Kudos to your dad - being so active at his age is an inspiration to us old farts. Excellent video Nigel and good to see you in your favourite hills again.
My grandpa is 83 and he literally went outside and hauled a 50 pound chainsaw up a ladder and cut down a tree lol. He also built a shed from scratch on his own. Im in my late 20's and have serious enough health problems i cant even do what he does.
I have that lens and it does not get the love it deserves from other photographers. Having a useful (570g) lens and getting the shot vs. not shooting at all - well, you know the right answer to that. Most folks only care about the composition, the subject is "mostly" in focus and it "looks pretty". Get those right and it's amazing how many short comings that we tend to agonize over really don't matter. Glad to see your Dad making sure you get out and get your exercise. When he gets old he'll need a young whipper snapper to help him out. :)
Nigel, I have to say that I was smiling throughout this video just because it made me so happy to see you hiking up mountains again! And good on your dad for shaming us all!
As someone with a bad back and love of photography, keep up the work and stay out there! Have missed your amazing work this past year. Glad you’re back at it.
Thank you Nigel for this test of the 24-200 mm. I used to own this lens and I agree with the softness at the edges. It is a great lightweight lens for walking around and on hikes. I gave this lens along with a Z5 to my sister and brother-in-law as gifts and to get them started with photography. The Z 24-120 mm f/4 S lens is now my go-to landscape photography lens when I go hiking. I also carry the Z 14-24 mm f/2.8 S for wide shots and low-light situations.
I bought the Z5 with this lens a few months ago, and I’m quite pleased and satisfied with the whole set up. For my purpose, this camera/lens will last me a VERY long time.
Same for me. I've added 3 prime, manual focus lenses for the fun of it. The TTArtisan 90mm 1.25, TTArtisan 21mm 1.5, and Meike 50mm 1.7 (they are fun to play with... especially at night.
I was in the UK for a month in August and used the 24-200 almost extensively. Was very satisfied with the results. I have the 70-200 (which I use for sports, especially basketball), but it is big and heavy--especially when traveling.
I used to use a Nikon D810 with high end Zeiss lenses. I now have a z7ii with 20mm,14-30, 24-70 f4, 24-200, and 105 macro, all Z lenses. The 24-200 is a fantastic lens that is easily as good as the aforementioned Zeiss lenses (in fact the Zeiss 100mm Macro I had displayed awful chromatic abberation despite being very sharp). It is a seriously underrated lens and I can't wait to try the 28-400 :). My normal kit these days for bushwalking is the 14-30, 24-200 and 20mm for astro. Light and capable.
I tend to gravitate to 20mm - 90mm for landscape mostly due to lenses I've owned. On your's and others' recommendation, I purchased a 24-200 instead of going for the higher-priced S-class lenses for my Z6II. It's a great addition to the 14-30mm. If I need a farther reach, I change to DX format to get to 300mm which I've had great results after a bit of post work. BTW, for my street work, I use a Z 50mm and 85mm 1.8F's. Both are wicked sharp.
You know I wish people could rate videos rather than just like, I always enjoy the vibe you present in your work. Keep it up!. Glad to see the back is improving!
I am so happy for you, back in your stomping grounds. What a treat for you to have your dad on your adventure. I throughly enjoy your videos. They have become part of my Sunday morning. Thanks
Was recently in the Adirondack mountains in New York, wanted light weight gear for hiking so took this same Nikon 24-200mm z lens. I was quite impressed by the quality to weight ratio, and my favorite shot from the trip was from this lens and looks great printed 12 x 18.
Really good video Nigel! And it is also important for me to know, if I can sacrifice some really good, but heavy lenses, for something more versatile. Great to see that this lens 24-200 is really good! Plus, I would like to thank you from bottom of my heart for all your videos and work you put on YT. The way how you explain light, composition, how the lights works with foreground is just amazing and stays in my brain. I just came back from an amazing workshop on the Lofoten and I realised that every time I'm looking at the scene I analyse it as you teach: light, edges, leading lines, be aware of space between layers, etc. Please don't stop your educational videos. They are simply the best.
Amazing final image of the wall and stile, really nice and amazing how your dad can still get up those fells at his age! I often straddle myself with too many lenses when I manage to hit the fells and pay for it the next day.
Great video! So cool to see such an excitement for landscape photography. I also love my 24-200! And as I'm using it on a Z6II with only 24 MP, sharpness is even less a concern. You just can't beat the versatility. But believe it or not I do a lot of landscapes with the "cheapo" 40mm f/2. It's just so fun to use.
Photography is all about balance and compromise, as well as light and contrasting shadows, and you explain it so well, in your videos. I love the 'holy light' captured so perfectly. Thank you Nigel for sharing your thoughts and lovely images.
Good to see you back out and onto the fells proper again - take care and edge forwards, build it back up again (including stamina!). My Dad has passed away now, but I have lots of fabulous memories of us out together. It's great to see you out with your Dad, making those important memories that no doubt you will recall together and later on with your own kids. Another fabulous wander and images - sun kissing the fells - lovely! Take care :)
I dont know exactly why, but this video was a real pleasure to watch. You seemed to be so happy and joyful, it was a different experience than usual. With all those exitements and puns it reminded me of James Popsys. Absolutly great video! For me, it just feeled a bit less static, more natural. Loved it! Wish a blessed sunday!
