So, the ZF ...

[Birna Rørslett]

Compared to eBay, shipping cost was much lower when ordering directly from their web site.

[aerobat]

Thom Hogan has released the Zf eBook:

https://www.zsystemuser.com/nikon-z-system-news-and/the-zf-book-is-here.html

[Frank Fremerey]

Please, Birna!

How can you attach the 2.8/28mm Ai I guess without a long adapter that compensates for the register distance 37.5 mm to 16.5 mm IIRC???

I looks as if the F-Lens is directly attached to the Z-Mount with a Z-to-F-ring or am I wrong???

Same for the APO Lanthar or Did you attach a Canon version with a short register length?

The Z f isn't that much bigger than its little sister Z fc. The comparison size-wise is skewed because the Z f sits in a modified Markins L-bracket. This is necessary for protection of the Foolography Unleashed 22'M device on the camera's left-hand side.



A close-up of the remote control/GPS recording device is seen below. NB: I'll cut off the rubber flaps when I have ascertained everything with Unleashed is working as it should.

[Roland Vink]

The 28mm lens shown here is the Z special edition version, not AI-S

[Frank Fremerey]

The 28mm lens shown here is the Z special edition version, not AI-S

THX, So I have to dig more into the Z Sprecial Editions. I only bought the Kitlens Z 2.0/40 SE

[Roland Vink]

THX, So I have to dig more into the Z Sprecial Editions. I only bought the Kitlens Z 2.0/40 SE

The Z 28/2.8 and 40/2 are the only which come in SE versions. It would be nice if the range was expanded to include a 20/3.5 and a 100/2.8

[Frank Fremerey]

The Z 28/2.8 and 40/2 are the only which come in SE versions. It would be nice if the range was expanded to include a 20/3.5 and a 100/2.8

A 1.8/85mm in Retrodesign for the Zf would be nice too, yet I am in a strange mood currently ready to throw out my whole lineup and go the one camera one lens way the rest of my life and that could possibly be the Voigtlanger 1.0/50 on my Zf ...
... do not panic, I guess I will not really do it...

PS: Because, what is really sexy about this camera is that I put on the 1:3.5 f=55mm Micro-Nikkor Nippon Koaku from, I guess the 1950ies (Serial: No. 189797) I found somewhere dirt cheap and get stunning results out of cam and it feels like in the old film days...

[Birna Rørslett]

Frank: look into the Voigtländer range of lenses in native Z-mount. They are nicely buit and have full electronic communication with the camera. Plus, a true apereture ring you can set in 1/3 stop increments, and turns buttery smooth like the focusig collar.

The lens on my Z fc is the APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2.

[aerobat]

THX, So I have to dig more into the Z Sprecial Editions. I only bought the Kitlens Z 2.0/40 SE

Frank, honestly it also peeked my eyes - it's a 28mm SE Z lens but with an old metal lens shade - so looks vintage - good trick Birna 

[Fons Baerken]

My eye is on the Voigt 40mm f/1.2 when i have the sufficient penger!

[Frank Fremerey]

Frank: look into the Voigtländer range of lenses in native Z-mount. They are nicely buit and have full electronic communication with the camera. Plus, a true apereture ring you can set in 1/3 stop increments, and turns buttery smooth like the focusig collar.

The lens on my Z fc is the APO-Lanthar 65mm f/2.

So both are genuine Z-glass, notw I get it, Thank you...

[Snoogly]

Thanks !

Mine arrived yesterday. I got two, as postage was the same and I figured it’s good to have a spare.

Amazing service. Despatched on the day of my order, very fast delivery, and two packs of candy as a bonus :-)

The eyepiece is great, but does overlap the LCD screen, and is a bit of a faff when you reverse the LCD. Though I have the LCD permanently closed, so it’s not an issue for me.

[Frank Fremerey]

Compared to my Z6 the Zf eats battery like a group of Chimpanze eat bananas.

I guess I do get 5 to 10 times more shots from the Z6 with physically the exact same battery.

What is your experience concerning that?

[Birna Rørslett]

Must depend on how the camera is set up? These newer Z models do enjoy being feed battery juice, that is for sure. I keep a spare (or two) with me and haven't run into serious trouble -- yet.  My Z5 is not much better and Z6 still has an electric appetite. By the way, Z9 behaves better despite being so much more powerful.

[Frank Fremerey]

Must depend on how the camera is set up? These newer Z models do enjoy being feed battery juice, that is for sure. I keep a spare (or two) with me and haven't run into serious trouble -- yet.  My Z5 is not much better and Z6 still has an electric appetite. By the way, Z9 behaves better despite being so much more powerful.

You are right probably, as always. I need to know which stuff to switch off...