Nikkor Z 50mm f1.8 S

[Erik Lund]

Did a test on a focus test target.
The focus is spot on, so Eriks explanation about the intelligence of the Z cameras are right
On this flat surface the problem is eliminated.
The image is taken at minimum focus distance.

Thank you for confirming your camera and lens are able to focus correctly without any issues re focus shift. very good!

[fish_shooter]

I suspect the focusing speed has more to do with evaluating the image data much as we would do with our brains in MF mode. Hence the need for an additional CPU in the series II Zs. Speed as well as accuracy is probably enhanced if the "AI" in the CPU programing is set to seek out defined targets like faces and eyes.

[Erik Lund]

Yes the Z7II and Z6II should have more accurate focus in 'pressed situations' like when doing face/eye tracking.

Also, it's maybe good to turn off eye/face recognition when doing flowers 

The Z7 is already fine for the type of video work I do with the Z 50mm f/1.8 S - It's much better, faster more reliable than any F-mount AFS lens I have, for instance the AFS f/2.8 trinity lenses and at the same time adjusting focus completely silent.

[John Geerts]

Great for portraits

Z7

[richardHaw]

i almost bought this lens on a whim...

until i realized that Z cameras add lens profile to your photos!!!

this ia pointless since i dont want any lightroom correction and i couldnt turn it off!

Damn you panasonic... (or was it olympus who forced them to do that)

[Erik Lund]

In Photoshop, ACR you select to use the profile or not,,, no big deal!

I love the vignetting it has wide open!

[richardHaw]

In Photoshop, ACR you select to use the profile or not,,, no big deal!

I love the vignetting it has wide open!

how about lightroom

i only use photoshop for adding mosaic to my hands

[Eddie Draaisma]

how about lightroom

i only use photoshop for adding mosaic to my hands

Switch-off all the related settings in camera, and you should be fine in Lightroom...

[John Harkus]

Switch-off all the related settings in camera, and you should be fine in Lightroom...

Pretty certain that there's no option in either of the Adobe programs to opt out of using the in-built lens corrections with the Z series - the only option is to use other raw converters

[Eddie Draaisma]

Pretty certain that there's no option in either of the Adobe programs to opt out of using the in-built lens corrections with the Z series - the only option is to use other raw converters

No, but switching off the relevant parameters IN CAMERA (and changing the embedded lens profile) does mean that Lightroom does not apply the corrections.

[golunvolo]

Pretty certain that there's no option in either of the Adobe programs to opt out of using the in-built lens corrections with the Z series - the only option is to use other raw converters

Or use an older version of the program without the lenses profiles yet?

[richardHaw]

No, but switching off the relevant parameters IN CAMERA (and changing the embedded lens profile) does mean that Lightroom does not apply the corrections.

i couldnt find it   which icon is that under?

[Hugh_3170]

I can see that - what a gorgeous cat!  Hard to get them to sit still for long.

Great for portraits

Z7

[John Geerts]

I can see that - what a gorgeous cat!  Hard to get them to sit still for long.

Thanks Hugh.  It's not easy, but you need to find her moments of 'relaxation'   

[Erik Lund]

Pretty certain that there's no option in either of the Adobe programs to opt out of using the in-built lens corrections with the Z series - the only option is to use other raw converters

Some lens corrections done in-camera by the firmware can't be changed on Photoshop.

Photoshop 'Lens corrections' can be turned off as you choose;

https://helpx.adobe.com/camera-raw/using/correct-lens-distortions-camera-raw.html