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Assorted glass...from memory, some Voigtlander 40/1.2, Sirui 75 Astra, Viltrox 26 EVO. It's hot out there, y'all.

Most of these shot with Scott's PolarChrome

Introducing Scott's PolarChrome, my first Nikon recipe built from the ground up to be used with a polarizing filter! I have found these filters, in particular CPLs, to be cheat codes to get more vivid colors out of my recipes. Up until now, I had not developed recipes with this in mind, so for PolarChrome, all source images used for development had a CPL installed for the most accurate and repeatable results.

It is also my first "cool" or "chrome" type recipe, I hope you guys enjoy it, would love feedback and to see your pics!

https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/scotts-polarchrome-recipe-for-nikon-z

I've been working with Viltrox for the better part of a year, reviewing their lenses for Nikon Z, and have found their employees and departments to be a real bright spot in the industry. I am constantly told to ask as many questions as necessary, to submit any concerns about pre-release products as they arise, and have had my concerns taken to R&D as appropriate.

Recently, the marketing department asked if they could feature my review work on their website. Not only did they do a great job in condensing my thoughts on the 26 EVO, they kept every one of my criticisms intact on their own website.

https://viltrox.com/blogs/reviews/first-look-viltrox-af-26mm-f2-8-evo-for-nikon-z

I've had relationships with other brands dissolve once they hear valid criticisms of their products, but Viltrox has approached this with a completely opposite mindset, asking exactly what is missing the mark and what they are getting right.

This is SO appreciated as a person who wants the entire camera market to prosper. Success breeds success, and the more open to feedback a company is, the faster they can iterate and deliver the absolute best product possible.

Thank you, Viltrox, for being a great partner and an aspirational company for our industry!

10 years ago last week, I decided that I was going to pick up a camera and start documenting the world. This anniversary slipped through the cracks of my frayed attention, but I set aside some time today to revisit my digital negatives from my very first excursion in 2016, re-editing these photos to my current tastes and pushing these tiny Olympus files to their limits using the most cutting edge technology Lightroom offers. My camera has always pushed me out into the world alongside my favorite humans and I’ve seen lifetime's worth of vistas and valleys, mountains and molehills. What a thrill, what a blessing, what a gift!

Olympus E-M1 + Olympus M.7-14 - American Southwest, circa Summer 2016

Some Texas summer scenes with my Natura recipe: https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/scotts-natura-recipe-for-nikon-z

https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/firstlook-viltrox-af-26mm-f28-evo-for-nikon-z

This was one lens that had me excited from the first rumor, as dreams of compact lenses with aperture rings for my Zf keep me up at night.

The Viltrox 26 EVO ended up being a little more "consumer" than the rest of the EVO line, though it retains the excellent image quality the EVO name has become known for, and the overall package is extremely svelte and easy to travel with.

I did some testing on my Z9 as well, and the image quality holds up even on a higher megapixel camera, which was great to see...maybe we'll get that Z7iii eventually!

I think this is actually a really compelling option for the DX camera owners, actually, providing that 40mm look that is really hot right now in a tiny package.

Overall, I think this lens is a good competitor to Nikon's own 26mm pancake, a lens that has its own...complexities...and the Viltrox is nearly half the cost with arguably better optics.

Enjoy the review and hopefully it teaches you everything you wanted to know about the 26 EVO!

https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/firstlook-viltrox-af-26mm-f28-evo-for-nikon-z

This was one lens that had me excited from the first rumor, as dreams of compact lenses with aperture rings for my Zf keep me up at night.

The Viltrox 26 EVO ended up being a little more "consumer" than the rest of the EVO line, though it retains the excellent image quality the EVO name has become known for, and the overall package is extremely svelte and easy to travel with.

I did some testing on my Z9 as well, and the image quality holds up even on a higher megapixel camera, which was great to see...maybe we'll get that Z7iii eventually!

I think this is actually a really compelling option for the DX camera owners, actually, providing that 40mm look that is really hot right now in a tiny package.

Overall, I think this lens is a good competitor to Nikon's own 26mm pancake, a lens that has its own...complexities...and the Viltrox is nearly half the cost with arguably better optics.

Enjoy the review and hopefully it teaches you everything you wanted to know about the 26 EVO!

https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/firstlook-viltrox-af-26mm-f28-evo-for-nikon-z

This was one lens that had me excited from the first rumor, as dreams of compact lenses with aperture rings for my Zf keep me up at night.

The Viltrox 26 EVO ended up being a little more "consumer" than the rest of the EVO line, though it retains the excellent image quality the EVO name has become known for, and the overall package is extremely svelte and easy to travel with.

I did some testing on my Z9 as well, and the image quality holds up even on a higher megapixel camera, which was great to see...maybe we'll get that Z7iii eventually!

I think this is actually a really compelling option for the DX camera owners, actually, providing that 40mm look that is really hot right now in a tiny package.

Overall, I think this lens is a good competitor to Nikon's own 26mm pancake, a lens that has its own...complexities...and the Viltrox is nearly half the cost with arguably better optics.

Enjoy the review and hopefully it teaches you everything you wanted to know about the 26 EVO!

https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/review-viltrox-af-55mm-f18-evo-for-nikon-z

Hey all, both my text and video reviews of the 55 EVO are live now!

I've shot the 35, 55, and 85 EVO lenses and the 55 has emerged as my clear favorite, even though it's my least favorite focal length of the batch...truly a great lens and punches so far above its weight that it's comical, much in the same way the Nikon 50/1.8 S performs.

Tons of samples and techy thoughts here!

https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/review-viltrox-af-55mm-f18-evo-for-nikon-z

Hey all, both my text and video reviews of the 55 EVO are live now!

I've shot the 35, 55, and 85 EVO lenses and the 55 has emerged as my clear favorite, even though it's my least favorite focal length of the batch...truly a great lens and punches so far above its weight that it's comical, much in the same way the Nikon 50/1.8 S performs.

Tons of samples and techy thoughts here!

https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/review-viltrox-af-55mm-f18-evo-for-nikon-z

Hey all, both my text and video reviews of the 55 EVO are live now!

I've shot the 35, 55, and 85 EVO lenses and the 55 has emerged as my clear favorite, even though it's my least favorite focal length of the batch...truly a great lens and punches so far above its weight that it's comical, much in the same way the Nikon 50/1.8 S performs.

Tons of samples and techy thoughts here!

Captured moments around our friend's lake/lakehouse this weekend for our annual trip out there with them. All are Zf, most are with the Viltrox EVO 55, and some are with an upcoming lens.

The Zf stays undefeated for low profile walkabout documentary camera for me.

Just of a bit of Americana from my neck of the woods on this 250th...

https://www.scotttuckerphoto.com/blog/battle-of-the-40mm-lenses-for-nikon-z

Have wrapped up my last month's worth of work comparing the following lenses:

Voigtlander 40/2 Septon for Z
Voigtlander 40/1.2 Nokton for Z
Voigtlander 40/2 Ultron for F
TTArtisan 40/2 for Z
Nikon 40/2 for Z

I've been a long time owner of the Ultron, TTA, and Nikon, and got the chance to borrow the Septon and Nokton for the last month. I conducted A/B style testing and have hopefully put together a very thorough examination of what makes each of these lenses unique and why you'd consider each of them for use on Nikon Z. Full resolution samples are available for your close inspection.

Note: the Ultron is the older F mount pancake style, not what you'd find for sale currently. That newer lens is nearly twice the size and weight. You'd have to scrounge Ebay for the pancake.

Here's a teaser of how I rank these lenses, but there's so much more to say and show about the nuances. Hope you enjoy the comparison!