Spring Photography – Flowers and Nikon Z Lens Tests
Spring reveals the first colours of the garden: blossoms, delicate light, and photographic inspiration. A perfect opportunity to test new lenses with the Nikon Z system, including adapted Canon EF glass.
Spring has arrived – flowers, soft light, and gear testing
Spring has arrived, and with it come blooming trees and daffodils bursting from the ground. The light softens, an ideal time to test gear in natural conditions.
Among these test shots, the flowering tree branch and the first image of daffodils were taken using a Nikon Z mirrorless body, a Viltrox EF-Z adapter, and a Canon EF 300mm f/2.8 lens (non-stabilized), shot wide open to achieve a shallow depth of field and strong background separation.
While the Canon EF/Nikon Z combo worked well with the Viltrox adapter, I’ve since switched to a Fringer EF-Z adapter, which offers better build quality and greater reliability with Nikon firmware updates.
The vertical daffodil photo was shot with a Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 at 14mm, also wide open, a test to evaluate its background separation ability despite its ultra-wide focal length. The result is striking: crisp rendering and strong subject separation. The image sharpness clearly outperforms the older F-mount 14–24mm f/2.8 AF-S.
About the Author
Sebastien Desnoulez is a professional photographer specializing in architecture, landscape and travel photography. Trained in photography in the mid-1980s, he covered Formula 1 races and reported from around the globe before devoting himself to a more demanding fine art photography practice blending composition, light and emotion. He also shares his technical expertise through hands-on articles for passionate photographers, built on a solid background in both film and digital photography.
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