David Busch's Nikon Z50 Guide to Digital Photography

Focus on Lenses

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Although Nikon introduced just two new lenses specifically designed for the Z50’s APS-C format (the DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 and DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 zooms), you actually have hundreds of choices when it comes to selecting lenses with full automatic features. While asking photo enthusiasts to embrace the brand-new lens mount for Nikon’s Z-mount mirrorless cameras could have been a risky proposition, Nikon announced the Nikon Mount Adapter FTZ at the same time as the initial new cameras in the line (the Z7 and Z6) were announced. In addition to the expanding line of Z-mount lenses already available for the Z6 and Z7, a rich treasure trove of F-mount optics are also compatible, thanks to the optional FTZ adapter. They range ...