Hey yes its finally here sorry for the delay in getting this video out but iv been using the 24-120 a lot so hopefully that is visible in the range of sample images I have I hope you find this first look video useful Let me know if you have any questions below ! thank you for watching !

@Asaconstant

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Ricci, thanks so much for this video, just curious what the edge sharpness falloff is like at 24mm vs the 24 - 70mm f4?

@CofFDnSnaps

2 жыл бұрын

@riccitalks Could you do a short video about the AF performance if the lens? I shoot events outdoors such as mountain bike and running events. I have the z24-120 on preorder.

Thank you, Ricci, for all the great information, including this lens. I'm anxious to hear more about the 100-400! :)

it's really impressive that this lens even outperforms the 24-70 f4 a little bit across the range. Best standard zoom for landscape to pair with 14-30 and 100-400.

@bioliv1

2 жыл бұрын

The Z-mount system has become amazing! Unfortunately I went for the E-mount system in 2018, but hope Nikon will hear about this and make me a Nikon ambassador and give me a Z9 for free :-)

@250157andyw

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that creates a terrific f4 (ish) trinity with a nice long reach and helpful overlap.

@kimballisms

2 жыл бұрын

We don't actually know that yet though. I don't think Ricci showed any corner performance comparisons. Given the longer zoom range, it's quite possible the 24-120 has worse corners than the 24-70/4. Of course it's also possible they're equal or better too. Either way, we'll soon find out.

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

just to be clear I didn’t leave them out for any other reason than time I will absolutely look at corners when I have a full production unit. The test shot I set up had nothing in the corners so I would of had nothing to show without making a new test set up. Also in general I always try and give a small in sight in a first look video with much more in-depth comparisons with the full test videos :) I actually thought that testing against the 24-200 was too much for a first look but added it in because I knew a lot of people would want to see it as soon as

@kimballisms

2 жыл бұрын

@@RicciTalks thanks for the follow-up. I’ll edit my comment to remove any unfair insinuation about the 24-120’s corners. Looking forward to a full review of a production unit. And to be clear about my own biases, I actually have one on order instead of the 24-70/4. Not trying to be snarky about this lens.

Top class video as always. Thank you Ricci.

So glad we have this channel thats sensible and no cheesy or annoying with nonsense…Thank you!

Ricci, as always, your insight is keen on everything Z. Great review and comparison of the lenses. Tough choice for some, no brainer for others. To pull the trigger is just a matter of when. Thanks again for your no drama video bringing us news we can use. Keep up the great work you do. We all appreciate it!👍

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot !

your videos are better than all Nikon PR did all those years! Thank you so much!

Great stuff as always Ricci, thanks for sharing.👍👏👏👏

Amazing! Thanks Ricci - been waiting for this review for a month!! The human eye is designed to see minute differences in human faces. It's really a pet peeve when lens reviews don't put up portrait shots. Thank you for adding a few! Also I was hoping you would talk more about macro ability of this lens. You didn't say much but your photos said alot. The bolt shot and the front view of the crashed boat shot were stunning!

Excellent work, Ricci, thank you very much! This Z version of the Nikon's 24-120 "legendary" range is going to be the 3rd version that I'm going to have. I was really happy with my older versions, so I'm quite sure this is going to be a "must" lens for type of pictures I use to take.

Thanks for the very useful review and comparison to the other Nikon lenses! Very clear and well made video. Subscribed!

I am impressed with this lens but I am not surprised though. And very nice photos too, Ricci. Thanks for sharing.

Many thanks for this video, Ricci - I've been anxiously awaiting your valuable input since your earlier, quick-look video. No real surprises here, in terms of where you rank this lens among the z24-70 f/2.8, the z24-70 f/4, and the z24-200. Of course I expected it to be somewhat less sharp than the 2.8, and I was anticipating that it would be at least as sharp as the 24-70, and more sharp than the 24-200. That seems to be what you've concluded. When considering that the 2.8 is twice the price and 175g heavier than this new lens, the question between those two is whether the speed of the 2.8 is worth the significantly higher cost and noticeably more weight. It isn't for me. While I've been very pleased with the 24-70 f/4, over the 3 years I've had it I was a bit frustrated with its limited reach -and so the extra 50mm of reach (without any noticeable loss in quality) is what prompted me to order this new one on the day it was announced. Keep up the great work - it is most appreciated!

