Does anyone here use a Nikon Z-system mirrorless camera with F-series lenses on the FTZ-II adapter? Is this supported by PhotoLab, and does it assign the correct camera profile?
I’m planning to buy a Nikon Z6III and still have a lot of lenses from my old D850 that I’d like to continue using.
Yes, lenses on the FTZ are correctly recognized and corrected!
There are a few which aren’t, but with the Z6, the only old Nikon lens in my collection that doesn’t have a profile when used with the FTZ is the AF-D 16/2.8 fisheye.
Check the page for camera and lens support, so you will know exactly for your lenses!
I have tried editing some of my older pictures where I had the Z9 connected to the 500 PF using the ftz - ii.
Photolab simply says Z9 with 500pf. No mention of the adapter at all. Pics seemed fine. (PL newb)
Thank you for your quick replies. That makes my decision easier.
And with FTZ/FTZ-|| you loose autofocus on AF-D lenses (the AFD 16mm fisheye and 135/2D DC in my case). Otherwise it seems to work seamlessly, but I’ve tested it only with AFS 14-24/2.8G on Z8.
Also yes. Z6ii and ftzzii.
George
That’s mechanical focussing isn’t it.
George
No. AF works on F-mount cameras, while it doesn’t work on Z cameras via FTZ.
AF does work with a screw mechanisme. AF-S works with an in-build silent wave motor.
So your camera must have a screw mechanisme that serves the lens.
George
Sure. And there are many tiny FTZ pecularities described in ‘Compatible F Mount Lenses’, sometimes unexpected (e.g. remarks on ‘AF Speed’ in Custom Settings, with support for AF-S 24-70/2.8E ED VR but not for the preceding version, AF-S 24-70/2.8G).
EDIT: See Nikon | Download center | FTZ II
I don’t know what list you’re referring to.
But here the list from Nikon
https://www.nikonimgsupport.com/eu/BV_article?articleNo=000044900&lang=en_GB
I’ve the AF-S 28-70 1:2.8 D, the predecessor of the 24-70. The first one with AF-S and still working. And standard on the Z6ii with FTZii.
@Ralf_Brinkmann
I don’t know what camera you’re looking for but if you’re going for a DX camera, you won’t have IBIS. That’s only on the FX. My mentioned lens doesn’t have VR, on the Z6ii it has.
George
As I wrote in my initial post, I want to buy a Z6III and I still have a lot of old lenses, mostly S-Class, such as the 14-24, 24-70, 70-200, 80-400, 105 Macro as well as some Sigma lenses from the Art series.
If they fit, see the Nikon link, then you may have IBIS to. Not fully, just over 3 axes I believe. I don’t know the s-class.
I just came back from the shop to buy a Z6iii. I’ve to wait for e few days.
George
From your list I have the following:
I may test them with Z8, but it can take 2-4 days. Please let me know the lenses you are interested in and what to test.
If you are interested, I also have AF-S 24-120/4 (good but the Z version is by far better in almost every respect), AF Fisheye 16/2.8D (emergency pocket lens, sky colors), AF-S Micro 60/2.8G ED (flat focus plane), AF-DC 135mm/2D (old magic), AF-S 105/1.4E ED (new magic), AF-S 58/1.4G (special magic). I still use some of them on D780 or D4 but very rarely now.
Off-topic:
For Z 24-70/2.8 and 70-200/2.8, take second versions which have better AF, with 24-70/2.8S Mk2 being strangely better in almost every other feature. For 70-200/2.8S other differences seem to be quite subtle. Also Z70-200/2.8S v2 is not yet supported.
Plena (Z135/1.8S) is an absolute, universal magic, imho. AF much faster that AF-S 105/1.4E, enough even for slower sport action. But for portraits it works best when PL edits are combined with post-edits in Nik ColorEfex (e.g. slight diffusion in highlights) and C1 (Face Retouch, although using PL AI masks you can get near) 
Some may say it’s optically too perfect to have a character but I don’t read it that way.
Z35/1.2S, from the samples I’ve seen, looks like another magic, but 35mm primes are not in my genre.
For concerts, when 70-200/2.8 or 135/1.8 are not suitable, I’ve used my new Z85/1.2S. Too new to tell any story about it, but one has to keep in mind that Z85/1.2S vignetting is so strong at f/1.2 that you don’t get the ISO advantage at the borders over Plena, which exhibits much less vignetting at f/1.8 and renders light reflections from equipment more peacefully in general. So, if distance or capturing more context are non-issues, as for now I prefer Z135/1.8S over Z85/1.2S. Paradoxically, you need just a bit more light to take advantage of f/1.2, if looking for shallow DOF.
As suggested, check …
For my Nikon D750 I still own several F-type lenses (all AF-S, zoom and prime lenses, with a total focal length of 14 to 300 mm plus a TC-14EII), which all are fully supported and work equally well on my new Z6 III / FTZ II.
The Tokina F2.8 / 100mm macro lens is an exception. It receives the correct DxO lens profile, and the lens data is transferred correctly, including the effective aperture at close range. – But due to the older screw-driven AF, manual focus is required. Then I use the optional 100% view also for focusing, helpful for critical macro-level work.
My TC-14E II is recognized as the (optically identical and supported) TC-14E III. I use it with the F4 / 70-200 or 300mm lens.
Compared to my D750, the Z 6 III is lower in height, which affects holding comfort, especially with the F1.4 prime lenses, which now “extend” by 2.5 cm and feel somewhat front-heavy → I’m considering to add a SMALLRIG L-Shape Plate.
Also got a new cardreader CFexpress Type B / SD UHS-II (Model: WA-CXS08) from WISE Advanced Co.Ltd – all metal and connected via USB-C.
Dear @Wlodek, thank you so much for your detailed reply. It’s very helpful. A test would be great, but it doesn’t matter which lens. I think if it works with one from the S-series, it will work with the others as well. I don’t have any really old lenses with screw-drive autofocus anymore. The only thing I’m unsure about is whether DxO has ever tested the (also newer) Sigma Art series lenses. I might have to find that out myself. Thanks anyway for the kind offer.
Hi @Wolfgang, thank you so much for your valuable advice. It really helps me with my decision. Of course, it would be great if I could just buy all the lenses new, but firstly, the really good ones are really expensive, and secondly, I probably won’t get much for my entire collection. So it’s probably best if I start with the FTZ adapter first. I can always buy more later. I’ll keep the card reader tip in mind as well.
Danke, Wolfgang
I had to search for it myself. But the s-line is a Z-line series lenses with pro quality. Something as the golden ring for the f-lenses.
I think you may say that if they work on the D850 they also work on the FTZ. Without warranty 
George
Then you will absolutely be fine. They work even BETTER on a Z body with the FTZ, than they did on a D body (more accurate focusing).
Just be aware that sooner or later you will replace at least some of these lenses with native Z ones, which are even better, and lighter in weight. At least, that’s what happened to me!
I’m sure the same will happen to me. But one thing at a time, step by step. Today I bought the Z6III and the FTZII adapter. The battery is charging right now.
