Nikon Z5 + Z 24-70 mm Mirrorless Camera Kit (273-Point Hybrid AF, 5- Axis In-Body Optical Image Stabilisation, 4K Movies, Dual Card Slots), VOA040K006

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You can take a look at the minimal impact digital CA and distortion correction has on final image quality in our side-by-side rollover at the end of our review, but let's get started with some deeper dives into out aspects of optical quality. Both look very similar from the front, with very slight differences at the top (due to the moved PASM dial), and a smooth finish on the right side of the mount on the Z5. Size-wise (both width and height), the cameras are basically identical. The 24-70mm F2.8 S is a fantastic lens that really delivers on the promise of mirrorless. Although it might focus just a smidgen slower than its SLR equivalent, the popular AF-S 24-70mm F2.8E ED VR, it's an excellent optical performer and easily Nikon's best 24-70mm F2.8 zoom to date. And with its solid, weather-sealed build and suitability for both video and macros, it's just as versatile as a 24-70mm zoom should be.

Used Optics Used Binoculars Used Scopes Used Accessories Used Accessories for Canon EOS Cameras Used Accessories for Nikon Cameras Used Accessories for Fujifilm Cameras Used Accessories for Micro 4/3 Cameras Used Accessories for Sony Alpha Cameras Used Camera Bags, Cases and Straps More Used Equipment Have a look below to see the magnitude of uncorrected lateral CA at 24mm, F5.6 on a high resolution Z7 camera body, then hover over 'Distortion + Lateral CA correction profiles applied' to view the results after correction. There's minimal negative impact from the CA correction, but the distortion correction does introduce some softness into the image (pay particular attention to the tree branches).In addition to the zoom ring, there’s also a control ring, which is normally used for manual focusing but can be assigned other functions when autofocus is engaged, such as exposure compensation. And speaking of manual focus, one glaring omission is there’s no on-barrel switch to turn autofocus on and off. As there’s no manual AF/M switch on Z cameras either, this means delving into the menus to disable autofocus. There’s also no VR switch, as the lens relies on the in-body stabilization of the Z5 and does not have VR built in.

With the Nikkor Z 24-70mm F2.8 S, Nikon gives Z-mount shooters a higher-end alternative to the existing, more consumer-friendly 24-70mm F4 S. In the process, it completes a lineup of bright F2.8 zooms that, along with the excellent Nikkor Z 14-24mm F2.8 S and Nikkor Z 70-200mm F2.8 VR S, span the entire range from a 14mm wide-angle to a 200mm telephoto with no gaps in coverage. Binoculars & Scopes Binoculars Scopes Camera Bags & Cases Camera Bags Camera Bag Accessories Tripods & Heads Tripods Monopods, Minipods & clamps Tripod Heads & Accessories Used Lenses for Mirrorless Cameras Used Lenses for Canon EOS R Used Lenses for Nikon Z Used Lenses for Sony Alpha Used Lenses for L-mount Used Lenses for Fujifilm X Used Lenses for Micro 4/3 Used Lenses for Canon EF-M Used Lenses for other Mirrorless Cameras The problem that rears its ugly head from time to time, though, is busy bokeh in slightly defocused regions or transition zones. Below, take a look at a slightly defocused region behind the focus plane. Objects appear to have a double-edge, almost a motion blur-like appearance. We're increasingly seeing this type of busy bokeh in transition zones of modern lenses using multiple complex aspheric designs, so we'll stress that this is nothing particularly unique to this lens, but it is something you may see pop up from time to time that may be distracting. It won't affect more defocused bokeh, but subjects just starting to fall out of focus may appear busy.The focus ring is narrow, unmarked, and closest to the camera. As with almost all mirrorless camera lenses, the focus ring is "fly-by-wire" and isn't mechanically linked to lens element movement. The focus ring can be repurposed on Nikon Z bodies to other functions (aperture, exposure compensation, etc.). In terms of optical quality, the new Nikon’s overall score of 29 places it on equal footing with the highly-regarded and considerably more expensive AF-S Nikkor F2.8 model. Although the faster pro-oriented model has very slightly higher sharpness levels overall, it’s the uniform sharpness of the new Nikkor combined with lower lateral fringing that offsets its slightly higher distortion and vignetting. Slightly stripped down and more stills-focused, the Z5 shares the same 273-point hybrid AF system, Expeed 6 processor and 3.69M-dot OLED viewfinder as the Z6. But niceties like a top plate display are absent. Likewise, the Z5's max burst rate and video capabilities are considerably less than that of the Z6: 4.5 fps vs. 12 fps and heavily cropped 4K vs. un-cropped, oversampled 4K. But from an image quality and handling standpoint, the two cameras are quite similar. Key Specifications: