The Z5 II is another absolute home run. Small yet feature rich. Great sensor, great video features and the price is unbeatable. Zf has the same sensor but lacks the video features of the Z5 II. The MicroSD isn't an issue, they're quite reliable. I shot 10-bit 4:2:0 N-LOG to it without issue. But for me, the feel/look the Zf gives is why I chose it.
it probably is - I go back and view images I have shot with the XT5 and the voigts and am pleased. I don't see any of the smearing and softness on APSC - all cropped away.
The biggest advantages would be the focus confirmation with the adapters reverse engineering Nikon AF and "low light" advantage.
Absolutely love my ZF as a daily camera. I basically just keep the 40mm f/2 on 99% of the time and it's still relatively compact. Throw in the fact that it's full frame and has IBIS, it's the perfect camera to backup my Z8.
One thing that doesn't get enough credit is the Nikon Imaging service. I was able to find a few recipes I liked that allow me to happily shoot solely in JPEG, with RAW just being a backup. It also auto uploads to Google Photos for me when I connect to my home wifi, so I never even have to plug it in or manually transfer my photos. Super easy to snap then share from Google photos.
After shooting Fuji for a decade, I purchased a Nikon Z5II. No complaints so far, and no regrets. I miss some aspects of Fuji controls but I’ve kept my XT3. Z5II autofocus is awesome and that’s what I wanted.
If you like to make in-camera JPEGs, be aware that whereas the ZF can apply film grain, the Z5II cannot.
Ripolini wrote:
yes, sorry; I was thinking of the 75/1.8 Portrait Heliar.
P.S.: I wouldn't use a 75mm lens if not forced by the rangefinder of a Leica M camera ... on Zf/Z5 II I'd prefer the Z 85/1.8 S The 20/1.8S + 35/1.8 S + 85/1.8 S trio would be a quite competent set of primes
I like 75mm on APSC for portraits - my preferred focal length actually.
It's a minor point, but having used a Zf for two years now and having gotten a chance to test out an X-T5 for a couple weeks, I found one thing that seems to get overlooked between the two formats: The Zf caps out at 1/8000 for shutter speed (both mechanical & electronic) while most modern Fuji cameras can go as far as 1/180000 on electronic shutter. Which is quite a lot, but it's great if you want to shoot wide open on a sunny day without needing an ND filter!
That and the focus on tilt screens is a factor in why I keep getting tempted by Fuji cameras, personally. I like the Zf, it's a real powerhouse of a camera, but it's weird how much the little things get in the way of my feelings towards this camera. The grass is always greener on the other side, you know*?
*I almost typed 'the GAS is always greener on the other side' but that sounded so much more wrong as I read it back!
Hjonk_Hjonkerstein wrote:
while most modern Fuji cameras can go as far as 1/180000 on electronic shutter. Which is quite a lot, but it's great if you want to shoot wide open on a sunny day without needing an ND filter!
Depends on what you're shooting, as that fast on eshutter with a non-stacked sensor will have silly rolling shutter.
A good point; I hadn’t thought of that! But in truth I mostly do stills subjects, so the value to me was being able to shoot wide and get good separation under direct sun. (I wish I had an example but I was slow to learn and only realized this the day I had to return the X-T5… I’m renting an X100VI next week, so I may experiment and try to figure it out better next time!)
Luckily the X100 line has the ND built in, which is really the killer feature of that line.
Hjonk_Hjonkerstein wrote:
A good point; I hadn’t thought of that! But in truth I mostly do stills subjects, so the value to me was being able to shoot wide and get good separation under direct sun. (I wish I had an example but I was slow to learn and only realized this the day I had to return the X-T5… I’m renting an X100VI next week, so I may experiment and try to figure it out better next time!)
Hjonk_Hjonkerstein wrote:
It's a minor point, but having used a Zf for two years now and having gotten a chance to test out an X-T5 for a couple weeks, I found one thing that seems to get overlooked between the two formats: The Zf caps out at 1/8000 for shutter speed (both mechanical & electronic) while most modern Fuji cameras can go as far as 1/180000 on electronic shutter. Which is quite a lot, but it's great if you want to shoot wide open on a sunny day without needing an ND filter!
That and the focus on tilt screens is a factor in why I keep getting tempted by Fuji cameras, personally. I like the Zf, it's a real powerhouse of a camera, but it's weird how much the little things get in the way of my feelings towards this camera. The grass is always greener on the other side, you know*?
*I almost typed 'the GAS is always greener on the other side' but that sounded so much more wrong as I read it back! ...Show more →
I do value the high e-shutter. Rolling shutter never came into play with me as I don't shoot fast action sports in which case you have the option to go mechanical. I have only used e-shutter on my Fuji.
The 20/1.8S + 35/1.8 S + 85/1.8 S trio would be a quite competent set of primes 
