p.22 #6 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
Is the ZF still manageable with the small rig, and bigger glass like the 1.2, 1.8 primes and 24-70 zoom? Say for a couple hours out and about? Or is that asking too much of the ZF?
p.22 #7 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
newyork wrote:
Is the ZF still manageable with the small rig, and bigger glass like the 1.2, 1.8 primes and 24-70 zoom? Say for a couple hours out and about? Or is that asking too much of the ZF?
I managed with the 50mm 1.8s, it might be more comfortable on a Z6 like body but it was alright. I tried with the 58mm 1.4G and ftz adapter, it was quite nice, the ftz first generation is great with its little bump/stand, you can hold it well and the camera is very well balanced then even just on a table.
I don’t own bigger lenses so I couldn't say. I used those for bad weather reasons but I still have my most fun and pictures I like more with manual lenses.
The lack of grip of the Zf can be counterbalanced by the grip, and there are bigger ones in the third party market already, it can be also considered that the Zf is a tad larger than a Z6 ii and feels more brick like, it’s not unpleasant.
p.22 #8 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
Thank you!
Sonnar-7 wrote:
I managed with the 50mm 1.8s, it might be more comfortable on a Z6 like body but it was alright. I tried with the 58mm 1.4G and ftz adapter, it was quite nice, the ftz first generation is great with its little bump/stand, you can hold it well and the camera is very well balanced then even just on a table.
I don’t own bigger lenses so I couldn't say. I used those for bad weather reasons but I still have my most fun and pictures I like more with manual lenses.
The lack of grip of the Zf can be counterbalanced by the grip, and there are bigger ones in the third party market already, it can be also considered that the Zf is a tad larger than a Z6 ii and feels more brick like, it’s not unpleasant.
p.22 #11 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
pdesopo wrote:
It doesn't end here. When changing the exposure compensation in M mode, the Exposure Indicator stops working. The only indication that the exposure compensation is being changed is the +- icon next to the Exposure Indicator.
Furthermore, the only value representation of how much the exposure compensation is being changed is available on the Monitor, and only when the information display is used.
This is how the D700 behaves (and I think most Nikon DSLR from that era), and it drove me completely insane.
p.22 #13 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
Seabassius wrote:
some quick test shots around the house with Nokton 50mm 1.5 II MC on latest Techart adapter. 2 1/2 pound camera with that setup plus small rig!
p.22 #15 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
I'm going to ask 2 really stupid questions --
1. What is the "green box"?
2. Does anyone have experience using the Zf camera with the Zeiss ZF.2 Classic series lenses? If so, how does it compare to using them with focus peaking on the D850 or with the other Z series cameras?
2. Does anyone have experience using the Zf camera with the Zeiss ZF.2 Classic series lenses? If so, how does it compare to using them with focus peaking on the D850 or with the other Z series cameras?
The green box is when the red box (that show focus point) becomes green to tell you that the subject is in focus.
I dont have any ZF.2 lense but Voigtländer SLII which I think should work similar. Focus peaking works as it should I guess but I prefer using to zoom in and check focus. Very accurate and I sometimes find the focuspeaking distracting me from composing.
p.22 #19 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
Jesper - thanks for explaining that. I was not aware that the moving focus target square changed from red to green when focus was attained.
If I understand the camera's behavior correctly, that focus target box would change from red to green in synchrony with the electronic rangefinder changing from an arrow to a dot.
Based on what I've been able to read, this is a new feature and the Zf is the only Nikon camera that does this. It sounds like a great interface, as you get the in-focus signal while you're tracking the subject, and you're not required to move your eye down to the electronic rangefinder.
p.22 #20 · Nikon Zf as a platform for adapted/native manual focus lenses
Not Jesper, but Green box focus confirmation is not unique to the Zf. Z8 does it too if you're in manual mode. You mentioned the range finder side triangles and circle... I thought that had to do with exposure. Maybe I misunderstand what you were saying.
Edit - sorry, I just read higher in page. You were saying relation to the D850, I thought you were referring to Leica rangefinder with respect to the arrows and circle.
