Congrats! I really like the 40 f2. Center sharpness at f2 is as good as I need, AF is fast and quiet, it is a versatile field of view that still gives good subject separation - makes for a great compact kit! Hope you both enjoy it!
exactly and it always has been like that. On the op of your camera, you'll see a small circle with a line through its middle That indicates the sensor or film plane and that's (that plane) where distances are measured from.
This is a vastly under-rated lens - been saying this for years - basically since it came out. It is small and light, but quite sharp for its price point - it has a nice rendition and it doesn't focus breathe unlike the competitors lenses of the same price point, which generally breathe badly. Its a little gem for just walking around etc. -PD
I quite like mine on a ZF. For 2nd hand stuff CEX is worth keeping an eye on as good prices everything comes with a 2 year warranty. I picked up a Z 24-70 F4 S for £330, with the warranty, absolute bargain.
Cool, I recently did a similar thing. I adopted one from a shelter - a non-SE from a 2nd hand shop for EUR 150. I think this is a very underrated lens for its size/price.
@@russandloz no issues, but I don't use it as a main lens. It's a fun lens for me on the Zf, a more convenient supplement for the MF Voigtländer 50/1.0. Not decided yet, if I will get me a HN-3 lens-hood for it.
@@russandloz yeah, I think for its size and weight, its pretty good. I like the 40mm perspective and use it when i want to travel light. You’ll notice that at max apertures the edges het a bit softer and loose some contrast. That’s where the 35mm f1.8 excels.
Congratulations I just used this one in Vietnam for a month. I bought it for 150€ and made me sell my 35 1.8 because I also got the 50mm:) it is not much worse than the 35 mm actually from f/4
@@russandloz In the video, you said "point 29 centimeters" [3:25] I know it was only a verbal slip. In the caption, I would say it is more important to include the meters, "0.29m MFD"
I've used this lens a lot lately (2 weeks in Japan last year and recently 1 month in India this year), and was disappointed. I've come to the conclusion that it is only good for an emergency. Like you Russ, I hate the shape and handling of the Z 1.8's, but their images are beautiful and this crappy plastic fantastic is nothing like them. I'm off soon for two weeks in KL, and I certainly won't be taking this or the 28 plastic fantastic (even worse because it is only F4). For all of my paid events and documentary work, I use the more than gorgeous, 24-70 2.8s (made in Japan - yay), but it is rather big for traveling. So perhaps for my KL trip my main lens will be the much maligned, but I think the images are gorgeous, my Z35mm 1.8s, and then probably the zoom for some occasions and of course the amazing Z50mm 1.8s. I guarantee you will be selling this thing off again shortly.
I think I will try to grab a Nikon refurbished lens here in the USA shortly. Probably the 40mm f2 as well since it seems like a good value with good image quality. On a different note, are you two attending the Nikon Professional Services UK roadshow starting May 29? It looks like it will start off in Edinburgh on the 29th and then head to Manchester, London and Dublin throughout June. See you next time!
@@russandloz Maybe get some insight and tips on auto capture and pixel shift, but perhaps the biggest reward might come from networking and meeting up with some Nikon folks.
Congrats! I really like the 40 f2. Center sharpness at f2 is as good as I need, AF is fast and quiet, it is a versatile field of view that still gives good subject separation - makes for a great compact kit! Hope you both enjoy it!
I love that you are posting more often! Keep these videos coming!
It just depends on my time and if we have something decent to make, but thanks, we really appreciate the support
…. and if I’m not on holiday 😬
It is a good lens. I don't think you'll regret it.
Agree, the no-water-seal is a bummer, but otherwise, no complaints at all.
If I remember correctly, the minimum focus distance refers to the distance between the camera sensor and the subject, not the lens and subject.
exactly and it always has been like that. On the op of your camera, you'll see a small circle with a line through its middle That indicates the sensor or film plane and that's (that plane) where distances are measured from.
@@jpdj2715 Yes that's right, that's where the sensor is I believe
This is a vastly under-rated lens - been saying this for years - basically since it came out. It is small and light, but quite sharp for its price point - it has a nice rendition and it doesn't focus breathe unlike the competitors lenses of the same price point, which generally breathe badly. Its a little gem for just walking around etc.
