Impressive movie recording performance is realized by intensive consideration even of details such as focus breathing compensation and minimized operational sound. Astigmatism is less well controlled, especially past the DX frame line and especially at the telephoto end.

Glancing swipes can still be an issue; I managed to change the f-stop by mistake a couple of times during testing. Combining these specialised elements and coatings, the lens is able to significantly reduce chromatic and spherical aberrations as well as incidental light from diagonal and vertical directions. The Nikon Z9 incredible imaging power lets you record exquisite full-frame 8K video and time-lapse movies in-camera.

Coverage: the 5x zoom-range of the Z 24-120 is the same as from the F-Nikkor and gives you 71% more reach over a standard 24-70mm zoom lens.

Skin tones are pleasantly similar to what the naked eye sees when shooting in Standard Picture Control. You could probably give up the AF/M switch if you don't use a mount that is wider than the camera body. The ring has a variable gearing (like Nikon’s other AF Z-Nikkors) which allows for very precise manual focus when turned slowly but cannot be switched to linear gearing.Summary Nikon's Z 24-120mm f4 S is a worthy and well featured successor to the venerable AF-S 24-120mm f4G VR which the new lens surpasses in every aspect. What does make a difference is the 71-120mm focal lengths and a closer focusing distance for close up work.

Duologi is a trading name of Specialist Lending Ltd, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (register number 774712 ). The superbly flexible 24-120mm focal-length range frees you to take in all the angles without changing lenses.

There’s no aperture ring, as is the standard on all the Z lenses, but the control ring can be configured to change this parameter. The lens doesn't feel at all front-heavy, and it should play as well with the Z 5 and Z 6 series bodies, as the three share the same chassis. Nikon included a dedicated manual focus ring closer to the lens mount, leaving the control ring customizable for additional features like aperture or ISO control. In-depth testing Latest Camera Reviews Beyond the studio tests Feature Articles and Videos see how we see Sample Galleries real world performance Field Test Videos Throwback Thursday Classic Cameras from Days Past What's that Noise? I rarely swap out for my 105mm macro lens when the Nikon Z 24-120mm f4 S is on my camera unless I have a requirement to go ultra close.

The front glass is protected with an anti-smudge fluorine coat, another good mark for use out in the elements. Because with the Z 24-120mm f/4 S, Nikon has made one of the best all-around midrange zooms that I’ve ever tested.A Nano Crystal Coating is also used to control flare and ghosting for increased contrast in strong lighting conditions. There's a configurable ring on the lens barrel which allows you to control either aperture, exposure compensation or ISO speed. The focus and zoom lens rings are ridged and the control ring is knurled, helping you feel them by touch when shooting through the viewfinder. You can also turn off power to the microphone connector, diminishing unwanted noise from unused components.