Sold all my nikon DSLR lenses

[Activert]

I just sold my DSLR cameras and lenses except the 300 mm f/2.8 VR II. All is sold, my D850, my D3S; my 500mm f/4; the 16-35 mm; the 70-200 f/2.8; the 105 mm f/2.8, teleconverter 1.4 and 2X.
I only have now my Medium format Mamiya camera and its lenses and the Nikon 300mm f/2.8 as well my Z9. I ordered the Z 800mm today and I am still waiting for the Z 400mm f/2.8 to arrive (no idea when).
I need your advice on how to complete my equipment for the Z9 to cover landscape and wildlife photography. What lenses to buy that cover from 20mm to 300mm focal. I also need a good macro lenses. Should I go with: 1) 14-24 mm; 24-70; 70-200 mm + a macro or 2) 24-120mm, 100-400mm + macro. What is the best one in the Z macro lenses.
Please let me know your thoughts and if you have any suggestion. Thank you in advance

 

[Nimi]

I just sold my DSLR cameras and lenses except the 300 mm f/2.8 VR II. All is sold, my D850, my D3S; my 500mm f/4; the 16-35 mm; the 70-200 f/2.8; the 105 mm f/2.8, teleconverter 1.4 and 2X.
I only have now my Medium format Mamiya camera and its lenses and the Nikon 300mm f/2.8 as well my Z9. I ordered the Z 800mm today and I am still waiting for the Z 400mm f/2.8 to arrive (no idea when).
I need your advice on how to complete my equipment for the Z9 to cover landscape and wildlife photography. What lenses to buy that cover from 20mm to 300mm focal. I also need a good macro lenses. Should I go with: 1) 14-24 mm; 24-70; 70-200 mm + a macro or 2) 24-120mm, 100-400mm + macro. What is the best one in the Z macro lenses.
Please let me know your thoughts and if you have any suggestion. Thank you in advance

I went with option 1; been using that 2.8 combo forever and didn't see a reason to switch. Also got the 50, 85, and 105, as well as 500. 800 on order. Still using an F 28 and 35 but not for long. And waiting on faster iterations of the 85 and 105. "And then I'm done."

From my experience (mostly studio), each of the S lenses is better then the F mount version it replaced on the Z9.

 

[RichF]

i am replacing dSLR glass with S lens when I can Still have 500 PF, 180-400, 150 Sigma macro.

Love the new s lens.

 

[abc123brian]

You will need to decide what works best for your situation, but I will share what I went with. I think the F/4 lenses are really good and better than anything F mount, though the Z F/2.8 lenses are slightly better. I went 14-30mm F/4, 24-120mm F/4, 100-400mm, 105mm MC, and 1.4X TC as my main setup. I also have a 50mm 1.8S as my fast prime for when needed and the 28mm 2.8 and 40mm 2.0 for a compact and light camera to take to events, into the city, theme parks. I have two F mount lenses, the 24mm PC for architecture and 500mm PF along with the 1.4X TCiii. I plan to replace the 500mm PF at some point when I decide what Z lens to replace it with, but will probably keep the 24mm PC since there would be little advantage to replacing. I plan to add the 200-600mm as it should be very convenient. I am also trying to decide which super telephoto prime to go with. Very interested in the 400mm PF if it is F4. I’d consider the 400mm 2.8 or 800mm PF but I wouldn’t be able to use them as much as something smaller and lighter, so waiting on a couple more releases to decide.

Most of the time I am shooting in the 24-400mm range and it is great to be able to cover that with just 2 lenses. It makes it easy to travel relatively light and lens changes in the field less frequent, though I usually keep the 24-120 on the Z7ii and 100-400 on the Z9. The 100-400mm also works decent for semi macro photography making the 105mm MC less needed. I am really happy with this setup so far. I was using Z 24-70mm F/4S and AF-P 70-300mm F mount before getting the 24-120 and 100-400mm and found I had to switch between them frequently. The 24-120mm is really convenient.

Since you will have the 400mm and 800mm, it might make more sense to go 70-200mm 2.8. For me, I find it too short for just about anything I do except landscapes and then I don’t need 2.8 which is why I didn’t buy it.

 

[fcotterill]

The 24-120mm f4S is a wise investment, covering so many niches. It's much improved compared to the f4G version. I chose 14-30 f4S at half the RRP of the f2.8S Uwide Dragon....this is unless one does astrophotography, studio, architecture etc shooting wide open for sharp edges etc.
The lighter f4S Uwide delivers very good quality at f8, ideal for landscapes and 82mm filter fitting is another important feature.
Since adding a Z9 I continue to rely on 70-200 f2.8E, 180-400 TC, 500 PF and 400 f2.8E and TCs on a D5 and D850. All deliver as proven beyond doubt for wildlife.
Shooting a mixed Nikon system has several advantages. Such f Nikkors work seamlessly on the Z9.

 

[Activert]

I went with option 1; been using that 2.8 combo forever and didn't see a reason to switch. Also got the 50, 85, and 105, as well as 500. 800 on order. Still using an F 28 and 35 but not for long. And waiting on faster iterations of the 85 and 105. "And then I'm done."

