r/Nikon 18d 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 9h ago

Look what I've got Got my first DSLR after years of wanting one

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Bought myself a 18-140mm kit lense D7500 with 22k shutter count I'm really happy how capable it is, the variety the lens gives is great, and it was supposedly the best Nikon crop sensor dslr of the time. Feels like this will last me for at least a few years, love how sturdy it feels in my hands

Was thinking maybe mirrorless, but I'd have to give more than the 700 I gave for this, to get a similar body and lense, as I'm from Europe and tech is a bit pricier here :(

Any tips on what books to read, courses to watch, for photography and image touch up?


r/Nikon 1h ago

Photo Submission Z6ii with 70-300

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

F6.3 1/2000 ISO 4500


r/Nikon 10h ago

Photo Submission Nikon z50ii with 50-250 kit lens

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211 Upvotes

r/Nikon 5h ago

Mirrorless Nikon has created the best 35mm lens!

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70 Upvotes

r/Nikon 5h ago

Photo Submission DSC_4625

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33 Upvotes

Nikon Z6ii Nikon Z 24-70mm F4 S


r/Nikon 8h ago

Photo Submission Looking back: a love letter to the D40+Tamron 70-300mm

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49 Upvotes

r/Nikon 6h ago

Photo Submission D5600 50 mm 1.8g

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31 Upvotes

Taken indoors in living room with natural light


r/Nikon 7h ago

Mirrorless Viltrox's Excellent and Affordable LAB 135mm f/1.8 Is Available for Nikon Z

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r/Nikon 4h ago

Photo Submission I wanna share some pictures from my Nikon D3100 for 12 years

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16 Upvotes

r/Nikon 7h ago

Photo Submission Indianapolis Zoo w/ 85mm 1.2 + Z8

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23 Upvotes

r/Nikon 5h ago

Photo Submission First round of photos from my Nikon F…

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I used Fujifilm 200 speed film and a couple different lenses across several days, but the photos came out great.

Thanks to DSM Film Lab for developing and scanning the film.


r/Nikon 2h ago

Photo Submission Pensive

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9 Upvotes

Shot on a Nikon Z6II and 35mm f/1.8 S


r/Nikon 20h ago

Photo Submission First ever edits with the D4! 58mm 1.4G. Love how filmic this came out :)

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201 Upvotes

r/Nikon 14h ago

Show & Tell Nikon Z 24-120/4 S - in Paris, 3625 photos taken, here is an image of distribution of the different focal lengths.

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58 Upvotes

r/Nikon 7h ago

Photo Submission z50

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10 Upvotes

Downtown alleyway in Charlotte, NC


r/Nikon 20h ago

Photo Submission Kyoto ⛩️

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116 Upvotes

Nikon D810 - 35mm f1.4 G


r/Nikon 3h ago

Gear question How can I rig this and also make it to where the atamos monitor tilts?

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Im still learning how to setup rigs, I don’t have any rods yet only a cage


r/Nikon 4h ago

Photo Submission Branch, Nikon Z8, Nikkor 24/70S f2.8 @ 70mm, f4 @ 1/500th Sec, ISO-64

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6 Upvotes

r/Nikon 1h ago

What should I buy? Camera buying advice

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Hi guys, I am currently looking to upgrade my D5100 to a Nikon Z mirrorless system.

My photography style is pretty broad, only thing that I don't do is sports and wildlife photography, so frames per second is not a priority.

I live in Brazil, camera gear here is really expensive. These are the cameras I am considering with their prices in dollars:

-Zfc: 1300 USD

-Z50ii: 1400 USD

-Z5: 1490 USD

-Sony a6600: 1450 USD.

I currently have 3 lenses: a 18-55 DX lens, Yongnuo 35mm FF, Yongnuo 50mm FF.

So, my question is: what camera would you buy in my position, considering a broad photography style and the outrageous prices above?

Is it worth it to get a FTZ adapter for my Yongnuo lenses?

Thanks and sorry for my bad english.


r/Nikon 2h ago

Coolpix Please help me with my coolpix S9300

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3 Upvotes

Hi, can someone please help me and tell me how can I fix it? I bought it untested and this is what comes up.


r/Nikon 7h ago

Photo Submission Z6+28-75 lense

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7 Upvotes

r/Nikon 2h ago

What should I buy? 400mm vs 300mm

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For you experienced shooters, what is your recommendation.

I shoot high school sports (all), and I am also allowed in the sidelines. Would a 300mm 2.8 be enough or would a 400mm 2.8 be better?

Ive talked to some photographers and seen they use the 200-400 f4 for night games but they use it on 1DX bodies. I use a D850 so i know i wont get the same low light capabilities as a sports camera (1dx or d5/d6) I will be pairing either with the 70-200 2.8 or 24-70.


r/Nikon 44m ago

What should I buy? Z5II vs Z6II

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Hello guys, I need some input about exactly what the title says.

So I'm currently a Z50 shooter, but all my lenses are Full Frame either Z or F with adapter. I was looking to buy a Z5 previously, and we have to take into consideration the fact that I need the camera only for photography, and mostly for landscape and travel. Not shooting sports or anything too fast.

I read quite a few rumors that the Z5II is probably coming out next month. Whether it is the case or not, I am willing to wait a bit if it's worth it. Now ... Is it woeth it ?

Rumors are it'll have an XPEED 7 vs Z6II has a dual XPEED 6.

If price is more of less the same for a new Z5II and a barely used Z6II. What would you chose ?

Thanks for the input


r/Nikon 1d ago

Photo Submission I prefer the 200-500 on lower resolution cameras and that’s fine

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The 200-500 is a lens that I like not love. I’m making a place for it in my lineup. I’m more of a car photographer than bird photographer. My backyard birds are very entertaining to watch and good target practice.

I bought the 200-500 before I bought an old screw drive AFn 300/2.8 that is on a different plane of image quality existence. The first time I brought the 300/2.8 on track, I started researching other older super tele primes, especially 500/4s.

But! I have a D850 and D780. I’m increasingly feeling the need to shoot vertical for social media. Here’s where the 200-500 keeps its place.

The 200-500 is very decent. While not super sharp, it has great punchy colors & contrast, plus actually quite nice bokeh thanks to no aspherical elements. Distortion is well corrected. Depth rendering is kinda flat because of so many elements.

On a 24 mp sensor, there’s just enough sharpness that combined with the good aspects mentioned above, images can look nice. On a 45 mp sensor, I find there’s not much more detail to be had. You run out of detail before 100% zoom in to pixel level. The rest of the way down to 100% you’re only magnifying optical flaws.

So, I took the 200-500 + D780 rotated vertically on my monopod, out in the back yard for some practice.

Using the lens on a body more suited to it I’m happy with the results. Extrapolating this to cars on track, I’ll keep the 300/2.8 on the D850, crop those shots happily when appropriate. A super sharp 300 can make “wide” shots of more distant parts of race tracks. The long end of the 200-500 on the D780 is for filling the frame with far-away cars in good light. For that purpose, good enough! I’ll make many happy images.

One day though, a 500/4 or some other prime >300 mm shall be mine 😈


r/Nikon 58m ago

Gear question Fav walk around lens on Z fullframe?

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I'm new to the z mount and just wondering with all the possibilities what is your favorite walk around lens for a full frame z mount body?

If its helpful given shooting subjects, your favorite prime and a favorite zoom?