Nikon Z f + NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2.0

For its (fairly) small looks, this camera produces better images than you would expect! Especially when light is a challenge. The large sensor has a good ISO performance, so you can take good photos even in low light. However, the focus can sometimes be a bit on the slow side and the 80s look should suit you. Without the extra wide grip, I found this camera to be insufficient to hold on to, especially because the camera is not very lightweight. All in all, a good system camera and one that can be used in a variety of ways! It is better to avoid very fast action shots, but every other type of shot will come out perfectly from the camera.

Before I purchased the Zf, I hesitated for some time, mainly because of the negative points I mentioned. I therefore looked at the necessary reviews on YouTube in order to make a well-considered decision and finally I took the decision and ordered it from Coolblue. At that time (and perhaps still now), Coolblue was one of the most favorably priced providers and the SmallRig grip for the Zf was also included as standard. In short, a good deal! If you have any soft spot for retro design, the Nikon Zf is a truly beautiful camera to have in your hands. With the SmallRig grip, the camera actually feels quite good in your hands. I just prefer to use my Tamron 35-150mm lens (approx. 1.2kg) on my Z5. But with, for example, the Nikon 24-200mm, the Zf plus grip is still very good and comfortable to use. Despite the lack of custom presets, I can still easily switch between facial recognition on the one hand and center focus + tracking on the other, thanks to a few tricks. This way I hardly have to delve into the menus and can still easily handle photographing in different circumstances. I can highly recommend this camera to anyone looking for a camera with nice retro looks and good performance. If you shoot a lot by hand with heavy lenses, it might be wiser to look at one of the other Z cameras.

This camera is nice and compact with many options. You can set everything yourself using the buttons at the top, which is quite easy to operate. It is clear how to adjust things, so you don't have to search in a menu. It is a bit on the heavy side, I expected a lighter version. On the other hand, because it is so robust, it also gives you some confidence that you do not have a cheap camera. I have not been able to put the videos on my computer after a week of testing, so I cannot give a review on that yet. The photos are very beautiful and of good quality.