Robert G Allen Photography takes delivery of the Nikon Zf Silver edition with sample photos
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In late 2025, just in time for the holidays and a family trip to Phoenix AZ, I purchased my own Christmas present, the Nikon Zf silver edition.
So far, it handles and performs just like the Z6II (that I just sold) wrapped up in a old fashion F body with manual dials and that’s OK with me. I loved the Z6II and it was most used camera body ever.
Overall, I was pleased with the performance and I think this is a long term keeper. The NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 SE edition of the lens (with the silver ring) served very well for this trip. I also have the wide angle NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 lens special SE version of the lens (again, with the silver ring on the barrel).
Nikon Zf with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens. Departing BOI for PHX to visit family. It was a cold morning departure out of BOI and de-icing requirements were in full effect.
Nikon Zf with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens. Shortly after departure, we pass over the Boise River as it descends out of the Boise foothills.
Nikon Zf with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens. On final into PHX as we pass over downtown, my old stomping grounds.
Nikon Zf with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens. Almost on the ground!
Nikon Zf with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens. While visiting, we toured around the Phoenix Zoo’s Holiday Light Display, very impressive.
Nikon Zf with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens. I also went to the White Tank Mountain Regional Park that was nearby where my wife’s daughter lives. It was a great spot for early morning landscape shots. This one made it into my main portfolio at www.RobertAllen-Photography.com
Nikon Zf with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens. Another photo from the White Tank Park.
Nikon Zf with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens. Another one from the White Tank Mountains.
Nikon Zf with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens. One of the nearby palm trees from where I was staying.
Nikon Zf with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens. Departing out of PHX and heading back on our direct flight to BOI.
Nikon Zf with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens. Humphreys Peak in northern AZ as we head back to Idaho.
Nikon Zf with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens. Flying over the Grand Canyon at 33,000 feet.
The Zf served me well on this family vacation in Arizona. As you can tell from my portfolio on the home page, I’m mostly a medium to tight shooter so I didn’t use the NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) much or at all. I still expect to use that lens on occasion so will keep it for now.
One thing that suprized me was how good the Nikon Zf with the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens was. For the price and size, the contrast level was very exceptionable.
Let me know in the comments below (no sign in required) what you think of the Zf if you have it or if you are thinking of getting one. So far, it would be an easy recommendation.
In late 2025, just in time for the holidays and a family trip to Phoenix AZ, I purchased my own Christmas present, the Nikon Zf silver edition.
So far, it handles and performs just like the Z6II (that I just sold) wrapped up in a old fashion F body with manual dials and that’s OK with me. I loved the Z6II and it was most used camera body ever.
Overall, I was pleased with the performance and I think this is a long term keeper. The NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 SE edition of the lens (with the silver ring) served very well for this trip. I also have the wide angle NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 lens special SE version of the lens (again, with the silver ring on the barrel).