I too have this Len’s and it definitely drops off at the corners when printing big but your description was the same as my experience. Great to have it confirmed - for what you lose the flexibility more than makes up for it. Hope the back’s improving!
I prefer using longer focal lengths, between 100 and 300. Just got hold of Tamron z 70-300 and hoping to test this evening on the full moon rise. I sold my 24-200 as I did not like the quality on z7ii (It was fine paired with z6)
Another great video, Nigel. The view you showed from standing on top of the wall was spectacular. I really like the photo with the rays. It is also great that you are able to have your dad going with you and helping.
Hi Nigel. Long time subscriber, but rarely interact. I started following you, initially, because of your Nikon dedication. This was a couple years ago when ppl seemed to think Nikon was going under. A year ago I upgraded from the D5600 with pro 16-80mm f2.8-f4 lens to the Nikon Z5 with 24-200mm. My first camera was the D300, but I noticed an immediate improvement just from seeing the first few images on the Z5 LCD screen. With the D5600, no matter how much I edited the photos, I just couldn't see what I wanted to see in my images. I too have back issues and find it difficult to earn an income, so my budget was limited and I spent all that I had on the Z5 with 24-200mm lens. It was kind of scary being that everyone was down talking Nikon at the time, which I had even considered switching to Sony. I'm glad I took the gamble for the Z5 because I finally saw images that I was enjoying. I can also say that since then, my photography has grown with others and gain new followers each day. I look forward to the Z7 II with 24-120mm & 100-400mm. I think that would serve greatly here in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but I honestly don't lust over new gear like I did with the D300 & D5600. I told myself that I wanted to produce images as beautiful as the pros and I feel the Z5 has helped me get closer to that goal. Ultimately, I must thank you for providing motivation to be a better photographer. I enjoy your love for the landscape more than your photography, though. The scene of you dunking the cookie into the coffee was the best as you were completely "you". I hope to still be enjoying the Blue Ridge at your dad's age as well. (Edited) Here is one of my favorite images with the Z5 and 24-200mm lens. I'm a Blue Ridge Mountain photographer, so this image was completely out of my element, but I was blown away with the outcome. facebook.com/1827625266/posts/pfbid02kA1oJS6uHpHvkadVwy3vV9eVtJa3VZShtqCL1yn83MfggJJ18KVden5VHx7Nh78pl/?app=fbl I know... shameless plug. I don't need anyone to follow me. Just sharing an image of the Z5 and 24-200mm. Thank you, Nigel, for the 24-200mm video. Nikon has put a lot of effort into the new Z glass and ppl shouldn't be afraid of using 'kit lenses' anymore.
Good job Nigel. Loved the shot with the side light falling on the grasses. Glad you and your dad was able to be together on the trip. Many years ago I had a serious injury and my father in law in his late 60’s was able to assist my then young self. A time I look back on with a smile on my face.
Great you could get out and about with your dad! I've just got back from New Zealand where I did a fair bit of hiking with much heavier gear (Z9/100-400/24-70). I got used to carrying it, but your ultra-light setup is interesting, given you get such great results.
I shoot landscapes (seascapes really as I live on the coast) mainly around 35mm. I also do some woodland and that varies a lot but mostly longer focal lengths maybe 50-100mm. Totally agree about the Lake District by the way. My mum lives there and every time I go over, I find I've forgotten how beautiful it is and I tell myself I need to go more often.
Well done Nigel, that will help build up the muscles around the problem area mate. Respect for pushing on whilst obviously in discomfort and bring us more beautiful images.
thanks Nigel and hope your back is fully recovered. I will add this lens to my list to buy, it is very good for travelling without changing lenses as some circumstances is so difficult to change lens.
It’s so good to see you back in your element, and your obvious enthusiasm for being out in such a glorious location. It’s really inspiring, and I’m so glad your back is improving so well. On the subject of favourite focal lengths - I’ve never really noticed. I took two cameras on holiday - one with a 28-70mm, and the other with a 100-300mm, and I switched between cameras as and when. Checking my results, it seems that the majority of my shots were at or near the limits of each lens, so I have many around 28mm, and several at each of 70mm, 100mm and 300mm. The exceptions are mostly between 40mm and 50mm , but there aren’t very many of those. I guess one thing I’ve learned from that exercise is that I need something to bridge the gap between 70mm and 100mm!
Good to see you back out in The Lakes. I haven't been there in a while, but it looks like Black Crag to me. There are some good views from there, but as always the combination of good light and a good eye to spot it has led to a good image. I generally carry both the 24-70 f/2.8S and 24-200 when out on the fells, but only tend to pull the 24-200 out of my pack when I need the extra reach as I prefer the look of the images the 24-70 f/2.8 captures. It's good to have options though and the 24-200 is certainly a decent lightweight option, particularly considering the extensive range it covers.
I have Z7ii and I use 24-200. I love the compact, light and covers such wide range. I also bought 24-120 f4, but I often want to use 200mm so so for the hiking type of shooting, 24-200mm is a perfect choice.
Always loved the contrast in your photos, keep up the good work! Personally I have found 20x30 prints to be a great size for my photos and the wall space they take up. Not too big and not too small.
