After great success using subject detection in various AF area modes with my new Z9 and 100-400mm Z lens, I decided to see how it would work with an older F mount 70-200 f 2.8 lens and FTZii adapter. The autofocus worked fine, but I could not get a lock on with the subject detection on the small subjects (birds at a feeder) that I targeted. The area was low light and the birds moved fast, so I am not sure if SD really doesn't work with this lens or if it was just the circumstances. I could not find anything on the subject on the internet and the camera dealer that I spoke to said I needed to buy a new Z lens or it would never work. A call to Nikon support at first stymied the tech, but after a conference with his mates, he said it should work if I set AF mode to Auto rather than AF area wide or any of the other area modes that I typically use with subject detection.
So, I am asking if anyone has tried an F mount lens on their Z cameras and found that subject detection does/doesn't work ? works in some cases based on lighting, subjects, etc., or works using certain settings, etc.
I am trying to avoid having to buy yet another new lens when I already own some very nice ones with F mounts.
So, I am asking if anyone has tried an F mount lens on their Z cameras and found that subject detection does/doesn't work ? works in some cases based on lighting, subjects, etc., or works using certain settings, etc.
I am trying to avoid having to buy yet another new lens when I already own some very nice ones with F mounts.