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Yep the 24-70 2.8 remains the best lens in the range The 24-120 however is very good and offers that extra focal length so will appeal to more users

@user-dw4nh2be9x

2 жыл бұрын

@@RicciTalks How does the autofocus perform compare to the 24-70 f4 and f2.8?

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

I think on a tripod at f8 they would all be similar but that would require carrying a tripod and a lot of people don’t like doing so

I have mine on preorder the day it was announced and I'm hoping I can get my hands on it sometime soon. Thanks for the video as always!

Thanks Ricci another great video. Its a nice lens, and I love the Z Mount Lenses Nikon are knocking out, but for me, I prefer the 24-70 F2.8 as I'd rather have the flexibility with the aperture rather than the focal length - but this would be down to individual preference depending on what you are shooting. Keep knocking out the videos they are extremely helpful

Yep, 24-120 is going in my kit bag, just having that extra reach makes the lens so much more versatile, combine it with a wide angle zoom and that covers 99% of my photography needs. Damn good video, thanks.

Another excellent video yet again 👏

Thanks for the review. I have this lens, and the Z9 on preorder. Can't wait.

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Really looking forward to receiving this lens, I pre-ordered it immediately. I don't quite understand those that say "I can just get the 24-70 2.8 instead". The 2.8 is amazing but comparatively speaking, it's almost double the cost and doesn't offer same versatility of reaching 120mm. Thanks for another great vid Ricci!

I ended up getting the 24-200 and I have been very with it. It works well as my all around lens. And because of the size and weight I will typically take it on my trekking adventures when I am headed to a new place. Thank you for the review!

Thanks for the great review. UPS truck is on the way, I will get my 24-120 today

Great video Ricci. The 24-120 is the Lens I’ve been waiting for. I have the 24-70 f4 which is a little jewel, but I’d probably trade it in. I’d mostly use the 24-120 for portraits coupled with z 85 f1.8 and f 70-200 f4. Great job Nikon.

Thank for the review! I would like to have longer than 70mm, but I love the 24-70 f/2.8, and I think I'll stick with that as day-to-day lens. Weight is not an issue for me and I already have that lens, so this is not an easy choice - 70 @ 2.8 and 120 @ 4 likely look the same in terms of background separation, but still, 2.8 and sharper. I probably would choose a 24-105 @ 2.8 :)

Man I love the tree at 7:52 !! Thank for the video. Y'all really outdid it with S glass.

Loved it! Waiting for mine to come soon!

Brilliant lens, nice presentation. Thank you. I'll stick to my Z 24-70/2.8 for now. :)

Thanks for a good test, lots of useful comparisons, and so many helpful side by side shots. I can definitely see the appeal, although I don’t think I’m going for it myself, only because I am so happy with the 24-70 f4 and for anything beyond 70mm, I’d rather use the 70-200 S (such a stunning lens). Anyway it’s great to know that the image quality compares favorably to the 24-70 f2.8.

Excellent video Ricci! Thanks for showing the comparisons. I'm really considering the 24-120 F/4S now lol

Hi Ricci - thanks for this video - haven't seen much of anything about the performance of this lens. I have the 24-70 f/2.8 and it's fantastic, but I decided to order the 24-120 along with the 100-400. With those two and the TC's, I'll have a fairly compact travel kit that provides considerable range. Really looking forward to more Z9 videos, as I suspect it will be awhile before mine arrives! Happy Holidays!

@skyrunr

2 жыл бұрын

I could probably get by with the 14-30F4S, the 85-S, ext. tubes (macro,) and 100-400S. I would probably leave the 85-S on a Z50 (~128mm) as well.

I’ve been waiting for this video to confirm my plan to trade my 24-70 f4 lens for this one. It looks like more great Z mount glass. Thanks for posting this.

Great test. I have the Nikon Z 24-120 and it is a great tool in my bag. The colors and sharpness. And did I say F4. On my Z 7ll . It is a great lens.

Thanks for this excellent and useful review!

Great video ! First time I saw some real world photos (not just video) of this lens, for landscapes, portraits etc. Very impressive. I have 24-70 2.8 and also the 24-200, but might sell the non S lens to get this one. If I want more reach I can still go on DX mode on my Z7II and still have the quality and the f/4 advantage. Thanks again.