Incidentally I am traveling in Europe and decided to bring the Z 24-200 S lens with me. It pairs well with the Z7. It's not as sharp as my Z 20-120 S F4 lens but it gives more reach and smaller/lighter. As always, a very nice video. Thx for sharing.
2 years later but.. I´m between getting the 120S or the 200.... for a Z6, so 25MP. on one hand I fear the aperture on lower light of the 200mm... but the reach seems excellent... Do you feel a big difference in sharpness in the real world between the two? It´s interesting to me that you picked the 200 over the 120S!
So happy to see you are on the mend. Loved the photos, great job. Looking back at my photos, it appears I go through cycles with the focal length. Lately it has been more at the 70 to 110mm range, whereas a couple of years back it was more in the 20-30mm range.
I use 24-200 when travelling. Got some great photos on a recent med cruise Athens Turkey Greece and temps 26-30 deg and 24-200 with z6ll was so easy to carry round. I have the nikon f 28-300 and ftz adapter which is such a heavy combination. Looking forward to see the Tamron 70-300 z
I have a Z7 and the 24-200 and love them. I have a Z9 and other lenses too - but the Z7 is such a good camera and the 24-200 is a fantastic lens I carry them when hiking and biking. Your videos are an inspiration and education. Keep going!
Im getting a Z series camera, was going to get the Z5, but Z6 can be found for not much more, and is better and z6 2 is too pricey and has not enough benefits to pay the money and z7 is overkill for my needs.
Hello Nigel, You know is called age when the top of the hill just get further away.... :) Its nice to see some one using the 24-200mm lens as I was asked to recommend I good but simple lens to some one wishing to move from a basic Canon DSLR to the Nikon system about a year age. She had heard that full frame is the way to go. So in the end it was a Z5 and 24mm-200mm she went for. Keep well, keep safe and look barware to a hot coffee at the top of the hill.
In the video you asked us what is our favorite focal range and after looking I found that 24-105 (38-164 ff) is where I tend to shoot the most. More at the short end of that lens.
Hi Nigel, an epic video. Your dad's videography was brilliant and the atmosphere of the location he captured really came out. Nice one. I turned 69 in July and I decided then to retire so I could spend more time out with my camera. I'm retiring in about 7 weeks and your video has reminded me of potential new possibilities in my photography; just need to get a bit fitter. I had a cycling accident about 40 years ago and I sprung my collar bone. I left it as it was and it all got better. But I think it's come back to remind me it's still there. I am planning to upgrade my gear and I have a pretty good idea what I need, it's just finding the right route for me through the gear maze. I have a budget in mind and I need to stick to it. I know what I would like, but I know that it is what I need that is more important. I think the right lenses will be the tough one and I really need to think hard about what kind of landscape photography I do and what area I feel I have been leaning towards for a number of years. I don't think I'll ever nail it exactly, just hoping I won't hit my thumb too often with the hammer.
This is an amazing lens I have to say even on a Z6.. I’ve shot at 35mm a landscape photograph which I’ve printed to 150cm x 120cm and sold to a client in his £8million house and wants quality.. This was also without using AI technology! Client is super happy with it.. I have to say unless you pixel peep like us photographers do you can’t see a massive difference.. Clients certainly don’t go and pixel peep and look from a few feet away at max..Photographers get way to hung up on softening on edges and pixels..
My dream is a professional quality super-zoom lens in the 24-200 range that is weather sealed and sharp for landscape photography. I've already starting leaving my tripod at home since the IBIS on the newest FF mirrorless cameras is so good. I've even improvised 2s second shots resting my camera on a hiking poll like a monopod.
Your Dad is amazing! What an inspiration. Great photos and a stunning location. I'm lucky to get those rays over my loch from my window fairly regularly so need to appreciate them more! I tend to zoom in a bit and definitely shoot more towards the 50mm end rather than wide.
Glad to see you out again (and thanks to your dad assisting you)! Those stone walls make such a great subject. Apart from your big print I also like the second(?) image of the video very much, the one with the wall.
Love your use of the 24-200. What a great set up for getting out and about. I think in a way you're more likely to get the image with this set up... because you can. Simple. Your print looked brilliant BTW
Finally a video of a lens that I actually own and use all the time. Having the 24-70 and 70-200 f2.8’s would be nice, but so is paying the rent and electric bill. Haha. I use it on a lowly Z5 so it’s not as demanding as a big megapixel beast like the Z7’s or Z9 are, so I’m very happy with my results using it.
I suppose, for me, it is ironic that I had a major back surgery in April this year as well. I really do share your pain and appreciate how really long it takes to recover as much as possible. One day at a time and we keep moving ahead. Good luck.
I shoot landscapes mostly at 24-40 mm with the odd shot near 200mm or 250 if I have my 70-300 with me. As for quality, I don’t print huge prints as there is only so much wall space in my house. I have found quality with the 24-200 to be excellent and have printed as large as 20”x 30” prints taken with my Z6.
Great review. I’ve been looking at this lens for awhile now for travel on my Z6ii. Even though I have the 24-70 f4 and the 70-180 f2.8. I think this would be a great travel along with a prime
Love that lichen covered wall. Great image for this sort of analysis too. During your close inspection I thought to myself.. "What paper is that? It's beautiful". Best wishes for your continued convalescence 👍 All the best from Canada.
