Anyone with an opinion about the Nikon z6ii? I have a D7100 and a D700, and am looking to move up a notch. I have many older Nikkor lenses and some newer ones like a Rokinon 8mm, a...

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

I have a D7100 and a D700, and am looking to move up a notch. I have many older Nikkor lenses and some newer ones like a Rokinon 8mm, a Tokina 100mm, and a Sigma C 150-600. I wonder if anyone can tell me their experiences with this camera, especially shooting with the FTZ converter.... Thanks for any advice. I see a used one up for sale at B&H for $1400.

Thanks for any comments and/or advice!

Joe

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

joecichjr wrote:

I have a D7100 and a D700, and am looking to move up a notch. I have many older Nikkor lenses and some newer ones like a Rokinon 8mm, a Tokina 100mm, and a Sigma C 150-600. I wonder if anyone can tell me their experiences with this camera, especially shooting with the FTZ converter.... Thanks for any advice. I see a used one up for sale at B&H for $1400.

Thanks for any comments and/or advice!

Joe

In what way would you be ‘moving up a notch’?

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

joecichjr wrote:

I have a D7100 and a D700, and am looking to move up a notch. I have many older Nikkor lenses and some newer ones like a Rokinon 8mm, a Tokina 100mm, and a Sigma C 150-600. I wonder if anyone can tell me their experiences with this camera, especially shooting with the FTZ converter.... Thanks for any advice. I see a used one up for sale at B&H for $1400.

Thanks for any comments and/or advice!

Joe

You should read about grandpaw’s adventures with the z6ii.

CO

I rented the Nikon Z6 II for two weeks. I did not use the FTZ adapter so I can't comment on that. I was very impressed with the camera. I like the ergonomics. Nikon puts a lot of thought into the operation of the camera. I did some studio photography during that time. The eye detection AF worked great and picked up on the model's eyes really well. I did some landscape photography also. I think the Z6 III or Z7 III will probably be coming out very soon. I'm going to wait a little longer. I will buy a Z6 III if it materializes.

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

Thanks for the information⭐

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

rehess wrote:

In what way would you be ‘moving up a notch’?

Moving from some older technology to something more in keeping with the sensor tech, etc. prevalent these days. I get excellent shots with both of mine, so I know a big part is experience and some level of talent. But I have a hankering to explore something different - and newer. Thanks for making me think

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

rehess wrote:

You should read about grandpaw’s adventures with the z6ii.

I sure appreciate that advice. I will get in touch with him

Architect1776 Loc: In my mind

joecichjr wrote:

Moving from some older technology to something more in keeping with the sensor tech, etc. prevalent these days. I get excellent shots with both of mine, so I know a big part is experience and some level of talent. But I have a hankering to explore something different - and newer. Thanks for making me think

You will be amazed at how much tech has advanced and how easy AF is and other features.

Grahame Loc: Fiji

joecichjr wrote:

I have a D7100 and a D700, and am looking to move up a notch. I have many older Nikkor lenses and some newer ones like a Rokinon 8mm, a Tokina 100mm, and a Sigma C 150-600. I wonder if anyone can tell me their experiences with this camera, especially shooting with the FTZ converter.... Thanks for any advice. I see a used one up for sale at B&H for $1400.

Thanks for any comments and/or advice!

Joe

I have used the Z6 for years with both an S lens and the FTZ with various others.

The only real challenge scenario I have regularly used it for is photographing action sports, running, and its AF with respect to face/eye detection and subject tracking I have not been able to rely upon. I simply do not use that function and achieve great results using other AF modes. I recently purchased a Z8 for which its AF face/eye and 3D subject tracking can be 99% relied upon. Why I mention this is because I suspect this exact technology is likely to be used within a newer version of the Z6 when it comes out.

With respect to the Z6 ergonomics, controls on the rear right side are close, accidental movement of focus point can occur if you are not careful or have large hands. For many people this is not a concern, it simply takes one press of a button to re-centre the point.

It's a great camera, low light AF is magic and pic quality wonderful !

Hip Coyote

rehess wrote:

You should read about grandpaw’s adventures with the z6ii.

You beat me to it. That is a disqualifier.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Hip Coyote wrote:

You beat me to it. That is a disqualifier.

Grahame’s words just before your comment may explain what grandpaw has experienced, and Nikon may have done a lousy job of explaining the situation to their employees.

rgrenaderphoto Loc: Hollywood, CA

joecichjr wrote:

I have a D7100 and a D700, and am looking to move up a notch. I have many older Nikkor lenses and some newer ones like a Rokinon 8mm, a Tokina 100mm, and a Sigma C 150-600. I wonder if anyone can tell me their experiences with this camera, especially shooting with the FTZ converter.... Thanks for any advice. I see a used one up for sale at B&H for $1400.

Thanks for any comments and/or advice!

Joe

I know several Pros who transitioned from a D750 to a Z6II and the FTZ adapter with older lenses, most notably the 24-70 F and the 28-250 without any issues. Of course, you will get better performance from native "Z" lenses and there are some top performers from Sigma and Tamron available that will save you expense vs Nikon OEM.

Grahame Loc: Fiji

Hip Coyote wrote:

You beat me to it. That is a disqualifier.

I would hardly quantify a 'slightly possible' inconvenience to some users as a "disqualifier". I've used the Z6 with it's single focus point that can possibly accidently be moved from its position taking hundreds of shots where I grab the camera hanging on my side and bring it to my eye with no real problem, awareness is all that's needed.

rehess Loc: South Bend, Indiana, USA

Grahame wrote:

I would hardly quantify a 'slightly possible' inconvenience to some users as a "disqualifier". I've used the Z6 with it's single focus point that can possibly accidently be moved from its position taking hundreds of shots where I grab the camera hanging on my side and bring it to my eye with no real problem, awareness is all that's needed.

Since it is thru a single lens, I would expect you notice at once if it’s not in focus.

Grahame Loc: Fiji

rehess wrote:

Since it is thru a single lens, I would expect you notice at once if it’s not in focus.

A competent photographer will notice if the 'focus point box' is not where he wants it, prior to whether he's going to notice if things are in focus or not.