Did you bought the Z6 kit with or without FTZ adapter?

[twan]

I want to switch from Fuji XT2 to a Nikon Z6II + 24-70 F4, so I don't have old Nikon lenses.
If the selling price of my Fuji gear is great, I probable add a 70-200 2.8 too because it would be a great 2 lens multi purpose kit.

If I can buy the Nikon Z 70-200 (best option), I don't need the FTZ now but if Nikon doesn't come with an affordable Z 100-400 or 200-600 before June, I probable add the 200-500 F5.6 or similar.

So what would be the best gamble. Buy the FTZ now and maybe never need it, or don't and hope for a great Z option soon?

What have you done?

 

[BurnImage]

Well I have an FTZ which came as part of a kit. But I don’t own any F mount lenses, only native Z mount. For the negligible extra price of the FTZ as a kit I figured it was worth having. Plus it’s far cheaper than buying one separately later on.

One day I might need to rent some F mount glass or borrow a lens from a friend. So, it’s handy to have “just in case”.

 

[PLShutterbug]

I want to switch from Fuji XT2 to a Nikon Z6II + 24-70 F4, so I don't have old Nikon lenses.
If the selling price of my Fuji gear is great, I probable add a 70-200 2.8 too because it would be a great 2 lens multi purpose kit.

If I can buy the Nikon Z 70-200 (best option), I don't need the FTZ now but if Nikon doesn't come with an affordable Z 100-400 or 200-600 before June, I probable add the 200-500 F5.6 or similar.

So what would be the best gamble. Buy the FTZ now and maybe never need it, or don't and hope for a great Z option soon?

What have you done?

I bought the FTZ but my situation is different: I am a long-time Nikon user and already had the 200-500.

No one can say when Nikon will release any product, so if you need a specific lens and the Z version is not available at that time you will need the FTZ. Some promotions offer the FTZ at a very low price - look for those..

 

[skyrunr]

I got the second one for $50 just to sell on ebay and make $100. No brainer!

Also, some users prefer to keep an FTZ on their f-mounts so they don't forget them or have to carry f-mount caps around. That appeals to me having forgot mine twice. Basically converting your f-mount to z-mount for $50 if you look at it that way.

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[spec68]

My situation was different from yours as I was a Nikon shooter pre-Z. I was also an early adopter of the Z6 so the FTZ was included. And, of course, when the first Z cameras were released the only native lens was the 24-70 f4 so the FTZ was essentially required. My curiosity would have been killed had Nikon not included it.

If I were in your situation, to be brutally honest, I'd hold off if long lenses are a must for you. I would not buy into an expensive system/body and then buy non-native glass for it. The FTZ works fine, but it is a compromise. That compromise, to me, was acceptable in 2018. It's getting a bit long in the tooth now. (I have not bought any non Z lenses since I bought my first Z6 even though I still use a D500 too).

Nikon has long lenses on its 2021 map, so hopefully one or more will get announced next month at, or before, the CP+ show. That's what I would wait for. I wouldn't buy an F-mount lens for a Z camera now. Personally, I'm waiting for the 100-400 myself. I use an adapted Sigma right now, but I owned it before the Z6. I'm lusting after the native Nikon one, assuming it's at least as fast as my Sigma.

 

[tsinvest]

I have two and got them each at a steep discount with the Z50 and Z6. I use them both since I have several F lenses in addition to a Sigma 100-400mm and a Sigma 150-600mm. The Sigma lenses are great and I didn't want to wait for Nikon equivalents to come out. The Sigma lenses are usually less expensive then the Nikon lenses. Good luck with your new setup.

 

[twan]

the mentioned option for rent made me think.

If the long lenses aren't there soon, or to expensive for my budget, having the adapter and rent a longer lens like the 200-500 for my 4 day workshop in June makes sense.

 

[BurnImage]

the mentioned option for rent made me think.