Thanks for making such videos Ricci. Nikon need to seriously think about including 24-120 as a kit lens with every Fx mirrorless

Excellent job mixing it up in terns of styles of photography. I know you've said in the past you were predominantly a landscape photographer, but it was nice to see a bit of portraiture show up in there. Cheers

Thanks. I'm planning to buy a Z6II, (or maybe a Z6III, or Z8) next year when I can travel. Hopefully I can get this as a kit lens. Seems perfect for me as an amateur. I'll pick up a longer zoom as well, when they make something like a 70-300 variable aperture, which is cheaper and lighter than the 100-400.

Long awaited Video and with the awaited conclusion, thanks a lot for your work.

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@ralfbruening

2 жыл бұрын

@@RicciTalks And it is much ligther than the very good 24-105 f4 Art Lens from Sigma (900g) that I have used a long time with my DSLR´s. I reserved a place in my bag for the next possibility of travelling around the beloved World.

I have been waiting for this. Thank you very much. I have the 24-120 f4 F mount lens and it was the attached to my D750. It is a great lens. I have been using the 24-70 F4 S on my Z6, but I miss the extra reach. I have pre-ordered mine. I have to agree with you about the Z lenses. I have the 24 - 70, which is great lens. I also have the 24 - 200, and it has been a very pleasant surprise. Thank you again for your reviews.

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching them!

I have been a long time fan of Nikon's 24-120mm lenses, and currently use the FX f4 version. I placed an order for the Z mount lens about a month ago and anticipate it arriving any day soon.

If my kit wasn't quite so filled out, I'd grab this. I have the 24-200 and 50mm 1.8 in my every day walk around kit, and the 24-70mm 2.8 S when I'm working. It would be a fantastic kit with the Z6 or Z6 II for sure.

My daily driver lens on full frame cameras has been a 24-105 or 24-120 f4 for the last 10 years. I still use my 24-120 f4G VR with the FTZ on my Z5. This fills what seemed like a fairly blatant gap in the line since the Z-system was introduced. There was an F-mount. Sony, Canon, and Fujifilm all offer something nearly equivalent and have for some time. I am not pre-ordering this lens, but will eventually buy one, likely on the used market. Nikon is a great deal like one of the football teams I follow. Capable of brilliant moves, but manages to screw up just enough plays to drag defeat out of the jaws of victory.

I have the F mount 24 120 F4. Very versatile lens. It has some distortion, it vignettes, but easily fixed in lightroom. It's pretty sharp at F5.6 - F8 and overall picture quality is not bad at all. Never use it anymore since I got a 24 70 F2.8 VR.

Super interested in this lens. Currently own the 35 and 85 primes (1.8S) and 14-30f4S. Traveling this autmn for my wedding and this lens just seems perfect

Thank you! I was looking forward to your review as I pre-ordered it on day one and glad to see that was a good decision. It was a no brainer for me as I don't own any 24-70mm versions as too limiting, and at half the price of the 2.8, makes perfect sense to add this as my main lens. (Perfect pair with the pre-ordered 100-400mm which I held out for instead of the 2.8 70-200mm). I will keep the 24-200 for those times I want just one lens when I'm out and have no idea what to expect - surprisingly good for what it is. So I will happily soon own the 'unholy trinity' with the 14-30, 24-120 and 100-400 along with a few key primes. My wife and wallet hope and pray that this is it.....;-)

Thank you for a very useful and helpful video. Two of the lenses I have our the 34-70 f4 and the 24-200. Thinking of selling the 24-70 and getting this. Decisions, decisions....

Looks like another Z winner and will pair nicely with my 14-30. Thanks for your work! Glad I pre-ordered on day 1.

@janroos7518

2 жыл бұрын

Hi, like to know if you are happy with the perfornance of the 14-30. Thinking about buying it. Looks like a good lens with great wide-angle zoom!

@RandyArellano

2 жыл бұрын

It's been a great lens! Love it for street and cityscapes. And it's a very useful lens indoors.

@janroos7518

2 жыл бұрын

@@RandyArellano thks!

I'ved just bought this lens for my Z8. It's a brilliant all purpose lens, and is going to get a lot of use.

Nice to see the z9 in the background

Been waiting for this review. Think I’ll be trading in my z24-70 f4 s.

