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DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

So: Mirrorless or what you're used to?

(1) What you're used to will do the job and give you some exercise carrying something heavier then the mirrorless.
(2) It's always good to be in danger of learning something new.

As far as the wide angle is concerned, what do you expect to use the wide angle for? If you're going to be shooting scenery, you can do panos with something longer. If you're going to be shooting action in tight quarters, then you need a wide angle lens.

IDguy Loc: Idaho

DirtFarmer wrote:

So: Mirrorless or what you're used to?

(1) What you're used to will do the job and give you some exercise carrying something heavier then the mirrorless.
(2) It's always good to be in danger of learning something new.

As far as the wide angle is concerned, what do you expect to use the wide angle for? If you're going to be shooting scenery, you can do panos with something longer. If you're going to be shooting action in tight quarters, then you need a wide angle lens.

I also use the wide angle for urban images, including narrow streets in old countries and inside buildings like museums and cathedrals. The 14-30 on the Z6 will be awesome for that.

I often do multi shot panos particularly when hiking. The Z50 with 16-50 is awesome for that. And sometimes the iPhone.

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IDguy wrote:

I can see how it confuses. That is why I’m dithering.

It is about not having to fuss with the FTZ. I initially thought it wouldn’t be an issue. It is.

An option I considered is just getting another FTZ. Unfortunately they want $250 for one if you get it without camera and there aren’t any used out there yet.

I pretty much live by adapters, therefore I’m not empathetic toward your objection to fussing. Yes, I’d prefer to NOT have that extra step involved in certain lens swaps, so I really DO “hear you”, but I nevertheless tend to see you as letting it loom too large in your consciousness. I suggest that you acknowledge that as a (possible) fact and just “ get over it”.

OTOH, if only maximum convenience will suit your photographic way of life, then if you’ve got the $$, then quit dithering and do a complete upgrade.

If you have maybe two F-mount lenses that you’d never carry at the same time, then use those with the FTZ. Just make the FTZ part of whichever F-mount lens is in your bag that day. No fussing, just an inch added to the length of that lens. That is essentially how I deal with my “adapter lifestyle”.

Obviously YMMV.

Bill_de Loc: US

Get the Z lenses you need and sell everything else. No more confusion!
You may even consider renting the appropriate lenses for the trip.

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Walkabout08

Simple, get as many ftz adapters as needed to use the legacy lenses until Nikon produces new S glass to match your needs.

Gspeed Loc: Rhinebeck, NY

I can only respond to the D610. I love mine. Paired with the 24-70 I feel like I can’t lose. My 105 mm also makes me feel this way.

~ Eileen

IDguy wrote:

Just looking for alternate opinions on this. br b... (show quote)

ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA

The D610 is a step back from the D800 that you sold - you're confusing yourself - stay with mirrorless and forget the rest.

imagemeister Loc: mid east Florida

repleo wrote:

My head is spinning after the first four paragraphs. Is this a question or some sort of puzzle?

.......very little logic to the question - if there is one - so I can find little logic for any answers.

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

Sounds like you’re considering a step backwards for the want of a “good” deal? I thought I was the only one who made those foolish moves? (Full disclosure, I still do.)

Bigmike1 Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.

I think you need to go visit the crapper.

zug55 Loc: Naivasha, Kenya, and Austin, Texas

GAS is good. We have to support camera manufacturers.

n4jee Loc: New Bern, NC

Bigmike1 wrote:

I think you need to go visit the crapper.

Best advice so far! You've made the switch to mirrorless. The next goal should be to eliminate the need for FTZ not buy another. Use your money to by Z lenses and sell off your old lenses

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ecobin wrote:

The D610 is a step back from the D800 that you sold - you're confusing yourself - stay with mirrorless and forget the rest.

Makes perfect sense to me.

The 610 is functionally pretty close to the 800. But selling the 800 brings in more cash while keeping the 610 costs little $$ (in terms of merch not sold).

Also, the 610 is a fully developed product while the 800 is the earliest precursor of its series. Also not neglecting the slight size difference favoring the 610, the 610 is a keeper ... unless acoarst a user has simply outgrown SLRs altogether.

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I still keep a 610 around. He’s sort of a friendly little critter. I just scratch him behind the ears now and then and it feels loved. He’s not 100% retired, still assigned to testing lens shades ;-)

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

ClarkJohnson wrote:

I, too, am awkwardly moving into the mirrorless world with a Z50 and new (to me) Z6. However, as a birder, I see no reason at all to give up my D500. With three somewhat different bodies, I have yet to settle on the optimal set of lenses, and I have taken the step of purchasing a second FTZ adapter. However, I would not recommend buying thr D610. What would you use it for that the z6 can’t do? Spend the money on Z lenses.

Yep, I love my Z7 but my 200-500 lives on the D500 for wildlife. I would invest in a second FTZ adapter before a D610. For macro, whether you’re using the built in focus shift feature for stacking or focusing manually with focus peaking turned on you will find your Z6 far superior to a D610.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

alphonso49uk wrote:

I bought a Sony rx10m4 and GAS is now a thing of the past

I have a Sony RX10MIV and it’s a great camera for what it does but it can’t touch my Z7 for certain things.