Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm Æ’/1.8 S Hands-on Review
Sharp, smooth, and reasonably priced, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm Æ’/1.8 S is a highly versatile and useful lens in Nikon’s expanding lineup of Z-mount primes.
Established in 1917, Nikon is one of the world’s leading camera and optics manufacturers. Their SLRs and DSLRs have long been staples of professional camera kits, and more recently their new mirrorless lineup (Z-series) has added innovative new features.
A Nikon SLR was the first camera I bought with my own savings (in 1990; a Nikon F-801), and while I’m lucky enough to have the opportunity to shoot with a bunch of different gear, Nikons have been my primary shooting rigs ever since.
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Sharp, smooth, and reasonably priced, the Nikon NIKKOR Z 35mm Æ’/1.8 S is a highly versatile and useful lens in Nikon’s expanding lineup of Z-mount primes.
Keeping your camera’s firmware up-to-date gives you the benefit of the latest bug fixes and features. Here’s how to check the firmware version and update the firmware on the Nikon Z8.
The Nikon Z 50mm Æ’/1.2 S is fast, heavy, and pricey. But it’s also optically excellent. Here are some photos I’ve taken with it.
The Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S is a highly versatile zoom lens for Nikon mirrorless full-frame cameras. Here’s a selection of photos I’ve taken with it.
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm Æ’/4 S is slower and less expensive than the better-known 14-24 Æ’/2.8 focal length. But it’s also smaller and takes regular screw-on filters. Here are some sample images I’ve shot with it on a Nikon Z8.
Here’s my review of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm Æ’/4 S zoom lens. It’s used as a kit lens with some of Nikon’s mirrorless cameras, but one that’s better than your average kit lens.
In this review, I’m focusing on the Nikon Z 50mm ƒ/1.2 S fast prime lens for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.
The Nikon Z8 has a clean sensor function set to run automatically on camera power off. Here’s how it works.
The Nikon Z8’s sensor shield is a very useful feature that closes over the sensor to reduce the risk of dust settling on the sensor when you’re switching lenses. But it’s disabled by default. Here’s how to turn it on.
Small, light, with great optical performance, and affordably priced, there’s a lot going for the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm Æ’/14-30mm S ultra-wide zoom. Here’s my hands-on review.
The Nikon Z8 has some really impressive low-light shooting capabilities. Here are some side-by-side examples of high ISO photos taken with the Nikon Z8 from ISO 3200 up to ISO 102400.
Here are some practical visual examples of the zoom range of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S zoom lens.
Here are some practical visual examples of the zoom range of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S zoom lens.
The Nikon Z8 does have a live view histogram that can display through the viewfinder or on the live view back screen. But turning it on isn’t as intuitive as it could be. Here’s how to do it.
Turning on the framing grids on the viewfinder or back screen display of the Nikon Z8 isn’t as intuitive as it could be. Here’s how to do it.
If you’ve changed settings on your Nikon Z8 but want to roll them back for whatever, here’s a reference for the default settings so you can take a more targeted approach than the reset all function.
The Nikon Z8 lets you choose from among a few different image file formats, as well as several frame sizes, output dimensions, and levels of compression. Here’s an explanation of the options.
Here are some recommendations on which memory cards to get to take full advantage of all of the impressive features available on the new Nikon Z8.
The Nikon Z8 has two methods for formatting the memory cards. One is obvious. The other is less obvious but is also quicker.
Nikon uses a bunch of different codes in naming their lenses. Here’s how to make sense of them.
Here are some recommendations for wide-angle lenses for your Nikon D500 DSLR camera that suit the camera’s APS-C DX sensor.
There are three fisheye lenses in Nikon’s current lineup. Here’s how they compare.
The Nikon AF-S 50mm Æ’/1.4G lens comes with a perfectly good lens hood included. But there’s another option I’ve found to work better for me.
Here are some recommendations for wide-angle lenses for your Nikon D5600.
Here are some recommendations for wide-angle lenses for your Nikon D3500.
Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards will work well in the Nikon Z5 mirrorless camera’s dual SD card slots.
Here are some recommendations for wide-angle lenses for your Nikon D7500 DSLR.
Nikon has finally announced the Nikon Z 9 mirrorless camera, their new flagship professional model. They’ve also announced 3 new Z-mount professional-level lenses.
Nikon hasn’t posted any firmware updates for the D3500 yet. If they do, this is what to look for.
The Nikon D3500’s continuous mode (aka burst mode) is very useful for capturing fast-moving action. Here’s how it works.