Thanks for the video. I have pre-ordered the lens. I am likely to trade in my 24-70 f4 and 24-200 variable. With the 14-30mm f4 and the 24-120mm in my bag, I will be hoping Nikon rounds out the f4 trinity. For now, I may just throw a very light 200mm AIS lens in my bag, for when I need that extra reach, but want to go light…or maybe the F mount 70-200 f4 or F mount 70-200 f2.8 if weight is not an issue. I am glad to see the 24-120 is not an optical compromise vs the 24-70mm. I will be far more comfortable trading it in, knowing that.

Would love this lens for travel, knocking about! If course I want it on a Zf full frame… mahalo nui loa for your work!

As a beginner in photography and recently bought a z6ii, I am happy with my two lens combo: the 50mm 1.8 and this one. Love both of them!

@13eat13boxes

Жыл бұрын

Do you need a adapter to connect the lens? Also if you had to choose between the two which is better to get first

As always excellent review. I got 2.8.24-70. I prefer the sharper - more allowing light in - and shooting wide open option. This 120 z lens doesn’t seem as small as old F version 120mm lens. The image quality seems sharper than the f. Holding off on this one. Need to save $ for 200-600 mm. Hopefully you’ll get a break traveling so you can share more details on z9. I imagine they have kept you busy with z9 appearances. Thanks for sharing info on the new equipment. .

I been waiting for this video 😀

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry it took so long 🤣

Thanks for the review! Would love to see some samples of the close-focusing capabilities for product/food shots please.

Had the 24120 f/4 on a D800 for many years....absolutely without question was the very best lens I've ever owned! I rented all of the more expensive 2.8 as well as primes during the same period and KEPT coming back to the 24-120 as the king. ALL of my best photos were taken with that lens! I can't wait to get this Z version and enjoy the same range/better performance on these excellent Z cameras soon. Hurry up Nikon and ship this!

@gosman949

2 жыл бұрын

and has your dream come true with this lens?

Superb video

Wow! I can't believe this (8:11) is from zoom lens! Very impressed.

Thanks Ricci for this. I feel this Z 24-120 f4 is indeed a very good lens. The price too, slightly over USD 1K is fair as well.

Great pics Ricci, thanks for sharing, can't wait to get my hands on one. Cheers Matt

@geoffmaddock2655

2 жыл бұрын

Any clue when these are landing in Melbs, Matt?

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Matt

@MattIrwinPhotography

2 жыл бұрын

@@geoffmaddock2655 Howdy Geoff, no ... but I think it is supposed to be this year :) Be great to have over the holidays.

@gyozakeynsianism

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yes I forgot to mention, the sample photos are really nice, Ricci.

Got a order in for the 24-120 and 100-400. With my old 16-35 f4, I don't need more, will be selling my 70-200 f mount. I will have 16-400 in 3 lenses at ~ F4 in very sharp top of the line lenses. Ohh we all need a 50mm f1.8!

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Everyone should have a Z 50 1.8 :D

Thank you. I had such a hard time telling the sharpness and contrast between f4 and f2.8 lenses. The only reason to get the 2.8 is the extra stop of light. I sold my 24-70 f2.8z for that reason.

Thanks Ricci… as i do not own any mid range z lens i somehow hold off myself from buying 24-70 2.8…. That lens is just amazing corner to corner but in real life i miss the 70-100 focal length in my current d850 set up. So this will be glued now to my z7ii now on

A very nice lens for sure !

I'm really, really intrigued by this lens, the range and the constant f4 would be awesome. Now to find the $1500 CDN :P

Nicely presented well done good sensible review many thanks Kind Regards Roy

Very helpful video thanks!

Thanks for the look at the 24-120. This is definitely what I need. Since you brought up the card speed tests, would like to see how the Delkin Power series of CFExpress cards perform in the Z9. Always enjoy your no nonsense videos. Keep up the great work.

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

The power cards have a sustained write speed around 1,000 so they will be similar to the lexar cards I tested Not as fast as the Delkin black cards

@josefujiramos6508

2 жыл бұрын

@@RicciTalks thank you very much for the reply. Great appreciate your time and love the look of the 100-400mm but yes, sometimes you need a bit more reach. As you said, there never seems to be the perfect lens. 😂

It was a somewhat easy choice for me. I just looked up the number of keepers I shot at f/2.8 with my F-mount 24-70mm in Lightroom and it was shockingly few. I've ordered mine however it is reassuring to see the performance at f/4 compared to the 24-70mm f/2.8 Z mount at f/4 in your tests. Thanks for doing this comparison.

