I went out yesterday with the following kit and used every lens in the bag on a variety of subject matter just to try out a range of lenses and situations for the AF and general use. My kit: Z7, 31 f1.8s, 24-70 f4s, 105 f1.4E, 80-400 f4.5-5.6G VR, 500 f5.6 PF. Loved the whole Z7 experience and all the lenses worked flawlessly. When the AF gets focus, which is nearly 100% of the time for non fast action subject matter, the focus is *perfect* and the resolution is just amazing. I think I actually end up with more keeper shots from the Z7 than the D850 for non fast action subject matter. Yes, the Af is *that* good at nailing perfect focus.
1) Ibis. Had a bit of trouble using the focus tracking mode and how to set it up successfully. I need more practice at this! It is also a bit difficult to use and implement. Nikon needs to address this with a firmware update.
Z7 + 500 f5.6 PF, 1/2000s f/5.6 at 500.0mm iso320
2) Royal Spoonbill. Now, that's sharp! And from a lens which is not well received, but I think is very underrated.
Z7 + 80-400 f4.5-5.6G VR, 1/800s f/6.3 at 400.0mm iso125
3) Black Swan
Z7 + 500 f5.6 PF, 1/640s f/5.6 at 500.0mm iso320
4) Purple Swamp Hen. How about that detail!
Z7 + 500 f5.6 PF, 1/640s f/5.6 at 500.0mm iso180
5) Purple Swamp Hen and chick
Z7 + 500 f5.6PF, 1/640s f/5.6 at 500.0mm iso1000
6) Bronte Beach. Wall to wall sharpness. This kit lens is amazing.
Z7 + 24-70 f4s, 1/320s f/8.0 at 24.0mm iso64
7) Sculptures by the Sea Exhibition, Tamarama Beach
Z7 + 35 f1.8s, 1/6400s f/1.8 at 35.0mm iso72
8) Sculptures by the Sea Exhibition, Tamarama Beach. This is a favourite, just live the IQ from that 35.
Z7 + 35 f1.8s, 1/8000s f/2.8 at 35.0mm iso64
9) Sculotures by the Sea, "St George Slaying the Dragon"
Z7 + 35 f1.8s, 1/5000s f/2.0 at 35.0mm iso64
10) Surfer at Bronte Beach. No issue getting focus on these surfers.
Z7 + 500 f5.6PF, 1/1250s f/5.6 at 500.0mm iso220
11) Z7 + 105 f1.4E, 1/4000s f/1.4 at 105.0mm iso80
Oct 25, 2018 at 04:58 AM
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