I prefer to hear the opinion of a professional photographer that makes his living by taking pictures so i can understand his point of view than hearing a ''pro'' youtuber that he makes his living with clicks and likes and who don't use gear day in day out working. Regrettably very few professional photographers make content for you tube which, is dominated from channels that they just reviewing gear... Looking forward for your next video...
Great to have you on the channel Chris! You’re so right, very few photographers actually working the field are on YT, I definitely feel like I’m filling a gap. Anything you’d like to lear from me don’t hesitate to ask!
I'm a relatively new photographer and after a while I started falling into a deep hole of losing creativity and becoming completely focused on gear and technicalities. I hated it. All I can say is that your channel has singlehandedly been responsible for getting me out of that and I thank you infinitely for it.
One of my very favourite lenses. I use it mainly for portrait work, and I love it. Bought it pre-owned in mint condition for £999, and I consider it a true bargain and a future classic.
I'm from the midlands in the UK and I can understand every word you say no problem. It must be because I grew up watching american cop shows 😀 Your style is great. Clear concise and informative. Some people are just weird. I look forward to watching your videos with my morning tea.
I've never shot with the Nikon 58mm 1.4G.. I started using the Voightlander 58mm 1.4 on my D700 a few weeks ago and the images are Awesome..! I can't understand why a viewer would say anything negative about You.. smh.. Thanks for the Motivation.. After watching your videos I grab my camera and start shooting everything around me even if it's not worth shooting.. lol.. 👊😎
at 6:22 the bride has a tattoo which is incredibly apt “Bi dilis duit fein” is Irish for “be true to yourself”….I come back for the black & white videos (bit unique) and your very interesting stories…keep up the good work…regards from Dublin
Will, I have been a public school teacher for 20 years, your videos are real, enjoyable, and helpful. Easy to listen to and funny at times! To those who might be the grammar police, those people are way more boring on RU-vid and put people to sleep. Keep doing what you are doing!!! -Dave
Thanks so much David! Coming from a teacher that means a lot because these videos are teaching me that it’s not easy to get through to people, even when you’re just trying to help! Appreciate you!
I started with 35-70mm f/2.8 push/pull lens (sold it) and then switched to all primes 24/58/85mm f/1.4G; these are my goto lens that I keep in the bag unless I need to go wide or telephoto. 58mm is a great lens! I love working with primes lens as they keep you on your toes and thinking. The only zoom I use now is the 14-24mm; and that only comes out when I really need to go really wide.
Interesting to hear of a photographer shooting prime combos over zooms; I do different work but also shoot prime combos; usually either 24/105 or 105/300 but recently bought the 35 and looking at the 58 which is why I found your channel. I like your honest talking style and lack of bs.
Nikon 58 1.4G, the Nikon105 1.4e, the Nikon 28 1.4e- Nikon's luxury prime holy trinity. Now for my budget trinity, the Nikon 50mm 1.2 AIs, the 85 1.4 AIs, and the 35 1.4 AIs fitted on Nikon Df.
AGREED in terms of the lenses but I must admit the DF is one camera I haven’t tried yet. I hear so many talking about it though should probably pick one up. Is it fun to shoot with?
Your videos are a refreshing change from the RU-vid "experts" ... it's great to hear from someone who is in the trenches day in and day out and making a living doing it. Well done! I bought my first Nikon F in 1974 and worked professionally in photography and design for years. Now retired after a different career, I'm primarily a landscape shooter and am amazed by the Z cameras and S lenses. I'm now in the process of transitioning from my F mounts (some back to 1974) to S mounts. I find your candid and straight up comments are exceedingly helpful in my transition decisions. Thanks!
Please! You do not owe anyone an explanation. You're perfect and you're really good at what you do. People like to make themselves feel better by bringing down others. Thank you so much for your review!! Great work!
Thank you so much Maria!!! For real I appreciate that. People have no idea what it’s like to have these weirdos on the other side of the camera being terrible people and you can’t reach out to grab them by the neck haha.
That 58mm is a magic lens. I did a shoot today for an interview, mostly indoors in a café, with my brand new Z7, this lens and the 24-70S. I offered my client to choose what she needed among 85 pics (25 shot with 58 and 60 shot with 24-70s)., and she mostly selected the pics shot with the 58mm: 17 shot with 58 and 4 shot with 24-70s. This has been a recurring pattern. I also confirm your finding that the 58mm shines on the Z, which is relief as I had to give it a +14 correction with the D850. I might still some day purchase the 50mm f/1.8s due to the enthusiastic reviews and the desire to benefit from all the advantages of native mount, but I will NEVER sell my 58mm G.
Bro, pay the haters no mind. Sick of all the keyboard warriors always giving unwarranted criticism. You are doing and presenting yourself well. Thank you for your hard work.
