Spot on. I like to use it with my Zf for photo walks and family outings. Flip on the B&W mode, set a fixed ISO, set it to shutter priority, and I'm off. It is so light that I don't need an add-on grip. (For more serious work, the 24-120mm f/4 S is my tool of choice.)
It's really sad that Nikon hasn't seen the potential of heir own Nikon ZF. They should released more vintage look lenses. We need a 35, a 65 or 75... TTartisan or 7Artisans manual focus lenses are kind of ridiculous on the ZF. To me, Voigtlander lenses are the best options, but the three best looking lenses are for APSC sensor. And their 35mm f2 Lanthar lens is very expensive. :(
If you want real retro lenses with the same build quality, look and feel like the Zf there aren't much alternatives to Voigtländer lenses which are officially licensed for Z-Mount.
Hey David, thanks for the video! Have you seen those DIY water-resistant metal mount and gasket making posts that you can make your 40 and 28 water resistant? If you're interested in that, and go through with it, take us through that process and tutorial! (Not me asking you to be a guinea pig, but just a thought haha)
Hated the quality of the rendering from the 40mm. Didn't like that the 28mm wasn't water resistant. But the 26mm photo quality, small size and water resistance impressed me.😊
@dlovisuals very nice! I've have had the voigtlander 40mm 1.2 on my zf for the last 7 months and haven't wanted to put anything else on it. But this video really is going to get that one on it.
The Nikon Zf is a great camera body due to the available features. But sucks the native z lens are large so it feels uncomfortable after a short time of use. I’ll go back to Nikon Full frame if they introduce a Nikon z5ii.
@@dlovisuals . Even when I used the 50mm 1.8, my hands felt uncomfortable holding the Zf after one hour of photographing. All I am saying is if you’re going to use the basic 28mm and 40mm lens, just save the money by getting the z5 body and buy the better lens 35mm 1.8 or 1.4 and 50mm 1.8.
@@dlovisuals yea I only used the SmallRig grip. I decided to downgrade to the Zfc. Using this until a z5ii is released. Then I’ll go back to full frame.
@@socialbender Nikon’s website has no information on it being dust and moisture resistant. I also asked my contact at Nikon if the 28mm has it, they stated it does not. Only one of the two that’s dust and moisture resistant is the 40mm, which info is on the Nikon website
@@dlovisuals ugh I just looked into this and you are right on the Nikon website , that a major deal breaker for me . I have the 40 on the zf and I was considering a 28 but I might have to grab the 26 . I’m not trying to invest mad money in to the zf as I shoot another system for work . My only worry with the 26 is that the front of the camera is open
@@dlovisuals yeah , sucks that that there really are no faster options for a wide prime other then going fully manual . I was looking at the viltrox 28 1/8 , looks solid but zero weather sealing and heavier .
@@socialbender I know the new 35mm and 50mm 1.4 primes Nikon released are dust and moisture resistant, not to the same level as the 1.8 S primes but something is better than nothing
Really hoping Nikon makes more of these SE lenses.
Agree. Would love more of the compact retro look, BUT give me the functional aperture ring pleaseeeee.
Hi David, may I know where you got the soft shutter release button for the Zf? Really liking the gold/orange colour, thanks!
Spot on. I like to use it with my Zf for photo walks and family outings. Flip on the B&W mode, set a fixed ISO, set it to shutter priority, and I'm off. It is so light that I don't need an add-on grip. (For more serious work, the 24-120mm f/4 S is my tool of choice.)
I love the BW mode, it’s so convenient and the photos look amazing!
It's really sad that Nikon hasn't seen the potential of heir own Nikon ZF. They should released more vintage look lenses. We need a 35, a 65 or 75... TTartisan or 7Artisans manual focus lenses are kind of ridiculous on the ZF. To me, Voigtlander lenses are the best options, but the three best looking lenses are for APSC sensor. And their 35mm f2 Lanthar lens is very expensive. :(
Yeah, I hope that Nikon fleshes out the SE series lenses with more focal lengths. I’d love to see a 65mm or 75mm f/2 to round out the current line up
I have the original Nikkor of this lens and I thought that's what you were reviewing at first until I saw the rectangular rear side.
@@DuggleBogey yeah it’s the Z mount version. Nikon did a great job making it look like the original F mount glass
also, Microcontrast of these 2 lens, really good, feel like old school lens. give some classic feelings to the image
@@hadai4135 yeah I really like that it gives the photos a classic look
If you want real retro lenses with the same build quality, look and feel like the Zf there aren't much alternatives to Voigtländer lenses which are officially licensed for Z-Mount.
@@jorgepinogarciadelasbayonas thanks for the heads up. I’ll check those out! Always wanted to mess around with full manual lenses
Hey David, thanks for the video! Have you seen those DIY water-resistant metal mount and gasket making posts that you can make your 40 and 28 water resistant? If you're interested in that, and go through with it, take us through that process and tutorial! (Not me asking you to be a guinea pig, but just a thought haha)
Hated the quality of the rendering from the 40mm. Didn't like that the 28mm wasn't water resistant. But the 26mm photo quality, small size and water resistance impressed me.😊
I need to check out that little 26mm, I hear it’s fantastic!
@dlovisuals very nice! I've have had the voigtlander 40mm 1.2 on my zf for the last 7 months and haven't wanted to put anything else on it. But this video really is going to get that one on it.
The 26’reminds me of my old D3300, nooooo thank you..a digital ugly clinical blaaahhhhhh
@@dlovisualsit’s digitally boring as hell. Unfortunately, people seem to just want digitally boring-sad but true
The Nikon Zf is a great camera body due to the available features. But sucks the native z lens are large so it feels uncomfortable after a short time of use. I’ll go back to Nikon Full frame if they introduce a Nikon z5ii.
The 28mm and 40mm pair really nicely with the ZF, they’re not too large. The 1.8 and 1.4 primes also pair nicely with it.
@@dlovisuals . Even when I used the 50mm 1.8, my hands felt uncomfortable holding the Zf after one hour of photographing.
All I am saying is if you’re going to use the basic 28mm and 40mm lens, just save the money by getting the z5 body and buy the better lens 35mm 1.8 or 1.4 and 50mm 1.8.
@@WidePhotographs have you tried the grip with the ZF? It makes hold a comfortable experience.
@@dlovisuals yea I only used the SmallRig grip. I decided to downgrade to the Zfc. Using this until a z5ii is released. Then I’ll go back to full frame.
What is the point in a z5ii? Makes no sense. Z6 is brilliant at a very cheap price now.
Where does it say that it’s not dust and water resistant like the 40 f2
@@socialbender Nikon’s website has no information on it being dust and moisture resistant. I also asked my contact at Nikon if the 28mm has it, they stated it does not. Only one of the two that’s dust and moisture resistant is the 40mm, which info is on the Nikon website
@@dlovisuals ugh I just looked into this and you are right on the Nikon website , that a major deal breaker for me . I have the 40 on the zf and I was considering a 28 but I might have to grab the 26 . I’m not trying to invest mad money in to the zf as I shoot another system for work . My only worry with the 26 is that the front of the camera is open
The 26mm would be a better choice if you’re looking for a lens to withstand the elements.
@@dlovisuals yeah , sucks that that there really are no faster options for a wide prime other then going fully manual . I was looking at the viltrox 28 1/8 , looks solid but zero weather sealing and heavier .
@@socialbender I know the new 35mm and 50mm 1.4 primes Nikon released are dust and moisture resistant, not to the same level as the 1.8 S primes but something is better than nothing