Nikon Z system reviews and articles.
I took a walk along the River Earn today. I’ve been given information that certain stretches of the river have beavers along them, so I wanted to go down there myself, take a look at the area, check the flow of the river, look for any signs of activity, and scout potential shooting locations—particularly how … Read more
The Nikon Z6 III is the most balanced full-frame camera you can buy right now in terms of performance and price. It sits in a slightly awkward position in Nikon’s lineup, between the Zf and the Z8, but in reality it’s probably the smartest choice for most people. Compared to the Z8, it gives up … Read more
I’ve spent around a year shooting with the Nikon Z8 — a camera that is remarkably intuitive to use, yet offers so many possible setups that it can feel overwhelming at first. During my time in the Philippines I used the Z8 mainly for family, travel and documentary photography. But since moving to the Scottish … Read more
My Nikon Z 180–600mm lens arrived last week and, after much deliberation between OM System and Nikon for my wildlife photography setup here in Scotland, I finally got to take it out along with the Nikon Z8 and the 400mm f/4.5 lens on Friday. I had been slightly apprehensive about whether the size and weight … Read more
Yesterday I headed up to Loch Turret reservoir. I’ve been there before with Sofia, but this time I wanted to go further — to cross the burns that had previously stopped us and push a little deeper into the hills. I took the Nikon Z8 paired with the 24–120mm f/4. The goal wasn’t to test … Read more
In a previous article, I discussed the choice that I was making about which system I would end up using as my primary wildlife gear in Scotland. I wrote that article while I was still living in the Philippines. Now I’ve had some time here in Scotland and I’ve finally made a choice, but it … Read more
I own the OM-3, the X-T5 and the X100VI — three of the best-looking cameras you can currently buy. I used to own the Olympus Pen-F, another design classic. To my eye, the Nikon Zf might be the best looking of them all. A beautiful camera makes you want to pick it up and use … Read more
So you’re trying to decide between the Nikon Z6III and the Nikon Zf. On paper, the Z6III wins almost every time. It has the more modern sensor, more professional memory card options, faster autofocus and a more advanced viewfinder. All of which I go into in more depth in my full Nikon Z6III review and … Read more
I don’t see much point in using the Nikon Z 40mm f/2 SE on anything other than the Nikon Zf. It isn’t Nikon’s sharpest lens. Autofocus is slower than the S-line primes, and wide open performance is average at best. If you’re chasing ultimate image quality, there are better options in the Z system. But … Read more
I own both the Fujifilm X-T5 and the Nikon Zf. In fact, Fujifilm and Nikon are my two main systems, and I regularly shoot with both. Over the past few months I’ve been using the X-T5 and the Zf side by side, and I know a lot of people are trying to decide which modern, … Read more