All AF-S lenses are prone to motor failure. I solved this issue by purchasing an early optically exceptional Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 that has no motor.
All AF-S lenses are prone to motor failure. I solved this issue by purchasing an early optically exceptional Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 that has no motor.
All AF-S lenses are prone to motor failure. I solved this issue by purchasing an early optically exceptional Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 that has no motor.
The OP has the Z6II and it can't focus a lens without motor. That's why the OP wanted to upgrade to AF-S.
So, with your Tamrons, will they AF on a mirror-less body? What about G lens are they more rugged?
So, with your Tamrons, will they AF on a mirror-less body?
What about G lens are they more rugged?
Just a thought for the op , do all the lenses your looking at have aperture rings ?
If not you'll have no aperture control on some of your cameras , and limited options on the F4 .
I only have a handful of Nikon gear , so aren't familiar with the lenses your interested in .
Yes, I am only considering lenses with aperture rings, thus the need for AF-S non-G lenses (yes, Nikkor offers some lenses that are "AF-S G", go figure!).
It's even a personal preference. I don't like changing the aperture through dials on the camera. I find it really strange. I have always been used to changing aperture with my left hand, on the lens itself. I don't want to have to think when I change between my cameras.
Right now, my set is:However, if I were you I would buy AI, AI-S, AF or AF-D lenses for the film camera and Z lens for your digital.
Yes, my 35-70mm 3.5 AI-S is my most used lens, by far. When I take my camera on the streets, it's often the only lens I carry with me.Time for Nikon to update this 30-year-old design. If they did, I'd seriously consider dumping both the Z 14-24 and the Z 24-70/2.8 since this range of focal lengths covers about 80% of what I want to shoot.
Right now, my set is:
I find it very difficult to focus with the Z6 II because of the lack of a split prism — obviously, as it's not a true optical viewfinder. At 48 years old, having keratoconus since my teens, I can't trust my eyes anymore without any kind of focusing aid. But I would like to get back into commercial photography, so focus accuracy is a must, especially for events.
- Nikon 20-35mm f/2.8 AF-D
- Nikon 35-70mm f/3.5 AI
- Nikon 80-200mm f/2.8 AF-S
Small focusing mistakes with the 20-35mm at f/5.6 or f/8 are probably not that visible, but with the 35-70mm they will definitely show up. I also have a 50mm f/1.4 and, at its maximum aperture, even not-so-small mistakes will be visible.
If I go with your recommendation, I only need to buy one lens for the Z... The only viable/affordable candidate is the Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8. It's a little more expensive than what I could spend, though. Or I could just rent it when I have an event.
I think you've just helped keep my GAS in check. Thanks!
I would buy Z lenses for the Z6iii. The Z lenses are supposed to be better than F lenses. I focus my SLR without the split image nor microprism without any problem and that is the reason I don't want the mirrorless because I can't do the same I either have to use peaking or magnify a portion of the frame which is against my way of doing thing. When I bought my Nikon F2AS back in 1977 the first accessory I bougt was the type D focusing screen to get rid of the split image and microprism. I later used the F3HP the same way. I am 70 and I am manually focus my Nikon Df and D850 fine. That is the one reason I don't go for mirrorless.
A follow-up to this subject...
I didn't go for the 17-35 mm, but found a great deal on a 28-70 mm AF-S from Japan.
Anyway, it didn't arrive on time, so I rented a Nikkor-Z 24-70mm f/4 to shoot a friend's wedding party this weekend and, although I got really good results, I had a really hard time getting the auto-focus to work satisfactorily. The camera didn't focus quickly enough and the shutter wouldn't fire until it did, so I had people waiting on me to "click". It didn't feel good at all.
I tested the AF-S today with my cats, in my poor lit apartment, and the AF was "teh snappy"! Lens looks great, glass is pristine. Not even a hint of fog, but there's a speck or two of dust inside, as expected for a lens this age.
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