Z 50

I really the new Z50. My question is, has anyone used the full frame nikkor Z35 mm lens with the Z 50 camera? And if so, what is your opinion on this?
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I´ve used them all, from Large and Medium Format, to a lot of DSLRs and this Z50 ia amazing for still and video. It all fits into a very compact, way to carry bag.

Love how it handles and the clarity of the pictures. Had a wicked time finding out how to use the self timer. Not explained in the manual and 4 techies form Nikon didn´t know either.

Definitely successful in making a small quality camera. Low in weight and high in features. The menus and basic setup feels like a Nikon. Small enough to stash in many places that would be difficult with a DSLR, especially with the tiny 16-50 lens which will collapse even further when not in use. Easily shoots high quality RAW and a variety of JPEG formats. Relatively easy to manipulate ISO, shutter, and aperture which can be an issue on some products in this price category. That said other features are buried in the menus some place, though relatively easy to get to via the touch screen on the back. The same screen flips out which is great for shooting with the camera low to the ground or above your head, and it will even face forward if you want to be in the picture/video.

It is simple to switch between still and video, and most other things with everything on the display whether the Electronic View Finder (EVF) or the back screen. Though I did find the front scroll wheel initially difficult to lay my finger on that was just practice.

On the other hand the lens are slow and feel cheap. They are (feel like) cheap plastic that you might find on a $100 camera. The zooming is not smooth and Nikon-like. My Nikon Keybridge action cameras feel better made. But the speed alone is a problem. The little 16-50mm lens is a f3.5-6.3. That means when I am shooting 50mm (75mm effective) the best I have is f6.3 which is ridiculous for a small camera that I would love to use for street photography. Even at 33mm (50mm effective) which is the classic 35MM prime lens equivalent the best you can do is f5. The bigger lens 50-250mm is even worse with a range of f4.5-6.3. It also feels cheap and not a smooth feel when moving any of the rings.

All that kicks up the ISO bringing down the image quality compared to something with a faster lens option.

While I like the quality of the EVF and the information available I have two issue. First the image is fuzzy until you do the half press of the shutter button because it is not in focus until then. This is not an issue with a DSLR. The other issue is since what you see is what you get, when it is dark or your image (or part of your image) is under exposed the EVF and back screen are dark. Unlike a DSLR where you can still see what you are composing and then expose according, with the EVF it is difficult. This would become more of an issue doing flash photography as you are often composing in a darker environment knowing you have flash or even just fill flash that will correctly light the image but when you pop the flash up it lightens the screen. Of course, it is no longer what you see is what you get. I did not find a way to lighten the EVF/back screen during non-flash photography though there might be away.

In summary a nice lower end Nikon in the mirrorless category. Small and easy to carry and familiar if you are a Nikon shooter. Quality images and videos, but cheap and slow lens in the mirrorless DX category. Its bigger family (Z6-Z7) have a much better collection of faster glass which could make a huge difference. For me I will be returning the Z50, but it could be a good product if smaller is a primary requirement.

I love my new Z50!!

Since I bought my Z50 it has become my favorite and always with me camera for traveling, blogging and simply enjoying photography. It´s one of those cameras that you wanna keep using. So light, so discrete and so good!

I also own a Z6 and a Z7 but this is the one I´m using the most. Highly recommend it!
I got the blogging plate from Small Rig and now I can use a tripod, flip the screen and see myself perfectly. That was my only concern and it´s gone!

Five stars for the Z50!!!

This may sound crazy, but I sold my Z6 and bought the Z50. I´m an enthusiast who travels a lot. In hot weather, the Z6 was annoying after 7-8 hours of touring. But the Z50 is a dream. Very similar functions, excellent photo quality, and the lenses weigh next to nothing. I can´t think of a better combo for travelers who seek the reliability and user-friendliness that Nikon provides. Can´t wait for additions to the Z DX lens family.

I came from a Nikon D7500. Extremely happy with the 16-50 kit lens and the FTZ adapter. I just hope more native DX glass comes out.

I am a retired Active Duty US Army Photographer. I served in Korea in 1972 as a U S Army Signal Corp Photographer. I used the 4x5 Speed Graflex Camera. The camera was slow, heavy and bulky. The camera was used during World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. Admittedly, the camera took clear sharp photos. I recently bought the Z50. Compared to the Speed Graflex, the Z50 was a spy camera. At 20 MP the camera takes clear, sharp images. I bought the 16-50 and 50-250 Nikon S lenses with the Z50 Body. I use the Z50 as a general all around camera. I use the Live View feature, which yields sharp fast images. I am going to Hawaii next year on vacation. The speed and the weight of the Z50 will be less bulky than the Army Speed Graflex.

I just received my Z50 a few days ago and I love it. I have Nikon DSLRs but I needed a smaller, lighter camera to use when traveling or when I wanted to be more discreet. The Z50 is perfect for this and it also takes excellent pictures. The controls are a breeze and the camera has a lot of features.

I was using another brand for travel because there was not a Nikon at the time that I felt met my needs. I am so glad Nikon came out with the Z50 so I can be all Nikon again and comfortable with all my cameras.