I’m considering this lens as a daily lens on my Z8. My concern is the f4-6.3 range. It certainly isn’t very fast. Nigel, at nearly 68 years of age with a bad back and knees, I totally get that light lenses and gear make a difference. That is just another reason I’m leaning towards this lens. More coverage and fewer lenses to carry! Thanks for the review.
So glad you’re back! We can see and feel your excitement when you reached the top! I’ve been curious about purchasing the 24-200mm. But if I do that mean my 24-70mm f2.8 would probably sit on the shelf and get dusty. I can’t do that to her. Even though she’s a little heavier, I love that lens!
Haven't finished watching yet, know that we definitely have hobnobs here in Canada anyway. I love hobnobs, especially with tea. Never tried it with coffee. Can't wait to see the rest of the video. 😁. So great.
I have 24 other lenses ranging from 6.5mm to 800mm, but I love my 18-400mm f3.5-6.3. Mix it with a 250mm douplet close-up filter and I have a pretty complete system that can shoot from extreme close-ups at a distance to wide angle to longish telephoto without even removing my lens once. This can be very vital in Georgia, US because we have a huge problem with pollen, dust, smoke, fungus spores, and rain/fog.
Would the newer 24-120mm lens fulfil both the quality requirements (less edge sharpness falloff) and the weight (is only 60g heavier than the 24-200mm..). Of course, the 24-200 has stabilisation, the 24-120mm not which might have helped with those overhead shots you mentioned. Nice video, thanks!
hi Nigel, watching twice every one of your videos, especially on trips, is my favorite relaxing time with self-education. the advantage of your content for me is shooting in amazing real fields and printing experience. I am Fujifilm shooter because of colours and image quality. But when I see your photos and prints I can't believe how you created them by Nikon which provides a kind of greenish color rendering! Recently I have been thinking of switching to Z8 which is a combination of XH2+XH2S even maybe GFX100S! please advise me.
That shot is spectacular! What a beautiful area. I haven’t thought about the 24-200 lens but now am, to pair with my Z6II. I hav😢e the 24-70 F/4S lens and the 70-200 F/2.8S but am looking at adding a couple more to the lineup.
Great video I am looking to get to lake district this year hopefully and some water falls, in Wales. ideally could do with filter system for 14-24 g though .
I didn't see a single shot you made more than 100mm. I'm wondering whether Nikon has a 24-105mm f4 that would not be sharper in the corners with more contrast than the 24-200mm but be light enough. Having said that as a consumer, I would definitely buy that print from what I saw on youtube (video compression always an issue). So, the point I'm making isn't germane to the quality of the photo. Just thought about the possibility.
Your Dad is amazing, we have hob nobs in Australia, Im a welsh girl so very much looking forward to seeing some iamges of Wales. Im not a great landscape photographer limited time to escape from inner urban life. I like to shoot @85mm my favourite lens that I have is the AF Nikkor 85mm 1:1:8 (2nd hand) , having stated that I recently purchased the AF-S Nikkor 28mm 1:1:8 G for some night photography ( rural) I did. Like that too. Have a question what 70-200 lens do I get Ive been putting it off think Ill have to go second hand I ve a Nikkon D600. Love your video, great to see you out and about I learn somehting every week and love the British countryside .
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Kudos to your dad - being so active at his age is an inspiration to us old farts. Excellent video Nigel and good to see you in your favourite hills again.
My grandpa is 83 and he literally went outside and hauled a 50 pound chainsaw up a ladder and cut down a tree lol. He also built a shed from scratch on his own. Im in my late 20's and have serious enough health problems i cant even do what he does.
I have that lens and it does not get the love it deserves from other photographers. Having a useful (570g) lens and getting the shot vs. not shooting at all - well, you know the right answer to that.
Most folks only care about the composition, the subject is "mostly" in focus and it "looks pretty". Get those right and it's amazing how many short comings that we tend to agonize over really don't matter. Glad to see your Dad making sure you get out and get your exercise. When he gets old he'll need a young whipper snapper to help him out. :)
Nigel, I have to say that I was smiling throughout this video just because it made me so happy to see you hiking up mountains again! And good on your dad for shaming us all!
As someone with a bad back and love of photography, keep up the work and stay out there! Have missed your amazing work this past year. Glad you’re back at it.
Thank you Nigel for this test of the 24-200 mm. I used to own this lens and I agree with the softness at the edges. It is a great lightweight lens for walking around and on hikes. I gave this lens along with a Z5 to my sister and brother-in-law as gifts and to get them started with photography. The Z 24-120 mm f/4 S lens is now my go-to landscape photography lens when I go hiking. I also carry the Z 14-24 mm f/2.8 S for wide shots and low-light situations.
I bought the Z5 with this lens a few months ago, and I’m quite pleased and satisfied with the whole set up. For my purpose, this camera/lens will last me a VERY long time.
Same for me. I've added 3 prime, manual focus lenses for the fun of it. The TTArtisan 90mm 1.25, TTArtisan 21mm 1.5, and Meike 50mm 1.7 (they are fun to play with... especially at night.
I also bought the z5 and the 24-200 and I am very happy with my decision.
