Nikon 35mm 1.4z - portrait dream lens? My Thoughts
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- Опубликовано: 25 июн 2024
- I discuss why I think Nikon might have just got this lens exactly right.
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As a Fuji user, I am astonished by how negative Nikon users perceive this lens. It's an absolute dream lens, a 35 f1.4 FF just over 400g and under 9cm in length, wow, that's a system seller right there. In Fuji terms, that would be a 23mm F0.95, it doesn't exist, and if it would, we'd be talking about 800g most likely. Similar Sony and third party lenses are equally big & heavy, Nikon gave you guys an absolute gem here. Produce the same thing as a 50mm 1.4, paired with a Nikon Zf (would be even better if they made a smaller FF version of that, a7c or a7cr style) and you have an insanely compact and capable setup. I'm envy, enjoy it lol
This is how an experienced professional photographer absolutely breaks the mould to our benefit. Well done Chief! We as consumer spec stuff, you use it in the real world.
When you are doing professional portraits, not all clients want sharper photos. Some older clients want soft focusing to hide their wrinkles.
It's like watching an old horror movie...an old vhs copy creates significantly more discomfort compared to a 4k copy which is so clean that that pleasant feeling of horror is gone.
If NIkon and other manufacturers release good enough glass without fancy sharpness and contrast for good price, lot of professionals will buy that, unfortunately the market is driven by RUclipsrs and Amateurs who only care about the sharpness not good photography, I have delivered photos taken from old nikon lenses and some photos that are somewhat out of focus even and not a single person complained or withhold payment due to photos being "not sharp"
I still like the AF-S 35mm f1.4 G very much. I still like to use it on my D3 and D4s. As far as I have heard the Nikkor Z 35mm 1.4 has a better image quality for a much lower price. So this is a good direction that Nikon is heading to.
I hope we get what you are saying. I saw a couple people already questioning why this lens was being made instead of the 1.2 version and it left me baffled. I am excited for this lens.
Just take a look at photos shot with a low element count Nikkor AF 35mm f/2 and see how dimensional the results are. It's stunning compared to most new lenses.
Time and a place for everything, right? If you make me pick character vs perfection, used to pick perfection, but have grown to prefer character. Have one of these on order, hope it's the beginning of a range.
Spot on. This is one of the reason I shoot the 200mm f2 on my mirrorless body. There is just something about the rendering - and it's easy to identify - and my photography "friends" all see it. The type of image can not be replaced by sharper more contrasty lenses. Nor can the dimensionality - which as you know - a lens will have or not have. For me, it's one of the reasons I love taking photos.
I realized that some lenses are so sharp and "perfect" that I don't actually use them much.
This will mean more options for the 35mm Nikon shooter, and cheaper prices as well. I would be interested to hear about it's build quality.
You are my favourite photo youtuber. Listening to your point of view is pure pleasure.
You’ve really hit the nail on the head. The new z mount lenses are truly remarkable but at times lack character.
Nicely Put, and thank you Martin Castein!
During some unexpected free time around spring of 2020, I mated a lens from a 110 year old Kodak folder to my Z6. It is beautiful. Not overly done character like a wide open Helios, just incredible subject/ background separation. I firmly believe we need more low element count lenses.
You have given words to what some of us were thinking in our hearts but were not able to express ...
Right on spot!
Great video Martin
Nikon Rumors reported they are soon coming out with a 50mm 1.4 non-S as well. I hope you are right and that this is a trend. Maybe an 85mm 1.4 to follow?