Your persona is fine. I enjoyed your frankness and freshness. I own the 58. The character of the images it produces is like nothing else I have ever used. By "character," I mean there is an undefinable quality that makes you feel good when looking at them. There's a creaminess combined with articulation that brings to mind your favorite guitar solo. It's just right...! That being said, I don't use it as much as I would like, because of the kind of Photography I do. I shoot a lot while hiking, and there are many. many times you simply can't "focus with your feet." There is a tree, or a rock or a cliff edge that prevents you from getting to where you would prefer to stand. Also in cities, it is at once too long and not long enough. I have been looking for a wider option for street work, that also had that beautiful bokeh for some time. I have settled on the new (relatively) Sigma 40mm F1.4, which is hands down the most optically perfect lens I have ever used (with auto-focus). And it has terrific bokeh too, although the 58 has the best. And for the longer street shots I resort to my trusty 70-200 F2.8. If I was doing weddings, engagements or more portraits type stuff, I am with you 100%, and my 58 would be my go to. It just has that "character..." Thanks again for sharing your wisdom with us!
To be able to speak openly and authentically as you do is a sign of a great speaker. You are great, this is why I subscribed. I was researching the D700 and found your video. That camera and the 28-300mm is a dream team combination. I really appreciate your honesty regarding these tools. I am really curious about the 58mm, thanks👍🏽
Keep up the great work. There will always be critics. I've gotten a different perspective on photography since subscribing to your channel. You keep it real and that's the way I prefer.
Hey just keep doing what you do It's your channel and I like to come here and listen. As a wedding photographer for over 20years I can relate to the conversation
Brilliant video, loved the content from 3 years ago but what you say still applies today, thanks and just for the record - your delivery is just perfect, nice relaxed style, easy going yet getting the message across beautifully. Why am I viewing a video from 3 years ago, well I am contemplating getting the 58, I guess that you are now on the 50/f1.2 Z lens but for me a s/h 58 looks attractive to use on my DSLR and Z cameras and will give me a very different look than a 50/f1.4 or f1.8.
Hi Will, I agree that the 58mm 1.4G is a special lens. What I find interesting about it is how the fall off is so dramatic behind the critical point of focus compared to how softness in front of the point of focus. This is opposite to most other lenses I have used before. For shooting portraits and people in small spaces, this has enabled me to achieve greater subject isolation for the same subject to immediate background distance (than with other equivalent lenses).
Different teachers bring different things to the classroom. What I like about you is that the things you talk about are born out of your experience. You might be right or you might be wrong but you bring value to the discussion. BTW, would love to see some videos of you shooting. Have you considered putting on wedding workshops?
Thanks so much for the feedback brother! Good to know my experience is helping others because I really do love to teach. Sara and I have been thinking heavily about putting on a 2020 workshop but not sure how many people would be able to make it to Boston as I know a lot of my subscribers are from across the pond. We were also considering a low cost patreon group where we post regular behind the scenes footage, detailed lectures, editing classes, posing etc. any thoughts on that?
Just a super informative video about this rather odd Nikon lens. Absolutely awesome how you explained how this lens works and performs! Thank you! No need to waste time to worry about the dopes who sit around and criticize all day. These dopes are simply NO as they do not contribute anything of value period! Please keep up the great videos!
I shot my first event this weekend.(graduation party) I definitely learned alot of stuff that I can do better next time. The client was happy with my photos however I saw all the glaring flaws of my work/technique. I agree with you just about learning your gear really well. The venue was small and thank goodness I brought my 16-35mm. It was hard even with that to get all the groups in photos due to limited space. Unfortunately I didn't have a lot of time with that lens. I just need more experience and shooting time. My 2nd body had the 85mm 1.8... again a lens that I need a lot more practice with. It was a little eye opening experience. I know I can do better, I just need more practice. I'll admit that 100%
What has changed with me in regard to internet discussions about various photo equipment is that I want to see images, and not test chart photos or MTF scores and so on. I still believe that the real test of a photographer is not how much money one has spent on equipment, but those who have chosen wisely for the type of photography that one has decided on. With that said, the 58mm f/1.4 G is an excellent choice for pleasing images of subjects. It is never going to win the contest for razor sharp photography, but who cares about that when your final image has that 'wow' factor? The only knock that is undeniable about the 58 is that is overpriced. The second hand market softens the blow for that a bit.