Glad to read this as I just traded my Fuji gear to move to this exact set up
I was in the UK for a month in August and used the 24-200 almost extensively. Was very satisfied with the results. I have the 70-200 (which I use for sports, especially basketball), but it is big and heavy--especially when traveling.
I used to use a Nikon D810 with high end Zeiss lenses. I now have a z7ii with 20mm,14-30, 24-70 f4, 24-200, and 105 macro, all Z lenses. The 24-200 is a fantastic lens that is easily as good as the aforementioned Zeiss lenses (in fact the Zeiss 100mm Macro I had displayed awful chromatic abberation despite being very sharp). It is a seriously underrated lens and I can't wait to try the 28-400 :). My normal kit these days for bushwalking is the 14-30, 24-200 and 20mm for astro. Light and capable.
I tend to gravitate to 20mm - 90mm for landscape mostly due to lenses I've owned. On your's and others' recommendation, I purchased a 24-200 instead of going for the higher-priced S-class lenses for my Z6II. It's a great addition to the 14-30mm. If I need a farther reach, I change to DX format to get to 300mm which I've had great results after a bit of post work. BTW, for my street work, I use a Z 50mm and 85mm 1.8F's. Both are wicked sharp.
You know I wish people could rate videos rather than just like, I always enjoy the vibe you present in your work. Keep it up!. Glad to see the back is improving!
I am so happy for you, back in your stomping grounds. What a treat for you to have your dad on your adventure. I throughly enjoy your videos. They have become part of my Sunday morning. Thanks
Now you are using zooms with a wide focal length range, has it changed your views on full vs crop frame for landscape photography?
Sweet of you to have your dad accompany you....the love shines through to us 💕
Wonderful video, and amazing photos. Thank you for sharing and teaching.
Lovely to see you out and about with your Dad. Super light and some great images Nigel!
Was recently in the Adirondack mountains in New York, wanted light weight gear for hiking so took this same Nikon 24-200mm z lens. I was quite impressed by the quality to weight ratio, and my favorite shot from the trip was from this lens and looks great printed 12 x 18.
Really good video Nigel! And it is also important for me to know, if I can sacrifice some really good, but heavy lenses, for something more versatile. Great to see that this lens 24-200 is really good! Plus, I would like to thank you from bottom of my heart for all your videos and work you put on YT. The way how you explain light, composition, how the lights works with foreground is just amazing and stays in my brain. I just came back from an amazing workshop on the Lofoten and I realised that every time I'm looking at the scene I analyse it as you teach: light, edges, leading lines, be aware of space between layers, etc. Please don't stop your educational videos. They are simply the best.
Amazing final image of the wall and stile, really nice and amazing how your dad can still get up those fells at his age! I often straddle myself with too many lenses when I manage to hit the fells and pay for it the next day.
Great video! So cool to see such an excitement for landscape photography. I also love my 24-200! And as I'm using it on a Z6II with only 24 MP, sharpness is even less a concern. You just can't beat the versatility. But believe it or not I do a lot of landscapes with the "cheapo" 40mm f/2. It's just so fun to use.
Photography is all about balance and compromise, as well as light and contrasting shadows, and you explain it so well, in your videos. I love the 'holy light' captured so perfectly. Thank you Nigel for sharing your thoughts and lovely images.
I carry the 24-200 lens plus the 24-70 f2.8 s as well. Use the 2.8 for my indoor work and the other for outdoor. Both are very good lenses.
Good to see you back out and onto the fells proper again - take care and edge forwards, build it back up again (including stamina!). My Dad has passed away now, but I have lots of fabulous memories of us out together. It's great to see you out with your Dad, making those important memories that no doubt you will recall together and later on with your own kids. Another fabulous wander and images - sun kissing the fells - lovely! Take care :)
I dont know exactly why, but this video was a real pleasure to watch. You seemed to be so happy and joyful, it was a different experience than usual. With all those exitements and puns it reminded me of James Popsys. Absolutly great video! For me, it just feeled a bit less static, more natural. Loved it! Wish a blessed sunday!
So good to hear your enthusiasm and sheer joy at being out in the lakes again. Brilliant.
I too have this Len’s and it definitely drops off at the corners when printing big but your description was the same as my experience. Great to have it confirmed - for what you lose the flexibility more than makes up for it. Hope the back’s improving!
Glad you are making progress with your recovery. Great images!
I prefer using longer focal lengths, between 100 and 300. Just got hold of Tamron z 70-300 and hoping to test this evening on the full moon rise. I sold my 24-200 as I did not like the quality on z7ii (It was fine paired with z6)
Another great video, Nigel. The view you showed from standing on top of the wall was spectacular. I really like the photo with the rays. It is also great that you are able to have your dad going with you and helping.
Hi Nigel. Long time subscriber, but rarely interact. I started following you, initially, because of your Nikon dedication. This was a couple years ago when ppl seemed to think Nikon was going under.
