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Nikon Z 70-200mm F/2.8 VR S Review: This Is Impressive!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ส.ค. 2024
- #nikonz70200 #nikon #nikonz7 #It’s a little late, but we can finally put it out. A telephoto is arguably a lens every photography should have in their arsenal, and here’s Nikon with their answer in the form of the 70-200 F/2.8 VR S for the Z-Mount on their mirrorless cameras.
To cut to the chase, this is perhaps the best 70-200 you can get for the Z-Mount, period.
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Finally out after so many months . Great review!!!! Thanks Bobby and keep safe!
Thanks for watching. Stay safe too!!
I don't know who this dude is, but I found his review easy on the ear and informative.
Thanks for watching
His name is Robert Tonelli Jr., known as Bobby Tonelli (44 years old). He is an American actor and television host who has appeared in several Hollywood films including Cages, Running Red, No Tomorrow, and The Darwin Conspiracy, as well as numerous Singapore television series.
I found him very easy on the eyes.
I just bought this lens today!! Just a few shoots ..but I'm impressed so far! And you got a new follower..tnx
Thanks for the support
I have been waiting for this lens to be out for so long. This IS the lens that will make you a believer in the Nikon Z system. No doubt about it.
I tend to agree. Was very impressed with it
@@TECH360TV I actually put in an order for this lens this week. I am so excited.
Congrats!!
Thanks Bobby for an informative review as usual. Love it. (I want to take my Z6 out of the dry cabinet finally after watching this!) Will definitely looking to get hold of this lens one day. Keep up your good work and stay safe on the road always!
Thanks Ken! Stay safe as well
I’ve been looking for a review for past 2 days, you’re probably the first person to post it. You’ve got me really excited for this lens! Great job. Also, what backpack are you using?
Thanks for watching. The backpack is the Gitzo Century backpack
No, reviews were there for MONTHS!!!!
Great video, really appreciate your positivity and showing actual real world images - which are super nice btw! Cheers from Switzerland
Thanks Christopher!
i need this for my z6
For sure.
Don’t bother with the ‘battery grip’ just get a Small Rig Z6/7 L bracket - get extra pinky space and quick portrait orientation on a tripod - my Z7 has it pretty much permanently attached.
I got the Kirk L-Bracket. Adds the extra grip and allows me to use the FTZ adapter and mount it on my Arca-swiss compatible ball heads. Small Rig looks really neat.
I picked up the battery grip, and a small rig frame. Perfect.
I’m considering that one too. Does anyone know if there’s a difference in Z6 Mark2 size when it comes to these L brackets?
That’s what I did 👍
Ended up with the grip anyway... I shoot portraits, events and weddings. I need the extra battery life. One is just not enough. I can go through one battery in less than 2 hours, sometimes in an hour and a half or so - and I usually shoot for 4-5 hours. I had to get the grip and three extra batteries, totaling to 4 batteries; 2 in the grip and 2 extras (For each of my cameras.)
I agree with you. This Lens is phenomenal !!
Placed the order back in April and I am anxiously awaiting the notice it has shipped. Why? it opens up a whole new range of possibilities. Throw in the 1.4 and 2.0 teleconverters and your ability to capture the world grows significantly. Maybe a trip to Singapore is in order, the Sentosa Zoo was awesome last time I was there. And the skyline has changed as well.
I love the Z format. I have the Z50, Z6, and Z7. Love! I have been grabbling the Z lenses and love ‘em. Just bought this lens and waiting for it to get here. Looking forward to to taking it to the Great Sand Dunes next week.
Great video. How did you adjust your exposure so quickly when shooting the cyclist? Are you using Shutter priority? Thanks.
I've had the nikkor z 70-200 mm 2.8 S for two days now, but I'm already completely thrilled! it's so great and all the photos are really good at f / 2.8! and you are very personable!
Thanks Hanni! Much appreciated
Great review as always.
Thank you
I'm new to photography and noticed you often are not supporting the lense, and holding the camera just by the body. The lense mount is taking a bunch of shearing force from this. Is this safe? I only have lenses about 1/3 the weight of this! Thank you.
Hi and thankyou for your review. In the process of purchasing the nikon z7 and would like to know if this lens would be suitable to shoot photos of my grandaughter who is 8 months old. Thankyou
Hi. Of course! It’s a beautiful lens and will capture your granddaughter wonderfully
Bobby is an actor, I did not know, but all makes sense. The best presentation I have seen on TH-cam..
Thanks Viktor. I just enjoy what I do and hope others enjoy the videos as well
Nice, easy to follow review. Overall good to see Nikon continuing their trend of the last several years in raising their game. Whether you trade up to the E in DSLR or switch to mirrorless you really can't go wrong on their 70-200 lenses. Between the S lens for Z system mirrorless and the E lens for F-mount DSLR, it looks like Nikon has the two best-in-class lenses in this segment, clearly better not only than earlier Nikkor products but also stuff from anyone else. Difference is I think this S lens trades a bit of the E's bokeh for the really exceptional sharpness and the closer focusing. But the E is already astonishingly sharp. Makes for a slightly harder-edged "look" for the S.
Thanks for watching. Yes perhaps a bit of a trade off but I really like the Boleyn coming out of this lens. It’s just a fantastic lens to use
Do you have a list of must have lenses on the Z system?
Currently have the Z 24mm f1.8 S, 50mm f1.2 S and thinking to add this for the longer focal lengths. Any others that have really impressed you?
This lens your commenting on. It’s fantastic
I bought the Z7 and this lens because of your review. I’m a believer. Selling my 850, D5 and F lenses. Wow, it’s that good. Love ya work.
Thanks Greg for the kind words. Enjoy the new gear!
Selling my z50, dji rsc2 and galaxy tab 7 to help out with this lens for my z7.
Great review. Any test together with the new 2x Teleconverter?
Wasn’t available at the time I reviewed this lens
If the teleconverters are proven to be great then I'm surely don't need a longer zoom lens
True. I would expect them to be good.
Hey Bobby, random question can I ask what glasses brand/model those are in your intro?
Oakley Scavenger frames
I 've just ordered one from Funan Mall. .Thanks Bobby for your informative review.
Congrats
Top vidéo ! Thanks
Thank you
I have been using my copy of the lens and it's very very impressive. I cannot thing of any other zoom lens approaching this level of optical quality, image look, finish, design,...
Congrats on the lens. Nikon did a tremendous job on it.
😍 saving up for it !
Worth it!
Same. I think I'll be able to get it in 2021. I'm so excited!
Congratulations...Probably the first review on TH-cam. Can’t wait to get my hands on one.
Thanks for watching
Still on the f mount. Just waiting for a pro z camera like d5/6. But loved your review.
Thanks for watching. Rumors are that will happen sooner than later
What backpack is that Bobby? 🙂😎 Looks awesome
My 70-200 VR II is plenty good for now, but if and when Z8/9 bodies arrive with 60MP + with proper sports AF/Video AF Raw this is THE lens i'll be going for.
Finally, i found the best camera’s reviewer channel. Some reviewers are fakes work by sponsors. Please do more review for sony
Thank you
Thanks Jack for the kind words. Will try and do more Sony in the future
I agree, it is a beast of a lens and goes phenomenally with the Z6
Agree
Available now? ROTFL - all the US sites I've checked still show it as "pre-order".
Outside of the US (we are based in Singapore) it’s been for sale since the day this video was released.
Hello! I am a niko ZF user and I am interested in purchasing this lens👍
Good choice. Happy shooting!
came for the lens review stayed for the sun glasses. What's the brand and where can i get one :)
Nice review of the z mount 70-200 mm f2.8 lens. As a user of the F mount version of the 70-200 mm f2.8 mm lens I would only switch to the Z mount when a Pro mirrorless cameras that are equivalent or better than my current D5 and D6 cameras which doesn't appear to be coming any time soon.
Thanks. I think we will see those cameras prob next year but I foresee a high megapixel version coming if the rumors are correct.
@@TECH360TV looking forward to these cameras coming out
You will never see a pro mirrorless like d5,d6.
@@user-zv6qu4ks1p staying with my F mount D5 and D6 cameras and lenses.
I’m sure it’s amazing but how much better than the f-mount predecessor, the f2.8 FL ED (etc.)? Why is it so much better?? Genuinely want to know 😊
With the new Mount it’s larger so they can re-engineer the lens. Plus with advancements I. Coatings and tech the lens has improved
Is it very heavy to put it in a backpack and carry it for traveling ?
The Nikon Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S weighs approximately 1440 grams (3.17 lbs) with the tripod foot included. While it’s not the lightest 70-200mm f/2.8 lens available, it’s manageable for travel.
I just got this lens for my z6ii and honestly I’m blown away!
Wait till you try the Z 50 1.2 ;)
@@TECH360TV ohhhhhhhhh man I bet!
