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(1) The main use would be distant objects and wildlife. I don't do things like sport photography. I ...

Yup.    Sold a whole bunch of F-mounts over the summer including the 70-200VR2. Kept the 105E, 200/2, Sigma 135 Art, 24/1.4G.   For now.

A few years ago I only took the 24-70/2.8G on my D800E to Athens and Santorini and it worked out perfectly. I would be tempted to take only the 24-70/4S if only doing daytime tourist shots and ...

Sure whatever you say lol.   I'll keep shooting silent mode.   I don't see it. I'm not going to change my habits on hypotheticals.   To the OP yes it's true nothing is impossible but you need to ...

Am I wrong if I never notice it?   I'm not trying to be metaphysical just pragmatic.

Nope.  One of the big advantages of mirrorless. I now shoot 90% + on silent mode.

I had the 85/1.8G on my Z7 and it's always been a very good lens.  Back in the day it was considered super sharp and superb and one of the best bargains available. However the 85z is on whole ...

Hard to give advice knowing little about you lol. Can you easily spare 2k?  If so get the 2.8 and don't look back. If not get the f/4 it's also an awesome lens just not quite as awesome.

Simply stunning!   I've never seen such clean smooth bokeh.

Totally understandable.   The D850 is a better camera overall so its what you want to use now.   But it probably won't be better than the Z7 replacement.   Many are moving now since it's where the ...

No one can argue with that.   I kept the 35/1.4G (as well as the 35Z) for the difference in rendering.

The 200/2 is better and I have both.   But I do love the 105E it's special lens.   I also have the 135 Art and that another razor sharp lens wide open but with a different look more clinical.  I'm ...

You have to differentiate what we have now vs 3 years and 10 years.  Also I think Canon needs to be added to the question. Now (You have to use what is available currently forever): Sony > Nikon > ...

This is not good!   I just got a sudden intense desire to get a lens I wasn't planning on.   The 24-70/2.8  Lol

Tough choice I think.   I also like shooting people - candids and portraits and I've been very happy with the Z7 eye focus.  I think it works great.   I'm also happy with the S lenses I have so ...

Not sure whether I can comment on anything here other than bokeh quality which seems fine on the 85S in comparison.   If looking at sharpness please increase the shutter speed.   Imo there is no ...

Does anyone know of more 24s reviews?   I was planning on just using the 24/1.4G but if the new 24s is really as good as the 50s....

I'm more interested in primes and slightly disappointed no 105 or 135 in sight yet.    Not too concerned since my 105E and 135Art are so superb function perfectly with the adaptor. I currently ...

I agree thank you for sharing images! It also makes us think what resolution is needed in practical terms for portraits.   Looking at these images even in the largest size I can't tell one is ...

Interesting read especially since we in the Z system are stuck with these superb 1.8s (for now) whether we like them or not :-) https://www.dpreview.com/opinion/4682142293/when-fast-ish-is-fast-eno ...