A year ago I upgraded from the D5600 with pro 16-80mm f2.8-f4 lens to the Nikon Z5 with 24-200mm. My first camera was the D300, but I noticed an immediate improvement just from seeing the first few images on the Z5 LCD screen. With the D5600, no matter how much I edited the photos, I just couldn't see what I wanted to see in my images. I too have back issues and find it difficult to earn an income, so my budget was limited and I spent all that I had on the Z5 with 24-200mm lens. It was kind of scary being that everyone was down talking Nikon at the time, which I had even considered switching to Sony. I'm glad I took the gamble for the Z5 because I finally saw images that I was enjoying. I can also say that since then, my photography has grown with others and gain new followers each day. I look forward to the Z7 II with 24-120mm & 100-400mm. I think that would serve greatly here in the Blue Ridge Mountains, but I honestly don't lust over new gear like I did with the D300 & D5600. I told myself that I wanted to produce images as beautiful as the pros and I feel the Z5 has helped me get closer to that goal. Ultimately, I must thank you for providing motivation to be a better photographer. I enjoy your love for the landscape more than your photography, though. The scene of you dunking the cookie into the coffee was the best as you were completely "you". I hope to still be enjoying the Blue Ridge at your dad's age as well.
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Here is one of my favorite images with the Z5 and 24-200mm lens. I'm a Blue Ridge Mountain photographer, so this image was completely out of my element, but I was blown away with the outcome.
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I know... shameless plug. I don't need anyone to follow me. Just sharing an image of the Z5 and 24-200mm.
Thank you, Nigel, for the 24-200mm video. Nikon has put a lot of effort into the new Z glass and ppl shouldn't be afraid of using 'kit lenses' anymore.
Wonderful video Nigel, so nice to see you out with your father. You’re both an inspiration to all of us.
So awesome to have that time with your dad! No hob nobs in Canada! Can’t wait for the t-shirts and I love all your images!
Good job Nigel. Loved the shot with the side light falling on the grasses. Glad you and your dad was able to be together on the trip. Many years ago I had a serious injury and my father in law in his late 60’s was able to assist my then young self. A time I look back on with a smile on my face.
Great you could get out and about with your dad! I've just got back from New Zealand where I did a fair bit of hiking with much heavier gear (Z9/100-400/24-70). I got used to carrying it, but your ultra-light setup is interesting, given you get such great results.
I shoot landscapes (seascapes really as I live on the coast) mainly around 35mm. I also do some woodland and that varies a lot but mostly longer focal lengths maybe 50-100mm.
Totally agree about the Lake District by the way. My mum lives there and every time I go over, I find I've forgotten how beautiful it is and I tell myself I need to go more often.
Well done Nigel, that will help build up the muscles around the problem area mate. Respect for pushing on whilst obviously in discomfort and bring us more beautiful images.
Very nice pics! Glad to see you are up and moving and especially glad to see you on top of the mountain once again! Hang in there....
thanks Nigel and hope your back is fully recovered. I will add this lens to my list to buy, it is very good for travelling without changing lenses as some circumstances is so difficult to change lens.
Good to see you are out again in the hills that you love. Great video as always.
Very, very nice shots, Nigel. Thank you!
We have Hobnobs in Canada. One of my favs!! Enjoying your videos. Thanks!!
It’s so good to see you back in your element, and your obvious enthusiasm for being out in such a glorious location. It’s really inspiring, and I’m so glad your back is improving so well.
On the subject of favourite focal lengths - I’ve never really noticed. I took two cameras on holiday - one with a 28-70mm, and the other with a 100-300mm, and I switched between cameras as and when. Checking my results, it seems that the majority of my shots were at or near the limits of each lens, so I have many around 28mm, and several at each of 70mm, 100mm and 300mm. The exceptions are mostly between 40mm and 50mm , but there aren’t very many of those. I guess one thing I’ve learned from that exercise is that I need something to bridge the gap between 70mm and 100mm!
Good to see you back out in The Lakes. I haven't been there in a while, but it looks like Black Crag to me. There are some good views from there, but as always the combination of good light and a good eye to spot it has led to a good image. I generally carry both the 24-70 f/2.8S and 24-200 when out on the fells, but only tend to pull the 24-200 out of my pack when I need the extra reach as I prefer the look of the images the 24-70 f/2.8 captures. It's good to have options though and the 24-200 is certainly a decent lightweight option, particularly considering the extensive range it covers.
Great to see you out n about Nigel. Good luck and good health
Great photos - so interesting how the morning light changes everything! And so glad to see you feeling much better.
Great video Nigel.
Back in the day when I worked at United Biscuits, we had Hob-Nobs 24/7, and I gained a few pounds too
I have Z7ii and I use 24-200. I love the compact, light and covers such wide range. I also bought 24-120 f4, but I often want to use 200mm so so for the hiking type of shooting, 24-200mm is a perfect choice.
Just love seeing you so happy and well done to your Dad - such a fab time together.
It’s fab you have a good support system. Thanks to your dad.
Always loved the contrast in your photos, keep up the good work! Personally I have found 20x30 prints to be a great size for my photos and the wall space they take up. Not too big and not too small.
Incidentally I am traveling in Europe and decided to bring the Z 24-200 S lens with me. It pairs well with the Z7. It's not as sharp as my Z 20-120 S F4 lens but it gives more reach and smaller/lighter.
As always, a very nice video. Thx for sharing.
2 years later but.. I´m between getting the 120S or the 200.... for a Z6, so 25MP. on one hand I fear the aperture on lower light of the 200mm... but the reach seems excellent... Do you feel a big difference in sharpness in the real world between the two? It´s interesting to me that you picked the 200 over the 120S!
