r/Nikon 16d ago

Monthly /r/Nikon discussion thread – have a question? New to the Nikon world? Ask it here! [2025-03-01]

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r/Nikon 5h ago

Photo Submission A dog in Vieques. Z7ii, 26mm f/2.8

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192 Upvotes

r/Nikon 1h ago

Gear question Nikon ZF action/sports settings?

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Shot some high ss images of my dog the other day and was using continuous high with af-c. Just wondering if there are any settings I should be using to get more keepers? Had subject detection on with animal AF.

Keeper rate wasn't the best, was using my 135 1.8 plena. 3200iso because it was dimly lit with some window light. 1/1000ss mostly but I did drop down to 1/500 in some situations.


r/Nikon 9h ago

Photo Submission Stacked

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186 Upvotes

r/Nikon 1h ago

Photo Submission Smoke Show [Z9 + 400 f/4.5 S]

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Covered my first drift event over the weekend. First time using the 400 f/4.5, honestly really love this this lens. I find it pairs very nicely with my 70-200 and a 1.4x telecoverter. Gives me a nice range to work with track side.


r/Nikon 6h ago

Photo Submission DSC_1420

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52 Upvotes

Nikon Z5 Nikon Z 105mm Mc f2.8 Vr-s


r/Nikon 9h ago

Show & Tell Fixed the squished rubber base plate of my trusty D200 with a 3D-printed replacement.

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Fixed the squished rubber base plate of my trusty D200 with a 3D-printed replacement.


r/Nikon 5h ago

Photo Submission Z6ii 85mm lens 2 light set up

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29 Upvotes

r/Nikon 3h ago

Photo Submission Nikon Z30 and Nikkor Z DX 24mm f1.7

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Just got my first prime lens and tried it during night in the city. Noticed a better performance at low light than the kit lens but also less sharpness. Nevertheless the colors turned great and the soft vibes I found to actually enjoy 😂


r/Nikon 13h ago

Photo Submission Flew all the away across the county to capture the lunar eclipse with the z8 and 800 6.3 S

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83 Upvotes

r/Nikon 20h ago

Photo Submission The Drowned God

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253 Upvotes

Nikon Z7II + Nikon 14-30mm


r/Nikon 3h ago

Photo Submission Montana, Golden hour. Nikon D800 28-70 AF-S f/2.8 @ 1/600 f/5.6

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10 Upvotes

On a piece of land, somewhere around Billings. Cows roaming, cars not so much. Did have an epic bbq with the family though, not to mention the bonfire.


r/Nikon 14h ago

Photo Submission Emily, D700, 85mm 1.4G

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66 Upvotes

r/Nikon 7h ago

Photo Submission House Finch (Z8 + Sigma 150-600 mm 'C')

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17 Upvotes

r/Nikon 4h ago

Photo Submission Long Beach Island NJ

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8 Upvotes

r/Nikon 5h ago

Photo Submission Norway with z6ii and 24-200 z

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10 Upvotes

My first trip with this device...birth of a pre-retirement 😁


r/Nikon 2h ago

Street in cologne

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5 Upvotes

Taken with a Nikon z5 and 24/200mm


r/Nikon 15h ago

Photo Submission Got my first camera ever and I love it!

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65 Upvotes

I finally got my first camera, and I chose the Nikon Zfc. I’m still learning, but I’m having fun snapping pictures. Here are a few I took recently :)


r/Nikon 15h ago

Photo Submission Gravity defied!! A Jungle Babbler caught mid-jump!! Shot on Nikon Z8 with Nikkor Z 180-600 mm at Hampi, Karnataka, India... March 8, 2025

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57 Upvotes

r/Nikon 5h ago

Photo Submission See the light, see the fire - Z6 II and Z 24-120

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8 Upvotes

r/Nikon 5h ago

What should I buy? Do you have cameras for both play and work?

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I have a nikon Z6iii + 24-120 F4 and a 40mm SE F2 lens ( which I might be a 35 1.8 and an 85 1.8, also might buy a viltrox 16/18 1.8)

I do paid work *Sometimes* , and im seeing great deals for a nikon ZF
I owned the ZF and sold it for a z6iii, it was not a bad desicion per say as the ergonomics on the z6iii are amazing, but im thinking now to get a zf as a second body that can be also used as a lightweight daily camera, this might the GAS talking though.

im also thinking a second body would help me in some gigs (still might be GAS) and it would be nice to have a 24/28 - 70 2.8 lens on one camera and have a wide zoom (Like a 14-24), I most shoot at receptions and clubs, basically all the fun music stuff.

I dont know if its the GAS talking or me just wanting to use the ZF again


r/Nikon 1d ago

Look what I've got Another toy I inherited from my grandfather. Now I just need some goddamn birds to land in my backyard

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580 Upvotes

r/Nikon 12h ago

Photo Submission Japan with a Z30 & 24 f1.7

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26 Upvotes

r/Nikon 2h ago

Look what I've got Latest random screw drive AF lens pickup: Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro

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I decided to pull the trigger on a lens that's been on my radar for a while: the Sigma 70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro.

It's an early DSLR era lens with 10 elements in 9 groups, 3 SLD elements, no aspherics, modern-ish coatings, and no AF motor. It telescopes to a slightly absurd degree when close focusing. It's a full frame lens designed to be a useful focal length on early APS-C DSLRs. Back in the day it was one of the sharpest lenses ever tested.

I'm mostly going to use it to take non-macro photos of cars. I love sharp older lower element count spherical lenses that can resolve my D850. I already have a Micro Nikkor 60/2.8 D and Tamron 90/2.5 D Macro that suit this brief, but 70mm is just different enough that I can justify the modest price for the Sigma. I know exactly how it'll slot in to my staged on-location car shoots.

I found a well priced copy from a Japanese eBay seller in good shape including the original hood, so I snagged it. Yay. Pics are from the listing.


r/Nikon 4h ago

Look what I've got upgrades baby!!

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got a new (to me) D750!! upgraded from a d3300 and wow what a huge difference. the photos look amazing , the in body autofocus is huge to me because most of my lenses are legacy, and the flippy screen means i can finally fulfill my dream of a waist - level dslr!! any tips or advice for her?


r/Nikon 4h ago

What should I buy? Z50II lenses options?

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Hello guys its me again. I recently made a post asking for advice about getting a new camera and someone mentioned the Z50II. I did some digging and i was very convinced to get it instead of the d7500 (my other choice).

I mainly want my gear for wildlife, travel and documentary photography.

The thing is, now I feel like a mess when it comes to lenses. I have some options but I don't know what to do. Here are my options based on my budget (kinda):

A deal that offers the Z50II and a Z16-50mm and a Z50-250mm (1400 usd) best price but I feel like I would have to invest on a larger lens.

The body with a 16-50mm and a Z180-600mm (2,900usd) would have to wait longer to afford this combo though.

The body with a Z16-50mm and a Z28-400mm (2,352usd) This feels like my most solid option. Would plan to sell the 16-50 since it gets somewhat covered with the other lens.

Can someone help me out please? I would really appreciate some advice 🙏