Nikon Z8 vs. Sony A1ii

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As @Nimi and others say above, it's the Glass that matters most.

Autofocus is probably the most active arena of R&D by the leading companies. Nikon's strategy releases frequent firmware updates. Besides new features added and bug fixes, it's assumed each release incorporates the latest state of Deep-Learning training of the pattern recognition algorithms.

Subject Detection has significantly changed how we use the Z9 and related MILCs with their respective versions of the Z9 Autofocus system. One advantage, for example, of SD with wildlife subjects is getting images of sharp eyes on a moving subject.

Useful sources for Nikkor reviews and data links are appended, with respect to information for wildlife gear.

Many of us rely on the FTZ adapters to use G and E type F-mount lenses on our Z cameras.

Detailed comparisons of Nikkor Telephotos

For Z system, including a few F Nikkors - synopsis of Thom Hogan's detailed testing to identify the 'Best Telephoto Options in the Z Mount' : https://www.zsystemuser.com/z-mount-lenses/nikkor-lenses/z-mount-lens-articles/best-telephoto-options-in.html Table added:
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"Which Nikon telephoto(s)?" for Wildlife Genres: Updated

This question involves an interesting set of factors. The answer(s) depend on one's personal needs, and budget obviously, besides the diversity of subjects and respective conditions. Here's an attempt to sketch out the challenges, and outline where to find resources to help settling final...
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fcotterill said:
As @Nimi and others say above, it's the Glass that matters most.

Autofocus is probably the most active arena of R&D by the leading companies. Nikon's strategy releases frequent firmware updates. Besides new features added and bug fixes, it's assumed each release incorporates the latest state of Deep-Learning training of the pattern recognition algorithms.

Subject Detection has significantly changed how we use the Z9 and related MILCs with their respective versions of the Z9 Autofocus system. One advantage, for example, of SD with wildlife subjects is getting images of sharp eyes on a moving subject.

Useful sources for Nikkor reviews and data links are appended, with respect to information for wildlife gear.

Many of us rely on the FTZ adapters to use G and E type F-mount lenses on our Z cameras.

Detailed comparisons of Nikkor Telephotos

For Z system, including a few F Nikkors - synopsis of Thom Hogan's detailed testing to identify the 'Best Telephoto Options in the Z Mount' : https://www.zsystemuser.com/z-mount-lenses/nikkor-lenses/z-mount-lens-articles/best-telephoto-options-in.html Table added:
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"Which Nikon telephoto(s)?" for Wildlife Genres: Updated

This question involves an interesting set of factors. The answer(s) depend on one's personal needs, and budget obviously, besides the diversity of subjects and respective conditions. Here's an attempt to sketch out the challenges, and outline where to find resources to help settling final...
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Auto Capture also opens up a ton of opportunities as well for creative placement of the camera closer to wildlife and being able to use shorter prime lenses which are sharper than the big telephoto's.
 
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I agree that the m43 sensor is near the end of its developmental life.

---but....
Nikon isn't there yet. It doesn't have pre-capture in RAW and the Z8 is heavy. The PF primes are great but the 180-600 zooms are also heavy. I would not sell my OM Systems gear but if money is no issue a Z8/600pf would be fun.

Sony had jumped Nikon with the A1-2. Plus the A1-2 is lighter than the Z8 but no pf lenses. Plus limited to 30 f/s when you are used to 50 f/s. Again, won't sell my OM Systems gear but an A1-2/200-600 would be fun.

Canon R5-2 plus 100-500 is the lightest of the bunch. However, how much do you gain.

Bottom line: As an OM Systems user it is not yet time to switch. Wait for the Z8-2 and see.
 
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Robert.Panick said:
Thank all of you for your insights, you came up with a few thoughts I hadn't considered. Looks like the Nikon is going to make more sense
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Perhaps coming in a little late, for those who handhold longer lenses a lot, in lens VR is usually distinctly more important than IBIS.
The Nikon in-lens VR system seems to have clear advantages over Sony.
 
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