Here’s a guide on how to reset a Nikon D3500 back to factory settings. This can be useful if you’re troubleshooting an issue, selling or trading-in your D3500, or just want to start again with a clean slate of settings.
Here’s a rundown of what kinds of memory cards you need for the Nikon D610’s dual memory card slots.
Whether you’re troubleshooting an issue, selling or trading-in your D3400, or just want to start again with a clean slate of settings, here’s how to reset a Nikon D3400 back to factory settings.
Here’s how to turn on and use the Nikon D3400’s self-timer and the options you can set with it.
Here’s a rundown of how to use the Nikon’s D3400 continuous mode for shooting rapid bursts of photos.
Here’s a step-by-step guide to checking and updating the firmware version on a Nikon D3400.
Here’s how to use the Nikon D3500 self-timer and the options you can set with it.
Here are some recommendations for wide-angle lenses for your Nikon D7200 DSLR.
The Nikon D780 has two SD card slots and is compatible with SDXC UHS-II cards. Here are some recommendations on which cards to get.
There is a little trick to what kind of memory cards the Nikon D500 takes. That’s because of a tweak that Nikon made with a firmware update to add CFexpress B compatibility to the XQD memory card slot.
The Nikon Z50 doesn’t come with a memory card standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards work well in this camera to take advantage of all of the Z50’s features.
The Nikon D850 gives you some control over how photos and videos are saved to the memory card. Here’s a rundown of the options and how to use them.
The D850 also has a built-in function that lets you copy from one memory card to the other. Here’s how to do it and the options that are available.
Here are some recommendations for wide-angle lenses for your Nikon D7000 DSLR.
Here are some recommendations for wide-angle lenses for your Nikon D5300.
If you’re looking for a new memory card for your Nikon COOLPIX L330, here are some practical recommendations.
The Nikon COOLPIX W150 doesn’t come with a memory card as standard. If you need a new card or are replacing an old one, here are some recommendations on which SD card to get for it.
The Nikon COOLPIX B600 doesn’t come with a memory card by default. Here are some practical recommendations on which card to get.
The Nikon COOLPIX P900 doesn’t come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD cards will work well in the P900.
The Nikon COOLPIX B500 doesn’t come with a memory card as standard. Here are some straightforwad and practical recommendations on which SD card to get.
The Nikon COOLPIX P950 doesn’t come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD card to get for it to be able to take full advantage of all the camera’s features.
The Nikon COOLPIX W300 waterproof point-and-shoot doesn’t come with a memory card as standard. Here are some practical recommendations on which SD card to get for it.
The Nikon AF-S 8-15mm fisheye zoom lens is optically excellent and opens up some fun creative opportunities. There are also some quirks when shooting with it.
Here’s a collection of sample images I’ve taken with the Nikon AF-S 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED fisheye zoom lens to give a sense of its performance in real-world shooting.
Looking for SD cards that work well in the Nikon D3200 DSLR? Here are some practical recommendations to try to make sense of the confusing world of SD cards.
Here are some quick, easy, and free ways to find the shutter count of a Nikon D800 without installing new software or learning new command-line code.
Here’s a selection of images I’ve taken at high ISOs with the Nikon D810, to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting in low-light conditions.
This is a collection of sample images I’ve taken at high ISOs with the Nikon D800 to give a sense of how it performs in low-light situations.
Here’s a rundown of the video modes and features of the Nikon D850 camera. The camera’s strengths are in stills photography, but it still has capable video features.
The zoom range of this lens isn’t your typical closer-and-further-away views. Here are some practical examples.
The Nikon D850 has two methods for formatting the memory cards. One is obvious. The other is less obvious but is also quicker.
This is a collection of sample images I’ve taken with the Nikon AF Micro-NIKKOR 200mm f/4D IF-ED macro lens.
Here’s a collection of sample images that I’ve shot with the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 Art lens for Nikon DSLRs.
Formatting the SD card in your Nikon D3500 is an important step that you should do regularly to reduce the risk of file corruption and issues in saving your photos and videos. Here’s how to do it.
There is a little trick to what kind of memory cards the Nikon D850 takes, and that’s because of a tweak that Nikon made with a firmware update a few years after the camera was released.
Here are some practical recommendations on which cards to get for the Nikon D780 DSLR camera.
Here are some recommendations for wide-angle lenses for your Nikon D3300.
Here’s a guide on how to put an SD card in a Nikon D3500, how to format the card to make it ready for use, and how to remove an SD card from a D3500.
Here are some recommendations for wide-angle lenses for your Nikon D7100 DSLR.
Here are some recommendations for wide-angle lenses for your Nikon D3400.
There is a small but important trick to what kind of memory card the Nikon Z6 takes, and that’s because of a tweak that Nikon made with a firmware update after the camera was released.
Here’s a guide on how to put an SD card in a Nikon D3400, how to format the card to make it ready for use, and how to remove an SD card from a D3400.
There is a little trick to what kind of memory card the Nikon Z7 takes, and that’s because of a tweak that Nikon made with a firmware update after the camera was released.
Formatting the SD card in your Nikon D3400 is an important step that you should do regularly to reduce the risk of file corruption and issues in saving your photos and videos. Here’s how to do it.
Looking for SD cards that work well in the Nikon D3100 DSLR? Here are some practical recommendations to try to make sense of the confusing world of SD cards.
Here are some sample photos I’ve taken with a Nikon D3500 to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.
Here’s a rundown of the various features and modes of the Nikon D3400 for shooting video.
Here’s a rundown of the various features and modes of the Nikon D3500 for shooting video.
Here’s a rundown of how to download photos and videos from a Nikon D3400 to a desktop or laptop.
Here’s a rundown of how to download photos and videos from a Nikon D3500 to your computer.
A guide on how to turn on Bluetooth on the Nikon D3500 DSLR.
The Nikon D3500 doesn’t offer the option to choose a different aspect ratio when taking photos, but here’s a partial workaround that works for small numbers of images at a time.
Here’s a collection of full-size sample images I’ve shot with the Nikon Z7 full-frame mirrorless camera.
Here are some quick, easy, and free ways to find the shutter count of a Nikon D5600 without installing new software or learning new command-line code.
Here are some quick, easy, and free ways to find the shutter count of a Nikon D5300 without installing new software or learning new command-line code.
Here are some quick, easy, and free ways to find the shutter count of a Nikon D200 without installing new software or learning new command-line code.
Here are some quick, easy, and free ways to find the shutter count of a Nikon D300 without installing new software or learning new command-line code.
Here are some quick, easy, and free ways to find the shutter count of a Nikon D3300 without installing new software or learning new command-line code.
Here are some quick, easy, and free ways to find the shutter count of a Nikon D3200 without installing new software or learning new command-line code.
Here are some quick, easy, and free ways to find the shutter count of a Nikon D3400 without installing new software or learning new command-line code.
Here are some quick, easy, and free ways to find the shutter count of a Nikon D3500 without installing new software or learning new command-line code.
By default, the Nikon D3300’s Live View will turn itself off after 10 minutes. You can bump that up to a maximum of 30 minutes. Here’s how.
You can use a Nikon D3300 as a webcam or for real-time capture to a computer. Here’s how to do it and what you’ll need to make it work.
By default, the Nikon D5300’s Live View will turn itself off after 10 minutes. You can bump that up to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Whether you’re setting up your home office or creating a basic web-streaming studio, you can use a Nikon D5300 as a webcam or for real-time capture to a computer. But it’s not quite as simple as just plugging your camera in with a USB cable. Here’s how to do it and what you’ll need to make it work.
It is possible to use a Nikon D5600 as a webcam or for real-time capture to a computer. But it’s not quite as simple as just plugging your camera in with a USB cable. Here’s a guide on how to do it and what you’ll need to make it work.
By default, the Nikon D5600’s Live View will turn itself off after 10 minutes. You can bump that up to a maximum of 30 minutes.
By default, the Nikon D3400’s Live View will turn itself off after 10 minutes. You can bump that up to a maximum of 30 minutes.
By default, the Nikon D3500’s Live View will turn itself off after 10 minutes. You can bump that up to a maximum of 30 minutes.
Whether you’re upgrading your home office for Zoom meetings or creating a home vlogging studio, it is possible to use a Nikon D3500 as a webcam or for real-time capture to a computer. Here’s a guide on how to do it.
Whether you’re looking to upgrade your home office for Zoom meetings or building a basic home vlogging studio, you can use a Nikon D3400 as a webcam or for real-time video capture to a computer. But it’s not quite as simple as just plugging your camera in with a USB cable. Here’s a guide on how to do it and what you’ll need to make it work.
Here’s a selection of sample images I’ve taken with the Nikon D810 under various lighting conditions.
You can’t charge the Nikon D3500’s battery in the camera. So here’s a rundown of your options.
You can’t charge the Nikon D3400’s battery by leaving the battery in the camera and connecting the camera to a USB power source. So here’s how you do it instead.
Keeping your camera’s firmware up-to-date gives you the benefit of the latest bug fixes and features. Here’s how to check the firmware version and update the firmware on the Nikon D850.
Keeping your camera’s firmware up-to-date gives you the benefit of the latest bug fixes and features. Here’s how to check the firmware version and update the firmware on the Nikon Z7.
Here are some quick, easy, and free ways to find the shutter count of a Nikon D810 without installing new software or learning new command-line code.
Here are some quick, easy, and free ways to find the shutter count of a Nikon D850 without installing new software or learning new command-line code.
A guide to customizing the behavior of the control ring on the Nikon Z 24-70mm Æ’/4 S zoom lens.
Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken recently with the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S zoom lens. All of these were shot on a Nikon Z7 body.
Here are some practical examples of the zoom range of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S, with side-by-side examples shot at 24mm and 70mm.
The Nikon D3500 has several options you can choose relating to image quality, image file formats, and size. Here’s a rundown of what they mean and which is best for what.
There are a few different ways to change aperture on the Nikon D3500. Which method you use depends on the lens and shooting mode you’re using. Here’s a guide.
The method for changing the aperture, or size of the opening to let the light in, varies according to the lens you’re using. Here’s how to do it with the lenses most commonly used on the Nikon D3400.
If you’re looking to get a polarizer, UV, or ND filter for your lens, you’ll need to know the lens diameter/filter size. Here’s a lens filter size chart for Nikon NIKKOR lenses.
A guide on how to turn on Bluetooth on the Nikon D3400 DSLR.
The Lv Live View toggle has moved for the Nikon D3500. Here’s where to find it.
The answers to some common questions I’ve gotten from readers about the Nikon D3500 DSLR camera.
Here are the answers to various questions readers have asked me about the Nikon D3400 DSLR.
A rundown of some of the good options for batteries and chargers that are compatible with the Nikon D3500, including Nikon’s own as well as some good ones from aftermarket manufacturers.
A practical guide on how to change ISO on a Nikon D3400, including manual and Auto ISO options.
Just like old-school film cameras, the Nikon D3400 has options for imprinting date and time information in the bottom corner of the photo. Here’s how it works.
Remember those time and date stamps that you used to be able to get embedded in the bottom corner of your prints? The Nikon D3500 can do that too. Here’s how it works.
Here are some practical recommendations for which SD cards work well in the Nikon D3500 DSLR.
Here’s my hands-on review of the Nikon 20mm Æ’/1.8G ED fast, wide-angle prime as a travel photography lens.
Here’s a collection of travel-style images I’ve taken with the Nikon 20mm Æ’/1.8G ED wide-angle prime lens to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.
A collection of images taken across the Nikon D3400’s ISO range (ISO 100 through ISO 25600) to provide examples of the D3400’s high-ISO performance.
Here are some practical recommendations for SD cards that work well in the Nikon D7200, focusing on cards that are fast enough, reliable, cost-effective, and readily available.
A rundown of some of the best options for replacement EN-EL15a batteries for the Nikon D7500.
Here’s a selection of photos I’ve taken with the D7500 to give a sense of how it performs under real-world shooting conditions.
To give a sense of the Nikon D7500’s high-ISO performance, I’ve put together a some example photos shot at a range of ISO settings.
A guide to changing the ISO on a Nikon D7500, including an explanation of the D7500’s Auto ISO feature.
The Nikon D7500 has built-in virtual horizon tools that provide a more precise alternative to the old-fashioned bubble level method of making sure you’re shooting level. Here’s how to use the three different versions of it.
If I had to pick one lens to take with me to the ends of the earth, it would be this one: Nikon’s 24mm Æ’/1.4G. Here are some example photos I’ve shot with it.
Here are some practical recommendations for SD cards that work well in the Nikon D7200, focusing on cards that are fast enough, reliable, cost-effective, and readily available.
Which SD cards work best in the Nikon D5600? Here are some practical recommendations.
Here are some samples of photos I’ve taken with Nikon’s AF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting.
There are two methods to formatting the memory card on the Nikon D7500. One of them is obvious; one of them is less so.
Some recommendations for which SD memory card to get to work well in the Nikon D7500 camera.
I’ve recently had the opportunity to shoot with the Nikon 28-300mm and Tamron 28-300mm side-by-side. Here’s my take on how they compare.
Here’s my hands-on review of the Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G, a compact, affordable, and highly versatile zoom lens.
