I shoot a lot of concerts with my Z9 and have wanted this lens for awhile now to shoot from the pits. It was under $500 and works flawlessly with the Z9 in concert settings.

Artist is Scene Queen also. Some of those shots she's a foot away from me.

This was also my first time playing with the Adaptalux lights I got!

50 image stack taken on the Z6 with the Tamron 90mm Macro lens.

I quite recently bought the z5ii, and I already had f Mount lenses that are some exceptional pieces of glass. But still, they are quite huge especially with the adapter. That's why I was thinking about buying a new lens that would be quite versatile, light, easy to carry around, and one that would be affordable (I'd prefer avoiding to exceed 300€). I came across the z40mm f2 and it seems to be great, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. I heard that it isn't sharp enough especially in the edges. I'm also worried about it being fully plastic and about the weather sealing.

I wanted to know if anyone could enlighten me a bit more on this lens or otherwise maybe advice another one I could search around.

I'm really looking for a (prime) lens that is kinda cheap, with a focal length between 25 to 50, and that is really light and easy to carry around.

Thanks in advance for all the answers!!

I have read several posts where someone was trying to decide between two or three different Z bodies which got me wondering, has anyone compiled a chart of all the different Z bodies that highlights the top level specs and what a given body is good-better-best at? I have ready many in depth reviews of the various bodies but it would be nice to see all the data in one spot. (Maybe this already exists and I just don't know about it.)

I know the Ken Rockwell has done this for various categories of lenses but I think it would be very helpful if someone with the requisite experience and knowledge did this for the Z bodies.

Example:
https://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/z/ultrawide-zooms-compared.htm

The autumn is slowly taking over with its own yellow, red and brown trees and bushes. Taken with Z5 and Nikkor 24-200.

Really went out on a limb to find a lens I like and don't mind beating up or taking hiking. I'd say I really enjoy this lens.

Any advice, tips and tricks would be lovely! TIA 🤍

Finally got a chance to go out and test my 180-600 I recently bought. My first lens with this much zoom and I am impressed. She is heavy but manageable.

Z6iii w/180-600
180mm
1/2000
F/5.6
ISO 6400

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More and more clients ask for vertical video. How are you rigging out your camera to accomplish this? I'm looking at either a Smallrig cage and top handle that can attach to the side or top of the camera, or a Falcam cage and handle. If you have experience with either of these and a Z camera please let me know.

I'm using a z5ii and keep my kit really simple. For horizontal video I just use a top handle into the hot shoe and mount a rode shotgun mic to the top handle. I don't have a monitor or external battery or anything right now.

If you own a Nikon Z6 III, you can now update your camera to firmware version 2.0.1, which was released yesterday.

Changes from C Firmware Version 2.00 to 2.01:

• Pre-Release Capture is now available from compatible Bluetooth remote controllers.
• Added support for focus limiter settings with the following NIKKOR Z mount lenses.
- NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
- NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
- NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
- NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3
- NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
- NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
- NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
• Changed the following item names in Picture Controls:
- [Cloud Picture Control] changed to [Imaging Recipe].
- [Add Cloud Picture Control files] under [Set Picture Control] in the photo shooting and video recording menus changed to [Download Imaging Recipes].
• Fixed some Custom Settings menu item numbers.
• Fixed an issue that, in rare cases, caused photos to be overexposed during burst photography in mode M.
• Fixed the following issues that occurred when NIKKOR F mount lenses were attached:
- In rare cases, exposure would become unstable during burst photography with a type E lens attached.
- The camera would sometimes stop responding during burst photography.
- Autofocus would sometimes not function while using FV lock with a flash unit attached.
- The camera would sometimes fail to take the set number of shots in pixel shift shooting when a non-CPU lens was attached.
- The camera would sometimes stop responding when the live view display was zoomed in or out during subject detection when a manual lens was attached.

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/download/fw/574.html

Recently switched from fuji to Nikon Z8 and wrapping my head around banks and recall settings.

For those shooting birds, do you use separate banks for perched birds and BIF, or a recall button to quickly change shutter speed and AF area? Or another method I haven’t considered?

I use AF-C and back button focus. Currently have Steve Perry’s setting to recall on DISP to switch off subject detection.

Curious how you’ve set up for when a perched bird suddenly takes off.

Taken with Nikon Z8 and 180-600

Purpose: Family portraits, my toddler kids, close-ups, and group photos at family birthday parties and gatherings, both indoors and outdoors. I want creamy background bokeh and sharp, crisp photos indoors, even in moderately dim lighting.

Experience: Tech-savvy, but new to dedicated cameras. I’m willing to learn through tutorials and hands-on practice, including editing.

Why these two? The Sony A6700 appeals to me because of its price, lens costs, AF and excellent reviews. The Nikon Z6 III appeals to me because of its full-frame sensor, impressive specs, and low-light performance and future proofing for years to come.

I don’t plan to use the camera for travel, street photography, or nighttime photography anytime soon. My main use will be family photography, including indoor birthday parties and gatherings that might happen during the day or in the evening/night.

I plan to buy just two lenses, (prime, everyday) and keep the setup for many years without upgrading, assuming everything works as expected.

Which would you recommend for my needs, and why? Very less review videos on Z6iii compared to 6700. Is Z6 III underrated?