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

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

As photographers, we love to pretend we’re being sensible. We tell ourselves we need to choose between two lenses — one or the other, that’s it. We can’t justify owning both… at least, that’s what we say out loud. But the truth is we’re already quietly picturing both in the bag — it’s just a … Read more

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

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

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 in my photography journey, I was still learning and genuinely amazed at how much better it … Read more