A few more pictures from the christening.
The Z 24-120/4 S definitely proved its worth for the event, even though it's unusual for me to be limited to f/4 in these focal length ranges, when primes with f/1.2, f/1.4, or f/1.8 are usually available.
In these lighting conditions, it feels more like my Z 400/4.5 VR S when stalking wildlife in twilight.
But I'm pleasantly surprised at how well the Z8 handles even up to ISO 12800.
All of the images were treated with the standard noise reduction from NX Studio.
Nikon Z8 & Z 24-120/4 S, 46mm, f/4, 1/125, ISO-12800
Nikon Z8 & Z 24-120/4 S, 78mm, f/6.3, 1/125, ISO-12800
Nikon Z8 & Z 24-120/4 S, 44mm, f/4, 1/125, ISO-5600
Nikon Z8 & Z 24-120/4 S, 57mm, f/4, 1/200, ISO-9000
Nikon Z8 & Z 24-120/4 S, 39mm, f/4.5, 1/125, ISO-10000
I picked up a Z 24-120mm f/4 S this weekend while still on sale at B&H and before the tariffs jacked the prices. I did some test photos today and I am impressed. The bokeh is not half bad and edge to edge sharpness puts a smile on my face.
I have been using my Z8 as a car carry (in a Retrospective 10) camera usually with a 50mm f/1.8 or the 35mm f/1.8 and I think the 24-120 will change how I car carry.
