Gas Advice (Page 3): The problem being Nikon hasn’t released the long zooms or the macros for Z mount yet. Hopefully later this year.

SuperflyTNT Loc: Manassas VA

n4jee wrote:

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

The problem being Nikon hasn’t released the long zooms or the macros for Z mount yet. Hopefully later this year.

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

IDguy wrote:

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

IDguy, you are a victim of multiple major gas attacks. Because of GAS I have four DSLRs but I use them all on a regular basis and have no intention of selling or trading any of them. They are part of my journey and have always been part of my plan. For you I would stop buying gear, sell what is already up for sale and learn to use and love your full frame z6 and crop z50. See if they can be part of your plan before adding or subtracting from what you have. Until you have a plan do not let GAS consume you. Buying and selling can be very very expensive. Ron

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

ronpier wrote:

IDguy, you are a victim of multiple major gas atta... (show quote)

I'm feeling like I have good self-restraint. I only have 3 DSLRs.

xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada

IDguy wrote:

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

Huh??????

craggycrossers Loc: Robin Hood Country, UK

IDguy wrote:

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

Been reading your posts for a few weeks - I'm not the judgemental type - but, should I send my pal Robin to burst your GAS balloon ?

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ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

DirtFarmer wrote:

I'm feeling like I have good self-restraint. I only have 3 DSLRs.

Mine are very similar. I hate steep learning curves. That way I can enjoy them and not review the instructions all the time. They can also be purchased/replaced at very low financial outlay. Three of mine are “Upgrades” from my original D50 but most would even find that description questionable. My main concern is that they produce very acceptable images and they do.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

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.

That's always the dilemma with mirrorless, when you have older lenses to adapt. The adapters are heavy, may or may not use all of the features of older lenses, probably won't work as quickly, may not enable all features of the new camera body, may degrade wide angle performance...

I came to the conclusion after buying a couple of adapters and trying two more, that in most cases, I prefer brand-native, mount-native glass on my gear. When things are engineered to work specifically with one another, I get the best performance. Ergonomics matter to me, a lot.

While Canon and Nikon both did a decent job with their adapters, they are still adapters. They add weight, bulk, workflow time, and often AF response time. And they don't work with all lenses, just most lenses. I can see using adapters for expensive specialty optics and for special effects, but generally, I avoid them.

Toment Loc: FL, IL

I saw the DP Review of the R6
IMPRESSIVE

RightOnPhotography Loc: Quebec,QC

repleo wrote:

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

Mine does, too. Looks like OP is enjoying the buy/sell process 😊😊

IDguy Loc: Idaho

craggycrossers wrote:

Been reading your posts for a few weeks - I'm not the judgemental type - but, should I send my pal Robin to burst your GAS balloon ?

Heh, heh!

I think I broke it. At least put a slow leak in it. There is no longer a D610 in my future. Instead I have purchased the $15 adapter which will mostly reside on the 200-500, as described above. So I will let the sales of my 16-35 and Z 24-70 go through, which will mostly pay for my recent acquisition of the Z 14-30.

I'll also add an alert on KEH in case they get in some used Nikon FTZ adapters. I'll pay up to $100 for one but not $250. Maybe a little more if the $15 adapter doesn't pan out.

If Nikon's Z implementation of the 200-500 (or 600) is priced reasonably it will go to the top of my GAS list. But I don't see myself replacing the f2.8 105 nor the FX AFS 70-300 which need adapting. They are both heavy and large enough that the adapter isn't a big add. I might also get rid of my DX AFP 70-300 because the DX 50-250 on the Z50 is close enough. I won't get much for it though because Nikon is selling refurbs for $200 and mine is a gray market...which I paid $200 for.

User ID

ronpier wrote:

IDguy, you are a victim of multiple major gas atta... (show quote)

I’ve seen *exactly* that same verbatim advice soooo damnt often that I’m all the more convinced, every freakin time I see it again, that it’s mainly just a whole lotta parrot chatter.

Toss Polly a peanut butter cracker and indulge however your gas leads you. Be sure to use *plenty* of peanut butter ... to gum up Polly’s squawking as long as possible. Enjoy the ride. Keep in mind that it’s a one way trip. Prolly’s tiny pea brain knows nothing of that. Awwwrk !

ronpier Loc: Poland Ohio

User ID wrote:

I’ve seen *exactly* that same verbatim advice soooo damnt often that I’m all the more convinced, every freakin time I see it again, that it’s mainly just a whole lotta parrot chatter.

Toss Polly a peanut butter cracker and indulge however your gas leads you. Be sure to use *plenty* of peanut butter ... to gum up Polly’s squawking as long as possible. Enjoy the ride. Keep in mind that it’s a one way trip. Prolly’s tiny pea brain knows nothing of that. Awwwrk !

That’s too bad that this upsets you so much. I thought the advice was right on and hopefully a help to the op.

teacuppic

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.

There’s currently a used Nikon FTZ on eBay for $150.00

hrblaine

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 don't understand you guys, different lens or cameras for everything. I bought a Canon 5Dc years ago and have acquired too many lens for it. I have a 20mm, a 35mm, a 50mm, an 85mm, a 100mm, a 70-200 and a 70-300 plus an extender. I can't remember the last time I used the 20mm and I certainly don't need both an 85 and a 100. And I could probably lose the 70-200 even though it's better than the 70-300 which covers it. And there's probably not enuf distance between the 35 an the 50 to justify both. And I think that I've used the extender once. Of course, I 've only been taking pictures for 70 years (give or take) so what do I know? Maybe I really do need a few more!

Harry PS My first digital was a 40d, it lives in a drawer in my desk, along with a Nikon or two but at least I don't still have the Voightlander or Contax that were my first 35mms, bought while serving in Korea. (Traded the V on the Contax, sold the Contax while I was in college and needed cash. Only thing I've ever sold, other than a few puppies and Foxfire's Rhea.)

IDguy Loc: Idaho

teacuppic wrote:

There’s currently a used Nikon FTZ on eBay for $150.00

Thanks. I’ll look again. When I last looked they wanted $200 used, $249 new, and a bunch of scammers asking over $300.

If the manual adapter works as I hope with the 200-500 it should hold me till they come out with the Z 200-600...if they price it reasonably.

Got to thinking the manual one won’t work at all with the new lenses where the focus ring is electronic. But I think the focus ring in manual focus is mechanical on the 200-500. That will be the first thing I check.