Nikon D850 + Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR review: specs and price
Nikon D850 + Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR
Why is Nikon D850 + Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR better than the average?
- Focus points?
153vs90.29 - Megapixels (main camera)?
45.7MPvs18.42MP - Maximum expanded ISO?
102400ISOvs27373.61ISO - Battery life (CIPA)?
1840shotsvs413.99shots - Video recording (main camera)?
2160 x 30fpsvs46833.4fps - Noise?
2660 ISOvs1304.35 ISO - Image quality?
100vs74.03 - Fastest shutter speed?
1/8000svs1/3184s
Price comparison
Buy used:
$2,875
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D850 FX-format Digital SLR Camera ...Nikon D850 FX-format Digital SLR Camera Body w/ AF-S NIKKOR 24-120MM F/4G ED VR Lens | $3,594 | ||
| Nikon D850 FX-Format Digital SLR Camera ...Nikon D850 FX-Format Digital SLR Camera Body w/AF-S NIKKOR 24-120MM F/4G ED VR Lens (Intl Model) | $3,097 | ||
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User reviews
Overall rating
Features
Build quality
8.7/10
6 votes
Video quality
8.5/10
6 votes
Controls
9.0/10
6 votes
Low-light performance
9.5/10
6 votes
Autofocus
8.3/10
6 votes
Design
Type
DSLR
The type of camera.
viewfinder
Optical viewfinder (OVF)
The type of viewfinder that the camera has.
weather-sealed (splashproof)
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The device is protected with extra seals to prevent failures caused by dust, raindrops, and water splashes.
screen resolution
2359k dots
A higher screen resolution provides a sharper image, making it easier to review your photos.
Has a built-in focus motor
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The focus motor moves the lens in order to autofocus. For system cameras, having a focus motor in the camera's body allows you to use a wide range of lenses, including lenses which do not have their own focus motor. For compact cameras, a focus motor is usually built-in.
Has a flip-out screen
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Flip-out screens can be useful for tricky shots.
With 100% coverage, you can compose the image correctly when you capture the photo. With less than full coverage, you may have to crop your photos afterward to get them looking perfect.
screen size
3.2"
The bigger the screen size is, the better the user experience.
weight
915g
We consider a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry. A lower weight is also an advantage for home appliances, as it makes transportation easier, and for many other types of products.
Optics
sensor size
Full frame
One of the most important aspects of a camera is the size of its sensor. A larger sensor will capture more light, which results in improved low-light performance, dynamic range, and general image quality.
lens mount
Nikon F
focus points
153
The more focus points the more flexibility in picking which part of the scene to focus on. They also give the image sensor a better probability in identifying the right area of the scene to focus on in more automatic modes.
megapixels (main camera)
45.7MP
The number of megapixels determines the resolution of the images captured with the main camera. A higher megapixel count means that the camera is capable of capturing more details. However, the megapixel count is not the only important element determining the quality of an image.
maximum ISO
25600 ISO
With a higher light sensitivity (ISO level), the sensor absorbs more light. This can be used to capture moving objects using a fast shutter speed, or to take images in low light without using a flash.
maximum expanded ISO
102400ISO
Expanded ISO allows you to go beyond the native ISO. It does this by digitally enhancing the image output. The resulting image will have less quality than when staying within the native ISO range, but it can be useful in certain situations.
has sensor shift stabilization
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With sensor shift, the image sensor (rather than the lens) moves to counterbalance any vibration of the camera. This means the image will be stabilised regardless of what lens is being used.
Fast continuous shooting is useful for catching action shots.
has AF tracking
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With AF tracking, once you choose the subject and press the shutter release part way down, as the subject moves, the autofocus will follow it. No more out of focus shots.
Videography
video recording (main camera)
2160 x 30fps
The maximum resolution available for videos shot with the main camera. Although it may be possible to choose among other frame rates, those recordings usually have lower resolutions.
Has phase-detection autofocus for videos
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A phase-detection autofocus system is faster than a contrast detection autofocus system. Even when recording scenes with a lot of fast movements, the videos are sharp and clear.
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
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When recording movies they stay focussed and sharp.
has a microphone input
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A microphone port allows connecting external high-end or specialized microphones.
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
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With a standard mini jack socket, you can use the device with most headphones.
has a stereo microphone
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A stereo microphone allows to record audio files or movies in stereo without an external microphone.
Has timelapse function
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A timelapse shows a long passage of time sped up. A series of photographs taken from the same position over a long period is joined together to create a short video. It is great way to capture things like the setting sun, or clouds moving across the sky.
movie bitrate
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The higher the movie recording bitrate the better the movie quality with more and crispier details and less compression artifacts.
More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the device to filter out background noise.
