Lenses and Lens Accessories
The correct choice of the lens used in wildlife photography is as important as the camera, if not more so. You should look for a lens with a low aperture and a long focal length.
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 S
My latest addition and most used lens for photography and video recordings. Previously, I used the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 but I experienced issues with reach in most park settings around Montreal. Video recordings with the NIKKOR 100-400mm and TC2.0 result in a final focal length of 400mm x 2 x 1.5 = 1200mm, with a minimum aperture of f/13. This is more than sufficient for daytime recording with the camera/lens mounted on a tripod.
I sold my NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8, which turned out to be a mistake. I miss the great photos I could take with this lens, even when using the 2x teleconverter.
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8G
My macro lens for flower photography and for macro video recordings. In particular I like the large focus ring allowing easy switch to manual focusing when necessary which is most of the time. I rarely take macro photos though.
Previously, I used the Nikon D500 with a Tamron 90mm, a powerful combination that yielded some great photos. In the future, I plan to showcase a collection of photos of the same subjects, comparing those taken with this combo to my new setup: the Nikon Z6/Z8 and NIKKOR Z 105mm. When compared to the Tamron 90mm, the NIKKOR Z 105mm has a similar minimum focus distance. However, the new lens is full-frame capable and offers a slightly longer focal length. In theory, this should allow me to capture closer shots of my subjects with higher resolution than I’m accustomed to. We'll see if that holds true.
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8
I used the NIKKOR 28-70mm lens for flower photography while awaiting the arrival of Nikon's Z Macro lens. However, due to its long minimum focus distance, it was not very useful for macro photography. I now use this lens primarily for landscape photography and video recording of sceneries published along ambient soundscapes.