They say patience is a virtue. Does waiting two months to use a new camera lens make me virtuous then? (Ah, no!) On May 2, 2025, I purchased the NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens direct from Nikon—to get ahead of tariff-induced price increases. I would put it aside for my birthday in a couple months.
But then, on May 21, I had surgery to repair an inguinal hernia, which meant taking it easy for at least six weeks (e.g., no heavy lifting). The zoom lens is surprisingly hefty, so I waited longer to attach to Nikon Zf. That is until today.
The Featured Image isn’t award-winning photography, nor is it intended to be. From my home office, I shot across the apartment to the table nearby the door at maximum focal length. Unsurprisingly, auto-ISO was higher, but I didn’t expect so much noise—some of which Adobe Photoshop Lightroom relieved. Vitals: f/8, ISO 3200, 1/160 sec, 400mm; 5:10 p.m. Composed as shot.
If you’re interested in the pitcher, head over to IKEA—if you live close enough to one. The TILLBRINGARE is $4.99 and available in store only.