Here’s a selection of photos I’ve taken with the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR zoom lens under real-world shooting conditions.
Here’s a collection of sample images I’ve taken with the Nikon AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED lens to give an idea of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.
The Nikon D3400 doesn’t offer the option to choose a different aspect ratio when taking photos, but here’s a partial workaround that works for small numbers of images at a time.
Here are some practical examples that show the zoom range of the Nikon 18-55mm lens in case you’re trying to decide which lens bundle to go with.
A collection of photos I’ve taken with a Nikon D5500 to give an idea of how it performs in real-world shooting conditions.
Here’s a selection of photos I’ve taken with the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 ultra-wide-angle zoom lens that gives an idea of how it performs under real-world shooting conditions.
For the past few months I’ve been shooting a Vello BG-N7 battery grip on a Nikon D810. It retails for only a fraction of the cost of Nikon’s own battery grip. Here’s my hands-on review of the Vello grip.
Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Nikon 17-55mm f/2.8G lens for DX cameras to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting.
A collection of photos taken with the Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens to give an idea of how it performs in real-world shooting.
A collection of photos I’ve taken with a Nikon 50mm f/1.4G to give an idea of how it performs in real-world shooting.
Here’s a collection of photos I’ve taken with the Nikon 16mm f/2.8D Fisheye lens to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting.
A collection of photos taken with the Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G under various conditions to give a sense of how it performs in real-world shooting.
A collection of sample photos taken using the new Nikon 105mm f/1.4 lens with an emphasis on travel photography.
Nikon has announced three new wide-angle lenses: a 28mm f/1.4 and 8-15mm fisheye zoom for FX sensor cameras and a 10-20mm ultra-wide zoom for DX sensor cameras.
A rundown of some of the good options for batteries and chargers that are compatible with the Nikon D3400, including Nikon’s own as well as some good ones from aftermarket manufacturers.
A practical guide on how to change ISO on a Nikon D3400, including manual and Auto ISO options.
If you’ve just bought yourself a Nikon D3400, or even if you’ve had one for a while and are looking to make use of more of its features, here’s a quick rundown of what I think are the best books on using this camera.
I’ve been putting some of the most popular circular polarizing filters (CPL filters) to the test. Here are some side-by-side results.
The Nikon D850, D810, D780, D750, and D610 have two methods for formatting the memory cards. One is obvious. The other is less obvious but is also quicker.
A collection of high-resolution photos I’ve taken with a Nikon D3400 under real-world shooting conditions.
The Easy Panorama mode that was in its predecessor has gone. Here’s a guide to shooting panoramas with the Nikon D3400.
Which memory cards will work best in the Nikon D5500? Here are some practical recommendations.
The Nikon D3400 DSLR has two color space options in its settings. Here’s an explanation of which to use when.
The Nikon D3400 has a number of options you can choose relating to image quality, image file formats, and size. Here’s a rundown of what they mean and which is best for what.
Wondering which memory cards will work best in the Nikon D3400? Here are some practical recommendations.
Sigma has two super telephoto zoom lenses in their current range. Lately I’ve been putting the less expensive and smaller model through its paces.
Nikon has come out with a new version of its 24-70mm zoom lens that adds Vibration Reduction. I’ve been shooting with it for a few weeks now. Here’s my review.
Here’s a selection of images I’ve taken with the Nikon D5300 and a Nikkor 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G lens.
Now that spring has finally arrived, here’s a hands-on review of using the Nikon 200mm f/4D IF-ED macro lens for outdoor flower photography.
A hands-on review of Sigma’s flagship super telephoto zoom for sports and wildlife photography.
Nikon has announced updates to some of its pro telephotos, as well as a new, versatile DX zoom lens that is an especially good fit for travel photography.
Sigma’s 35mm f1.4 prime lens is a direct competitor to Nikon’s version. But there’s a very big difference in price. Here’s how the Sigma performs in real-world shooting.
A 35mm lens might well be among the most useful primes out there. Here’s how the Nikon 35mm f/1.4G stacks up in real-world shooting.
The Nikon 16mm fisheye lens packs a lot of dramatic punch into a tiny, lightweight package. Here’s my hands-on review.
Trying to decode Nikon’s official recommendations for memory cards for the Nikon D5300? Here are some practical recommendations.
Looking for SD cards that work well in the Nikon D3300? Here are some practical recommendations.
The newest version of Nikon’s 80-400mm telephoto zoom lens is quite different to the one it replaces. Here’s how it stacks up in real-world shooting.