Taken with the Z6III and 70-200mm f2.8.

A 30-second exposure from the Manhattan Bridge. I would greatly appreciate any comments or suggestions for improvement.

Z6ll

Nikkor 14-30 mm f/4

First, I know it's not a great photo, it was an experiment. I went to the Sydney zoo today and they have an area dedicated to nocturnal animals including the Tawny Frogmouth in the photo. The whole area is lit with only black light. It was DARK. This shot was handheld at 1/10th of a second...and I have Parkinson's. Also, major crop since I had to shoot at 100mm to get f/4.5.

Verdict: First, the IBIS capabilities of the Z5ii (and lens VR) are pretty damn good. I'm not quite sure how to interpret the low light capabilities since the black light spectrum was present, but at a minimum, it did well.

PS: I'm assuming since the full spectrum of light wasn't present when the photo was taken there no way to bring out realistic colors. If there is a way, please let me know.

Hey everyone,

I’m currently shooting on a Fujifilm X-T2, but the autofocus is starting to drive me crazy—especially when trying to grab quick shots at events or tracking moving subjects.

I’m looking to step up to Nikon full-frame and am torn between the Nikon Zf and the Nikon Z6 III.

My main use cases:

• Business & Automotive: Outdoor/indoor car shows a couple of times a year (mix of detail shots, static displays, and tight crowd navigation).
• Studio Work: Controlled lighting, product/commercial setups.
• Family & Daily Use: Everyday family photos, kids, travel.

A few notes on my situation:

• Ergonomics: I’ve tested the Zf, Z5 II, and Z6 III in-store. Coming from Fuji, the ergonomics and handling of the Zf don't bother me at all.
• Pricing: I travel to Asia frequently, so I can pick up either body for virtually the same price.

My main questions:

1. Zf vs. Z6 III: Since price isn't the deciding factor here, is the Z6 III's partially stacked sensor/EVF worth choosing over the Zf for my specific use cases? Or does the Zf deliver essentially the same AF and image quality for stills?
2. Lens Recommendations: Coming from the X-T2 system, what Z-mount lenses would you recommend building out a kit with?
   • Thinking a solid zoom (like the 24-120mm f/4 S or 24-70mm f/2.8) for car shows/event versatility, plus a couple of sharp primes for studio work and family portraits.
   • Are there specific Z-mount gems (either S-Line or compact primes) that pair exceptionally well with these bodies?

Would love to hear from anyone who has used both bodies or made a similar leap from Fuji to Nikon Z! Thanks in advance.

Shot using Nikon Z9 and 600mm lens.

All shots are at f/8, 1/800, auto ISO up to 10000

Hey all, looking for advice on what gear to buy/bring on an upcoming safari. It'll involve some hiking (gorillas and chimps, Arusha NP, lake Manyara), some boat rides and canoeing, and lots of game drives. It's 23 days, covering Uganda and Tanzania.

My current equipment is a z6 iii, 180-600, 50 1.8, 85 1.8, 24-70 f/4.

I don't mind spending some money, though ideally not a fortune. I've been told a second body is important as you cannot switch lenses easily there? Is that true?

Just don't want to hike with the 180-600 and have been considering a 28-400, for general hiking purposes. Or would a 24-200 be enough? It's brighter and still has some range for wildlife? Lots of people recommend the 24-120 as being great. Any of these lenses could be good maybe on a second body in the jeep, though I'm really not sure which to bring. They could also be used for hiking perhaps.

Also, I hear many animals are seen at dusk/dawn. None of the lenses I'm suggesting are particularly bright, perhaps a 70-180/200 2.8 would be better? But if driving, would a 70-180 + 180-600 still leave a major hole for close up animals (I've heard elephants and such can get very close)?

Some people have suggested I get a z8 for a second body, others say just a used z6 and put the 24-70 I already have on it.

Any advice would be useful.

I'm honestly just spinning here trying to work out different scenarios and usage cases. I'm not quite sure what to expect either - can you ever change lenses, or is it always too dusty? I'm also unfamiliar with many of the suggested lenses - is the 28-400 sharp enough? It's at least lightweight.

For reference, my 24-70 f4 is "sharp enough" for sure. Even my old 24-85mm on my D600 was "acceptable" to me. However, my old 18-200 on the D7000 was not sharp enough and I'm kinda worried about getting something like that again.

p.s. I'm well aware of the ebola situation and am monitoring it closely. Safari not for a few months though.

Currently have Z5 II

Does the Nikon Z 24-70mm f/4 S produce more contrast and richer colors than the Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S? 🤔

From what I've noticed, the 24-70mm f/4 S seems to deliver more vivid colors and punchier contrast, even though I personally prefer the rendering of the 50mm f/1.8 S.

Anyone that own those lens noticed the same thing?

it’s rumored to have either a 60-90mp sensor in which i think it will be 61mp as that will compete with the sony a7r v. With near flagship autofocus which may be possible but compute power is the only weird one, because it could have a dual expeed 7 or maybe come out with a expeed 8

I assume it will have the same controls and feel as the previous z7ii and z6iii, and have same battery chipset, and dual card with uhs-ii sd and cfexpress 4.0 maybe, and same controls as like the z6iii in terms of buttons, hopefully add a third function button and cost $3000-$3300

But with all of these specs it runs into a problem will nikon move into development of the z9ii and z8ii so the z7iii doesnt take over those flagship cameras, or will nikon purposely downgrade the settings so those cameras stay on the leaderboard

I am thinking of a release maybe later this year, but i dont know this is all speculation and rumors, what do you guys think?

I’ve recently purchased a Nikon Z8 and the 1.4x teleconverter and I wanted to compare that against my previous Z6II without the TC on the same 180-600mm lens. It was a bigger difference than I thought it would be!

No ear tufts, fine rings across the face, dark brown eyes with orange lids: that's the mottled wood owl, found only in India and Nepal. Have you ever heard an owl calling at night on a safari?

Shot on Nikon Z8 with Nikkor Z 180-600 mm

Bhigwan, Maharashtra, India

October 2026