-PD
Can't wait to find out! Focus breathing can be bad for video work
I quite like mine on a ZF. For 2nd hand stuff CEX is worth keeping an eye on as good prices everything comes with a 2 year warranty. I picked up a Z 24-70 F4 S for £330, with the warranty, absolute bargain.
I never thought of CEX. They wouldn’t be able to test the lenses but good it has a warranty
Apparently the plastic mount fits better and so doesn't have a gasket. I love the focal length but find it a bit soft at f2 though.
Cool, I recently did a similar thing. I adopted one from a shelter - a non-SE from a 2nd hand shop for EUR 150. I think this is a very underrated lens for its size/price.
Nice, any issues so far?
@@russandloz no issues, but I don't use it as a main lens. It's a fun lens for me on the Zf, a more convenient supplement for the MF Voigtländer 50/1.0. Not decided yet, if I will get me a HN-3 lens-hood for it.
Greatest photo content channel on RUclips 👏 i bought a viltrox 20mm 2.8 for my z6 for 175€
Thanks! Viltrox are a good brand now!
@@russandloz Viltrox also released the 40mm f/2.5 - wonder how it compares to the Nikon 40mm f/2.
I bought it a few months ago on refurb, it's brilliant for the cost.
Any issues worth investigating?
@@russandloz None, I've used it when I wanted a simpler and lighter rig than my 24-70 2.8. Slips nicely in a small bag with a Z6/Z7 for me.
Well, its about time yourselves got with the program and bought the 40mm! ;-)
Good lens then?
@@russandloz yeah, I think for its size and weight, its pretty good. I like the 40mm perspective and use it when i want to travel light. You’ll notice that at max apertures the edges het a bit softer and loose some contrast. That’s where the 35mm f1.8 excels.
Congratulations I just used this one in Vietnam for a month. I bought it for 150€ and made me sell my 35 1.8 because I also got the 50mm:) it is not much worse than the 35 mm actually from f/4
So at f2-f4 it isn't so good? Worth looking into..
@@russandloz it is not S line. It is still not bad but it just sharpens up quickly beyond f/2,8. But it’s mostly corner sharpness though.
What the name of the app?
"The minimum focus distance is point-29 centimeters"... A verbal typo? It is 0.29m or 29 cm [11.4 inches for Americans].
Isn't 0.29m the same as 29 cm? As a meter in 100 cm? I'm not good with numbers. But i'll make sure I find how close we can go in the tests
@@russandloz In the video, you said "point 29 centimeters" [3:25] I know it was only a verbal slip. In the caption, I would say it is more important to include the meters,
"0.29m MFD"
Great little lens :)
Anything you want us to compare? 😊
I've used this lens a lot lately (2 weeks in Japan last year and recently 1 month in India this year), and was disappointed. I've come to the conclusion that it is only good for an emergency. Like you Russ, I hate the shape and handling of the Z 1.8's, but their images are beautiful and this crappy plastic fantastic is nothing like them. I'm off soon for two weeks in KL, and I certainly won't be taking this or the 28 plastic fantastic (even worse because it is only F4). For all of my paid events and documentary work, I use the more than gorgeous, 24-70 2.8s (made in Japan - yay), but it is rather big for traveling. So perhaps for my KL trip my main lens will be the much maligned, but I think the images are gorgeous, my Z35mm 1.8s, and then probably the zoom for some occasions and of course the amazing Z50mm 1.8s. I guarantee you will be selling this thing off again shortly.
Interesting. What was wrong with it?
I think I will try to grab a Nikon refurbished lens here in the USA shortly. Probably the 40mm f2 as well since it seems like a good value with good image quality.
On a different note, are you two attending the Nikon Professional Services UK roadshow starting May 29? It looks like it will start off in Edinburgh on the 29th and then head to Manchester, London and Dublin throughout June.
See you next time!
We have had the invitation. But don’t know what we’d be going for? Discount offers?
@@russandloz Maybe get some insight and tips on auto capture and pixel shift, but perhaps the biggest reward might come from networking and meeting up with some Nikon folks.
Personally, I wouldn’t buy a lens with a plastic lens mount. Eventually, the plastic will ware away and the lens won’t fit snugly anymore.
Doesn’t plastic last a long time now? But would people pay more for a pancake lens?
I suspect the electronics inside these z lenses will likely crash and burn long before the plastic gives out.