In this article, I will share my experience taking photos of the muskox in Norway’s Dovrefjell National Park in the heart of winter. You can consider this my continuation of the essay “Photographing the Muskox in a Winter Wonderland” previously published on Photography Life by Dr. Michael Rübhausen.
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Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 S Review
Not too wide, not too narrow – just right. I’m talking about the 35mm lens, a classic for documentary and street photography (and more). Today, I am here to review not just any 35mm lens, but the most extreme 35mm that Nikon has ever made: the Nikon Z 35mm f/1.2 S.
Supertele Shootout: Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S vs Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S
For wildlife photographers looking to capture small or elusive animals in their natural habitat, a supertelephoto lens with a focal length of 600mm is an excellent tool. Currently, Nikon has two 600mm primes in their Z Series lineup: the Nikon Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S and the Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S.
Nikon HE* Versus Lossless Compressed .NEF Files
Nikon's Expeed 7 processor - used in the Nikon Zf, Z5 II, Z6 III, Z8, and Z9 - added a variety of capabilities to the Nikon Z lineup. Among its most notable characteristics is that the handling of RAW (.NEF) files on these cameras has a new option called High...
The Best and Worst Deals of Nikon’s Spring Sales
Nikon just announced a new list of camera and lens discounts, and multiple pieces of equipment have hit all-time low prices! Here’s the complete list, plus some context and price history to let you know which deals are better or worse than usual.
Five of the Biggest Features in the Nikon Zf Firmware 2.00
There's been a lot of Nikon news recently, most of all the introduction of the Z5 II. But its older cousin the Zf also just got a firmware update, and it looks very interesting for Zf users. The firmware version jumped from 1.21 to 2.00, and with it brought some...
Where Every Nikon Z Camera and Lens Is Made (April 2025)
Have you ever wondered about the origin of your cameras and lenses? Nikon has changed their manufacturing process quite a bit over the years. Although they do continue to make some of their equipment in Japan, most is now made in Thailand and China. Here’s the situation today!
Nikon Z5 II Announced: The Features of a Zf for $1700
Nikon just announced their newest mirrorless camera – an update to the Nikon Z5 called the Z5 II! This new camera raises the bar of performance and effectively matches the Nikon Zf in features. That said, the price has gone up, too: the original Z5 was $1400 at launch, while the Z5 II is $1700.
Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED Review
This hands-on review covers everything you need to know about the Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D, a telephoto macro lens that has earned a place in Nikon’s hall of fame. This classic lens was first made in 1993 – here’s how it measures up by today’s strict standards!
Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ Announced: Zooming into the Videography World
On February 13, 2025, Nikon announced their newest Z Mount lens: the Nikon Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ. The "PZ" in the name stands for "Power Zoom" - one of many ways in which this lens is meant for videographers or hybrid shooters. At $2600, this is a very specialized lens,...