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What a Channel, What a city, What a tour guide(s) Love it. I bought the 28mm 2.8 and am not disappointed. Huge respect for what you do.
Thank you so much!! I'm so happy to hear that!! I was eyeing the 28mm too but I already have such a great 28mm that I don't feel it's necessary in my kit right now. But as you can see I am loving the 40mm! :)
Is it good for night photography the 28mm
Thanks your letting us tag along! Do you ever do what is basically the opposite of this? Early mornings in residential neighbourhoods, bakeries opening up, shop owners watering the front, moms riding bikes with one kid in front and two at the back, the lone salaryman heading to work. I always felt those times had a special energy to them, like the feeling of potential, especially with a カツ ロ－ル in one hand and coffee in the other.
Sometimes, but not often. I'm not really an early riser haha. But yeah all those moments are great and certainly create a wonderful mood. :)
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The 40 and 28 compact primes would be terrific for travelling. Add a Z5 or Z6 and it would be a very light kit too
Agreed!! :)
i could watch your videos for days, such a uniqe format. Keep it up
Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoy them! :)
Nice video, nice to see such a solid native lens at an affordable price. Love the car shot at 20:04. Thanks for making this video.
Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Thanks for the upload, always a pleasure.
Thanks for watching! :)
Great video, beautiful photos, and amazing city!
Thanks!! :)
Another video! Always very helpful and useful content. I’m still on the fence with this lens and the Z 28mm f2.8. I like that’s this is a f2 especially for low light.
Thank you very much! I haven't tried the 28mm, but the f/2 is certainly a boon. And the lens is so sharp wide open too! :)
Thanks so much for this video, I think I'll be buying a Z5 and this lens for a inexpensive street kit here soon. Reminds me of my old Canon 40mm 2.8.
Awesome!! You're gonna love it! In fact, I just did a workshop last night with a guy who had that exact setup, and it was great! :)
Just came upon your videos yesterday and I'm hooked. Very informative. Subscribed right away. Love what you do. Keep it up! 👍 📸
Thank you so much!! Welcome! :)
I love wandering these streets.
It never gets old! :)
Love the Nikon Z6ii - still my favourite Camera!
It's great! :)
yay!! thanks for another rad video!!!! cheers!
Our please! Thanks for watching! :)
This is the first video I’ve seen from you. I’m just getting into street photography, and it was interesting to hear your philosophies about deciding when to shoot/not to shoot-like how you balance your own rights to shoot, while still respecting and understanding your subjects enough not to interfere too much. Also makes me want to visit Japan! :D
Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed it! :)
The shot at 10:07 is amazing. I feel you have a knack for this type of shot and it's something most of us struggle with. I find I'm often not attentive enough or focused enough to catch small moments like this, the kind of emotive small details. I guess it comes down to things you've mentioned before about photography being more a practice of mindfulness than technology or technique. These continue to be my favourite videos on the internet. Keep it up guys!
Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoy them! And yes, it really comes down to just observing and not even worrying about the camera. I'm sure I miss tons of stuff too. Or sometimes I notice it but it's too late to get a photo. :)
@@EYExplore Thanks for the reply! I do have another question but maybe it's something better suited for discussion in a separate video. I always wondered about finding consistency and cohesion when switching between focal lengths and cameras. I think many of us use a single camera and a single focal length in street photography as a way to 'force' a cohesion in our portfolio but when I see what you're doing, exploring so many focal lengths and cameras to great effect, it makes me realise that maybe what I consider my 'style' isn't that at all but just an arbitrary restriction placed on myself. I guess to cut the rambling, the question is, how do you explore so many focal lengths and maintain such a cohesive style? And what do you think it is that defines your style?
Yes! Thank you!
My pleasure! :)
Beautiful pictures, kind eye.
Thank you! :)
Love my 40/1 on the z5. Light and compact. Unobtrusive, and non=threatening.
Enjoy it more than the 24-200.
Nice!! Glad you enjoy it too! :)
@@EYExplore Watching this vid again for extra motivation. Hope to visit Tokyo one day when the world settles somewhat. Love your channel.
