm for now which I have my eye on for my Z5. I don't do much wildlife or sports. And 200mm is still good for some sports in close range. I also bought the FX 28-300mm previously for my D780, which I like a lot and have used it at ballet recitals and weddings. Good work and praise to Nikon though, for making a Z 28-400mm, and so light for wildlife/sports shooters!
I am begging on my hands and knees to hear what Chris thinks about the OM 150-600, he's the only person who's opinion on MFT I trust 😢
The video work in this one was great :) Great job Jordan. May I ask what lens you were using on the Z8 to shoot this, there was a nice pop to the image :)
Looking at the shots at 1:01, it looks like he's using a 24 - 70 f2.8
Correct! Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8. Great video lens!
- Jordan
Amazing- the ad just before this review for a Swiss Army knife !
This was announced just as I’m looking for a good affordable zoom. Picking up on day one. Should pair well with my ZF.
I am still happy with my Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD with Z-adapter ... for 1/3 of the price in Canada.
I’ve got my Tamron 18-400mm on my D5600. A totally cool kit if ever there was one. FF equiv of 27-600 is just the “ant’s pants” travel camera of all time.
Already have the preorder in but part of me would have liked to see the range tweaked a little to open up the aperture a little more. Also seems sort of another semi redundant lens with the 24-200 and this one, and the 24-70 f4 followed by a 24-120 f4 version.
It just goes to show that there is a market for super zooms. I also feel that full frame is the new APSc as Nikon don't seem to be developing anything major specifically for their APSc range. I would expect them to release a true budget ff camera soon
The price will be the key. Canon RF 100-400 is a very good price. If Nikon can sell this for the same price it would be a great bang for buck
this is $1300.
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Jesus christ Nikon give the other brands a chance to catch their breath
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the difference between 28mm and 24mm of other superzoom full frame lenses is significant.
Intriguing. Yeah, definitely interested in the 400mm zoom. Kind of a shame about it being f8 from 200mm, but with the enormous zoom the trade off still seems good.
whatt it's already f/8 at 200? that's a bummer...high iso is really good now yes but still...
Looking forward to seeing more technical sharpness charts, since hopefully that will have been able to be improved from the old 18-200 and 28-300 F-mount lenses.
I need 24-500mm f2. Less than 500g.
This is stupid. 14-900 F1.2 sub 454g @ $1,200, or nothing :P
i love nikon!
Have you compared to the Tamaron 28 to 400 F/3.5-6.3. I have that lense on the Nikon D750 and my favorite lense.
My Tamron 18-300 is still going great ! Paired with my xt5 is my go to travel lense for all situations
Yeah, mine on the A6700 is also great. Just very slightly soft at 18mm and mindblowing at 300mm. I rarely use anything in between, but macros at 50mm are also super sharp. The 18-300 on the 40MP sensor has slightly more reach at full zoom than the 28-400 on the Z7/8/9.
I got Tamron 18-400 which maxes out at f6.3, but still f8 on full-frame is better than f6.3 on APS-C...
nikon is obsessed with long reach lenses all the time.
I love it, that they have gone for such crazy numbers..
Great lens for vloggers and street shooters.😂
Meh 😕I'm still waiting for 24-600 mm F2.4 - F4 lens for FX cameras, like the Sony RX10 IV has, but it's CX cam 😞
$1300 for stm? f8 at 200mm? cool lens but should've been $1000.
I thought the title said f/4.8 and my mind was temporarily blown
LOL I had the same exact reaction
How? How? How? How? (Slaps myself)How? How?....
Is it parfocal?
While I'm asking. Why wasn't it tested using the 2x digital zoom on the Z8? Come on you let Jordan out for the video on mics . Let him out of the dungeon a bit more. If you're worried about the lens breaking put a protective filter on it
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Looks plenty sharp to me
I've gotten rid of all my Nikkor zooms for prime lens. Better resolution, contrast and detail.
I'm kinda looking forward to picking it up for my afternoon walks. It'd be perfect to snap a sunset or a hawk on a pole and everythign in between...during the day in good light of course.
Ich fotografiere nur Sonnenuntergänge tagsüber 😂
No sharpness tests?
Lens manufacturers, please do a 28-140mm F2-2.8 that keeps F2 until 40mm.
Check the Tamron 35-150 F 2-2.8
Hoping for 35-105 f2-2.8 from nikon in small size.
That thing would be really heavy and expensive most likely
Tamron had a 18-400mm crop lens for DSLR, and I think it had a slightly wider aperture zoomed out. One of the biggest complaints I heard about that one was being able to hear and feel air when compressing back to shorter focal length, so the concern was dust making its way into the internal elements.
Since Nikon teamed up with Tamron to release some Z lenses under the Nikon name, I can't help but wonder if this is a Tamron lens, given the focal range and the lack of more advanced features. And if so, I wonder if Tamron improved the seals over their 18-400mm DSLR lens.
Actually, thinking it through, you'd have to zoom out to about 28mm on a crop lens to get rid of the vignette if using a full frame body. So I bet this is a Tamron lens, and I bet it's just a rehash of that 18-400mm.