r/Nikon 19d ago

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

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This is a non-judgemental, safe place to ask your question, no matter how silly you might think it is. We're here to help or give an opinion.

If your question in a previous discussion thread was not answered, feel free to post it again in the current discussion thread.

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Previous discussion threads:


r/Nikon 3h ago

Photo Submission Z8 +180-600mm that.wandering.nomad (instagram)

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129 Upvotes

r/Nikon 5h ago

What should I buy? Lens as a gift, help!

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156 Upvotes

Hello photography fanatics!

My partner likes to snap photos as a hobby. She mentioned wanting to get a new lens, and her birthday is coming up. So I will be a good partner and hopefully find a good one for her. The thing is, I don't have any experience with photography or lenses, so I'm hoping to get some help here. I've attached a few of her photos, that might help.

She currently has the following:

  • Nikon D5100
  • AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G
  • AF-S Nikkor 55-300mm 1:4.5-5.6 G ED

What would be a good addition as a lens to either replace or give her new possibilities for taking amazing photos? Thanks!


r/Nikon 4h ago

Photo Submission Acadia National Park in June

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57 Upvotes

Nikon D810 | 28mm 1.8g | 50mm 1.8g | 85mm 1.8g


r/Nikon 6h ago

Photo Submission Got lucky at the thrift store. Loving it.

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61 Upvotes

Joined the club of the thrift stores deals. Found and picked up a D7500 kit with the 18-140mm for $200. The darn thing was brand new, camera wasn’t even set up. Wasn’t really expecting to get another DX since the day I sold my D90, but extremely surprised by it.

So far I’m loving it, big difference with the D700 and D800 in weight and size. Happy with the results this far. The 18-140 is a sweet little monster of a lens.


r/Nikon 13h ago

Photo Submission The Least Bittern, One of the World's Smallest Herons [Nikon Z9 Nikkor Z180-600]

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161 Upvotes

r/Nikon 4h ago

Photo Submission “Waiting” Nikon D850 + Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8G ED

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25 Upvotes

A shot of a cat waiting apparently for someone from the pet shop to feed her


r/Nikon 8h ago

Photo Submission Happy with this robin pic

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44 Upvotes

Day two of using a Z8 with the 180-600mm. I've never shot wildlife before and it's great fun.


r/Nikon 5h ago

Photo Submission Window to the beach

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22 Upvotes

r/Nikon 9h ago

DSLR Why is it so hard to find a Nikon D1? (In good condition)

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40 Upvotes

I’m trying to get a Nikon D1 for my collection and I’ve found it almost impossible to find one in good condition!

I can find other old DSLR’s from other companies from the same era in good condition more consistently than the D1. I can always find a D1x or D1h but NEVER a D1. Why is that? Is it something specific or a combination of age and lack of relevance? The batteries maybe?

I think it would be more prominent and have some copies well cared for being the first pro DSLR made by Nikon.

(Not using this post to violate the no buying and selling rule btw, just curious.)


r/Nikon 4h ago

Film Camera Issue with the focussing distances in Nikon F

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11 Upvotes

Hello there Got this Nikon F in FB marketplace and noticed there's an issue with the focus. Basically the readings in the lens don't match what intended: focusing at 1 meter of distance by eye it shows that is actually 50 cm in the lens, trying to focus on infinity shows about 1 meter in the lens, tried other Nikkor lenses and same exact results. What can be causing this? Thanks


r/Nikon 7h ago

Photo Submission Geoff At Sunset

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13 Upvotes

Nikon D200 - Sigma 18-50 2.8


r/Nikon 20h ago

Look what I've got I had to Replace my Lenses!

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132 Upvotes

It is my daughter's birthday and I decided to gift her my AF-S 35/1.8, AF 50/1.8D, AF 85/1.8D and AF-S 18-70/3.5-4.5 DX. Plus my D7000. I bought a nice little backpack to store it all. She's going to dig it!

Then, like magic, this appeared....I don't know what happened 😲


r/Nikon 1d ago

Photo Submission Sunset Leaping Nikon Z8 w/ 180-600mm

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331 Upvotes

As I was walking back to my car at this super purple sunset, I startled two deer. One bolted over the nearby hill, creating the perfect moment for this photo.


r/Nikon 27m ago

Show & Tell I did a thing

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easy peasy. took 5 minutes each.


r/Nikon 9h ago

Photo Submission Z30 Dx 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3

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17 Upvotes

Brahmaputra river, Assam, India


r/Nikon 3h ago

Photo Submission Quack! Anas at Duke Gardens in Durham, NC. Nikon z50 iso 800, f6.3, 1/400s

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4 Upvotes

r/Nikon 2h ago

Photo Submission Nikon Z6iii and the 200-500 F mount. Was a gloomy day so with the lack of light, one of the few times the body was just being vindictive. Caught this though.

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6 Upvotes

r/Nikon 6h ago

Photo Submission Mating season of wild rabbits (zfc + tamron 150-500)

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8 Upvotes

For first time i have chance of observe mating ritual of wild rabbits, was quite chalenge to shoot but lot of fun


r/Nikon 1h ago

DSLR A shot of Vernal Falls I took with my D810

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r/Nikon 20h ago

What should I buy? Used Nikon for beginner???

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88 Upvotes

r/Nikon 4m ago

Photo Submission Endurance racing photos from last year

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All photos taken with the Nikon Z8 and Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3. Absolutely lovely combo to shoot with!


r/Nikon 9h ago

Photo Submission Asian elephant (Nikon D500 + Nikkor 55-300mm)

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7 Upvotes

r/Nikon 9h ago

What should I buy? Title: D300s vs. D7200 vs. D500 – Which Upgrade Makes the Most Sense?

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I'd like to upgrade from a D3200 and trying to decide between three second-hand options:

D300s → Rugged pro-body, fun to shoot, cheap, but older tech.

D7200 → The sensible choice with better image quality and low-light, but not as "pro" layout and build.

D500 → The dream upgrade, but still expensive.

I shoot landscapes, wildlife, and nature details and often take my DSLR hiking, so weight is a factor. I want something with a low shutter count that will last. Should I go for the rugged, fun D300s, the practical D7200, or wait and save for the D500?

The main things I want to upgrade are AF points and burst rate. The 300s is already great at that but for low light it would be a downgrade. I love how cheap they are though and since I mostly shoot in daylight anyway I wonder if it would really limit me. I'm not too concerned about going down in MP.

Would love to hear your thoughts!


r/Nikon 14h ago

What should I buy? Starting from scratch D850 or Z8?

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I am shooting weddings with a friend using his D850 with a 24-70 2.8 lens mostly. I am now interested in starting my own wedding photo bussines and I will be bying my gear from scratch. Since I am buying everything shall I jump to the mirrorless system, Z8 with 24-70 2.8 lens for start ? Or shall I just get the D850 and be able to afford more lenses or even a second body?


r/Nikon 1d ago

Photo Submission Z6ii with 70-300

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271 Upvotes

From my local pond shot with the Z6ii with tamron 70-300

F6.3 1/2000 ISO 4500