From my experience (mostly studio), each of the S lenses is better then the F mount version it replaced on the Z9.

Thank you so much I do really appreciate your response!

i am replacing dSLR glass with S lens when I can Still have 500 PF, 180-400, 150 Sigma macro.

Love the new s lens.

Thank you!

 

[Activert]

You will need to decide what works best for your situation, but I will share what I went with. I think the F/4 lenses are really good and better than anything F mount, though the Z F/2.8 lenses are slightly better. I went 14-30mm F/4, 24-120mm F/4, 100-400mm, 105mm MC, and 1.4X TC as my main setup. I also have a 50mm 1.8S as my fast prime for when needed and the 28mm 2.8 and 40mm 2.0 for a compact and light camera to take to events, into the city, theme parks. I have two F mount lenses, the 24mm PC for architecture and 500mm PF along with the 1.4X TCiii. I plan to replace the 500mm PF at some point when I decide what Z lens to replace it with, but will probably keep the 24mm PC since there would be little advantage to replacing. I plan to add the 200-600mm as it should be very convenient. I am also trying to decide which super telephoto prime to go with. Very interested in the 400mm PF if it is F4. I’d consider the 400mm 2.8 or 800mm PF but I wouldn’t be able to use them as much as something smaller and lighter, so waiting on a couple more releases to decide.

Most of the time I am shooting in the 24-400mm range and it is great to be able to cover that with just 2 lenses. It makes it easy to travel relatively light and lens changes in the field less frequent, though I usually keep the 24-120 on the Z7ii and 100-400 on the Z9. The 100-400mm also works decent for semi macro photography making the 105mm MC less needed. I am really happy with this setup so far. I was using Z 24-70mm F/4S and AF-P 70-300mm F mount before getting the 24-120 and 100-400mm and found I had to switch between them frequently. The 24-120mm is really convenient.

Since you will have the 400mm and 800mm, it might make more sense to go 70-200mm 2.8. For me, I find it too short for just about anything I do except landscapes and then I don’t need 2.8 which is why I didn’t buy it.

Wow! big collection of lenses which cover all kind of photographic situation! Your suggestion will help me a lot in decision making about my need! Thank you!

 

[Activert]

The 24-120mm f4S is a wise investment, covering so many niches. It's much improved compared to the f4G version. I chose 14-30 f4S at half the RRP of the f2.8S Uwide Dragon....this is unless one does astrophotography, studio, architecture etc shooting wide open for sharp edges etc.
The lighter f4S Uwide delivers very good quality at f8, ideal for landscapes and 82mm filter fitting is another important feature.
Since adding a Z9 I continue to rely on 70-200 f2.8E, 180-400 TC, 500 PF and 400 f2.8E and TCs on a D5 and D850. All deliver as proven beyond doubt for wildlife.
Shooting a mixed Nikon system has several advantages. Such f Nikkors work seamlessly on the Z9.

Thank you!

 

[Ivan Rothman]

I have also sold most of my F mount lenses.
For my Z9 I have the 24-120 (almost as good as the 24-70 but more versatile), the fabulous 100-400 and the two teleconverters. This is enough for almost any shooting situation. The 100-400 also is a reasonable macro lens. And in a pinch, with the 2X TC I can reach 800mm with the 100-400.
But I also have the 14-24 f2.8 when I want to get wider or do night photography.
And I have the 105 macro.
And since I am primarily a wildlife photographer, I'm waiting for my 800mm PF.
The only F mount lenses that I've kept are the 300mm PF and the Sigma 150mm macro.

 

[John Navitsky]

What lenses to buy that cover from 20mm to 300mm focal. I also need a good macro lenses. Should I go with: 1) 14-24 mm; 24-70; 70-200 mm + a macro or 2) 24-120mm, 100-400mm + macro. What is the best one in the Z macro lenses.
Please let me know your thoughts and if you have any suggestion. Thank you in advance

i choose the 14-24 2.8s, but in reality the 14-30 f4 is probably fine and lighter. i also got the 24-70 2.8s, but also the 24-120s. in general i'd probably suggest the latter for most people. i need to work in low light sometimes so having coverage at 2.8 is something i want in my kit, but in reality, the 24-120 is what's attached most of the time. the 100-400s is awesome, it's my primary lens these days. i do have the 70-200 2.8s as well and it's incredible but the 100-400 is a lot more versatile if i have enough light. for the macro the 105mc.

i guess i'd suggest:

14-24 (or 14-30), 24-120, 100-400, 105mc

the good thing is you basically can't go wrong. all the s-line glass is best of breed and the non s-mount glass is still super good.

check the youtube channel Ricci Talks for some comparisons.