So Far for me
The responsiveness; the weight compared to my VR 2; the Inate sharpness! It balances very well on my Z6. The bokeh is like 3D man the colors are sensational. Also theAF is quicker as well I don’t know the % but it is noticeably quicker than with FTZ Adapter on my VR2 A monster Winner from Nikon
It’s the best 70-200 I’ve tried to date
TECH360.TV bro it’s simply Ridiculous!!! I was truly blown away by every aspect of this lens!!! I just shot a wedding with it and could not believe the level of efficiency, color production, And crazy focus speed!!! Nikon has a WIN!!!!
Would love to see some pics you’ve taken when you have the opportunity to show.
Great video, you are truly smooth to listen to and straight to the point.. Great job on those videos. However, with all do respect, and in my humble opinion, Absolutely this lens is no where near the GM 70-200 f2.8 from Sony. With editing and bit of effects yes, you can get pics to be as sharp as the Sony. But out of the gate, i would say Sony still ahead by an obvious Mile or so.. It could be because of the superiority of the Sony Camera , especially that I use the a7RiV ... Yes, it is one hell of a lens that Nikon produced, and definitely a big step forward, but when you truly put the two to the test early morning or late afternoon , with low lighting, Sony beats any out there on the market easily..
Watch DPREVIEW's video comparing all of the 70-200s. The Sony is the softest. Canon's RF and Nikon's Z lenses are far superior to Sony's G Master lenses.
What’s it like on a Z50
I got it for my Z6. What an impressive, heavy, expensive chunk of glass!!!
I'm glad I got it!
Congrats on the lens!
@@TECH360TV Thank you.
I have a z6 and shoot only at night . when you shake it gets blurry. Not impressed like I was when I used the F mount on my D810.
Does bling improve image quality?Asking for a friend.Cmon BAndH ship it.
Hahaha no, just makes it prettier for Instagram product shots 😊
I have the 24-70 2.8 and I want this lense so bad to go along with my 24-70
It will be a perfect match
You say it's available now, but having ordered it long ago, I've seen no evidence it's close to being available. Do you know something I don't (I hope)?
Yes it’s available now. Otherwise I couldn’t release the video. Got the okay from Nikon
@@TECH360TV Thanks. Gives me a glimmer of hope. B&H & Adorama (ordered long ago) still don't list it as available, nor any reference of stock anywhere else I can find to date...
Yeah it’s available but prob limited stock currently.
This is exactly why I have to work way over 60 plus hrs / wk to afford the combo and maintain my photo gears addiction! To each their own! Great review tho!
I hear ya 💯. I’m fortunate to be able to review these great cameras.
Bouth the lens for 3 weeks ago! Add Z6II Killer combo at work :-)
My only gripe is that is kinda long but I know Nikon put their best in it so it should be one the best on the market 70-200.
Yes it’s quite large but the Image quality is impressive so I’m willing to forgive the size haha
@@TECH360TV Thanks for letting us know, I'm actually in the process of getting a 24-70 2.8 s for my Z6, next on the list is the 70-200.
Also a very good lens
Is it just me or does the out of focus areas seem quite 'busy' in the zoo shots? Is that due to the editing, or is that due to the lens?
Could be slightly due to edit but it’s not that busy. For me personally I like a bit of character in the bokeh. Adds a bit of life to the photo.
$3500 CDN.... I guess I'll start saving up!
I get mine this Monday, finally after Soo many months!
Congrats! Yes it’s been a while, but Glad they finally released it
I cant wait still in the preorder state here :(
is that edward russell from fox sports asia? 2:45
Got this lens.... It's way better than the VRII... Worth it. Add this to the 24-70mm f2.8S... You are all set... Period.
Agree
That lens hood backwards is killing me
It’s a moment that will pass 😂
i would love to have this lense but so extremly expensive
Yes it’s on the pricier side but a great performer.
This Nikon Z lens on the Nikon Z5 would be great
Better then Panasonic 70-200 2.8?
Yes but only by a bit 😊
Sharpness
TECH360.TV which seems to be a triat of all z zooms. Including the humble 24 200. My 70 200 arrives monday :)
Half of the internet points to this review for 70-200 Sline but I just cant watch with the lens hood on backwards 🤦♂️. Thankfully I can listen to your smooth voice! Come on man just dont bother with it or turn it around!
I understand your feelings but I’m also trying to show the actual length of the lens while having some protection to it at times. I don’t own these lenses so if anything happens I’m responsible.
Man do I finally dump the money on a lens like this? I think so! Will be the first time I spend more on a lens than a camera body haha. Good thing I already have that battery grip.
It’s a great lens and don’t think you will be disappointed
Good review but lens is so big on the small camera
Wonderful lens. Combine it with the Nikon Z5
Yes will perform well on that
I love my Z7 however I am still using all my F mount lenses with FTZ adapter.
