** Nikon have 20+ Z mount in the wild in 《3 years plus 7 Mirrorless cameras. The Z System summaries rate them all as Recommended, excellent, Solid investments, Nikon doing f1.8 primes is equally sensible. Most photographers cling to the dogma you have to shut down a f1.2 or f1.4 prime for decent IQ at f1.8 Today's f1.8S Nikkors deliver edge to edge sharpness. The f4 Zooms are highly Recommended, notably the light 14-30 f4S using 82mm filters. So there're Big distinctions in these f1.8S primes, which many have overlooked....
** Nikon's 3 dragons aka f2.8S Trinity extend the leading industry status of the F mount versions, and look no further than the 70-200 f2.8S. Surprisingly, this beats the E FL model, which works very well on Z cameras thanks to the FTZ adapter. The14-24 f2.8S is the best landscape lens ever made, and it outperforms many of the primes; https://www.zsystemuser.com/z-mount-lenses/nikkor-lenses/nikon-z-mount-lens-reviews/
** the quality of the new pair of Z-TCs outperform the F mount versions, tested on the 70-200 S
** to cite above post by bs_kite.... Brad Hill concluded what many have experienced in practice. The FTZ works reliably with G and E Nikkors... with over 77 options available. Including about a dozen AFS telephotos. There are of course many 3rd party F-mount lenses. Nothing more to add...
** Steve underscores the overlooked fact the Z7 cameras are excellent for all subjects, stationary and slower moving eg trains, bridal couples dancing, dogs, cats etc etc...
** Nikon will have launched 30 Z Nikkors by mid 2022 , ie probably within 9 to 10 months. These will include four S telephotos. https://photographylife.com/nikon-z-series
** oh while i remember to add.... the flagship Z9 will be shipping by xmas to those first in line.... an extending line
** Nikon have 20+ Z mount in the wild in 《3 years plus 7 Mirrorless cameras. The Z System summaries rate them all as Recommended, excellent, Solid investments, Nikon doing f1.8 primes is equally sensible. Most photographers cling to the dogma you have to shut down a f1.2 or f1.4 prime for decent IQ at f1.8 Today's f1.8S Nikkors deliver edge to edge sharpness. The f4 Zooms are highly Recommended, notably the light 14-30 f4S using 82mm filters. Big distinctions in these f1.8S primes many have overlooked....
** Nikon's 3 dragons aka f2.8S Trinity extend the leading industry status of the F mount versions, and look no further than the 70-200 f2.8S. Surprisingly, this beats the E FL model, which works very well on Z cameras thanks to the FTZ adapter. The14-24 f2.8S is the best landscape lens ever made, and it outperforms many of the primes; https://www.zsystemuser.com/z-mount-lenses/nikkor-lenses/nikon-z-mount-lens-reviews/
** the quality of the new pair of Z-TCs outperform the F mount versions, tested on the 70-200 S
** to cite above post by bs_kite.... Brad Hill concluded what many have experienced in practice. The FTZ works reliably with G and E Nikkors... with only about 77 options available. Including about a dozen telephotos. Nothing more to add...
** Steve underscores the overlooked fact the Z7 cameras are excellent for all subjects, stationary and slower moving eg trains, bridal couples dancing, dogs, cats etc etc...
** Nikon will have launched 30 Z Nikkors by mid 2022 , ie probably within 9 to 10 months. These will include four S telephotos. https://photographylife.com/nikon-z-series
** oh while i remember to add.... the flagship Z9 will be shipping by xmas to those first in line.... an extending line
Aug 11, 2021 at 01:02 AM
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Today's f1.8S Nikkors deliver edge to edge sharpness. The f4 Zooms are highly Recommended, notably the light 14-30 f4S using 82mm filters. So there're Big distinctions in these f1.8S primes, which many have overlooked....