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The Cotswold Photographer
thecotswoldphotographer.com > what-happens-when-you-pair-the-nikon-z50ii-with-a-decent-lens

What happens when you pair the Nikon Z50II with a decent lens..

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (331+ words) I’ve now owned the Nikon Z50II for a couple of weeks. In that time the 16-50mm kit lens has been glued to it as I wanted to get a feel for what that combination offers. Last night, I’d had enough of the…...

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thecotswoldphotographer.com > nikon-z-24-120mm-f-4-vs-85mm-1-8s-does-the-prime-justify-the-cost

Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 vs 85mm 1.8S: Does the prime justify the cost?

2+ week, 18+ hour ago   (471+ words) Nikon Z 35mm 1.8S vs 24-120mm f/4S Nikon Z 50mm 1.8S vs 24-120mm f/4S Some of the links in this article are affiliate links. This means that if you click on them and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost…...

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Field Notes: Nikon Z50II

2+ week, 3+ day ago   (495+ words) Some of the links in this article may be affiliate links. If you click on them and make a purchase, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you In terms of handling, it feels incredibly light…...

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thecotswoldphotographer.com > nikon-z8-vs-zf-which-one-id-choose-after-a-year

Nikon Z8 vs Zf: Which one I'd choose after a year.

1+ mon, 14+ hour ago   (640+ words) I’m going to get the key specs out of the way as some of them directly relate to my experience but the specs really don’t tell the story with these two cameras, well at least not with the Zf. This…...

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thecotswoldphotographer.com > field-notes-returning-to-the-fujifilm-x100vi-in-the-woods-of-perthshire

Field Notes: Returning to the Fujifilm X100VI in the Woods of Perthshire

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (782+ words) Over the past few weeks I’ve spent a lot of time shooting Nikon cameras. The Nikon Z8 in particular has become a regular companion on local walks around Perthshire, often paired with either the excellent 20mm f/1.8 S or one of Nikon’s other…...

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thecotswoldphotographer.com > fujifilm-gfx100s-is-it-really-that-much-more-detailed-than-full-frame

Fujifilm GFX100S: Is it really that much more detailed than full frame?

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (347+ words) One such recent outing was to my local loch and mountains. I decided to take the Fujifilm GFX100S and Fuji GF 20-35mm f/4 lens as I’ve been shooting a lot of Nikon lately and my GFX was giving me evils. I’m not…...

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thecotswoldphotographer.com > shooting-the-fujifilm-gfx100s-in-2026-slowing-down-when-life-wont

Shooting the Fujifilm GFX100S in 2026: Slowing Down When Life Won’t

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (716+ words) 2026 has been a pretty eventful year for me so far. It started off in the Philippines, trying to sell our belongings and arrange our international family move back to Scotland. Sorting out all the loose ends while also getting a…...

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thecotswoldphotographer.com > nikon-z-24-120mm-f-4-review

Nikon Z 24–120mm f/4 Review: The Best All-Around Lens for Nikon Z

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1198+ words) I’ve owned and used a lot of different lenses on the Nikon Z system, including most of the main options in the standard zoom range — from the 24–200mm through to the 24–70mm f/2.8 S. But the one I’ve ultimately settled on as…...

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thecotswoldphotographer.com > what-filters-do-you-actually-need-for-photography-in-2026-and-what-you-dont

What Filters Do You Actually Need for Photography in 2026? (And What You Don’t)

2+ mon, 3+ week ago   (1750+ words) I went through that phase myself. This article contains affiliate links. If you purchase through these links, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I use and trust. But things have…...

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Best Lenses for the Nikon Z8 in 2026 (From Wide Angle to Wildlife)

2+ mon, 4+ week ago   (1922+ words) If you just want the quick answer, these are my main picks. Click any section to jump straight to the explanation. Since moving to the Scottish Highlands in January, that’s changed completely. After taking it out into Scottish glens in…...