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Nikon Z8 Street Photography – An Autofocus Review

I took the Z8 out for night street shooting in Fukuoka with the 85mm f1.8. It tracks faces at distances my older bodies couldn’t touch, but you still have to set up your custom buttons to handle the false positives.

Nikon Z8 Handling – It’s Very Different

The ease and comfort of handling a camera can greatly impact its usability. In the case of the Nikon Z8, ergonomics are a key factor to consider. Let’s take a closer look at the advantages and disadvantages of handling this camera.

Nikon Z8 New & Improved Color Science

Coming from the Z6, the Z8 gives you a big jump in color, white balance, and exposure. I walk through Lightroom profiles, straight-out-of-camera files, and the green shift you get at high ISO.

Nikon Z8 ISO & Dynamic Range Comparisons

I ran the Z8 through real-world tests for noise and dynamic range instead of relying on lab charts. Files hold up well to ISO 12800, but you’ll want to skip ISO 400 and jump straight to ISO 500 for better shadows.

Voigtlander 75mm f1.5 Review & Sample Photos

This lens is a delightful addition to the m-mount system. Its sharpness is commendable, especially at f2.8, although it still holds up well even at f1.5. In very bright lighting, you may notice some ghosting at the fastest aperture, and occasionally there may be some flaring with a noticeable arc. Nonetheless, the bokeh is beautifully…

Leica Visoflex 2 Review – Great Idea, But Fatally Flawed

The Visoflex 2 tilts 90 degrees and makes ultra-wides fun on an M, but it’s flawed. The resolution is too low for fast glass, and the unsealed diopter lets in enough dust that you have to tape over it.

Zeiss Planar 50mm f2 Review & Sample Photos

The Zeiss Planar 50mm f2 is built like a tank with punchy contrast and great color. If you aren’t chasing crazy bokeh or a clinical modern look, it’s one of the best-balanced classic 50s.

Lexar CFexpress Type-B Memory Card Review

I benchmarked Lexar’s Diamond and Gold CFexpress cards using USB and Thunderbolt readers, plus sustained heat tests. The 2TB Gold card is easily one of the best values around.

Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 II Review & Sample Photos

After shooting the Voigtlander 50mm f1.5 II for a year, I see it as a fun specialty lens. It has noticeable focus shift and swirly bokeh, but it renders dreamy highlights and works great on APS-C.

Nikon Z 28mm f2.8 Review & Sample Photos

The Nikon Z 28mm f2.8 isn’t technically perfect, but it’s sharp in the center with nice micro-contrast. It shines at f4 for street shooting, and if you like the focal length, just shut up and buy it.