If the long lenses aren't there soon, or to expensive for my budget, having the adapter and rent a longer lens like the 200-500 for my 4 day workshop in June makes sense.

Exactly this!

 

[shuncheung]

My situation was different from yours as I was a Nikon shooter pre-Z. I was also an early adopter of the Z6 so the FTZ was included. And, of course, when the first Z cameras were released the only native lens was the 24-70 f4 so the FTZ was essentially required. My curiosity would have been killed had Nikon not included it.

Good points. My situation was also different from the OP's. I bought my Z6 as soon as it was available in mid November, 2018. At the time there were a grand total of three models Z-mount lenses available: the 24-70/4 S kit lens plus the 50 and 35mm f1.8 S. Getting an FTZ to use my many F-mount lenses was a must at that point.

I bought the Z6 with the 24-70/4 and the FTZ. Shortly after that I added the 35mm S lens.

If I were in your situation, to be brutally honest, I'd hold off if long lenses are a must for you. I would not buy into an expensive system/body and then buy non-native glass for it. The FTZ works fine, but it is a compromise.

If possible, I wouldn't mount any non-native lens on any camera body. I am quite sure that Nikon will introduce the 100-400 and 200-600 within 2021, but whether it is before June 2021 remains to be seen. Expect some initial shortage and early adopters may pay a higher price.

If you need long lenses, it is probably best to hold off until the dust settles. I totally agree that it is unwise to buy a lens in a different mount and use adapters. If you already have existing lenses, that is a different story.

 

[cosmicnode]

the mentioned option for rent made me think.

If the long lenses aren't there soon, or to expensive for my budget, having the adapter and rent a longer lens like the 200-500 for my 4 day workshop in June makes sense.

Perhaps you could also rent the adaptor, It's £150 extra in a kit in the UK, One is up to £122 after 2 days from a starting price of £100 on eBay, you could buy one and get your money back.

 

[shuncheung]

the mentioned option for rent made me think.

If the long lenses aren't there soon, or to expensive for my budget, having the adapter and rent a longer lens like the 200-500 for my 4 day workshop in June makes sense.

Would you need a long lens in the long run?

Since the 100-400 is an S lens, expect that to be in the $2500 range. The 200-600 is going to be a big lens and most likely f6.3 at 600mm, if we use the Sony 200-600 as a guide; expect that to be around $2000.

Further down the line we may be Z-mount 70-200mm/f4 and 70-300mm/f4.5-5.6 type lenses, plus 3rd-party lenses. But those are all vaporware at this point.

Renting the 200-500 with a FTZ for a week is certainly an option.

 

[Escaping]

I want to switch from Fuji XT2 to a Nikon Z6II + 24-70 F4, so I don't have old Nikon lenses.
If the selling price of my Fuji gear is great, I probable add a 70-200 2.8 too because it would be a great 2 lens multi purpose kit.

If I can buy the Nikon Z 70-200 (best option), I don't need the FTZ now but if Nikon doesn't come with an affordable Z 100-400 or 200-600 before June, I probable add the 200-500 F5.6 or similar.

So what would be the best gamble. Buy the FTZ now and maybe never need it, or don't and hope for a great Z option soon?

What have you done?

I went with the FTZ as part of the Z6. I like the FTZ enough that I had added a 2nd FTZ adapter. I also added a dump F to Z adapter for my old non-chipped lenses. Now that I have also added the Z50, I am finding the FTZ even more useful with the DX lenses.

In the long run, may be Nikon will have all the native lenses to fit my needs but that will be at least a couple more years. For now, I highly recommended the FTZ adapter, especially if you have F lenses.

 

[HUN]

What is the problem with FTZ and F mount tele lenses? I read very good reviews on 500mm PF and Z6/7 for example.

 

[shuncheung]

What is the problem with FTZ and F mount tele lenses? I read very good reviews on 500mm PF and Z6/7 for example.

