Nikon Z 8 Review - Verdict

Value For Money

The Nikon Z 8 is priced at £3999.

Comparing this to the wider range of available high-end cameras:

• Canon EOS R3, £5879
• Canon EOS R5, £4299
• Nikon Z 8, £3999
• Nikon Z 9, £5299
• Sony A7 IV, £2399
• Sony A7R V, £3999
• Sony A1, £5879
• Sony A9 II, £3999
• Leica M11, £7800

Prices of some of these have been trimmed back a little since we reviewed the Z 9, so the Z 8 is looking to be well-priced among them.

Nikon Z 8 Verdict

The Z 8 is more than just a trimmed-down Z 9. It is very much a camera with its own personality and a very fine camera indeed. It is totally responsive, highly intuitive in use and absolutely brimming over with top-of-the-line features. The saving in weight and bulk over the Z 9 is welcome, the features lost may or may not be deal breakers depending upon the individual's requirements. In the end, it's just details and without any comparison, the Z 8 stands on its own as a fine top-of-the-line offering. The battery life is a little curtailed at only 350 or so shots, so carrying extra batteries would seem to be a good idea. Having said that, extensive location shooting including both stills and videos and a fair bit of reviewing did not reveal any problem for a full day's activities.

There are so many fantastic cameras out there that there is something for every style and photographer, and the Z 8 is a gem amongst them and high on the list of cameras to look at very closely. An 'Editor's Choice' without a doubt.

Editor's Choice - Superb handling and performance at the right price make the Z 8 a compelling choice.

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