Nikon Nikon Z f with Zoom Lens | Full-Frame Mirrorless Review

The Nikon Z f is a full-frame mirrorless camera that's built for creators who want serious video chops and high-resolution stills in a retro-inspired body. It's packing a 24.5MP sensor, oversampled 6K video, and Nikon's latest subject-recognition tech, making it a powerhouse for filmmakers and product photographers.

This thing is a video beast. The oversampled 4K from 6K is sharp, and the 10-bit internal recording with N-Log is a huge deal for color grading. The IBIS is top-tier, sitting in the 91st percentile, so handheld shots look smooth. But the autofocus, while smart with its nine subject types, lands in the 45th percentile. It's good, but not class-leading for fast action. And the battery life is just average.

At $2,497, it's a premium camera. You're paying for that exceptional video pipeline and sensor tech. If you're a hybrid shooter who leans heavily into video or studio work, the value is absolutely there. If you just want a stills camera, there are better values.

Compared to the Sony a7R IV, you're trading massive 61MP resolution for a much stronger video feature set. The Fujifilm X-S20 is way cheaper and also great for video, but it's an APS-C sensor, not full-frame. The Canon R7 is a speed demon for action with better AF, but its video specs, especially for color, aren't as robust as the Z f's. This Nikon carves its niche with pro video features in a stills-focused body.

Buy this if you're a hybrid creator or filmmaker who needs pro video codecs and stabilization in a full-frame package. It's perfect for YouTube, product videos, and cinematic projects. Skip it if you shoot sports, need top-tier autofocus tracking, or require a weather-sealed body for outdoor adventures.