@skyrunr

2 жыл бұрын

Small apertures can be a curse. Which camera body are you using, and what is your primary style of photography in use?

@alnoormeralli

2 жыл бұрын

@@skyrunr I shoot fashion and beauty where DoF is critical to get tack sharp results. Here’s a couple of examples why I rarely use f/2.8. If I am photographing a subject full-length at 70mm at a distance of 5 meters and focused on the face, I have less than 40 cm of sharpness in front - if the subject extends a leg forward or if I decide to shoot from a low angle, the legs will be out of focus. If I’m doing a close-up headshot for beauty at 120mm at distance of 1 meter, I have 5 cm in front of the point of focus - if the subject tilts their head I get eyes sharp but lips get soft. Only time I use f/2.8 is event photography in dark venues but I can always trade off with good high-ISO performance.

Got the 24-200 and been very happy with it. Even if I get the 24-120, I will still long for the extra reach.Thank you for these reviews.

Very helpful - I have the 24-70 f4 but now wish I'd held out for the 24-120 as it would suit my portraiture work ... just that little bit of extra reach.

Thank you for this video. It may have already been asked for but I would love to see a corner sharpness and color fringing comparison against these lenses. Thanks again👍

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t do those tests On a first look video but will certainly on a deep review when I get a production unit

Thanks for sharing, think i will stick to the 24-70f4 and 24-200 if nikon ever send my new 24-200 back from recalibrating they only had it 70 days, twice as long as i had it, Ogwen Snowdonia looking good

Good,, Nikon is the best

I thought I had everything I really wanted until I had a play with this one (thanks Ricci) I’m seriously considering trading my 24-70 2.8 for this, or trying to save for one, it feels so much better in my hand than the 24-70 f4 did that I had previously also much lighter and more compact than I had expected, a brilliant little lens!

I’m also planning to buy 24-70 cuz I think it’s very convenient, can take it everywhere

It's a no brainer for me! Although I already have the 24-70 F4 I need the longer reach for my landscape photography. On many excursions to come, where weight is a criterium, I will take only this new 24-120mm with me.

Thanks for the info

I do portraits and used to use a 24-70 2.8 on a DX body. When that got stolen and I bought a Z6 with the kit 24-70, I definitely noticed how limiting the 24-70 was on a full frame body for my own purposes, so I've been eagerly waiting for the 24-105 Z glass for years. I have the 85mm, but while it's amazing if you have room, it's less so when indoors and movement is limited. Was pleasantly surprised when they announced the 24-120 because the extra 15mm on the long end is just icing on the cake. Pre-ordered it a few days after it was announced and look forward to testing it out.

@gosman949

2 жыл бұрын

and how do you like it?

@KarlBarbosa

2 жыл бұрын

@@gosman949 So far so good. Got it around a month and a half ago.

@gosman949

2 жыл бұрын

@@KarlBarbosa I traded my 24-70 f4 in for the 24-120 f4 yesterday. I only got $210 for my trade in. But these 24-70s are a dime a dozen now on the market. Everyone is going to the latest and greatest 24-120. Got it at a tax free event at my local camera store.

@KarlBarbosa

2 жыл бұрын

@@gosman949 Nice! It's an obvious upgrade. That being said, the 24-70 F4 is still a great kit lens.

Thank you Ricci for so many great detailed comparisons and reviews. My present F-mount kit with the D850 and 6 lenses contains the F 24-120 f/4. Although that lens is soft in the corners, it is my most used lens. How is the corner sharpness on this lens? I know that inevitably I'll be buying a Z mount camera when Nikon makes a Z8 with the articulating screen from the Z9. I'll buy into the Z system when the Z8 is sold as a kit with the Z 24-120 f/4.

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Will look at corner sharpness when I get a full production unit soon

Thumbs up time Ricci.... :)

I was hoping to learn if the 24-70 f4 has VR, but there was so much other information covered, you've helped me to make up my mind. It just happens that I can look up whether VR is available from Nikon's site.

I went for 24-200 f4 as all purpose and 24-70 2.8. I had the 24-120 f4 AFS and it the extra stop on the 2.8 makes a huge difference in low light.

