bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

I am thinking about buying a nikon z7ii ( because I want it and can afford it )
I spoke with a woman I met out shooting today.
She has a z7 ( not II)
she said she has to manual focus most of her old nikon lenses.
also said her sigma 150/600 didn't work with it at all.
Non of this sounds right to me.
is anyone using a z7ii are are you having that problem???
also how do you like it, are you happy or sorry you bought it. and why...

dragon64 Loc: Stewartstown PA

I currently do not have a Nikon Z but have been interested in getting perhaps a Z5. I can not testify to her comments but I would be most interested in her comment about the Sigma 150/600 as I also use that lens. I have read recently that all of the older Nikon lenses will be manual focus when using the Nikon FTZ adaptor with Nikon lenses other than the AF-S (1984-Today), AF-P (2017- Today), and AF-I (1992-1998).

For more information on the FTZ adapter and its abilities or lack thereof see kenrockwell.com, reviews-Nikon, Nikon FTZ Lens Adapter Compatibility.

I personally have a number of Nikon lenses that will not be fully compatible. It saddens me that Nikon marketing implies that older lenses work well- when in fact they do not!

DavidPine Loc: Fredericksburg, TX

She's full of crap. The FTZ adaptor works great with Nikon DSLR lenses. I have 5 Z bodies and Nikon, Sigma and Tamron lenses. They all work very good. I even have an adaptor to mount my Canon lenses on my Z bodies.

Hamltnblue Loc: Springfield PA

I have the Z7ii since release day and love it. Before that I had the Z7 and was happy with that as well. Using the F 70-200 with FTZ adapter was no problem and gave excellent results. Like any platform you have to spend time using it to learn how to use it correctly.

Switching to the Z7ii is like upgrading your pc. The basic functions are pretty much the same but faster and smoother. Everything is a bit snapper. There are additional very useful features menu additions, and the low light performance is a notch better.
The grip is slightly larger.(not much but I notice and prefer it)

Never thought I would use the extra card slot but it does give a bit of peace of mind.
The sooner you switch to the Z mount lenses the better. They are everything the reviews say they are. Corner to corner sharp and well built.
I have the Z 24-70, and z 70-200 f2.8. There are none better. For wide the 14-30 F4 is also tack sharp. I’ve considered the f2.8 but the F4 has been perfect for my uses.
The 70-200 F4 is also a great lens and is on the shelf for when traveling light.

Good luck with your Z if you decide to go that way.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

She must have lenses that require a focus motor in the camera body. The Zs do not have one.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

All AF-S and AF-P lenses work fully with the FTZ.

AF lenses must manually focus.

Winslowe

The manual for every Nikon reflex camera for the last 40 years details the function of older lenses. I know little about the Z cameras.

Winslowe

AF-I lenses also have built-in motors.

ejpeters Loc: New Jersey, USA

I have the Z6ll and all my Nikon lenses work so far.
From everything I have read the Sigma 150-600 works on theZ6ll and Z7ll. I have two lenses that I have to manually focus and those are the Tokina 100mm and the Tamron 24-70 G1 lens. All of my G2 Tamron lenses work fine.
https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/photography-accessories/ftz-mount-adapter.page

BurghByrd Loc: Pittsburgh

I just purchased a Z6ii and I do like it. It has some features relative to the DSLRs that I like. I also have Nikon DSLRs and many of the F mount lenses for them; I still like them too. All of my F mount lenses (none of which are older than D series) can be used on the Z6ii by using the FTZ adapter. Any of the AF lenses that were designed to use the autofocus motor in the camera body are now manual focus on the Z mount camera because it doesn't contain a focusing motor. In general most of the D series AF lenses fall into this category although the AF-S 17-35 f/2.8 D is an exception; it will autofocus the AF-S designation indicating that it contains a silent wave motor. One of the advantages of a mirrorless camera like the Z6 & Z7 is that focus peaking can be used to help with manual focus. I hope this helps with your decision

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

I’ve been shooting a Z7 for almost a year and love it. The only Nikon lenses that don’t autofocus are those that require an in body focus motor. I can’t speak for the Sigma 150-600. It could possibly need a firmware update. I did have the old, non G2 Tamron 150-600 but I traded it in on the Nikon 200-500, (but that lens still mostly lives on the D500). I’m eagerly awaiting the 200-600 Z mount that’s supposed to come this year. I do use several manual focus lenses on the Z7 and I can tell you mirrorless is a game changer with manual focus.

n4jee Loc: New Bern, NC

The FTZ adapter will only auto focus with lenses that have the built in motor. Most of my lenses are carry over from my F5 days and utilize the motor in the bodies. You must think that everyone that doesn't use the latest glass is full of crap. Most of us that are loyal to Nikon is due to the fact that they have, until now, maintained compatibility since the first "F" bodies. I was considering a Z7 until I realized that I'd have to manual focus or buy new glass. I'll stick with my D810 and old glass.

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

I have a Z6 and many Nikon "D" lenses and with the FTZ adapter there is NO autofocus due to no motor to drive them. Aside from autofocus they do communicate with the camera so the light meter, focus highlights and aperture controls function as they should.

I have an assortment of great "D" lenses and I am truly sad that they do not autofocus. Perhaps someday there will be an adapter that addresses this situation.

JosephS

I own the Z7 and have upgraded all my lenses to the Z native ones. There was no problem with using the adapter and other modern Nikon lenses. I highly recommend the Z7 and the new type of storage chips which have worked perfectly. Low light natural shots are so much better that you will never want to go back. The Z7ii is a modest upgrade and unless you are a wedding photographer who needs a guaranteed backup it is not of much value. I definitely prefer the 2.8 lens and just got the new Z wide angle 14-28 2.8. The silent shutter shooting is a great feature which I really enjoy. Autofocus works extremely well, too.

bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.

I keep hearing a better camera doesnt make you a better photographer.... well when it works better in low light, has a much better and faster focus system, will make your photos better, you may still suck but the shots will be better