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Hot damn! NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S for only $356.35 (before taxes) is a heck of a deal.
Literally one of the sharpest prime lenses you can get. It's a must have lens for any photographer!
Not even close man! If you're on an extremely tight budget, then yes by all means go with the older AF-S 50mm (but you'll need the FTZ II adapter if you're on a Z camera, which is an additional $250).
Outside of that, the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S is miles ahead (I own it). It's proven to have superior image quality, to be sharper, have faster autofocus, and better corner performance. It also has better bokeh, it's weather-sealed, has less chromatic aberration, more aperture blades, and a higher DxOMark score (44 vs 19).
And it retails for $600.
So YES, $356.35 is a heck of a deal for this nifty-fifty!
355$ for a 50mm 1.8 design you can get in the AFD 1.8 for $75 isn't a deal
Not even close man! If you're on an extremely tight budget, then yes by all means go with the older AF-S 50mm (but you'll need the FTZ II adapter if you're on a Z camera, which is an additional $250).
Outside of that, the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S is miles ahead (I own it). It's proven to have superior image quality, to be sharper, have faster autofocus, and better corner performance. It also has better bokeh, it's weather-sealed, has less chromatic aberration, more aperture blades, and a higher DxOMark score (44 vs 19).
And it retails for $600.
So YES, $356.35 is a heck of a deal for this nifty-fifty!
Not even close man! If you're on an extremely tight budget, then yes by all means go with the older AF-S 50mm (but you'll need the FTZ II adapter if you're on a Z camera, which is an additional $250).Outside of that, the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S is miles ahead (I own it). It's proven to have superior image quality, to be sharper, have faster autofocus, and better corner performance. It also has better bokeh, it's weather-sealed, has less chromatic aberration, more aperture blades, and a higher DxOMark score (44 vs 19).And it retails for $600. So YES, $356.35 is a heck of a deal for this nifty-fifty!
The 50mm 1.8 S is absolutely a gem of the Z system. ANY small amount of googling will you tell as such- it's soooo good.
I would like a camera to record water polo. Any suggestion. Thanks
go with what your budget allows. With 4k action cameras, don't be afraid of a sub $200 knockoff of a GoPro or if you want a lens with zoom capability, the Panasonic G line is outstanding and a new/used FZ1000, FZ2000, FZ2500 is solid too. Even a mid tier smartphone can handle the job well.
Is the Z30 good for someone trying out a mirrorless camera for the first time who would like to spend under $500 on a new camera?
It's a spectacular camera at this price point. The still images that come out of it will mostly be indistinguishable from the more expensive Z cameras.
I own Z30, Z6, and Z8 and interchangeably use them depending on how lean of a kit I need to travel with. The full frame cameras and the advanced autofocus abilities in more expensive cameras do come in handy for extreme sports or wildlife but Z30 would still get most of the job done and would be a great companion until you reach a point where you would need to upgrade and you'll know when that point comes.
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Is the Z30 good for someone trying out a mirrorless camera for the first time who would like to spend under $500 on a new camera?
I believe it's the same as the z50 but without the electric view finder but has a better articulation in the fold out screen. If you're okay without the peep hole (EVF) it's perfect and takes all the Z lenses.
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Literally one of the sharpest prime lenses you can get. It's a must have lens for any photographer!
Outside of that, the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S is miles ahead (I own it). It's proven to have superior image quality, to be sharper, have faster autofocus, and better corner performance. It also has better bokeh, it's weather-sealed, has less chromatic aberration, more aperture blades, and a higher DxOMark score (44 vs 19).
And it retails for $600.
So YES, $356.35 is a heck of a deal for this nifty-fifty!
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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
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77 reviews
Product 20091B
$1,699.95
$2,199.95
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Outside of that, the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S is miles ahead (I own it). It's proven to have superior image quality, to be sharper, have faster autofocus, and better corner performance. It also has better bokeh, it's weather-sealed, has less chromatic aberration, more aperture blades, and a higher DxOMark score (44 vs 19).
And it retails for $600.
So YES, $356.35 is a heck of a deal for this nifty-fifty!
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And how much for the z7Ii? And for 70-200 2.8?
I own Z30, Z6, and Z8 and interchangeably use them depending on how lean of a kit I need to travel with. The full frame cameras and the advanced autofocus abilities in more expensive cameras do come in handy for extreme sports or wildlife but Z30 would still get most of the job done and would be a great companion until you reach a point where you would need to upgrade and you'll know when that point comes.
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and how much for the z7ii? and for 70-200 2.8?
z7 ii - ~$14xx
70-200 2.8 - $1699
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