Merci pour la vidéo. J'ai revendu mon 24 70 F4S et j'ai réussi à avoir ce 24 120. (Je ne sais pas comment est le stock chez vous mais en France il est en rupture de stock partout). Quand je part en balade, c'est l'outil idéal. Je ne l'ai pas essayé en intérieur mais généralement j'utilise plutôt mon 50 1.8 ou mon sigma 24 1.4 qui sont très lumineux. Merci pour toutes vos vidéos. A bientôt

Thanks Ricci, i have been anxiously awaiting your review, i had pre ordered this to replace my F4 version , i wanted the extra reach, no silly lock mechanism and image quality comparable if not better than my F4 version, I hope i have made the right decision 😀

@StephanKempchen

2 жыл бұрын

I don’t like the lock mechanism on the 24-70/4 and 14-30/4 either.

@DECKARD263354BR

2 жыл бұрын

@@StephanKempchen I am stuck with it on my 14-30s but love how compact it is compared to the 2.8 version behemoth!!

@StephanKempchen

2 жыл бұрын

@@DECKARD263354BR But without the lock mechanism it would not be heavier. Just a little longer. I had the Z24-70/4 as a Kit-lens. In optical point of view an awesome lens. But I’ve traded it in as soon as possible because of the lock mechanism. Now I’m waiting for an alternative to the Z14-30/4. The 2.8 is just 14-24 and I don’t need f2.8 for this lens. The Kit lens I did upgrade to the Z24-70/2.8. Okay, it’s big and heavy, but great for indoor with low light. (AF is better in low light than f4).

Great review! I pre-ordered my Z 24-120 day one. I also own the Z 24-200. I see folks in comments saying they may trade in their 24-200s for this. I’m keeping mine - it’s my only long telephoto.

@popiemac4579

Жыл бұрын

Hello. Do you end up needing to go beyond the 120 range more and end up needing to use your 24-200? Just wondering if the 120 range is sufficient. Thanks

@GeoChild

Жыл бұрын

@@popiemac4579 Since I’ve started doing more street photography I’ve haven’t needed the reach. For travel I do sometimes miss that added versatility, but I’ve adapted by moving around and being more purposeful with my shots. I am really looking forward to Nikon releasing a more affordable long telephoto that I can travel with. 👍🏾

@popiemac4579

Жыл бұрын

@@GeoChild thanks for your insight

good comparison of lenses in same genre. TY - it helps.

Thank you Ricci. I ordered it end of October. I have the Z24-70/2.8S as well and I’ll keep it because it’s great for indoor. In low light condition the AF is better at 2.8 than at 4. The new Z24-120 is going to be my new „every day“ and landscape lens. AND I have the Z24-200! It’s a great travel lens (outdoor at daytime it’s fast enough). My plan was, to sell the Z24-200 but I like it so much for travel, because it’s light and compact. (Maybe later I’m going to change it with the new 100-400/4.5-5.6) So I’m going to have all three at least for some time. It’s hard to decide and give a Z-lens away because they’re all so good 😊

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Just have all the lenses ;) haha

@StephanKempchen

2 жыл бұрын

@@RicciTalks Of course you have! You work for Nikon. Lucky you!!!

@StephanKempchen

2 жыл бұрын

I got it right after Christmas. I’m very happy with the lens. Of course the corners are a little more soft than at both 24-70. But you have to search for it. On normal photos I don’t see it. You have really to search for it (pixel peeping). I decided to keep my 24-200. And I wait now for the new Z200-600 (without S).Or I go with the 100-400. Depends on the price of the future 200-600.( I hope it’s not going to be higher than 2000€)

Love the extra reach, rarely use my 70-200 now. Saves me from having to swap lenses all the time.

Great review ! I have ordered this lens to be my main lens for weddings, quinceañeras and other social / corporate events. This is a one-lens-does-it-all. My most used lens on my Nikon D500 is the 16-80mm. I am getting into full frame mirrorless through the Z5, and purchased this lens with it, as it is the equivalent to the DX 16-80mm.

@csar9097

Жыл бұрын

Hi Roberto ! How are you doing with the 24-120mm and the Z5 at weddings and events? I'm thinking about that combination myself and it would be good to know your opinion. Although I might stretch the budget a bit and also incorporate a 50mm 1.8 or instead of the Z5 go for the Z6II. What do you think? Thanks in advance!