It is not a major problem per se, but if I can avoid another joint, I would. Think about it, if you want to add a teleconverter, you’ll have three joints connecting four components: lens, TC, FTZ, and body. Inevitably, there will be plenty of play among so many joints.

 

[tsinvest]

If I were in your situation, to be brutally honest, I'd hold off if long lenses are a must for you. I would not buy into an expensive system/body and then buy non-native glass for it. The FTZ works fine, but it is a compromise.

If possible, I wouldn't mount any non-native lens on any camera body. I am quite sure that Nikon will introduce the 100-400 and 200-600 within 2021, but whether it is before June 2021 remains to be seen. Expect some initial shortage and early adopters may pay a higher price.

If you need long lenses, it is probably best to hold off until the dust settles. I totally agree that it is unwise to buy a lens in a different mount and use adapters. If you already have existing lenses, that is a different story.

If you need a long lens why hold off when you can use it now with the adaptor. I disagree about using a third party lens...if you research it well you should be very happy with the results you get.

The attached photo was taken with a Nikon Z6 and the Sigma 100-400mm C lens. If you look at it closely you may agree that it is a decent setup...good luck!




Z6 and Sigma 100-400mm

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[Joop_S]

I want to switch from Fuji XT2 to a Nikon Z6II + 24-70 F4, so I don't have old Nikon lenses.
If the selling price of my Fuji gear is great, I probable add a 70-200 2.8 too because it would be a great 2 lens multi purpose kit.

If I can buy the Nikon Z 70-200 (best option), I don't need the FTZ now but if Nikon doesn't come with an affordable Z 100-400 or 200-600 before June, I probable add the 200-500 F5.6 or similar.

Wait for the CP+ end February. Nikon will show some of the lenses for the first half year.

So what would be the best gamble. Buy the FTZ now and maybe never need it, or don't and hope for a great Z option soon?

What have you done?

I still have some of my F lenses so there is a FTZ in the house. I haven't used it in the last year, only the Z lenses. With the 70-200 I have the TC 1.4 For you if you add the 70-200 take the TC 2 for making it a 140-400 f/5.6. You can also use it when you buy a 100-400 or the 200-600.

 

[twan]

Seems like I have to buy the 70-200 z instead of saving money on a sigma or Tamron with the ftZ.

my bank account will hurt

 

[PLShutterbug]

What is the problem with FTZ and F mount tele lenses? I read very good reviews on 500mm PF and Z6/7 for example.

It is not a major problem per se, but if I can avoid another joint, I would. Think about it, if you want to add a teleconverter, you’ll have three joints connecting four components: lens, TC, FTZ, and body. Inevitably, there will be plenty of play among so many joints.

No, no play. I have the Z7, FTZ, TC14iii, and Nikkor 200-500. It’s rock-solid.

 

[msu79gt82]

It is not a major problem per se, but if I can avoid another joint, I would. Think about it, if you want to add a teleconverter, you’ll have three joints connecting four components: lens, TC, FTZ, and body. Inevitably, there will be plenty of play among so many joints.

There is zero play when using my 300PF and 70-300AF-P on either the Z6 or the Z50; they both mount rock-solid.

 

[msu79gt82]

I want to switch from Fuji XT2 to a Nikon Z6II + 24-70 F4, so I don't have old Nikon lenses.
If the selling price of my Fuji gear is great, I probable add a 70-200 2.8 too because it would be a great 2 lens multi purpose kit.

If I can buy the Nikon Z 70-200 (best option), I don't need the FTZ now but if Nikon doesn't come with an affordable Z 100-400 or 200-600 before June, I probable add the 200-500 F5.6 or similar.

So what would be the best gamble. Buy the FTZ now and maybe never need it, or don't and hope for a great Z option soon?

What have you done?

I got the FTZ with both my Z6 and Z50 purchases. For the $50 add-on price for the FTZ I consider it a no-brainer (at least for now). With two FTZs I can simply keep them attached to my only two F-Mount lenses; the 300PF and the 70-300AF-P.