Nikon Z* mirrorless

wibbly said:
If you’re using zoom lenses. The 28/40 combo are fine on the Zf without the grip.
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Well must be just me? Held with one hand, the camera didn't feel that comfortable or safe IMO which reminded me of a large Olympus EM5.
 
dcash29 said:
Apologies Trevor as I know you love the breast, but it's not for me. Im not a fan of cameras that I have to grip with my finger tips and really a camera at substantial cost that needs an extra grip. Doesn't take anything away from the workings but I would have thought in Mike's situation the z6iii or perhaps the z8 would be more suited after owning a Z5.
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No need to get personal :p ;)
 
Grays sent me a email yesterday evening advising Voigtlander are releasing updated versions of the 35mm f2 APO-Lanthar and the 50mm f2 APO-Lanthar....I love my 50mm version and not sure what they could do to make it better apart from AF.

35mm
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Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm F2 Aspherical Ⅱ – Grays of Westminster Online Shop

The 35mm F2 Apo-Lanthar Aspherical is an interchangeable lens exclusively for full-frame (Nikon FX format) mirrorless cameras with Nikon Z mount.
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Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm F2 Aspherical II – Grays of Westminster Online Shop

The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm F2 Aspherical II is an interchangeable lens exclusively for full-frame (Nikon FX format) mirrorless cameras with Nikon Z mount.
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dcash29 said:
Apologies Trevor as I know you love the beast, but it's not for me. Im not a fan of cameras that I have to grip with my finger tips and really a camera at substantial cost that needs an extra grip. Doesn't take anything away from the workings but I would have thought in Mike's situation the z6iii or perhaps the z8 would be more suited after owning a Z5.
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I've taken a punt on the ZF and neewer grip so let's see, I can live with a touch less ergonomics for the many benefits. I'll chop it in for the z6iii if we don't get on and the z6iii price falls. Z5 will be my 2nd body probably with an 85 1.8 left on it
 
Swanseajack said:
Grays sent me a email yesterday evening advising Voigtlander are releasing updated versions of the 35mm f2 APO-Lanthar and the 50mm f2 APO-Lanthar....I love my 50mm version and not sure what they could do to make it better apart from AF.

35mm
shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk

Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm F2 Aspherical Ⅱ – Grays of Westminster Online Shop

The 35mm F2 Apo-Lanthar Aspherical is an interchangeable lens exclusively for full-frame (Nikon FX format) mirrorless cameras with Nikon Z mount.
shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk

50mm
shop.graysofwestminster.co.uk

Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm F2 Aspherical II – Grays of Westminster Online Shop

The Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm F2 Aspherical II is an interchangeable lens exclusively for full-frame (Nikon FX format) mirrorless cameras with Nikon Z mount.
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It's identical optically, supposed to look a bit sleeker but i'm not seeing that personally.
 
imattersuk said:
It's identical optically, supposed to look a bit sleeker but i'm not seeing that personally.
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New versions are heavier and wider in shape.
 
I once tried out the Zf in the shop without a grip with the 100-400 . To me it goes without saying that you hold the lens in the left hand and the camera in the right which is how things were always done in the good old days before the advent of grips. I'm quite likely to get a Zf eventually but am not convinced I'll need a grip.
 
lunar22 said:
I once tried out the Zf in the shop without a grip with the 100-400 . To me it goes without saying that you hold the lens in the left hand and the camera in the right which is how things were always done in the good old days before the advent of grips. I'm quite likely to get a Zf eventually but am not convinced I'll need a grip.
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I tend to agree but will try with and without. I never shoot one handed.
 
My only thing against the grip is it rather spoils the aesthetic. It's a rather handsome camera and operates in roughly (though far from exactly) the same way as my Df so would be a natural partner. From a purely practical point of view, it might make more sense to get the Z6iii to replace my Z6i, not that I'm in any hurry.
 
lunar22 said:
I once tried out the Zf in the shop without a grip with the 100-400 . To me it goes without saying that you hold the lens in the left hand and the camera in the right which is how things were always done in the good old days before the advent of grips. I'm quite likely to get a Zf eventually but am not convinced I'll need a grip.
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In most cases you do, however I like to handhold a camera in one hand when not in use while out walking. Hopefully Nikon will see sense in adding a viewfinder and IS to a new z30 and drop the z50 style bodies.
 
For me Zf is like two cameras - one, without extra grip, where it doesn't lose aestetics, you can use any vintage lens with it and it will look amazing.
Then second one, with a grip, when I need it with bigger lens and then I just know I cant look at it as a retro camera.
I will not judge it as one and only camera and I dont think that Nikon made a bad decision, like some people on other forums stated - it was one of the bes moves they could do.
 
lunar22 said:
I once tried out the Zf in the shop without a grip with the 100-400 . To me it goes without saying that you hold the lens in the left hand and the camera in the right which is how things were always done in the good old days before the advent of grips. I'm quite likely to get a Zf eventually but am not convinced I'll need a grip.
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I thought that - till I got a grip. It steadies the camera as you press the shutter.
 
it may well be that the Zf will come with a grip anyway so I'd have the option of using it or not depending on the lens. Anyway, I suspect that's some way down the road. I have a Tamron 15-30 and a Laowa 10mm to play with at the moment.
 