Yes agree, I have also the 24-240 but the 40 is so discreet, almost a compactcamera (have it on my Z7ii)
Love 40 mm FL since old film times. Had Summicron 40/2, Contax 40/2 and Contax T2 with 38/ 2.8 and never needed another lens.
It just feels 'right' haha. :)
Happy to see you do a video with a compact prime, especially the 40mm. I have been curious about this lens due to its compact size. Since I travel perpetually and live out of my luggage, the weight and space savings would be great over my current lenses, 35 mm f1.8 and 24-70mm f4. With that said, I wouldn't want to give those lenses up, so I would just be adding more weight with this one. Fun walking around with you. Thanks for taking us along.
Glad you enjoyed it. Thank you! :)
Fantastic video as always. Great seeing the 40mm in use, love that focal length! So many good shots, loved the Miso Soup bar shot.
Thank you!! Glad you like them! :)
Nice video, I love this lens. It was the first one I bought together with my Z5 and still is the only lens I own :D You did a very good job showing the strenghts of that lens as well as showing when you might want something wider (for that I have my GR III tho). :D
Thanks! Yeah, I rarely leaves my camera these days! I couldn't wait to get it and now I can't get enough of it. :)
Another great video! Thanks for this. The mirror was in your hand, BTW :)
Hahah, right good point!! Thank you! :)
I'm amazed people like to watch people walking around the street
We are fascinating to ourselves. I think of it like being a wildlife photographer except the jungle is concrete and the creatures are humans. :)
7:26 my fav
Also enjoyed the longer cuts in this video. Nice atmosphere
Thank you very much!! Glad you enjoyed the city experience as well. :)
Great shots my man, I like the way you edited and grade the photos.
Thank you so much!! Glad you enjoyed them! :)
This lens on the smaller Z5 would make a great street kit.
Totally! Though I think the Z5 and Z6 are the exact same size, thought maybe the Z5 weighs a bit less. :)
i wish i could speak/educate others (like you) while walking some cool spots
Thank you!! I just do it often haha. :)
Great channel. I just discovered you from a Samuel Streetlife video. I really loved the Leica 40mm f/2 from the 1970’s I once had.
Thanks!! I love retro lenses like that as well. :)
Excellent work, thank you so much for this video. Very helpful . A couple of questions. Is there any post processing in your photos? And if not could you share with us your settings on Nikon Z6ii . Colors on your photos are so vivid. Any help would be appreciated . Thank you again for your help !
Glad you found it useful! Yes, I shoot in raw format and process all of my photos. We have a few videos on this channel about editing which you might find useful, particularly this one: th-cam.com/video/mpynhlvs8Dk/w-d-xo.html
I am using the Sony 40mm f2.5 on the Sony A73. Love the focal length. The lens is glued to my camera now. Great video !! Thanks.
That's great! There is something so cool about 40mm. :)
I can definitely relate to the EVF delay, especially if the environment is really fast paced. I've read in a forum though that if you know that you most likely will take another photo in the next few minutes, it might be more battery saving to just keep the camera on. I think it had something to do with the booting of the camera also needing to draw more power than being on standby. Take it with a grain of salt though.
Loved the shots you managed to produce in this video by the way! I live in a more medieval type of city in Germany which contrasts Tokyo by a lot, so while I get really inspired by every video you put out, I always find myself thinking hard about how to emulate your style into my photos sometimes hahaha.
Glad you loved the photos! Thank you! I think the important takeaways are not the style, but the mindfulness approach, seeing and accepting what is around, and exploring it without judgement. This leads us to achieve authentic work (I hope)! :)
As for the EVF issue, I do keep the camera on. This issue is not the camera powering up. There is a delay when the EVF lights up when your eye (or anything) is detected by the proximity sensor above the EVF. I guess I could put tape over it or something so it always stays on.
@@EYExplore I see, I'll keep that in mind! Having the "The grass is always greener on the other side" does seem pretty counterproductive for photography.
thats a great video thanks
Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it! :)
Wow. This video and the way your video guy has shot it really conveys the feeling of being on the street there. Fantastic. There's just so much to see there. I feel like you could spend an hour just exploring one block. Those narrow alleyways where you found your favourite / seedy shot and the area around Golden Gai are fantastic. But, yeah, a 35 or 28mm might have been preferential for those narrower streets. However, I'm definitely looking forward to exploring general street photography with this lens. Thanks very much for the ride-along.
Thank you very much!! Glad you enjoy our video style!! :)
Yet another great video!
Thank you so much!! :)
Cracking video introducing this 40mm lens. Still enjoying the 28mm D lens on my D3, not super sharp at f/2.8, but it gives me a film like look that I like. Keep up the excellent work:)
Thank you very much!! :)
I like the compactness, just 170 gr. And because its quit tiny it's more usable for street photography, I mean more discrete. I have also the 35, 1.8 s for landscapes (and the 14-30 4.0 s).
Glad you enjoy using this lens too! :)
I only have the 50 1.8S for my Z6ii. I am considering the 24-70 2.8S….or maybe this inexpensive, lightweight 40mm. Thoughts?
Well, the 50 and the 40 are not going to be that much different, other than the size/weight. The 24-70 is a great lens. I use it mainly a workhorse when I need the absolute best quality coupled with versatility and speed. But I tend not to use it for my personal work as it's just not as fun to use. To me, the 40mm has much more fun factor. I don't own a 50mm 1.8 so I cannot compare it directly to that lens, but I simply prefer the 40mm focal length to 50mm. The FOV is a bit more flexible, in my opinion. :)
Great pictures man. Was just wondering, do you prefer this 40mm or the griiix, being "the same" focal length?
I have to say I prefer the full frame 40mm. In general, although I love using the Ricoh in many ways, I have the most fun with my full frame Nikon. It gets me more into the 'mood' of photography and I can compose a bit more accurately with the viewfinder. :)
@@EYExplore do you prefer the colors on the 40mm Nikon full frame OR Griiix ?
@@bilbo8338 Overall, the Nikon has more color depth, but it's a bit easier to work with the colors when editing the raws from the Ricoh. In the end, I'm happy with my results from both. :)
May I ask why did u use Auto ISO most of the time with street photography?
Because it's very convenient. I let the camera do more of the work so that I can concentrate on the important things: seeing moments, framing, composition, timing, etc.
Video suggestion: 40mm shoot out between the Richo GRx 3 and the Nikon 40mm. (speed, bokeh, color and strength and weakness.) Also, in Golden Gai, I kept thinking I want to go in there with a 85 1.4 or a 70-200 2.8 to really isolate details in those cramped spaces. And use the bokeh/blurred lights in the background to become a light texture to define the item in focus. Seems like a must go place next time I am there.
Oooh, now that's an interesting idea! I will add to our list! Yeah, such long lenses would be cool to really show the density of the place from long perspectives, too. It's definitely worth a visit!!
How would you say it compares to the viltrox 35mm, I still am unsure which to purchase..
Nikon 40mm all the way! Optically it's at least as good. The build quality is a bit lower, but I don't care much about that. It's much cheaper (300 vs 500) and much smaller/lighter. :)
What size memory card/s do you tend to use on walks like this? How quickly do you fill them up?
I think at this time I was using 65gb CFex/XQD cards. Now with my Z9 I have a 256gb and a 128gb. I would never fill a card on a single walk. But I empty the camera bout once a week, so with 128gb it could fill up. I have not fill up a 256gb card yet. :)
Quality vid and images. Love the old tea shop - timeless. Sign reflection pic works well. Good focus tip. Does the Nikon cam have an AF focus range limit setting in the menu (like Fuji)? That would be one way of speeding AF while limiting depth. Learned new technical term, “streety type image”😁. Ever get lost in those narrow alleys? What is the minumum shutter speed you use to capture animated neon signs without getting a blur or partial sign, if that makes sense? So, in Lightroom you don’t turn on auto lens correction (at least for this lens)?
