Day 3 | Nikon Tour Boston | NIKKOR Z Lens Day
Join us at the Union Wharf for free photography workshops! Pick the session that best fits your schedule.
Take your photography further with an advanced hands-on workshop set along the harbor.
Join Mike Mezeul for a free session designed for experienced photographers looking to refine their creative approach and get more from their gear. Explore advanced techniques for working with natural light, composing impactful images, and using lenses intentionally to shape perspective, depth, and visual storytelling.
Capturing ships, skylines, and everything that builds the deep character seen across Boston, participants will photograph the landscape around and across the harbor while experimenting with focal lengths and creative techniques. Mike will also share insights on lens selection and camera settings to create more intentional images in the field.
You'll have the opportunity to shoot with Nikon Z5II, Z5IIC, Z6III, and Z8 cameras, paired with an extensive selection of 15+ different lenses available for hands-on trial. Compare focal lengths, test specialty lenses, and discover how different optics can dramatically influence the look and feel of your photographs. Whether you're interested in portraiture, equine photography, landscapes, or visual storytelling, this workshop will help you expand your technical skills and creative vision while making the most of the character and architecture of the city.
Lens options include:
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4
NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
DX 16-50 f/2.8 VR
DX MC 35mm/1.7
180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
28-400mm f/4-8 VR
28-135MM f/4 PZ
Please note: Camera bodies and lenses will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Choose the session time that works best for you and come ready to shoot!
Can’t join us? Visit the links below to learn more about some of Nikon’s newest gear:
About NIKKOR Z Mirrorless Lenses
Mike Mezeul II will be the instructor for Session 1.
Mark Cruz will be the instructor for Session 2 & Session 3.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Will I be able to use a Z5II, Z5IIC, Z6, or Z8 even if I don't own one?
Yes! We will have a camera available for loaning for up to 35 attendees, free of charge.
Will I be required to purchase a camera?
No purchase is necessary for participation
Do I need to own a Nikon Z5II, Z5IIC, Z6III, or Z8 to attend?
No, we will be providing cameras for testing and trials - free of charge for use during the event. Please note these will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
Can I bring my own camera bag/backpack?
For security reasons, all bags larger than a small purse/fanny pack will need to be checked in at registration. They will be returned to you at the end of the event. If you would like to hold onto your bag, please bring a clear backpack or fanny pack.
It says all the sessions are sold out, can I still attend?
We have a waitlist of 20 for each session. If you are on the waitlist, you can show up to the session, and we will accommodate if there are ticketed attendees that do not show. We suggest waitlisted attendees bring their own camera, as we will be more likely to accommodate.
Where should I park?
We will be meeting in a paid parking lot that is open to the public. There are other lots and street parking in the surrounding area.
290 Commercial St, Boston, MA 02109
2 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02110
For those using public transit, we are one block away from the Commercial St @ Fleet St bus stop, and a half mile from the Aquarium transit stop.