 

[fcotterill]

Photography Life has among the most reliable reviews of lenses IMHO, and regularly update their surveys of the state of the Z System

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Nikon Z Lens Roadmap (Updated March 2024)

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One Year Later with the Nikon Z System

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[Activert]

I have also sold most of my F mount lenses.
For my Z9 I have the 24-120 (almost as good as the 24-70 but more versatile), the fabulous 100-400 and the two teleconverters. This is enough for almost any shooting situation. The 100-400 also is a reasonable macro lens. And in a pinch, with the 2X TC I can reach 800mm with the 100-400.
But I also have the 14-24 f2.8 when I want to get wider or do night photography.
And I have the 105 macro.
And since I am primarily a wildlife photographer, I'm waiting for my 800mm PF.
The only F mount lenses that I've kept are the 300mm PF and the Sigma 150mm macro.

Thank you!

 

[Activert]

i choose the 14-24 2.8s, but in reality the 14-30 f4 is probably fine and lighter. i also got the 24-70 2.8s, but also the 24-120s. in general i'd probably suggest the latter for most people. i need to work in low light sometimes so having coverage at 2.8 is something i want in my kit, but in reality, the 24-120 is what's attached most of the time. the 100-400s is awesome, it's my primary lens these days. i do have the 70-200 2.8s as well and it's incredible but the 100-400 is a lot more versatile if i have enough light. for the macro the 105mc.

i guess i'd suggest:

14-24 (or 14-30), 24-120, 100-400, 105mc

the good thing is you basically can't go wrong. all the s-line glass is best of breed and the non s-mount glass is still super good.

check the youtube channel Ricci Talks for some comparisons.

Thank you I appriciate your reply!

 

[Activert]

Photography Life has among the most reliable reviews of lenses IMHO, and regularly update their surveys of the state of the Z System

The Nikon Z System as of 2024: Every Camera, Lens & More

This article is a bird’s eye view of all Nikon Z products available at the moment, including cameras, lenses, and official accessories.

photographylife.com

Nikon Z Lens Roadmap (Updated March 2024)

Wondering about the Nikon Z lens roadmap? In this article, we detail everything we know about the upcoming lenses for the Z mount.

photographylife.com

One Year Later with the Nikon Z System

It’s now been about a year since I started using the Nikon Z cameras as my main system for photography. This article isn’t a review or a recommendation - instead, simply a bird’s-eye view of how I see the Z system now that the newness has worn off.

photographylife.com

Thank you!

 

[BorderBirder]

As others said good combos:
14-30 f4, 24-120 f4 100-400
The 2.8 options are optically better but only a wee bit, so do consider weight and price and whether your uses really require the faster aperture. Night photography / Astro 14-24 2.8 awesome or 20mm 1.8 if that’s an area of interest check out Hudson Henry.

 

[Activert]

As others said good combos:
14-30 f4, 24-120 f4 100-400
The 2.8 options are optically better but only a wee bit, so do consider weight and price and whether your uses really require the faster aperture. Night photography / Astro 14-24 2.8 awesome or 20mm 1.8 if that’s an area of interest check out Hudson Henry.

Thank You!

 

[Rodamu]

I am the contrarian here. For wide-angle to telephone, Nikon's 28-300mm lens hss no competitiion. It even does well as a macro lens. After getting the 28-300, I sold my 24-70 and 70-200 lens because they were no longer used.

 

[Roy]

I just sold my DSLR cameras and lenses except the 300 mm f/2.8 VR II. All is sold, my D850, my D3S; my 500mm f/4; the 16-35 mm; the 70-200 f/2.8; the 105 mm f/2.8, teleconverter 1.4 and 2X.
I only have now my Medium format Mamiya camera and its lenses and the Nikon 300mm f/2.8 as well my Z9. I ordered the Z 800mm today and I am still waiting for the Z 400mm f/2.8 to arrive (no idea when).
I need your advice on how to complete my equipment for the Z9 to cover landscape and wildlife photography. What lenses to buy that cover from 20mm to 300mm focal. I also need a good macro lenses. Should I go with: 1) 14-24 mm; 24-70; 70-200 mm + a macro or 2) 24-120mm, 100-400mm + macro. What is the best one in the Z macro lenses.
Please let me know your thoughts and if you have any suggestion. Thank you in advance

The 14-24 and 14-30 are great lenses and you wouldn't regret either.
The 105mm Z micro is also fantastic. the 50mm is more flexible but not quite as good.
Nikon should be releasing another 400mm PF Z lens fairly soon. (I'm waiting for the 200-600mm Z lens.)
The 100-400mm is a good lens but slightly less impressive than the other Z glass...

 

[Activert]

I am the contrarian here. For wide-angle to telephone, Nikon's 28-300mm lens hss no competitiion. It even does well as a macro lens. After getting the 28-300, I sold my 24-70 and 70-200 lens because they were no longer used.

Thank you!

The 14-24 and 14-30 are great lenses and you wouldn't regret either.
The 105mm Z micro is also fantastic. the 50mm is more flexible but not quite as good.
Nikon should be releasing another 400mm PF Z lens fairly soon. (I'm waiting for the 200-600mm Z lens.)
The 100-400mm is a good lens but slightly less impressive than the other Z glass...

Thank you!