Thank you so much!! As far I know it does not have a way to limit focus distance with an in-body setting. However, some telephoto lenses do come with a switch that limits focus to long distances only. I would say for neon signs, it really depends on the duration of the neon animation cycle. For non-neon signs, like LED signs, you need to match the electricity grid rate, which is 50hz in Tokyo, so 1/50 shutter speed. You are correct, I don't use the lens correction for this lens at all, neither distortion nor vignetting. However, I do for most other lenses (but only for shots where it matters). And I don't get lost anymore. I used to all the time. I kinda miss those days. :)
My favorite lens for the Z system has always been the 50mm f1.8 but I have been considering the 40mm for quite some time. I have never been a fan of 35mm so I am wondering if 40mm will help bridge the gap between 35 and 50mm.
I'm not sure, but you know, if you're happy and it ain't broke, don't fix it! :)
The 50 1.8S is really incredible. I think there can be room for both as they do slightly different things.
Discovered this channel from Samuel's and now I'm binge watching your vids. I've never really paid attention to street photography TH-cam channels and I've regretfully realized how much I was missing. I usually travel to other cities for vacation and now I'm realizing I've been taking photos the "wrong" way. Will be traveling again this month (since COVID) and I can't wait to practice the stuff I learned from your channel. Cheers!
Thank you so much!! Glad you are getting into the street photography mindset. :)
great video! do you shoot white priority or ambient WB for street shots like these?
I just leave WB on auto since I'm shooting in raw and will be editing the photos (and adjust WB) later anyway. :)
Without a compact Nifty Fifty, the 40 f/2 seems to be an ideal substitute for those Nikonians who still valued standard focal length over today's norm of using UWA. I'm thinking about getting one too, even I have the 50 f/1.2 S.
Yeah, it really feels like the old 50 f/1.8D, which also had a plastic body and kinda cheap feel, but it was a good lens! I would say this 40mm is much better optically though, so it's a great descendant of the nifty fifty. :)
What's a uwa?
@@WhoIsSerafin Ultra Wide Angle.
Your videos are the best and watching them is getting me super excited about a possible trip this summer to Japan and Taiwan (still not sure Japan is going to let us in). I'm definitely going to pick up this 40mm, and I'll have the gr3 in my pocket to cover 28, but I'm wondering if you would recommend any other lens to round out my possible focal lengths for such a trip. I'm really indecisive as to whether I want more options, or just keep it super light and minimal (June in Japan, July in TW; weather's going to be hot!).
Thank you so much!! If you want to keep it light and simple, I'd get an 85mm prime. They are small, not too expensive, and super sharp with great bokeh. With 28, 40, and 85 you're pretty much all set. Another option might be something super wide, but those are a bit more pricey and usually bigger, say a 18 or 20mm. :)
Cool, thanks for thr recomendation! An 85 sounds nice, and one I haven't used for street before, so that would be interesting. Hope I will someday see you on the streets of Tokyo!
Nice one guys! Anyone know what contraption that was on the bike at 13:49 ?
That's a basket on a dampened swing arm, so they can carry things upright. It's meant for food delivery, so a bowl of soup won't spill. :)
@@EYExplore So cool and so elaborate. Thanks brother ✌️
Very nice walkabout with this lens. I was surprised that no one asked why you were capturing their image. Different cultures and different social rules.
Thanks! I don't see why anyone should care. People photograph me sometimes too and I ignore it. :)
@@EYExplore Not in the USA
Can I use it with zfc for video shoot
Totally! The lens is silent so should be great for video even if you use the in-camera mic. :)
That little lag is super annoying is there a way to not have the camera do that??
What lag do you mean? Sorry, we made this video nearly 2 years ago so I don't recall what I said exactly. Do you mean the lag before the EVF turns on when you bring it up to your eye? If so, then you cannot change this lag, unfortunately.
I feel like every youtuber in Japan has a viral video about capsule hotels. I just don't know how you could fit photography in the theme 😆
Haha, yeah that might be a location for a shoot with a fisheye lens. :)
hi, could you pleaaaaaasssssssseeeeeeee make a video on how you post process the photos.. i am always amazed at the colours of your photos.
We have a few about this topic on the channel already. In fact, here is a playlist: th-cam.com/play/PLCog7J1TApzPoW7h_K13QnwX9-oOV7qsq.html
Set up the U channel of your choice for manual focus. Somewhat tedious, but worth it. Then you can use adapted lenses same way.
