Nikon d5600 vs Nikon Z6 ll: I have the Nikon d5600 and I have 4 lenses that go with it. 70-300mm ; sigma 150-600mm: 50mm; 18-55mm. If I decided to get the mirrorless can I use these...

dsims1960 Loc: Texas

I have the Nikon d5600 and I have 4 lenses that go with it. 70-300mm ; sigma 150-600mm: 50mm; 18-55mm. If I decided to get the mirrorless can I use these lens on the Nikon z6 ll? I’ll put some of my pictures and I just want them to be sharper. I zoom in real close and they don’t look perfect. Should I not zoom in so far. I want perfect pictures. 🤣. My pictures are A Lot better than they use to be

nikon123 Loc: Toronto, Canada

Auto focus will only work on the Z camera if the particular lens has a built-in motor.

nikon123 Loc: Toronto, Canada

Also, crop sensor lenses on a full frame camera will work but the photo will be significantly adjusted in size/pixel count.

dsims1960 Loc: Texas

So are you saying I should just stick to what I have. 😊

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Your DX lenses on a 24MP full frame sensor will auto-crop to 8.9MP image files, a pretty expensive step down from your 24MP DX D5600.

To get better images, with any camera, you need to post and store your image with the EXIF data, and request help on how to shoot better from a technical standpoint. None of these examples were stored, so we don't know (can't see) what you're doing. Regarding shooting the rear view of animals, or any subject beyond nude women, stop doing that, regardless of your exposure or focusing parameters. That's one easy way to improve, with no new equipment.

Boris77

dsims1960 wrote:

I have the Nikon d5600 and I have 4 lenses that go with it. 70-300mm ; sigma 150-600mm: 50mm; 18-55mm. If I decided to get the mirrorless can I use these lens on the Nikon z6 ll? I’ll put some of my pictures and I just want them to be sharper. I zoom in real close and they don’t look perfect. Should I not zoom in so far. I want perfect pictures. 🤣. My pictures are A Lot better than they use to be

I use the D5500 occasionally. Its sharpness is definitely affected by the quality of the lens used. I doubt that any of the lenses you list are as sharp as my Nikon 70-200mm f4; it is noticeably better than any other zoom I own, and many of the prime lenses.
There is no logic or magic that a "mirrorless" camera that will sharpen your lenses.
However the new AIs in processing programs seem to do magic on Raw files. Put your effort there.
Boris

dsims1960 Loc: Texas

Thanks!!

Orphoto Loc: Oregon

Also know that if you do pick the Z6 route, you would need to pick up an FTZ adaptor to use the current f mount lenses. Your 150-6000 is an fx lense. You will have to check as to the 50 and 70-300.

ClarkJohnson Loc: Fort Myers, FL and Cohasset, MA

In addition to the above comments, I’ll add that for nature photography, which you seem to enjoy, the AF system on the first two generations of Z cameras has seemed to most people to be less than perfect. Nature photography is not impossible with these, but it should not be the reason to switch. A logical upgrade from the D5600 would be a D500. You could use your current lenses and have a great AF system.

I moved through the Nikon lineup from the Z50 to the Z6 to the Z7II to the Z9. Until I acquired the Z9, I still used a D500 for bird photography.

Good luck!

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

dsims1960 wrote:

I have the Nikon d5600 and I have 4 lenses that go with it. 70-300mm ; sigma 150-600mm: 50mm; 18-55mm. If I decided to get the mirrorless can I use these lens on the Nikon z6 ll? I’ll put some of my pictures and I just want them to be sharper. I zoom in real close and they don’t look perfect. Should I not zoom in so far. I want perfect pictures. 🤣. My pictures are A Lot better than they use to be

Both are 24mp cameras.
Your crop lens will produce worse photos on the z camera as you will lose about half the resolution.
Otherwise no difference in sharpness as lenses are what focus the image on the sensor.

dsims1960 Loc: Texas

Thanks!!

dsims1960 Loc: Texas

Thanks to everyone for all the help! It’s greatly appreciated. I think I’m gonna stick to what I have and keep practicing and also might get that other lens someone mentioned.

Bultaco Loc: Aiken, SC

I've been using a D500 shooting wildlife using FF
lens, the AF is fast. I don't think you could go wrong with one.

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

dsims1960 wrote:

I have the Nikon d5600 and I have 4 lenses that go with it. 70-300mm ; sigma 150-600mm: 50mm; 18-55mm. If I decided to get the mirrorless can I use these lens on the Nikon z6 ll? I’ll put some of my pictures and I just want them to be sharper. I zoom in real close and they don’t look perfect. Should I not zoom in so far. I want perfect pictures. 🤣. My pictures are A Lot better than they use to be

Can I use old lenses on Nikon Z?
The new Nikon Z mount takes all old Nikon lenses using the FTZ ("F to Z") adaptor. It works perfectly with AF-S, AF-I and AF-P lenses.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I should save this as a file I can just copy and post.

"Read reviews and comparisons."

The Z6 II is a fine camera, and it is years newer technologically than the D5600. Still read reviews and comparisons.