Wait... a Kit Lens That's Actually Good?

For the best deals on pre-owned camera gear, check out KEH! They're PetaPixel's Official Pre-owned Camera Gear Partner: https://bit.ly/3JubxUP — The Nikon Z 24-105mm f/4-7.1 is a new kit lens option for the outstanding Z5 II. It’s a great range for such an affordable lens, but kit lenses have a history of optical compromises. Chris Niccolls went out to find out if that’s still the case. Read the full review: https://petapixel.com/2026/04/30/niko... — Sign up for a PetaPixel Membership and download full-resolution RAW and JPEG sample images here: https://petapixel.com/sample-galleries/ Rental equipment provided by The Camera Store: https://www.thecamerastore.com PetaPixel exclusively uses Audio.com music in our YouTube show: https://audiio.com/petapixel Check out our PetaPixel Shirts at: https://store.petapixel.com — 0:00 - Intro 1:51 - Alternatives 2:46 - Design and Controls 4:18 - Sample Images 5:12 - Autofocus 5:28 - Close-Up 6:43 - Flare 7:21 - Bokeh 7:52 - Sharpness 9:10 - Should You Buy It?