What's a U channel? You mean the U1, U2, etc. settings on the the dial? Yeah, I really hate using that dial for anything so I avoid those settings entirely.
@@EYExplore u1 2 or 3. These are the cats pajamas. When you want to return to a venu, do you want to reset all the specialized settings every time? I do not. U1 is for manual focus and zoom for focus. U2 is for bracketing exposures. U3 is for back button focus. Shutter press focusses on A. Maybe you can set yours up for studio flash or night photography or capturing fast motion or eye detect. Who wants to dig through all the menus to get this right. I can not remember the complicated set up. I have one camera set up for church service, shutter speed, stop, white balance. Just turn the dial and it is ready to go. Flash work for weddings is simplified. You look like a schmo setting your camera all the time and missing shots. All this is paid for so use it.
@@ronaldmoravec2692 There are no specialized settings I ever need to change. I just change shutter, aperture, and sometimes ISO. There are very few other settings I need to change. :)
I’m on the fence between this and the 50 1.8 , any thoughts lads?
The 50mm is quite a bit larger and much more expensive. I haven't used it though so I cannot really speak for its quality. I will say that I find 50mm to be a bit too long and not so versatile in the narrow streets I often find myself in. :)
Guys please be easy on me I’m new. Is his settings showing negative ISO?
You mean because I wrote ISO-100? It's just how we usually write it. It's not a minus, it's a dash. :)
@@EYExplore thank you !
I previously owned the z50 but unfortunately got rid of it. I'm thinking of getting a Z5 so I can specifically shoot with this 40mm lens. IT's an amazing lens!
I think a Z5 + 40mm is an awesome street photography combo! :)
What was the reason for getting rid of the z50?
is the difference from a 50m to a 40m worth having both?
I'd say no, and in fact to me a 40mm replaces both a 35 and a 50 perfectly. :)
@@EYExplore okay, thanks! i'll just stick with my 50 for now 👍
same narrow streets in europe and everyone would think that it's too dangerous too enter with a expensive camera 😅 and in Japan it's totally safe and no one would think that's too risky. I really want to leave there...
Yeah, this is one reason I stayed here initially. :)
@@EYExplore I'm actually living in Łódź and when taking pics I'm being careful sometimes in some districts....
How can you with a so big aperture like f/1.8/2/4 have everything in focus or good deteled? What af/mf do you use?
Because DOF is also dependent on focus distance and focal lenght, not only aperture. So, even at f.2 if I focus far away then most things are going to be in focus, especially at 40mm or even wider. I use AF-C with Subject Tracking. :)
THANKYOU...
Thanks for watching! :)
As far as the EVF delay goes, you’ll need to get in the habit of pressing the “ok” button on the camera as you bring it up to your eye. That wakes the EVF up instantly. It’s difficult to start doing. At least that’s how you do it with Canon.
Yeah, it doesn't work on Z. The EVF only turns on when the proximity sensor detects something in front of it. Pressing okay or the shutter button does wake up the camera itself so it can start metering, so I do that already. I hope the Z9 fixes this issue. :)
I think you're right: Red light attracts viewers like moths to a bug zapper. * That lag with the Z9 is interesting. I still use a D800 which I leave turned on, so I don't get any lag. However, the top ISO is 6,400, and I have to be careful with that.
Yeah, I'm sure this is something that will eventually be fixed in these cameras.
Would you guys ever consider going on a day trip to shoot quaint small towns, or landscapes like Fuji-San? Countryside street photography style. ✌️😉
Yes, eventually! But there is budget to consider. Two dudes going out of town and possibly staying overnight is hard to fund right now, but as our Patreon grows this is our dream! :)
@@EYExplore True! When it is viable, that would be cool to see your perspective and what you make. I recently travelled the entire south of Mexico by car and the change from the big city really challenged me.
Also, Norm of the Tokyo Lens channel has some great spots for hiking and adventure travel with respect for the history and local culture of the roads less travelled by tourism. ✌️
@@-grey Wow, that sounds like a great trip! Yeah, I know Norm (as you might be aware) but he has the budget for that kind of stuff haha. Some day we hope to as well, but I think our channel will grow much more slowly as we do not have such a broad appeal with our niche subject matter. :)
The lens didn't do that bad. I am impress.