This is so AMAZING! Building your endurance is so hard after injury/surgery. I can literally feel your empowerment and thrill in this video!
Always amazing. I love your enthusiasm and it's always fun learning your great techniques. Great video.👍🏽
And he’s back!!! So happy to see you doing well and creating stunning images. Now that I print my photos, this was a helpful
Video.
So happy to see you are on the mend. Loved the photos, great job. Looking back at my photos, it appears I go through cycles with the focal length. Lately it has been more at the 70 to 110mm range, whereas a couple of years back it was more in the 20-30mm range.
Fabulous printed image of the wall and stile. It would be great to see how you processed this one.
I use 24-200 when travelling. Got some great photos on a recent med cruise Athens Turkey Greece and temps 26-30 deg and 24-200 with z6ll was so easy to carry round. I have the nikon f 28-300 and ftz adapter which is such a heavy combination. Looking forward to see the Tamron 70-300 z
I have a Z7 and the 24-200 and love them. I have a Z9 and other lenses too - but the Z7 is such a good camera and the 24-200 is a fantastic lens I carry them when hiking and biking. Your videos are an inspiration and education. Keep going!
Im getting a Z series camera, was going to get the Z5, but Z6 can be found for not much more, and is better and z6 2 is too pricey and has not enough benefits to pay the money and z7 is overkill for my needs.
Hello Nigel, You know is called age when the top of the hill just get further away.... :) Its nice to see some one using the 24-200mm lens as I was asked to recommend I good but simple lens to some one wishing to move from a basic Canon DSLR to the Nikon system about a year age. She had heard that full frame is the way to go. So in the end it was a Z5 and 24mm-200mm she went for. Keep well, keep safe and look barware to a hot coffee at the top of the hill.
Great video again. Thanks for giving us so much nice places to discover.
Great to see you enjoying your photography and getting some great images
In the video you asked us what is our favorite focal range and after looking I found that 24-105 (38-164 ff) is where I tend to shoot the most. More at the short end of that lens.
Hi Nigel, an epic video. Your dad's videography was brilliant and the atmosphere of the location he captured really came out. Nice one. I turned 69 in July and I decided then to retire so I could spend more time out with my camera. I'm retiring in about 7 weeks and your video has reminded me of potential new possibilities in my photography; just need to get a bit fitter. I had a cycling accident about 40 years ago and I sprung my collar bone. I left it as it was and it all got better. But I think it's come back to remind me it's still there. I am planning to upgrade my gear and I have a pretty good idea what I need, it's just finding the right route for me through the gear maze. I have a budget in mind and I need to stick to it. I know what I would like, but I know that it is what I need that is more important. I think the right lenses will be the tough one and I really need to think hard about what kind of landscape photography I do and what area I feel I have been leaning towards for a number of years. I don't think I'll ever nail it exactly, just hoping I won't hit my thumb too often with the hammer.
It is good to see you back in your element! Beautiful photos
This is an amazing lens I have to say even on a Z6.. I’ve shot at 35mm a landscape photograph which I’ve printed to 150cm x 120cm and sold to a client in his £8million house and wants quality.. This was also without using AI technology! Client is super happy with it.. I have to say unless you pixel peep like us photographers do you can’t see a massive difference.. Clients certainly don’t go and pixel peep and look from a few feet away at max..Photographers get way to hung up on softening on edges and pixels..
im probably getting a z6 cause the z6 2 is not worth it for the minimal benefits for how I shoot.
My dream is a professional quality super-zoom lens in the 24-200 range that is weather sealed and sharp for landscape photography. I've already starting leaving my tripod at home since the IBIS on the newest FF mirrorless cameras is so good. I've even improvised 2s second shots resting my camera on a hiking poll like a monopod.
Beautiful images Nigel and the large print looked great too. Looking forward to seeing your videos and images from Wales
Fantastic video as I’ve been eyeing the Z 24-200. Quick question though, what paper is it printed on? The paper texture is intriguing.
Your Dad is amazing! What an inspiration. Great photos and a stunning location. I'm lucky to get those rays over my loch from my window fairly regularly so need to appreciate them more! I tend to zoom in a bit and definitely shoot more towards the 50mm end rather than wide.
Glad to see you out again (and thanks to your dad assisting you)! Those stone walls make such a great subject. Apart from your big print I also like the second(?) image of the video very much, the one with the wall.
Love your use of the 24-200. What a great set up for getting out and about. I think in a way you're more likely to get the image with this set up... because you can. Simple. Your print looked brilliant BTW
Finally a video of a lens that I actually own and use all the time. Having the 24-70 and 70-200 f2.8’s would be nice, but so is paying the rent and electric bill. Haha. I use it on a lowly Z5 so it’s not as demanding as a big megapixel beast like the Z7’s or Z9 are, so I’m very happy with my results using it.
I suppose, for me, it is ironic that I had a major back surgery in April this year as well. I really do share your pain and appreciate how really long it takes to recover as much as possible. One day at a time and we keep moving ahead. Good luck.
Очень приятно смотреть передачи Найджела. Их даже "роликами" назвать не получается. Информативно, красиво и душевно :)
I shoot landscapes mostly at 24-40 mm with the odd shot near 200mm or 250 if I have my 70-300 with me.