Battery
Battery life (CIPA)
1840shots
CIPA is an independent, standard measurement that determines how many shots a camera can take before the battery dies.
has a removable battery
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The battery is removable and can be replaced by the user if broken.
has a rechargeable battery
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The battery can be recharged and used over again.
has a battery level indicator
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An indicator shows you when the device has low battery.
battery power
2100mAh
Battery power, or battery capacity, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store. More battery power can be an indication of longer battery life.
Features
supports Wi-Fi
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The device can connect to Wi-Fi.
Has Bluetooth
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Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers.
Has dual card slots
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It has two memory card slots, allowing you to store more photos without switching cards. This is particularly useful on long shoots when you need more space.
shoots raw
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A raw image file contains minimally processed data from the image sensor. Raw files are so named because they are not yet processed and therefore are not ready to be printed or edited with a bitmap graphics editor.
supports lossless compressed raw
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It is capable of shooting stills in a lossless compressed raw format. This has all the advantages of shooting raw, while taking up much less storage space. The smaller file size also allows quicker read/write speeds.
Wi-Fi version
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The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device.
supports a remote smartphone
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This technology allows the users to use their smartphone as a remote control for the device.
has an HDMI output
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Devices with a HDMI or mini HDMI port can transfer high definition video and audio to a display.
has GPS
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GPS enables global positioning, useful in map, geo-tagging or navigation apps.
Miscellaneous
supports Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
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Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) is a wireless standard released in 2009. It has faster transfer rates and improved security compared to its predecessors – a, b, and g.
supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
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802.11ac wireless works on the 5GHz frequency range. It offers higher transfer rates, improved reliability, and improved power consumption. It provides advantages for gaming and HD video streaming.
This measurement is important to take into account when buying filters.
lens type
Zoom, Standard (Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR)
The type of lens.
Price comparison
Buy used:
$2,875
| Product | Store | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikon D850 FX-format Digital SLR Camera ...Nikon D850 FX-format Digital SLR Camera Body w/ AF-S NIKKOR 24-120MM F/4G ED VR Lens | $3,594 | ||
| Nikon D850 FX-Format Digital SLR Camera ...Nikon D850 FX-Format Digital SLR Camera Body w/AF-S NIKKOR 24-120MM F/4G ED VR Lens (Intl Model) | $3,097 | ||
When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission.
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Comments
Hans
1 year ago
10 / 10
Overall the best and most stabile camera.
Hans
1 year ago
10 / 10
Just the feeling, holding it my hands, the size and ergonomy is perfect.
TREYRU
9 months ago
9 / 10
Love my D850
TREYRU
9 months ago
9 / 10
It does have an issue that I want to make everyone aware of. First, this camera has a steep learning curve. I bought a book to help me climb the curve a little faster. There are many controls within the camera settings as defined by the software. Second, I've had an issue with the mirror getting stuck in the up position twice. The first time I took it to the dealer and it was repaired in about 15 minutes. The second time I looked through several blogs and found a fix that took about a minute. From what I can tell this is a known issue for newer Nikon DSLR's. If you find yourself in this situation try this fix (worked for me, hope it works for you); -Remove the lens -Look on the left front side of the shutter box and see a small black flat lever sticking out about an eighth of an inch (its spring loaded) -Using your finger gently push this lever down until it stays depressed in the down position -Check for crud on the mirror -Reinstall the lens -Turn the camera on -Depress the shutter button one time Sensor. The D850 functions far beyond expectations in many shooting environments. The combination of available high ISO settings and high resolution sensor allow you to take great pictures in low light that many cameras cannot even contemplate. The high resolution sensor permits extreme cropping and or large prints without pixilation. Weight. It's weight does not lend itself to convenient use while traveling, however, for me, the picture quality makes it worth lugging around. The camera body itself weighs about 2.2 pounds. Adding the battery grip runs it up to about 3 1/2 pounds. With my Sigma 24 to 70 zoom the wait goes up to 5 1/2 pounds. That's a lot to be lugging around your neck but it depends on how bad you want good pictures. The D850 to the Z9; the Z9 weighs .8 lb more. Battery life. The D850 will take approximately 1800 shots on one internal battery. Mirrorless cameras run about 1/3 of that at best. I would really like to go mirrorless but the tech hasn't developed enough to compete with the D850 battery life. Plus I just don't like carrying around a pocket full of batteries to feed my camera. While on this subject I wanna comment on batteries as they relate to the mirror hanging issue. Some owners believe the mirror hang issue is related to battery type, condition, temperature or aftermarket status. I did not find this true in my situation. Knowing what I do would I buy it again, yes.
Anupras
1 year ago
10 / 10
I want more best quality
Anupras
1 year ago
10 / 10
Best experience and best quality