Should try some of the Z lenses.
You HAVE to get some S-line glass they will blow you away. Even just the 50mm, it just as a 'something' about the images. Very special. Be warned it'll likely make you want to sell up the f-mounts!
@@JdarceyMCR very true. I have been selling off my f-mount glass and been super impressed with the z mount s glass
Nice lens. But there are no controlbuttons on the batterygrip for the Z6 and Z7. And therefore they are useless.
We are live folks, we don't pay these "extras" to be here....they just show up!
BRILLIANT 🤣😂
I come for some photos
Nikon still got it. They might be down right now, but don't count them out just yet. All they need right now is a killer body to match their killer lenses.
Agree. Testing the Z6II and Z7II with the new 50 1.2 and these are much improved cameras
Somehow I feel much lighter when I carry or use this lens than f mount 70 200.
Perhaps the camera body. The lens is quite hefty though
@@TECH360TV yep, the truth is that new z mount 70 -200 is 10 gram heavier than f mount one, by the way, I use z7 and f mount 70-200 with FTZ, not DSLR, but still feels much lighter now, maybe because of redesign to center of gravity, I think
Good for Nikon. I thought the Panasonic 2.8 70-200mm would be better.
They are very close. To me I found the Nikon slightly sharper
"I see a cyclist i gotta shoot them" hilarious 5:22
When did Tony Stark start reviewing camera gear?
Alternate timeline
If Sony didn’t release an updated version of its 70-200 gm, I will sell all my Sony gears and jump ship to Nikon.
Are you paid to promote this lens ?
Nope. Not paid or sponsored for this
So you haven’t tried the Panasonic S PRO 70-200 2.8 right? 😁 It’s nothing... just a great stills and video lens with patfocal behavior and zero focus breathing 👍
I have tried it. I have it with me now and it’s coming up in my SL2 review. The Nikon to me is slightly sharper
TECH360.TV I’m using it on an S1H, so lower resolution, but for video it’s in pair or better than the 10-15k Euro cinema zooms. It would be interesting to see that kind of comparison as well as nowadays many users are shooting more and more videos instead of stills 👍
What a snack! Sorry If I'm being inappropriate, but you are very attractive.
Haha thanks Jimmy
Still no arca swiss mount. Come on Nikon, this is 2020 :-(
Did anyone tell you this before, YOU SOOOOO resemble Keanu Reaves…!!!!
Hahahaha I’ve heard this
nice review but take off the lens hood
Thanks for watching
5:46 Photobomb attempt
Sure looks huge on that little body doesn't it?
Yes. Definitely need a grip to balance it out
I preordered it so long ago, I almost gave up hope figuring it was from ChinaVirus land.
I just checked with Adorama and it’s Backordered instead of preordered. Oh well.
It’s available here, Australia and other markets. Perhaps the volume that Adorama and B&H need they can’t fulfil currently
TECH360.TV - Well I am in New York as is Adorama where truck drivers have been refusing to enter due to lawlessness. Most businesses are closed.
Yeah. Don’t blame them. Something needs to change there ASAP. Perhaps order from another vendor if that’s possible
Now try and hold it vertically for an eight hour shooting day.
Nice lens but it will never come out
Yes it’s out here
TECH360.TV it’s still only on preorder in Europe
External battery grip😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Perhaps soon a proper on with vertical camera controls
you are andrew tate of Nikon lol
Too expensive for what it is, and there are at least 4 other unreleased lenses on the road map I would rather have.
can you expand on that point please? you say too expensive for "what it is"? its a 70-200...pretty much the standard zoom for all manufactures to have in their line up. The price is also fairly competitive for a 70-200.
@@richardmurray1858 Everyone has their own take on what the f2.8 zooms are and are not. I do not subscribe to what the shills say or "conventional" wisdom that people decided define all things. I have owned them, I have shot them, I know what they are and what they are not. $2600 is pretty steep for what that lens is and, more importantly, is not. It looks pretty amazing in terms of sharpness, but that is not the only measure of a lens. If you find that price attractive, then maybe its worth it for you. The Z 24-70 f2.8 has already been on sale, $300 off. If this lens gets a similar sale at some point, I may consider it. But $2600 is just too high for what it is for me.
