Nikon Zf 24-70: A Summer Photo Trip Review - The Perfect Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera?

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Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera Recommendation: Nikon Zf 24-70

What if you could find a mirrorless camera that fits today’s sensibilities, while still offering a full-frame sensor and a classic design? The Nikon Zf delivered exactly that during my summer photo trip in Seoul.

Emotional Design With Modern Performance

The Nikon Zf is beautiful from the first impression. The classic exterior inspired by the FM2, physical dials, and matte body texture make the entire shooting flow feel analog and intentional.

But the Zf is not just about design. It packs a 24.5MP full-frame sensor, EXPEED 7, 5-axis IBIS, 4K 30p video recording, and eye/face detection AF—so it performs like a modern hybrid camera.

1/800 – ISO 160 – f/6.3 – 57mm, Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

1/80 – ISO 800 – f/4.5 – 39mm, Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

S Mode + IBIS: Capturing Waterfalls After the Rain at Suseongdong Valley

I visited Suseongdong Valley early in the morning right after the rain. Using Shutter Priority (S) mode, I naturally captured the flow of water.

Thanks to the 5-axis IBIS, I could shoot handheld without a tripod while keeping the images steady.

1/8 – ISO 100 – f/16 – 70mm, Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

1/4 – ISO 100 – f/14 – 70mm, Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

1/250 – ISO 200 – f/5.6 – 24mm, Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

1/320 – ISO 800 – f/9 – 55mm, Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

Inwang Mountain, faintly visible beyond the mist, held detail well even after post-processing. It was a moment where the Zf’s dynamic range felt genuinely reliable.

Dedicated Monochrome: Light and Shadow in Seochon Hanok Alleys

In Seochon’s public hanok and alleyways, I tested the Zf’s monochrome shooting. The Zf has a dedicated monochrome mode that feels optimized for black-and-white expression, not just simple desaturation.

It’s also easy to use—turn the dial and shoot. That simplicity makes monochrome a creative choice you can use often.

1/320 – ISO 800 – f/10 – 70mm, Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

[MC Monochrome]

1/160 – ISO 800 – f/6.3 – 70mm, Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

[MC Monochrome]

The curves of the roofs and the texture of the walls made me appreciate black-and-white again. I could feel the depth that a full-frame sensor captures in tonal transitions.

Nikon Imaging Recipes: Coloring Nodeul Island’s Sunset

At Nodeul Island, the sunset timing was perfect. I used Nikon’s Imaging Recipes feature, which works like downloadable color profiles for photos and videos.

The best part is being able to apply the recipe directly in-camera while shooting, so you can check the mood and final look on the spot without waiting for post-processing.

1/80 – ISO 110 – f/4 – 70mm, Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

[Nikon Imaging Recipe : At Dusk_Woo ]

1/250 – ISO 320 – f/4 – 31.5mm, Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

[Shot in A Mode]

1/80 – ISO 100 – f/4 – 29.5mm, Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

[Nikon Imaging Recipe : CineM_LUIZCLAS ]

1/80 – ISO 100 – f/4 – 29.5mm, Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

[Nikon Imaging Recipe : At Dusk_Woo ]

I used At Dusk_Woo and CineM_LUIZCLAS at Nodeul Island. Even in the same location, the mood changes dramatically depending on the recipe.

1/80 – ISO 110 – f/4 – 31mm, Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

[Nikon Imaging Recipe : At Dusk_Woo ]

1/80 – ISO 125 – f/4 – 62mm, Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

[Nikon Imaging Recipe : At Dusk_Woo ]

For beginners, creators, and even experienced photographers, having emotional color completed in-camera is a huge advantage.

Low-Light Test: Nodeul Island Night View

As darkness fell, Nodeul Island turned into a completely different scene. Night view shooting depends on high-ISO performance and clean noise handling.

The Zf kept stable colors and held detail even at ISO 3200 and above. Combined with IBIS, handheld shooting felt much more practical than expected.

1/125 – ISO 500 – f/4 – 52mm, Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

1/80 – ISO 1000 – f/4 – 70mm, Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

[Nikon Imaging Recipe : At Dusk_Woo ]

1/80 – ISO 3200 – f/4 – 29mm, Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

1/4 – ISO 720 – f/4 – 70mm, Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

Full-frame light gathering + EXPEED 7 processing helped keep silhouettes, shadows, and background city lights clear and layered.

1/60 – ISO 320 – f/4 – 70mm, Nikon Zf NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S

Conclusion: A Full-Frame Mirrorless Camera That Balances Emotion and Practicality

The Nikon Zf harmonizes emotion and specs, photos and videos, design and practicality. From natural scenery to urban night views, the depth and color expression felt clearly “full-frame.”

1/400 – ISO 100 – f/5 – 70mm, Nikon Zf 24-70mm f/4 S

If you want emotional photos, if you create both vlogs and video content, and if you want analog design with modern features, the Nikon Zf is worth a serious look. I hope you get to meet the Nikon Zf.

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