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Hi
Any one using a portable power supply connected to thier Z9. There’s a lot of different ones available, I’d just rather get one that is tried and tested by a user. Its to use whilst I’m in my hide for a long session.
Thanks
 
I use the Anker 737 (currently reduced to £75.99 on uk.anker.com with codeWS7DNOQJRY ) connected to my Z8. It's big and heavy but it'll power the camera all day long. I'd have thought the Z9's battery would have lasted a very long time, in comparision to my Z8.
Maybe a second battery might be a better option.
 
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lunar22 said:
it may well be that the Zf will come with a grip anyway so I'd have the option of using it or not depending on the lens. Anyway, I suspect that's some way down the road. I have a Tamron 15-30 and a Laowa 10mm to play with at the moment.
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i've just ordered a new one so had to buy a separate grip for the ZF. If you buy a 2nd hand ZF chances it will have a grip.
 
silure130 said:
Hi
Any one using a portable power supply connected to thier Z9. There’s a lot of different ones available, I’d just rather get one that is tried and tested by a user. Its to use whilst I’m in my hide for a long session.
Thanks
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I use a couple of these with the ZF, small, light, fits in trouser pocket, will get almost 2 full charges from one or can run it continuously with a USB C cable.

 
silure130 said:
Hi
Any one using a portable power supply connected to thier Z9. There’s a lot of different ones available, I’d just rather get one that is tried and tested by a user. Its to use whilst I’m in my hide for a long session.
Thanks
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I have this one and use with the Z8.
I've never run it for a long time but it charges batteries OK.

I bought it last year from Amazon for £60 but now see the price has doubled!

 
imattersuk said:
I use a couple of these with the ZF, small, light, fits in trouser pocket, will get almost 2 full charges from one or can run it continuously with a USB C cable.

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How bizzare was just contemplating whether I need a power bank for the ZF and this pops up. Out in the real world outside of marketing how do you find you use it ? It's a great concept i'm just not sure I'd use it over batteries.
 
Stephen L said:
Still processing my Arran shots. Zfc with kit 16-50

Lizard Head by Stephen Lee, on Flickr
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Nice! I'm planning to have a trip to Arran. Probably next year.
I heard that Arran is like a minature of Scotland, everything you can see in Scotland, can be seen on Arran - is that true? :)
 
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phinix said:
Nice! I'm planning to have a trip to Arran. Probably next year.
I heard that Arran is like a minature of Scotland, everything you can see in Scotland, can be seen on Arran - is that true? :)
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It’s corny but it’s mostly true. Just no heavy industry.
 
Stephen L said:
It’s corny but it’s mostly true. Just no heavy industry.
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Having been to University in 1970s in Dundee I can say that then it is a bonus. The heavy industry around the Clyde doesnt bring much unless you are into closed down yards and factories. I keep promising a revisit as I havent been back since 1990s.
My only warning is to not go in Midge Season!!!
 
jknights said:
Having been to University in 1970s in Dundee I can say that then it is a bonus. The heavy industry around the Clyde doesnt bring much unless you are into closed down yards and factories. I keep promising a revisit as I havent been back since 1990s.
My only warning is to not go in Midge Season!!!
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Agree about the midges on the West Coast. We have lived in different parts of Scotland for about 10 years (but no longer) and in the season they are brutal.
 
mikeyw said:
i've just ordered a new one so had to buy a separate grip for the ZF. If you buy a 2nd hand ZF chances it will have a grip.
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I see that there's now a €300/£270 cashback from Nikon until early new year. In Germany, a new one is around £1550-1695 which seems considerably less than the UK. The good news is that second hand should also start to plummet, though prices don't seem to have been revised just yet. But I'll start to keep my eyes open.
 
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phinix said:
I heard that Arran is like a minature of Scotland, everything you can see in Scotland, can be seen on Arran - is that true? :)
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The thing is the Highland boundary fault goes through Arran so there is quite a difference between the gentler scenery in the south and the dramatic mountains around Goat Fell including a ridge walk which would be nothing for someone with my lack of head for heights.
 
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mikeyw said:
How bizzare was just contemplating whether I need a power bank for the ZF and this pops up. Out in the real world outside of marketing how do you find you use it ? It's a great concept i'm just not sure I'd use it over batteries.
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I just keep it connected in my trouser pocket, works great, alternatively use it to charge the battery in camera when low.
 
I'm tempted to pick up the little plastic 28mm for £189! The 40mm looks similarly great for 10 quid more, but I have the 50 S so the 28 would be better.

For that price you can't really go wrong!
 
Craigus said:
I'm tempted to pick up the little plastic 28mm for £189! The 40mm looks similarly great for 10 quid more, but I have the 50 S so the 28 would be better.

For that price you can't really go wrong!
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One word of caution, tons of purple fringing in strong backlit situations, tried one twice, wanted to love it for the price but.........
 
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