Sure! :)
Depth of field falls roughly 1/3 in front of the focus point, and 2/3 behind, for most lenses. See, it was worth going to college after all!
Aaaah, that's interesting! I was not aware of that, though it did seem to me that there is some geometrical pattern to it. :)
@@EYExplore and remember everything beyond infinity point is always in focus, whether it's 50 feet or 50 miles. Many lens reviewers fail to understand this basic point.
If you're not familiar with the Hyperfocal Distance, it's worth learning - although it's harder on modern lenses with no DOF markings. Stacking makes it less useful for static subjects, but it's still good to know.
@@MrSimonj1970 Yes, I understand this well. We even have a video on our channel about zone focusing. Thanks!
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Thanks! :)
40 mm for street is the best!....
It really is! :)
Shout out to your videographer! They got some great compositions while following you around ! what gear did they use? and lens?
Axel is the man! He shoots with a Nikon Z50 and the kit lens on a DJI RSC2 gimbal. :)
Hey Lukasz! How realistic is it that we're gonna see a Nikon Z9 review with the 40mm on your channel? : )
As soon as I get my Z9, which I ordered back in November. Who knows when I'll get it though. To answer your question, very realistic. It's just a matter of time. :)
@@EYExplore AWESOME!!! I am super exited!
hey mate, can u make review to nikon Z5?)
Hmmm, maybe I should huh. It would be interesting to try it after using the Z6/7/9. I'll have to see if I can rent one. :)
@@EYExplore thank you🙏🙏
Thank you for saying bokeh correctly, seems like TH-camrs today are having trouble saying it correctly
Well, it's a Japanese word and I live in Japan so I should hope I say it correctly, haha. Though I do say Nikon the American way even though I know the Japanese pronunciation. Force of habit! :)
@@EYExplorethat’s totally excusable since it’s a company name! I also say it the same way!
To me this lens has a lot of character but no one ever mentions that. Great microcontrast. I guess my eyes are weird?
You are totally correct! My old Voigtlander 40mm also had that, even more so. I wonder if it's a consequence of the 40mm focal length?
@@EYExplore Hm I think microcontrast is an attribute of a well designed lens with great character. Usually found in Leica or Zeiss lenses. The Voiglander has it also. I don’t think it’s specific to a 40mm. If that is what you were referring to?
@@JeanLucConnery yes, you're right, but I was just thinking maybe it's easier to achieve around this focal length. :)
How can they make a plastic mount in 2022? Even every cheap 3rd party manufacture are using metal, they are even moving towards better build, making some weather resistant lenses for reasonable price. Nikon is not in a good position lately, they should give more
Yeah, it's a little surprising, but I guess to save cost. For example, primes from Viltrox, a third-part supplier, have metal mounts and bodies, but their lenses cost about 500 USD, while the Nikon 40mm is under 300. I think it's a great idea to make such a fantastic lens affordable, seeing as they already have solid primes that are priced higher (e.g. the 35mm and 50mm f/1.8). The plastic mount really doesn't mean much honestly. It seems solid enough. It's not like I'm going to be dangling the camera by holding onto the this tiny lens. And the lens itself is so light that there does not seem to be much stress on the mount. We'll see how well it lasts with time, though.
@@EYExplore you're right. But is not only how it holds, also how it feels/looks. If it feels fragile that's bad for its image, considering that they have a good reputation for making solid cameras. And canon has been able to make their cheap nifty fifty with metal mount for a few bucks
I've never seen a plastic mount. Do they wear over time with abrasion against the metal camera coupling?
disappointing how nor corporation safe money and to safe $10 the even make the mount plastic
I mean, they save the money but lens is cheap. It's only 300 bucks.
Who in heaven's name is doing the video??? That is a disaster.
LOL what? The video is great, and we get tons of great feedback on it too. :)
@@EYExplore LOL. Well at least you have a god sense of humour about it.
@@trojanhman8136 I don't get it. :)