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by grantpalin 2271 days ago
I do know about the adapter and am aware it's not a perfect solution due to compatibility. I could always sell my current lenses (a wide, a micro, a telephoto, a fisheye, and a normal) to fund the purchase of new Z lenses, but there doesn't seem to be 1-to-1 replacements available yet. Have no idea whether they are in the pipeline or not, but then again the adapter may help bridge the gap. Decisions, decisions.

How is the battery life for the Z50? I've read that is a common issue with new mirrorless rigs.
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jakebasile 2271 days ago
I've seen lots of photos from the Z bodies with adapted lenses and they look great! But the new Z lenses are all top of the line and very high quality. Even the two kit zooms I got with the Z50 are quite nice. They're making more but some have been delayed due to the pandemic. No micro yet but they have two on the lens roadmap with an unspecified date [1].

The battery life is just ok, not great. Mirrorless as a whole has worse life because it's always using the sensor unlike DSLRs but the Z50 doesn't set itself apart there. I keep an extra battery with me for the times I'm going out with the intention of taking a lot of pictures but I've only had to switch once or twice.

1: https://www.nikonusa.com/en/nikon-products/camera-lenses/mir...

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grantpalin 2270 days ago
Good to know about the lens roadmap and battery life. I have a second battery for my D50 for much the same reason, though life is pretty good and seldom runs out on me mid-usage.

The Z50 with the two kit lenses looks like it could replace my D50 + 18-70mm + 70-300mm; the new 50-250mm lens has a shorter reach but shouldn't be a big issue on a crop sensor, and would be lighter than the 70-300mm. Using the adaptor to allow use of the wide and micro lens may tide me over until Z equivalents are available. Reading reviews and watching for a good sale is where I'm at now.

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jakebasile 2270 days ago
I bet you'd enjoy it! Nikon is running a promo where you can buy the camera from them and return within 30 days no questions asked, if you want some insurance before the plunge. It might be US only though.
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