launch - Nikon Z7 II and Z6 II

[CS]

I don't think it's evil in the slightest, just a marketing strategy I am not fond of.  And it can't be a conspiracy, as such strategies aren't criminal.  Doesn't change my love for Nikon! 

Those of us that have kids know that even though we love them, we don't always love everything they do.   

[richardHaw]

I just realized that the 28-70 2.8 does not work with a Z 

Af works but i get fee error

[Akira]

I just realized that the 28-70 2.8 does not work with a Z 

Af works but i get fee error

I'm pretty sure you have confirmed this, but have you set the aperture ring all the way to the smallest aperture (largest number) in orange?

[Birna Rørslett]

Alternatively, use a piece of a toothpick or matchstick to pus down the sensor of the FTZ so it will not report any missing set smallest aperture of the attached lens In this manner you also can evaluate depth of field at apertures larger than f/5.6.

(I usually secure the pushed-in tab by a drop of epoxy glue)

[richardHaw]

yes i did

this is terrible. i was hoping to buy an 80-200 2.8S

[Birna Rørslett]

Must be bad contacts, then. AF lenses work in terms of metering via the FTZ (no autofocus though, for this you require AFS)

[Erik Lund]

yes i did

this is terrible. i was hoping to buy an 80-200 2.8S

Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 AF-S works perfectly on Z7

[richardHaw]

Nikkor 80-200mm f/2.8 AF-S works perfectly on Z7

are you getting the FEE error?
my main interest is the 28-70/2.8

i dont want to apply a toothpick on my beautiful FTZ adapter

[Akira]

are you getting the FEE error?
my main interest is the 28-70/2.8

i dont want to apply a toothpick on my beautiful FTZ adapter

Using a beautiful toothpick will solve the problem.   

[Birna Rørslett]

I just verified with my latest [non-modified] FTZ and the AF-D 35-135 Nikkor that FEE *will* display if the lens is not locked to the smallest aperture. However, once the toothpick-enabled adapter is used, everything works and apture figures are properly displayed.

Thus the problem Rick encountered is either the minimim-aperture lock on his 28-70 lens is defective, or the contact pins don't make the required connection to the FTZ. Use a toothpick to temporarily push in the minimum-aperture sensor on the FTZ to see if apertures are displayed.

[golunvolo]

My 80-200 2.8 ed has the little pin in the lens ring broken so it displays de same error. I have pasted a little piece in the lens to fulfill that conection (little piece of metal painted black) same result, no toothpick needed, although Birna’s solution will fix every lens you put in the ftz...

[Erik Lund]

are you getting the FEE error?
my main interest is the 28-70/2.8

i dont want to apply a toothpick on my beautiful FTZ adapter

Also the 28-70 2.8 AF-S Has no error


All works, no toothpick needed

[richardHaw]

Yikes!!!

thankfully, I didn't buy that lens

[chambeshi]

e-Manuals released - only for the Z6  II

https://downloadcenter.nikonimglib.com/en/products/556/Z_6II.html

[richardHaw]

i tried both this morning...

not compelled to buy any since i already have the Z6