All Things Photographic
The Nikkor Z 100-400 f/4.5 - 5.6 VR S Lens
The Nikon Z 100-400 f/4.5 - 5.6 VR S lens was Nikon’s first long telephoto zoom lens for its mirrorless cameras. This lens offers exceptional performance and flexibility over a wide focal range.
The Nikkor Z MC 105 f/2.8 VR S Micro Lens
The Nikon Z MC 105 f/2.8 VR S lens is part of Nikon’s S-Line of lenses meaning it is much more than a standard lens.. Find out more about his lens…
The Nikkor Z 70-200 f/2.8 S Lens
The Nikon Z 70-200 f/2.8 VR S is one of the most advanced lenses ever made by Nikon and in order to improve upon the quality of the F-mount AF-S 70-200 f/2.8E FL VR Nikon have put every last drop of their latest tech into this lens.
The Nikkor Z 24-70 f/2.8 S Lens
When Nikon announced the Nikon Z 24-70 f/2.8 S lens there were a lot of questions about how its performance would compare to the F-mount and f/4 lenses. This is however one of the best 24-70 f/2.8 zoom lenses Nikon has ever made.
The Nikkor Z 14-24 f/2.8 S Lens
Nikon has a reputation for making some of the best ultra wide angle lenses available. Nikon released the Nikkor Z 14-24 f/2.8S lens in November 2020. Is the new lens better than its predecessors?
Nikkor AF-S 500mm f5.6 PF ED VR Lens
After months of waiting for stock to arrive in the UK I received my Nikon NIKKOR AF-S 500 f/5.6 PF ED VR lens. Unpacking the lens from its trademark gold box my first impressions were how small and light the lens was.
Nikkor AF-S 300mm f2.8 IF ED VR II Lens
Nikon has created the perfect lens with the AF-S 300 f/2.8 IF ED VR II lens. Its optical performance, especially sharpness, is exceptional, autofocus is instantaneous and vibration reduction is highly effective even with the full range of teleconverters.
Kase Filters UK
Just a very quick post to say a big THANK YOU to Kase Filters UK (kasefilters.com) for picking me as winner of their grand prize at the 2021 Photography Show at the NEC in Birmingham.
Kase Wolverine Magnetic Filters
New lenses for my switch to the Nikon Z system resulted in new filter thread sizes so after a little browsing on the internet and viewing of many YouTube reviews I decided to try out a new filter system.
Hello Nikon Z-mount
In a previous post I wrote about selling my Nikon NIKKOR F-mount lenses in order to make space and offset the costs of moving to a fully mirrorless system. After a while searching various online camera stores I finally was able to replace my older lenses with new Z-mount equivalents - well almost.
Goodbye Nikon F-mount, well almost…
After spending around two years testing the Nikon Z6 mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC) due to weight lifting issues after a serious medical episode I have finally decided that I am ready to fully embrace the mirrorless era in photography.
The Nikon Z 14-30 f/4 S Lens
After using the Nikon Z6 with the Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30 f/4 S zoom lens I thought it was time to review the performance of the lens and give my thoughts on how the lens performs and what I like and dislike about the Z 14-30 f/4 S..
Mobility issues and wheelchair use in Cumbria and the Lake District.
Cumbria has a stunning landscape but the very terrain that makes it so beautiful can also make it inaccessible in some areas to people with mobility issues and wheelchair users.
Maryport Trawler Race 2021
The annual Maryport Trawler Race is planned for July 2021 but COVID-19 restrictions may affect whether the race is run this year. I thought it might be a good idea to use this blog post to raise awareness of the event and to support the organisers.
How To: Photograph a Total Lunar Eclipse
Astronomy enthusiasts will witness the first total lunar eclipse of 2021 on May 26 so it is timely for this post. Total lunar eclipses occur when the Earth comes in between the Sun and the Moon and completely blocks the Sun’s rays from reaching the Moon. This is particularly challenging for the budding astrophotographer.
How To: Create Little Planets
I have always liked those round creations which look like your own little worlds, and wanted to try to make one so I finally did by following a simple tutorial on the internet.
How To: Photograph Garden Birds
The recent pandemic lockdowns prevented many people from travelling to pursue their photography hobby but, while stuck at home, photographing garden birds can be the perfect way to try a different subject.
Happy 70th Birthday Lake District
On May 9th, 2021 the Lake District National Park celebrated its 70th birthday. England’s largest national park was designated as the UK’s second park for the nation on May 9, 1951.