Today, Nikon copied Canon and announced their new Nikkor Z 24-105mm f4-7.1. We reviewed the Canon variant of this lens around 6 years ago, and optically speaking it was just fine. But let’s be honest, it’s harder for some people in Western countries to drink the recommended amount of water on a regular basis than it is for Nikon to make a lens that another company did similarly. The camera manufacturers have been playing copycat with one another over and over again instead of innovating and doing different things. And while a few other publications will temper their statements and YouTubers will fall in line just to not lose possible paid advertising placements, I’m so sick of seeing this and it’s one of the reasons why I complain so much about the modern camera industry. When brands do stuff like this, it sucks for everyone.
