Nikon Z mirrorless (Page 3): I am assuming that the lenses you have will fit with an adapter to the new Nikon mirrorless camera but if I were you I would go for the D7200 for now. Your...

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I am assuming that the lenses you have will fit with an adapter to the new Nikon mirrorless camera but if I were you I would go for the D7200 for now.
Your lenses are DX type so consider they will not be as useful as the full frame lenses.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Ozzie2154 wrote:

Now I have to think is it worth it to wait and check out this new line. Decisions, decisions!

I'd stick with the D5300 until the reviews come out. Then you can make an informed decision. You can sell your D5300 and lenses on eBay and buy a Z and a FF lens or two.

FiddleMaker Loc: Merrimac, MA

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.

This is good to know. I did not know this.

mleuck

Just say NO to Nikon Mirrorless! If you desire a mirrorless, there are far better, proven options.

rmm0605 Loc: Atlanta GA

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!

The information released so far indicates that the new Z-line will have a different lens interface than the long-standing "F" format. So you're starting from scratch!

ppkwhat Loc: Gibsonton, 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!

Ozzie2154, I would go with the Nikon D7200 based on the excellent reviews by most of the people. I am a Nikon user (D300 and D750), and if you decide to go FF the D750 will be an excellent choice. Regardless, I would not go Mirrowless at this moment.The Nikon technology on them is brand new, I'm pretty sure the Z cameras are good but brand new for Nikon. I would wait at least a year to give time for all bugs to be fixed (if any). I am certain that the DSLR technology id here to stay for a long, long time and it's well tested, tried and used with fantastic results.

teesquare Loc: USA

I am no "brand loyalist". I have owned Canon, Nikon and Olympus I currently shoot Oly........far more experience in mirrorless. Better support for their products. Lighter, smaller -easier to carry and travel. Everything I want and I miss only the extreme low light capabilities of the Sonys - which are full frame, bigger, heavier and much more expensive.
If you are in search of a mirrorless system, and travel a lot.....it is great.

Kmgw9v Loc: Miami, Florida

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!

When in doubt, wait.

Fotomacher Loc: Toronto

CHG_CANON wrote:

Yes, with an additional $250 adapter, all F-mount lenses can be used on the new Z mirrorless bodies.

The Nikon F mount first appeared in 1959 and all lenses made since then are F mount. The early manual focus lenses did not have the aperture index tab and are referred to as “non-AI”. These lenses should not be used on modern camera bodies. All lenses manual focus lenses that are AI or AIs are OK. The AF lenses, with or without the distance chip (denoted by the letter D after the aperture - as in f/1.8D) are compatible and will auto focus on a body with a built in focus motor. The bodies lacking a motor are D3xxx, D5xxx, and Z6/Z7. These AF lenses will be MF on the bodies just listed. For full compatibility on the Z bodies the lenses have to be FX and AF-S or AF-P. DX lenses with an on-board motor will mount, but step down the camera body down to DX mode - that is you won’t get the benefit of the full frame sensor slice the DX lens will be casting an image on only 2/3 of the sensor. The 46mp sensor of the Z7 will yield about 24mp in DX mode and the 24mp sensor of the Z6 will yield about 12mp in DX mode. (Don’t trash my math - it is not a linear computation).

wingclui44 Loc: CT USA

Bill_de wrote:

I can add an AF-S 300mm F/4.0D and AF-S 500mm F/4.0D . There are quite a few of them out there.

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I have the Nikon 24-50mm s3.3-f4.5 AF-D; Nikon 35-7-mm f2.8 AF-D and the Nion 300mm f4.0 AFs D IF.

Bill_de Loc: US

wingclui44 wrote:

I have the Nikon 24-50mm s3.3-f4.5 AF-D; Nikon 35-7-mm f2.8 AF-D and the Nion 300mm f4.0 AFs D IF.

On this lens (Nikon 24-50mm s3.3-f4.5 AF-D) does it say AF-D anywhere?

More than likely it says AF Nikkor 24-50mm 1:3.3 D

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Jaackil Loc: Massachusetts

Strodav wrote:

I highly recommend the D7200. Its arguably the best DX camera in the Nikon lineup.

????? Ha ha ha. You must have forgotten they also have the D500.

The 7200 is a great DX camera and anyone who buys one will not be disappointed it is among the best DX cameras Nikon has ever produced. But it is not the D500.
If you are looking in the Z price range and want a DX then the D500 is worth a look also.

Bill_de Loc: US

Jaackil wrote:

????? Ha ha ha. You must have forgotten they also have the D500.

The 7200 is a great DX camera and anyone who buys one will not be disappointed it is among the best DX cameras Nikon has ever produced. But it is not the D500.
If you are looking in the Z price range and want a DX then the D500 is worth a look also.

Howard5252 Loc: New York / Florida (now)

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.

Regarding the "D"
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/learn-and-explore/a/tips-and-techniques/how-to-read-your-nikkor-lens-barrel.html
The letter "D" is mentioned after the fourth lens photo. I post this with no comment one way or the other, purely as info about the letter "D".

wingclui44 Loc: CT USA

Bill_de wrote:

On this lens (Nikon 24-50mm s3.3-f4.5 AF-D) does it say AF-D anywhere?

More than likely it says AF Nikkor 24-50mm 1:3.3 D

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This the lens: