Which Wide Angle
Mon 02-Nov-20 10:37 AM | edited Mon 02-Nov-20 02:01 PM by PSAGuy
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#1. "RE: Which Wide Angle" | In response to Reply # 0
Mon 02-Nov-20 01:56 PM | edited Mon 02-Nov-20 01:56 PM by labtroutRick,
I have the Z6, not the Z6 ll, but I think this may still apply.
When I switched from the D750 to the Z6, I bought it with the 24-70f4 S but decided to keep my other F-mount lenses and use them with the FTZ adapter. The adapter worked fine (aside from being a bit bulky) until I tried to mount the camera on a tripod using the adapter with my 20mm f1.8 G lens. There wasn't enough clearance for the camera to mount on my ballhead with the adapter attached. It was the same when mounted with my 70-200.
My workaround was to mount put an L-bracket on the Z6. This solved the problem but it made for a pretty clumsy solution, since part of my reason for getting the mirrorless was for a smaller, lighter package. I recently sold the 20mm G lens for the new S version, since I often use the tripod in my landscape work.
It's something you may consider if you're shooting real estate images on a tripod.
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#2. "RE: Which Wide Angle" | In response to Reply # 1
Mon 02-Nov-20 02:00 PMInteresting ....thanks !!
I shoot my D4 always with an L-Bracket and I cannot remember taking a single image in the last 3 years (other than hockey) without a tripod. EVERYTHING I do is on a tripod.
I do not mind at all using an L bracket. I have a RRS BH40 ballhead on my real estate setup. Does this problem happen with this....anyone know ?Rick
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#3. "RE: Which Wide Angle" | In response to Reply # 0
Mon 02-Nov-20 03:09 PM
I'd sell one of the F-mount 14-24 lenses and get the Z version. The Z version looks like a fantastic lens, and there is no compelling reason to have two 14-24 F-mount copies.
I don't see the FTZ as being any kind of problem with the 14-24 F-mount. I use an L-bracket on the camera body and it works fine. This equipment is not particularly delicate.
I love the specs for the Z 14-24 f/2.8 S lens. But I have several other options that are excellent.
I have the 14-24 AFS for F-mount. It's a big, heavy lens but optics are terrific. I still have my D850 so I think one copy of this lens is going to stay with me longer term.
I have the Z 14-30 f/4 S lens. It's very good - probably slightly behind the F-mount 14-24 but better than the 16-35. But the 14-30 is also small and light making a great light weight kit.
I have the 19mm PC. There are some great deals on this lens. It's big, heavy, and manual focus, but it's exceptionally sharp and works very well with the FTZ. Focus peaking makes manual focus very easy. It's ideal for real estate.
I have teh 20mm f/1.8 F mount lens, but it's an astrophotography lens above all else. It's not enough behind the Z version to get me to change at this point.
I don't see the FTZ as being any kind of problem with the 14-24 F-mount. I use an L-bracket on the camera body and it works fine. This equipment is not particularly delicate.
I love the specs for the Z 14-24 f/2.8 S lens. But I have several other options that are excellent.
I have the 14-24 AFS for F-mount. It's a big, heavy lens but optics are terrific. I still have my D850 so I think one copy of this lens is going to stay with me longer term.
I have the Z 14-30 f/4 S lens. It's very good - probably slightly behind the F-mount 14-24 but better than the 16-35. But the 14-30 is also small and light making a great light weight kit.
I have the 19mm PC. There are some great deals on this lens. It's big, heavy, and manual focus, but it's exceptionally sharp and works very well with the FTZ. Focus peaking makes manual focus very easy. It's ideal for real estate.
I have teh 20mm f/1.8 F mount lens, but it's an astrophotography lens above all else. It's not enough behind the Z version to get me to change at this point.
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#4. "RE: Which Wide Angle" | In response to Reply # 3
Mon 02-Nov-20 03:22 PM | edited Mon 02-Nov-20 03:22 PM by PSAGuyHi Eric...yeah your logic is good but mine not so much
I have two 14-24 f2.8's so I can lend one to one of my other photographers who works for me. My main issue is consistency. Mixing and matching lenses is not something I am anxious to do right now.
As long as the F-mount lens works and works perfectly (with adapter) then it probably will be my choice. I'm going to need the adapter anyway for my other lenses (The 70-200 f2.8 ED FL, and my 24-70 f2.8) so it's probably the way I am going.
My D850 remains my "fun" body for landscape work which I do simply for ME. I need lenses for that. Everything else is business.Rick
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#5. "RE: Which Wide Angle" | In response to Reply # 4
Mon 02-Nov-20 03:57 PM | edited Mon 02-Nov-20 04:01 PM by mklassRick,
How wide to you want to be?
There are some manual Z mount lenses (Laowa comes to mind) the are quite wide 9mm, 11mm, 12mm, 14mm, 15mm.
as for me, I have teh 14-30mm f/4 S and find it to be very sharp and distortion free.
I also have a Laowa 9mm F/5.6, which I wold not recommend for real estate work due to teh distortion and vignetting. However, the Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero D is purportedly distortion free.Mick
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#6. "RE: Which Wide Angle" | In response to Reply # 0
Mon 02-Nov-20 04:06 PM | edited Mon 02-Nov-20 04:09 PM by danshep
Hi Rick.
I just wanted to offer my 2¢ worth.
I own the Z7 and the FTZ adapter. I have the 24-70, the 500mm, and a teleconverter. I forget which one. The “fit” of each component is great. I guess I would characterize the fit as firm and solid. There is no “wiggle” and its easy to hand hold.
I have a tripod plate for the 500mm, which can fit on my Wimberley gimbal. or the camera body, I got a small square plate, which permits attaching the Z7 and a small lens, to the tripod. It’s a RRS plate, with no flanges on it. Very plain.
To be honest, the 500mm is so light, that I hand hold it all, as I walk around shooting bugs and flowers.
I just wanted to offer my 2¢ worth.
I own the Z7 and the FTZ adapter. I have the 24-70, the 500mm, and a teleconverter. I forget which one. The “fit” of each component is great. I guess I would characterize the fit as firm and solid. There is no “wiggle” and its easy to hand hold.
I have a tripod plate for the 500mm, which can fit on my Wimberley gimbal. or the camera body, I got a small square plate, which permits attaching the Z7 and a small lens, to the tripod. It’s a RRS plate, with no flanges on it. Very plain.
To be honest, the 500mm is so light, that I hand hold it all, as I walk around shooting bugs and flowers.
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My question is....I plan on using it a great deal for real estate work. I now shoot that with a D4 and a 14-24 f2.8 lens. Since I own two of the F-mount 14-24 lenses, does it make sense for me to buy a Z wide angle ? Logic would say "no" but I want to be certain of complete compatibility of my 14-24 with the Z body (assuming I get the adapter). Is there any "compromise" using my old 14-24 with the new Z body for this work ??
Thanks