Don't Look Behind!
mid-July 25
> The Z Kit
After much reviewing of options, the Nikon Z6 has some new companions. Primes are primarily Pentax (28-50-70-135) but the z40 f/2 sits near the center. A 300mm mirror lens and 400mm Hanimex cover the long end. The ftz is now working less, adapting the Nikkor 24-85g VR but no telephoto zoom. In exchange for three not-quite ideal telezooms and a bit more cash, the Tamron rxd 70-300mm is taking over the spot. Weather protection, quiet AF motor and the Z6 internal stabilizer justify the move - and the lens' weight is as low as it can go for an xx-300 zoom.
The adapted telephoto Vivitar 70-150/3.8 and Focal 80-200/3.5 will remain for now. Both are fun and have great imaging ability - but it's amazing that the 80-200 is nearly twice the Vivitar's weight for the extra 50mm of telephoto and 1/4 stop of light!
> μ43 remains in play
The silver kit of Lumix GX7 and 14-42ii now has a shiny Sigma 60/2.8 also. These and the 14-140 and ZD 70-300 plus 10-17-30 primes make for a nice anywhere/time setup.
> Pentax
Several K-mount lenses remain in play, mostly primes. Thanks to my .71x speed booster they have bonus focal lengths on the GX7! The massive 80-200 f/2.8 with speed boost becomes an 112-284mm, f/2.5-equivalent beast!
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| L: μ43+28-84eq R: z6+24-85mm |
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