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Reviews of cameras, lenses, tripods, heads and other accessories written by Fabio Vivalda


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nikon_z105mc_vr Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S

Pros: Image quality and robustness.

Cons: A bit bulky, given the size I would have opted for a 67 filter attachment.

Opinion: A lens designed without compromise for the best possible image quality! Impeccable sharpness from 10 and excellent blur I would give 9. The only defect in my opinion is the lack of a tripod bracket, which can also be purchased as an option (I had it on the CANON EF 100 macro and it was very comfortable) and the really important dimensions for the focal length. Given the generous size of the barrel I would have opted for a 67 filter attachment, which was comfortable.

sent on 03 Febbraio 2026


nikon_z5ii Nikon Z5 II

Pros: Excellent performance at high ISO and very high performance AF

Cons: None obvious considering the price range.

Opinion: Purchased in December as a second body, I own a Z 8, I oriented myself towards this model because I wanted a solid high ISO performance. Precisely for this reason I preferred to exclude the Z6III, well aware that I would have given up a bit of speed and readiness, in favor of a greater possibility of pumping the sensitivity upwards. The cleanliness of the files left me speechless, as well as the build quality and performance of the AF, which if it weren't for the greater customizations is in line with that of the Z 8 as results. The only thing I miss is a few keys (menu shortcut) and the disappearance of the histogram on the monitor when I connect the Godox trigger x the flashes. The responsiveness is more than good and between this and the z8 as noise there is easily 1 diaphragm. The build quality is excellent especially for the amateur range to which this model belongs, highly recommended, good NIKON.

sent on 03 Febbraio 2026


nikon_z100-400vr Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S

Pros: Sharpness and color rendering even paired with 1.4x extender

Cons: It stretches even if it remains balanced

Opinion: A lens not to be missed, of exceptional quality. It should be in the kit of every nature photographer, for the moment I use it for birdlife practically always multiplied, but I can't wait to try it also with macro and in the narrow landscape. The balance in freehand use is remarkable, it is difficult to find faults with it!

sent on 03 Febbraio 2026


nikon_z1-4x Nikon Z TC-1.4x

Pros: Exemplary compactness and rocky construction, flawless AF operation.

Cons: Drop in brightness and sharpness

Opinion: I bought it at the end of January and I use it with the Z 800 F 6.3 VR S. Impeccable construction as well as compactness. Noticeable, but not dramatic, drop in sharpness more noticeable against the light than in favorable light. Also excellent in terms of blur, it does not alter the bokeh of the lens with which I use it. I highly recommend it because it's always better than doing some hard crops. I was positively surprised by the operation of the AF, which I did not expect to remain so performing, perhaps thanks to the Z8 on which I use it. Lately I also use it on the 100-400 and I must say that the drop in sharpness is really minimal, a product of impeccable quality!

sent on 26 Maggio 2025


nikon_z800_f6-3vr Nikon Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S

Pros: Rocky construction, except for the lens hood, very effective stabilization, excellent sharpness and bokeh. The field in which it excels, however, is the size/weight/performance ratio!

Cons: Lens hood a bit weak, minimum focus, position of the MAF ring.

Opinion: I've owned it for almost 2 months and I have to admit that it's a wonderful object: Nikon with some small compromises offers us a real masterpiece! I think that the way I approach nature photography, it's the best compromise that exists: light and compact considering the focal length and aperture. The construction is rocky, except for the lens hood which although it engages well, does not have the build quality of the lens and is quite plasticky! The focusing speed is excellent, as far as the precision of the latter is concerned, I promise to deepen further in the future, because I want to know better the potential and adjustments of the camera with which I use it, the excellent Z8. I would have appreciated a lower minimum focus, but given the focal length it is not an insurmountable defect. Excellent quality of the blur and brilliant color rendering: even when used against the light, I did not perceive the much-touted limitations of the Fresnel lens that I did not perceive as so limiting. Closing the aperture to f7.1 increases sharpness even further, but you can easily use it wide open. The stabilization is mind-blowing, although I would have liked a button to set it for panning or to mute it on the barrel. Limiting the position of the maf ring nut which is a little too far back and hindered by the bracket for the kickstand. I refer to the near future, the yield with the multiplier 1.4 x, which I intend to buy as soon as possible. You can't have everything and like all things it can be improved (small defects of youth), but I believe that it is indispensable in a naturalistic outfit, especially if it is aimed at photographic hunting and photography of animals in the mountains!

sent on 08 Maggio 2024






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