Nikon Z

Nikon Z system reviews and articles.

Nikon Z6III Review 2025: The Full Frame Camera That Just Works

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The front of the Nikon Z6III camera. The photo is taken on a black background in dramatic light.

Last Updated: May 2026 — Added extended long-term impressions after moving back to Scotland, including wildlife use alongside the Nikon Z8 in the Scottish Highlands and further observations on autofocus, ergonomics and real-world field use. I’ve been shooting Fujifilm for over a decade now, and I still love my X-T5 — but the Nikon Z6III … Read more

The Best Accessories for the Nikon Z6 III (The Accessories I Actually Use)

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A Nikon Z6III with accessories next to it photographed in dramatic light against a black background.

One of the great things about the Nikon Z6III (which I reviewed here) is that it really doesn’t require much to be incredibly comfortable, durable and give professional results. Unlike some of my Fuji bodies, where I needed to add grips and other accessories, the Z6III really doesn’t require much at all. This is one … Read more

Best Travel Lenses for the Nikon Z6 III in 2026: Simple Lens Kits That Work

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Nikon Z6 III camera surrounded by NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S, 50mm f/1.8 S and other S-line lenses on a dark background.

Update — May 2026 I’ve now been using the Nikon Z8 alongside the Nikon Z6 III for months here in Scotland, as well as previously in the Philippines, and I continue to be impressed with both the camera and Nikon’s Z-mount lenses. Since moving to Scotland, I’ve naturally spent more time shooting landscapes and wildlife, … Read more

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6III – Real-World Comparison from Someone Who Actually Owns Both

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The Fuji X-T5 camera next to the Nikon Z6III photographed on a black background in very dramatic light.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Nikon Z6III – Which Should You Buy? Last Updated: May 2026 I’ve continued shooting with both the Fujifilm X-T5 and Nikon Z6III since first publishing this comparison, alongside cameras like the Nikon Z8, Nikon Zf and Fujifilm GFX100S. That extra use has made the differences between these two cameras clearer rather than … Read more

Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S vs 50mm f/1.8 S — Two Primes: Which Should You Buy First?

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Nikon Z 35mm 1.8S and Nikon Z 50mm 1.8S lenses next to each other on a black background.

Last Updated: May 2026 I’ve continued shooting extensively with both the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.8 S and Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S across multiple Nikon bodies including the Zf, Z6III and Z8. Since originally publishing this article, I’ve used them for family photography, travel, everyday carry and landscape work here in Scotland as well as … Read more

Nikon Z6III vs Fujifilm X-T5 in 2025: Full Frame, Little to Gain?

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The Fuji X-T5 camera next to the Nikon Z6III photographed on a black background in very dramatic light.

Note that this article is more about how the cameras make you feel and shoot. I did a detailed comparison of the Fuji X-T5 vs Nikon Z6III here. I also compared the Nikon Z6III vs Nikon Z8. I recently wrote about why the Nikon ZF is an important camera and will compare it with the … Read more

Nikon Z 50mm 1.8 Review: What Nikon Gets Right That Others Don’t

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The Nikon Z 50mm 1.8S lens on a black background photographed in side light.

Last updated: April 2026 — tested with the Nikon Z6III, Zf and Z8 in real-world use. Ah, another 50mm f/1.8 lens. Great… but wait — this one’s different. My first 50mm was the plastic-fantastic Canon 50mm f/1.8 back on a humble 450D. I’m not knocking it — it was great value, and at that point … Read more