Hey William, Can't really see how somebody can say bad things about you or about this channel when you clearly not a click bait type you-tuber or anything even close to those who just trying to sell equipment and gears. You are one the most honest and authentic you-tuber. You always speak your honest opinion with out being biased. Unfortunately there always will be haters regardless how awesome you or your channel is. Hope you can and you will ignore those pricks and honestly those individuals most likely don't know anything about wedding or even professional photography and I think it's a good reminder how great this channel is. They have language issue?? Woow!! This is You tube, it's an international media platform where people uploading their stuff from all over the world. It's ok if the language or speech is not like what we see in the 7PM news, that's what people have to realize. Those who can't, just get a f out here and watch the TV or frono. Love your channel bro!!
the opinion we need is from a profesional photographer , not from a youtuber that is trying to make his living from afiliated links , ctr. . When this person that is giving his own personal opinion about his expiriense and is not obligated to any brand for any reason ( ambasador , or geting free stuff , ctr ) he has the luxury to be honest . The truth is not always filed unicorns and rainbows and some things must be sed ( u sould hear my opinion for the tamron g2 lenses dispite what everyone is saying after i spend 2850 to get them for my dslr's and was forced to sel them for 1800 beacose they were imosible to be calibrated corectly ) . keep up the good work !!!! and ignore the haters .
Fu*k the haters!! If they want a perfect content creator watch the tech segment on MSNBC. I watch content from all the RU-vid creators, and you are spot on. I value your content. Don’t change for nothing!! 💪🏾
I had to stop your video at about the 2:30 mark. You should know by now (2022) that the comments regarding speaking style and "hard to listen to" is all a load of crap. You are to the point and don't embellish on the information you are sharing. Not being a "You-Tuber" but an actual working photographer is exactly why your content is sought after. I think people are tired of "influencers" who have no credibility (I will refrain from naming names, don't watch them anymore anyway) and you and your channel are a breath of fresh air. Keep up the great work. BTW, I don't always agree with some of your conclusions but there is nothing wrong with that. We should all be willing to challenge our conclusions and beliefs. Keep the videos coming.
For someone who claims that he isn't a good speaker, your sure spoke more than well, you articulated yourself more than well...very professional so...don't take the critique of mediocre minds seriously!
I think there’s a lot of people that gravitate towards the more modern, tack sharp super clean rendering for lenses. I’ve had the best of the best that canon offers for portrait work and I still prefer my 58mm 1.4 for portrait work. Although, the Canon rf 50mm 1.2 has a nice balance of character and modern lens rendering. Great video.
The Nikon 58 mm 1 4G and also the Nikon 105 1.4E are both my best lenses followed by the 60 mm 2.8G Marco. I would say very special glasses Nikon's best. Unbeatable on a Nikon D3x. The pictures are as if they had been painted and almost look like three D pictures on the 58 and 105 and if someone claims the Nikon 50mm 1 4G would be just as good. Sorry he has no idea. This is nonsense .....
I have the Nikkor 50mm f/4 that I use on my D810. I like the idea of the 58mm though, gives a bit more reach and compression. My old Soviet Helios is a 58mm.
@@TheMonochromeMemoirs I just discovered my Helios 44-6 58 mm which gives amazing swirling bokeh. It sat on my shelf attached to my old Soviet Zenit 12CD I broought from Moscow 26 years ago.
Nice introduction to the 58/1.4 Nikon Lense. I am still using my Leica -R Lenses from analog times and i can say. yes , this Lens has similary charakter . But I am missing one , but important capability of this Nikon Lense and that is its extraordinairy performance in low light and night light in a city . This Lense is designed for especialy not only one big light ,but for an environment at night were you have many different smaller lights, like street lights in a city or diffuse lights in a Bar room, for music events on stage with spot lights .....this is where the Nikon 58/1.4 realy shows what its been able to. A great professional Lens of highest Quality. Oh, I almost forgot to mention , : try this lens for Astrofotography...and you will be amased how clear and round the stars are.....
U don't need to pay attention to any such people. No matter what you do some people will have negative things to say. Please continue to do what you do best, educating people.There are more people who watch this channel to learn something than those who mock around.
Love your channel. Been shooting as a hobby since early 2000's - and more or less a story of gear upgrading over the years but not evolving much with regards to the images themselves. Your channel hits the spot for me with all the real topic - shooting itself, finding inspiration, composing etc.
Amigo, your content is spot on. Thanks for the review. For me...80-200 when I want to stay out of the way 35/85 when I'm moving around (after the ceremony) and the 24 always on a second body
Marvellous insight, thanks. With the 50mm 1.4 there seemed to be some quirks compared with the 1.8 so I was skeptical of 1.4 lenses in general. Now, however, I wonder if those issues were unique to the DSLRs and not present in the Z series. The lens blur is much more elegant compared with the "radial" blur, as you mentioned. I was also on the fence about investing in a 24-70 2.8 but hearing about the benefits of the prime lenses makes much more sense, especially as the primes also have much wider apertures so I'm glad I stuck with the primes that I have. Kudos!
Used to own that lens and just regret selling it every now and then......that's how I got into your video and click the sub button after 3 min of your video. Don't really have anything to say but gonna keep subscribe, wonderful works btw!