@@KungPowEnterFist My question was more to ask the meaning of your point "what it is to you", what is it to you? and what's your point on the price. I am well aware that sharpness is only a part of what gives a lens great characteristics. My point being, as someone who has been lucky enough to get this lens, is that it is has excellent performance in terms of sharpness, but in addition it renders fantastically and produces amazing colour rendition similar to what you find in some of Nikons best F mount primes. It's that good. So in terms of price it is pretty much the going rate (considering it is similar to offerings from Sony and Canon etc) the fact it performs so well and covers a range of 70 to 200mm means that to get the equivalent focal lengths in primes etc then you would be paying well in excess of this. If it did not perform so highly in all aspects I would accept your point. However, in this case Nikon has produced a zoom lens with characteristics similar to prime lenses. I do not mean to question your comment but you did categorically claim it is "too expensive for what it is". im not sure if you ave used the lens...I am guessing by your statement you have not bought it?
@@richardmurray1858 No, I am not getting drug into one of these again. If you feel this lens (any of the Z f2.8 zoom trinity set) delivers for you and at a price you are willing to pay, then you should but it. That really is all there is to it. I for sure wont be buying the Z 14-24 f2.8, and it is doubtful I will buy Z 24-70 f2.8. The Z 70-200 f2.8 is interesting to me, but not at $2600. None of these replace a single f1.8 or faster prime, let alone a bag of them; which is what you are alluding to. That is just shill nonsense. You don't just magically make up a stop and a third of aperture because you wish it. I don't have to buy this specific lens to know this. But, again, I am not getting drug into another one of these. People can buy whatever they want, and you certainly don't need my approval to buy anything.
@@KungPowEnterFist thats fine, I don't want to 'drug' (I think you mean drag) you into any debate but you have answered my question which is great...you prefer primes...thats fine. So do I in an ideal world. Im not sure the standard trinity of zoom lens is necessarily 'shill nonsense' its just a type of lens which exists for specific purposes (basically to reduce the need to keep switching lenses) which as I work in journalism works well for me. Just a final point I would make is that if you don't want to be dragged into debates probably best you don't just make sweeping generalised comments on a TH-cam video without justifying what you are saying. This leads to debates. You could have simply stated that you prefer a bag of primes and you don't want to use any lens less than f1.8. That would have been a (possibly illogical but) valid point to make.
I guess you didn't like it then :-)
Hahaha no not at all haha
Why do you use the lens with the lens hood reversed?. It might look cool, but it totally defeats the purpose of the lens hood to control unwanted light reflections coming into the lens. Why ? FYI, I am an award-winning pro shooter of over 40+ years in the business and I use my lens hoods properly as they do help the image quality by helping control flare and or ghosting in sunny back light or side light situations. Folks follow your example and you should be doing it correctly IMHO.
Cheers
Congrats on your years of achievement of being a pro.
Nothing about looking cool. Sometimes I do it to show the actual size of the lens but have protection when walking around. If I’m not filming I use the hood per normal but part of revising a lens is to show it in various ways.
The Canon 70-200mm is probably the best lens ever made 😊 its design is very good.
You need to try this one
TECH360.TV oh wait he cant!
the Nikkor takes teleconverters though
@@romanpul why argue with a guy who thinks a lens is better just bcos it looks better to him.
@@RobertMolan i own both systems
more talk less review, 👎🏻
Too bad I gave up photography.
Perhaps in the future if you ever go back can try it out
@@TECH360TV No way!
@@robertvarner9519 the fact that you're here commenting about it sounds like you're in denial go feel one in your hand at a camera store lol.
@@MB-dq2gz I have to unsubscribe the various photography youtube channels....getting lazy in my old age.
There was a time when life got busy and when my DSLR didn't work, I just left photography behind. I forgot about my love for it, so recently I invested in a Nikon Z7. I am back into this hobby and I love it!
You’re trying too hard to be cool 😎
waaay to hard ... and not succesfully.
Impossible to watch. Just relax, dude, breath ...
Great review! The lens is indeed a gem but...as a Nikon shooter of 12 years, i can tell that Nikon is going down a path of no return. Having used their Z7 and Z6 bodies and lenses, i find their lenses abnormally large and very expensive compared to competitors. Their lenses aren't taking advantage of their large Z mount. Why would people pay so much for 1.8 prime lenses. Their mirrorless bodies are no better than their DSLR counterparts at this point of time. They have a poor lens ecosystem and lack 3rd party lens support. They are not catching up to the competition by a long shot. I'd say the only reason to invest in Z-mount is unless you have tons of cash to invest in the brand and you have ultimate faith that Nikon will prevail. I think their DSLRs and F-Mount lenses are still a better buy.
The mirrorless bodies are the future. It'll be more expensive in the meantime, but it's newer tech and people are trying to future-proof their gear. The lens might be heavier (I'm unsure about this) but the bodies are much more compact and lighter.