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Aug 26, 2018 21:54:27   #
Ozzie2154 Loc: New Jersey
 
I currently own a Nikon D5300. I am considering upgrading to a D7200 or D7500. My question is will my current lenses (Tamron 18-400 and Tamron 10-20 wide angle) fit on the new Nikon Z line. I also have the kit Nikkor lenses with my D5300.

Thanks!

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Aug 26, 2018 21:57:27   #
Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.
 
Ozzie2154 wrote:
I currently own a Nikon D5300. I am considering upgrading to a D7200 or D7500. My question is will my current lenses (Tamron 18-400 and Tamron 10-20 wide angle) fit on the new Nikon Z line. I also have the kit Nikkor lenses with my D5300.

Thanks!


Since that camera has just recently been announced, maybe you should ask that question to Nikon.

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Aug 26, 2018 21:59:57   #
CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City
 
Yes, with an additional $250 adapter, all F-mount lenses can be used on the new Z mirrorless bodies.

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Aug 26, 2018 22:06:44   #
Ozzie2154 Loc: New Jersey
 
Thank you as I wasn't sure if my lenses are F mounted class. Now I have to think is it worth it to wait and check out this new line. Decisions, decisions!

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Aug 26, 2018 22:09:26   #
GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City
 
Both the Z6 and Z7 are full-frame cameras. The lenses you have are for DX, so you may not get full use out of the bigger sensor.


Will they come out with a DX sensored mirrorless? Who knows?

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Aug 26, 2018 22:13:15   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
Ozzie2154 wrote:
Thank you as I wasn't sure if my lenses are F mounted class. Now I have to think is it worth it to wait and check out this new line. Decisions, decisions!


If you are considering the Z7 (the more expensive one) it is supposed to start shipping the end of September. The Z6 is coming later.

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Aug 26, 2018 22:37:16   #
jcboy3
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
Yes, with an additional $250 adapter, all F-mount lenses can be used on the new Z mirrorless bodies.


The adapter is discounted if you buy it with the camera.

While you can mount any F-mount lenses, you cannot auto focus lenses that do not have a self contained focus motor. AF and AF-D lenses do not auto focus.

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Aug 26, 2018 22:46:40   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
jcboy3 wrote:
The adapter is discounted if you buy it with the camera.

While you can mount any F-mount lenses, you cannot auto focus lenses that do not have a self contained focus motor. AF and AF-D lenses do not auto focus.


Sorry but there is no such thing as an "AF-D" lens.
AF, AF-I, AF-S, and AF-P. The only one that will NOT autofocus on the Z bodies with the FTZ adaptor are the AF lenses.

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Aug 26, 2018 23:00:58   #
jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
Yes, with an additional $250 adapter, all F-mount lenses can be used on the new Z mirrorless bodies.


Or you'll get the adapter for $150 if you buy it with the new body.

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Aug 26, 2018 23:02:08   #
Bill_de Loc: US
 
MT Shooter wrote:
Sorry but there is no such thing as an "AF-D" lens.


Nobody believes it when I say it. Maybe they'll believe you.

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Aug 26, 2018 23:04:14   #
Charlie'smom
 
MT Shooter wrote:
Sorry but there is no such thing as an "AF-D" lens.
AF, AF-I, AF-S, and AF-P. The only one that will NOT autofocus on the Z bodies with the FTZ adaptor are the AF lenses.


https://www.dxomark.com/nikon-af-d-lens-reviews/

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Aug 26, 2018 23:05:51   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
Bill_de wrote:
Nobody believes it when I say it. Maybe they'll believe you.

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Some people just get something in their head because they "saw it on the internet" and think its fact. Hard to convince some of them the internet is FULL of crap that isn't true. Still got to present the REAL facts though to keep new readers from believing all the misinformation spread by these people.

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Aug 26, 2018 23:09:39   #
MT Shooter Loc: Montana
 
Charlie'smom wrote:
https://www.dxomark.com/nikon-af-d-lens-reviews/


A poor choice of heading for sure, but read the ACTUAL NIKON LENS DESIGNATIONS to see what is fact.
AF-D in DXO's header simply states that the comparison presented covers Nikons AF lenses that contain the "D" communication chip in them. The "D" has NOTHING AT ALL TO DO WITH THE AUTOFOCUS SYSTEM. Plain and simple.

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Aug 26, 2018 23:23:57   #
Strodav Loc: Houston, Tx
 
This is my personal opinion, please do your own research and do your best to pull out the facts in the middle of all the hype. I would wait on the Z technology for a while. Tony and Chelsea Northrup are very talented and very knowledgeable professional photographers and writers that are all about protecting their readers. I trust them on all things photographic. You might want to watch their pre-production review of the Z7 at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUii9dTwPkw before pre-ordering your Z6 or Z7. IF you decide to go mirrorless right now, look at Sony, but then you would need new glass. If you are going to stay with a Nikon dslr body, I highly recommend the D7200. Its arguably the best DX camera in the Nikon lineup and you can get some really great deals right now as it has been replaced by the D7500. DxOMark.com, which is another organization I really trust, rates the D7200 above the D7500. Your Tamron 18-400mm (have one myself), and 10-24mm (sure it isn't a Sigma 10-20mm, which I also have) glass will work well with the D7200.

As far as F mount lenses working on Z bodies, my understanding is any modern F mount lens with its own AF motor will work on Z bodies with a $250 adapter that you can buy with a Z camera body. I know the 18-400 has its own AF motor, I am not as sure with the 10-24mm. Now, I have not seen anything about 3rd party lenses being supported with the adapter. Nikon only talks about the adapter supporting its own Nikkor brand, but I can't see why modern 3rd party lenses wouldn't work, but I believe both the Z6 and Z7 cameras are full frame (FF) and your two lenses are DX lenses so while they might work, they will not fill the entire frame. You will probably want new FX glass if you go Nikon mirrorless.

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Aug 26, 2018 23:36:31   #
GoofyNewfie Loc: Kansas City
 
Ozzie2154 wrote:
... My question is will my current lenses (Tamron 18-400 and Tamron 10-20 wide angle) fit on the new Nikon Z line. I also have the kit Nikkor lenses with my D5300.


Those are all DX lenses.
The Nikon Z6 and Z7 are full-frame bodies.
DX lenses on an FX body is less than ideal. And most of those lenses aren’t exactly the sharpest arrows in the quiver.
Forget it until you either get FX lenses (or some of the new lenses) or Nikon comes out with a DX sensored mirrorless.

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