As for quality, I don’t print huge prints as there is only so much wall space in my house. I have found quality with the 24-200 to be excellent and have printed as large as 20”x 30” prints taken with my Z6.
Great review. I’ve been looking at this lens for awhile now for travel on my Z6ii. Even though I have the 24-70 f4 and the 70-180 f2.8. I think this would be a great travel along with a prime
A superbly crafted and thoroughly enjoyable video. A very big thank you and thumbs up to your Dad!
Just bought this lens! Arrives Friday and I'll be out using it with my Z6ii this weekend. As always, very inspirational work Nigel.
Love that lichen covered wall. Great image for this sort of analysis too. During your close inspection I thought to myself.. "What paper is that? It's beautiful". Best wishes for your continued convalescence 👍 All the best from Canada.
Well done. I love the sun rays. Wonderful photos. I appreciate your time and effort making this for us. Thank you very much.
Thanks for this and all your other videos Nigel, always love seeing your work and learning from your content.
I’m considering this lens as a daily lens on my Z8. My concern is the f4-6.3 range. It certainly isn’t very fast. Nigel, at nearly 68 years of age with a bad back and knees, I totally get that light lenses and gear make a difference. That is just another reason I’m leaning towards this lens. More coverage and fewer lenses to carry! Thanks for the review.
great review and I agree - the 24-200mm is a great all around lens. I took it with me to Everest Basecamp and it performed beautifully.
So glad you’re back! We can see and feel your excitement when you reached the top!
I’ve been curious about purchasing the 24-200mm. But if I do that mean my 24-70mm f2.8 would probably sit on the shelf and get dusty. I can’t do that to her. Even though she’s a little heavier, I love that lens!
Haven't finished watching yet, know that we definitely have hobnobs here in Canada anyway. I love hobnobs, especially with tea. Never tried it with coffee. Can't wait to see the rest of the video. 😁. So great.
I have this lens and the 14-30 f4, these two lenses are perfect for my needs. I have been very surprised at the quality of the 24-200
Great video Nigel - thanks for sharing. Hope I'm as agile as your dad when I'm 84!
Lovely images with great light. Best wishes to you and your amazing dad. Thanks for another interesting photo adventure Nigel.
I have 24 other lenses ranging from 6.5mm to 800mm, but I love my 18-400mm f3.5-6.3. Mix it with a 250mm douplet close-up filter and I have a pretty complete system that can shoot from extreme close-ups at a distance to wide angle to longish telephoto without even removing my lens once. This can be very vital in Georgia, US because we have a huge problem with pollen, dust, smoke, fungus spores, and rain/fog.
I'm wondering if the 24-120 would be a better choice for those shooting in the low to mid range, plus with the 24-120 being an S lens.
Some very beautiful shots Nigel !!
Would the newer 24-120mm lens fulfil both the quality requirements (less edge sharpness falloff) and the weight (is only 60g heavier than the 24-200mm..). Of course, the 24-200 has stabilisation, the 24-120mm not which might have helped with those overhead shots you mentioned. Nice video, thanks!
hi Nigel, watching twice every one of your videos, especially on trips, is my favorite relaxing time with self-education. the advantage of your content for me is shooting in amazing real fields and printing experience. I am Fujifilm shooter because of colours and image quality. But when I see your photos and prints I can't believe how you created them by Nikon which provides a kind of greenish color rendering! Recently I have been thinking of switching to Z8 which is a combination of XH2+XH2S even maybe GFX100S! please advise me.
That shot is spectacular! What a beautiful area. I haven’t thought about the 24-200 lens but now am, to pair with my Z6II. I hav😢e the 24-70 F/4S lens and the 70-200 F/2.8S but am looking at adding a couple more to the lineup.
With my Z50 my most used focal length, by a surprising margin, is 50mm. Guess I really like that short telephoto field of view here in the PNW forest.
Great video I am looking to get to lake district this year hopefully and some water falls, in Wales. ideally could do with filter system for 14-24 g though .
I didn't see a single shot you made more than 100mm. I'm wondering whether Nikon has a 24-105mm f4 that would not be sharper in the corners with more contrast than the 24-200mm but be light enough. Having said that as a consumer, I would definitely buy that print from what I saw on youtube (video compression always an issue). So, the point I'm making isn't germane to the quality of the photo. Just thought about the possibility.
Nigel, thanks for the video - great as always
What paper did you print it on? The close up showed a really nice texture to it.
Your Dad is amazing, we have hob nobs in Australia, Im a welsh girl so very much looking forward to seeing some iamges of Wales. Im not a great landscape photographer limited time to escape from inner urban life. I like to shoot @85mm my favourite lens that I have is the AF Nikkor 85mm 1:1:8 (2nd hand) , having stated that I recently purchased the AF-S Nikkor 28mm 1:1:8 G for some night photography ( rural) I did. Like that too. Have a question what 70-200 lens do I get Ive been putting it off think Ill have to go second hand I ve a Nikkon D600. Love your video, great to see you out and about I learn somehting every week and love the British countryside .
Can you share any specifics re sharpening texture or clarity in post? Great video thanks!
Past 2 years 24-200 always with me and I really love it. Only use 24-70 and 70-200 2.8:s when photographing people