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 p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · FTZ vs Native Z mount - third-party lenses? | |
Your lens "should" work fine -- but a Native Nikkor Z lens with built in VR will provide at least one more stop of stabilisation over a non-native Z lens. Only Nikkor (Z, E and G) lenses are guaranteed to work with Nikon Z bodies and are enabled when firmware is updated.
3rd party lens users have to wait for their lens manufacturer to provide matching firmware updates when issues arise. This can create real issues if you update firmware without knowing that your essential 3rd party lense will work.
Nikkor Z S-line lenses have better/more "Z" controls that maximise the utility provided in the Z bodies -- including linear focus throws. It is unclear to me what lens buttons/controls can accept assigned roles, whereas it is clear with Nikkor lenses.
I am unaware of any other performance differences beydon the fact that Nikkor Z lenses have proven to provide superior optical performance over f-mount, have newer/better coatings AND the top lenses have ridiculously good AF-motors and accuracy.
Next on Nikon's list are the Z 35/1.2S and the Z135/1.8S. I am of the view that Nikon will deliver an equivalent f/2.8 zoom and prime lenses in Z-mount S-line over the new few years - these may come with a TC or not - when they do it will come with a spectacular price. The Z100-400 S is a great lens but NOT quite as great as the former AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR.
Missing Z's for pro-sports shooters:
AF-S NIKKOR 120-300MM F/2.8E FL ED SR VR
AF-S NIKKOR 200mm f/2G ED VR II
AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II
AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR
Hopefully, however, Nikon will fill the gaps at the far shorter/wide end of the range before coming out with more "longer" lenses. Many are now waiting "eagerly" for a new updated lens road map.
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