@lux4us

Жыл бұрын

@@csar9097 So far, excellent experiences with the 24-120mm f/4 lens. It's exactly what I needed, optically speaking, The lens, though, it's heavy, and the Z5 with this lens combo, it's not ergonomically confortable as my Nikon D500 with the 16-80mm f/4. The reason why I chose the Z5 over the Z6II is cost vs performance. Since I don't do wildlife or sports, the 4.5 frames per second on the Z5 is perfectly ok for what I do. On my wish list is a 50mm f/1.4 series E (used), that I can use with both the D500 and the Z5 (with FTZ adapter). Also, since I don't do professional video, the Z5 / D500 / iPhone capabilities, and good enough for me.

@csar9097

Жыл бұрын

@@lux4us Thank you for your answer, it is basically what I had thought, but it helps me a lot to know your opinion.

I think the z9 and 24_120 will be my go to combo with dx mode option record button feature

You floated that one in there but I noticed Ricci! 1/8th of a second handheld and no motion-blur apart from the water! Kudos to you! I wouldn't have even thought that possible. If I had been there I would be rueing not having my tripod with me. Not you!

I think it is easy forget that 120mm F4 is similar to an 80mm f2.8 lens on DX. Many of us have been shooting DX for several years D200/D300/D500/D7xxx. I think a used 24-70F4S paired with a 20-S and/or 85-S is the way to go. Then the 70-300E for now. Then again I could justify having the 24-70F4S (compact), 24-200VR (range), 24-120 (somewhere between both.) I'm glad you pointed out that the 24-70f2.8S is the same size. Size and storage are my primary reasons for going mirrorless. If only the 24-70f2.8S accepted the 2.x TC. I get why it doesn't and Nikon didn't, but I think they would sell more. The margin has to be pretty good on those TC's! :)

How does focus breathing compare to 24-70F4 in other focal lengths? Is the 35cm nearest focusing distance on wide or on the long end? Ideally would be both. From your examples it’s already a lot better optically then the F counterpart, but would be good to see them side by side (lenses and examples) as to show how much the Z is better (I own the F version). Also my opinion is that 24-120 coupled with 50 1.8 makes quite a versatile and quality two lens kit (on which 14-30 can be added at a later time).

Thank you for sharing this video.

@RicciTalks

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

I feel it should be pointed out, just for practical purposes, that the 24-200 is a VR lens. That, combined with the in body stabilization has created a lot of keepers for me.

@psoon04286

2 жыл бұрын

yup, thats a point often overlooked by the casual reviewer.

Just wanted to mention how NICE the sun-stars are on this lens. Also, as per Hudson Henry. ;) I REALLY wish it had VR though, as I also shoot with a Z50. I'll take VR with a monopod over no VR with a tripod all day long.

Thanks for the video! I'm curious how noticable the resolution differences would be between the 24-120mm and 24-70mm 2.8. Would you see greater sharpness in the latter, even if the 24-120mm is still sharp? Any real world comparisons (not based on test charts?). Thanks

No doubt that the 24-120 is the lens I was looking for… but meantime I bought the 2.8… selling it to buy this one may not be a so smart move ! ($$)… what about the precision and contrats if you compare 24-70 2.8… crop to match the 120 mm? Thanks! And welcome back 😜

This was the lens I have been waiting for as I find 24-70 too limiting on the long end . I used the Sigma Art 24-105 F4 on my D850. I bought the 24-200 in the interim and have been pleased with it. Now the question is whether its worth the cost of upgrading to this lens. I'm leaning yes at the moment.

@skyrunr

2 жыл бұрын

@@walkingmeditation61 The 24-120F4S has beautiful sun stars, more corner sharpness, more pleasing bokeh, and other S qualities. The 24-200VR has more reach and VR. The 24-120F4S should have had VR! All Z lenses (or at least S lenses) should have VR, and it would be a great marketing tool as well. I think the average person would benefit more from VR than S quality. VR on a monopod is pretty awesome, and IMO a nicer compromise than no VR and lugging around ANY tripod.

@skyrunr

2 жыл бұрын

​@@walkingmeditation61 I was just pointing out that the sun-stars may be worth it to some users. It can match primes in this range and F4 and up which is kind of a big deal. I use VR on a monopod, but in sports mode. On a boat, train, bridge, shivering in the cold, or in the wind it still helps. I'm sold on all of the 24-xxx lenses. So much so that I can't justify owning a prime in that range, but I did get the 85-S.