Excellent video. It is a wonderful focal length, but suffers from severe chromatic aberration wide open on the D850 and very difficult to correct in Capture One. From your video, I'm pleased to see that it works well on the Z cameras. Otherwise, the Z 50/1.8 on the Z7 is superb, well corrected and has only a little purple fringing on the edges, easy to remove in post. Thanks for the review.
Would u be able to talk about your 85 also? I see it behind u. I own the d850 with the lenses 14-24ED, 24-70E, 70-200FL and a 35mm1.4. I am thinking of purchasing the 58 or the 85 for my portraits. What’s your thought? Btw your work is very nice
Just subscribed. Enjoying the vids. Also pretty new to photography my self. Got a D3400 and a 35mm F1.8 to practice with. Man don’t worry about the trolls. Do what you do. Be open to criticism and if you are doing it well it all fall into place.
Once again, an inteligent review by a real working profesional. I have more than 20 years experience as a pro photographer and I can tell you sure know the trade. I love my 58mm f1.4g and it does play beautifully with the Z6. Keep up the good work.
These people who are attacking u are dumb!! I actually find ur videos very informative and authentic!! Keep it the way it is man! It's just perfect! Good luck 🤘
I found your page about a week and a half ago as I was searching for reviews for the Z6 and because of your channel I purchased the camera and love it.. Will be buying a second one soon as possible. Thanks very much and love your channel.
Another great video! Quick question do you think the 58 1.4 has a very unique softness to it? It looks dream like, with a really particular character. Also it appears like the softness has some incredible feathering to it.
My favorite is the 105 now and when I put my other lens (I used to shoot exclusively on the 28) it just puts me off as I am used to the 105 focal length now!
Yep, have 35,58,85 and 70-200 but i am loving primes more n more so i usually bring 35,85 on wedding and on engagement i bring 58 only, really love ur channel.keep it up.
For the 58 1.4g only, I will never switch to Canon and Sony. My No.1 happiness this year is that I "upgrade" my D750 to Z6 and my 58g still shines a lot!
@The Monochrome Memoirs For my Nikon Df should I choose the 58mm 1.4G as my normal lens or save a lot of money and pick a 50mm 1.4G? Another option is the 50mm 1.2L for my Canon 5Ds?
You have a great channel. Don't give any attention to unconstructive negative comments. Keep up the great work. I really appreciate how you dont hold back with your info as some pros do.
Love your channel because it is truthful and real. No one is paying you to say things or to make people but things. Sharing your experience is priceless for those who wants to listen. Keep it up! Haters will be haters!
Excellent presentation and your enthusiasm and energy is great. There are only two kind of criticism and we should welcome both of them. Constructive criticism and jealous criticism. Constructive is great because we may learn something. However, the jealous one is even better because you know that you are doing better than the person criticising.
You have great content man! Definitely like your RU-vid channel. I actually stumbled across your channel by accident. The fact that you are doing RU-vid to share your experiences, expertise, opinions and ideas is great. I look forward to more of your content. I’m a musician and photographer so I’m always looking to build my craft as an artist in both fields. So thank you for sharing. It’s much appreciated.
Man don't worry about those people, as you said in the video I subscribed to you because you're "real" and I feel like I get something from your videos. I don't need a sweet talker or sugar coated content, just be you man. Keep it up man 👍🏻
This is my first time watching your channel and I have no idea WTF these guys are talking about in their comments to you. Both your structure and presentation language are pretty great, you are well above average as a speaker so don't sweat these comments. Keep doing what makes you happy, cheers!
Love the channel regardless of the critics. I prefer real world reviews and opinions from real world people, and that is you. I subscribed immediately after watching my first video from your channel. You make it easy to relate and apply the knowledge and skill you have acquired throughout your professional career to the aspiring photographers such as myself. Keep up the great work brother. Looking forward to the upcoming videos.
I would not worry too much about idiots complaining about your accent etc. I can understand you perfectly well. Even if you spoke Queens English...some would find fault. Never mind about them, you can't please everyone.
I’m a new subscriber and I stumbled upon your channel when I was searching for videos on the Nikon Z6, I’ve watched a bunch of your videos since then. Your channel is becoming one of my favorites. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience with us.
Thank You Friend, I’m looking forward to getting the Nikkor 85 1.8 S when it comes out. In this video you talk about your nikon 58 1.4, when the nikkor 50 1.2 S gets released sometime in 2020 are you planning to retire your 58 1.4 and get that 50 1.2 S lens? I like your portrait style and your advice about the two prime combo setup to keep things simple and get the shot, move forward, back, higher lower. You get to ne more creative and see things differently.
It's good to hear that you are being hired as a photographer... You should be proud of that... You speak well enough too ! Respect from Ireland... I'm hitting that Sub button and I know I will learn here.. Thank you for sharing. ..
