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The following opinions have been automatically translated with Google Translate.  | sent on May 26, 2025 Pros: beautiful, not too bulky, of excellent workmanship Cons: the electronic part not exactly simple Opinion: I purchased this machine after looking at it with deep desire for more than a year. I already have the Df, but it is starting to be a bit dated, with an image quality that is not exactly impeccable. I've been using it for a few months and I find it beautiful. The images are very sharp and it holds up well even at very high ISOs. Fast and precise focusing. Robust and lightweight. With 24/70, it allows you to do almost anything. Obviously I am not a professional and I use it mainly for portraits and reportage of events with my son or holidays. Too bad it's not a pure manual like the Df. They removed many manual adjustments present in the previous one that were very useful and easy to use. The electronics are very accurate, but not as intuitive. The focus from the screen, however, is really precise and excellent. I agree with most of the comments that say the front button is uncomfortable, we tend to operate it often involuntarily. I set it up with the various choices of normal and auto fast shooting, but it's not as functional. In the Df there is a small ring that is much more practical. In the end, being able to choose between taking 4 -7 or more consecutive shots is not so useful compared to the inconvenience of activating the function. I also had the old Nikon F and the FM2 so I didn't put the smallrig grip. I find that it weighs it down and reduces its retro charm, as well as not finding a particular improvement in the handle. Despite the price, I am very glad I bought it. Maybe the best would be to put its sensor on the Df, but these are just fantasies. |
 | sent on April 15, 2025 Pros: Aesthetics, dials, colors and definition Cons: Nothing, you have to get the hang of it Opinion: I just bought it, but just removing it from the packaging I fell in love with it, I equipped it with a smallrig grip and Nikon shutter button, now it's a superstar! I haven't had the opportunity to test it in depth yet, but equipping it with Nikkor Z 24-120 f.4 and trying a few shots I have already had a really positive feedback, I don't see any obstacles that can change my mind at the moment. A vintage body with a technological heart. |
 | sent on March 07, 2025 Pros: Aesthetically beautiful, rings, colors, very high ISO handles, level of customization, SmallRig grip made specifically for the machine. Cons: Front function key a bit uncomfortable even if aesthetically beautiful Opinion: I love the retro aesthetic, even if being from '93 it refers to a period that I have never lived or that I am too young to remember. The dials, once you get the hang of it, are a bomb, phenomenal and allow you not to take your eye off the viewfinder and to adjust the camera very quickly and even when turned off. The colors are beautiful and the image is clean even at very high ISO. With a zoom or with a lens slightly larger than a 50mm the hand begins to suffer and you need to take the SmallRig grip made specifically for the Zf (be careful if you take the Zf with a color other than black, check if there is the possibility of having the SmallRig of the same color, fortunately I took the Zf black). I must say, I was afraid that the grip would ruin the aesthetics of the camera, but on the contrary, in my opinion it improves it. The only flaw (which in my opinion, at least for the use I make of it, is negligible) the function key in front is uncomfortable and you end up pressing it continuously. I have deactivated it. |
 | sent on December 29, 2024 Pros: beautiful. beautiful. definitely beautiful. The technical pros are on the board. Cons: Uncomfortable. (but beautiful). sensor not protected (like other Z, but this one is nice). a bit tricky to get to grips with it. Opinion: Seriously, someone on a Nikon site compared this Zf to a vintage spider. I agree. Its discomfort counterbalances its vintage look (but with a modern and high-performance engine). someone else wrote that he invites you to take photos. True. I would add that once in the hand (...) it gives a magical sensation and conveys an unexpected robustness and quality of materials. In short, done well. my opinion is that it will probably remain little sold, both for the high price - but in line with the crazy market, and for a feeling of "nice stuff but then in the end I get the Z6III that works better" (which is also false). personally, even if I come from the excellent D750, I would never go back. serious defects ? Well, perhaps the fact of using wheels and rings is not an immediate operation and consequently it is not a machine with which to be in a hurry. Remaining with the motoring comparison, the spider is used to make a pleasant trip, not to do Milan-Cortina in 2h and 54m "Alboreto is nothing" (cit.) |
  | sent on July 21, 2024 Pros: Aesthetics, operating speed, magic colors, manual use, backward compatibility, lightness, construction, very fast AF, stabilizer Cons: No one, but there are those who don't understand it... Opinion: Let's say it right away: the Zf is the sweet point of the Nikon range, that is, the best general-purpose camera that can be found on the market. Excellent balance between quality and price, it gives emotions just by looking at it. Beautiful and retro, impeccable construction and excellent ergonomics. It deserves to be used manually as if it were a Nikkormat or an FM. Close the rear screen, put it in manual, maybe in b/w with the quick selection from the ring and mount some old Nikkor: the enjoyment starts. The focus assist is very advanced and the ZF recognizes the subject and considers it for focus peaking. No one else in the world does the same. The wonderful sensor has an exceptional dynamic range, as tradition Nikon.Vi will feel like shooting on a slide, with superb white balance. It has all the electronic features of the other Nikons, without emerging too much compared to the retro aspect: when needed they are there. The AF has nothing to envy compared to the flagship Z9, even if obviously it does not have the same power and variety of settings. In this it is even easier and more direct to use. It does not look bad in action photos and you can select the AF area simply by sliding your thumb on the rear screen, a much simpler and faster solution than the complex and inaccurate Eye AF system of well-known competitors: nothing to fear, nothing to calibrate, no insecurity: tap and move the AF area. A delicious pastry to lose your head for. I'll also take a red and a blue one: how can I resist? After all, you only live 2 times, in the face of so many keyboard lions... Look at the photos of Juza with Zf and Noct and you will understand. You are at the top, without displeasing anyone. Treat yourself to at least one pleasure in life! |
 | sent on July 15, 2024 Pros: A car that invites you to the photo Cons: if it had 45 megapixels it would be perfect, Opinion: I had tried I had the Z8 with the tamron 35-150 and the tamron 150-500 a phenomenal combination but unfortunately my hand problems did not allow me to keep this equipment, I tried but it was useless, I reluctantly turned everything and I took the ZF adding the Z 70-180 to my Z lenses and I made myself a lighter and more functional equipment for my problems. The Zf is a great camera, I did a wedding photo shoot using the Z 24-120 and the results were really good. The camera has all the tricks of the superior sisters for autofocus, processor and other features that make it a versatile camera suitable for portrait, landscape and reportage, of course the Z8 was other stuff, but considering everything I am really satisfied with the choice made, a camera to which I give a grade of 10. |
 | sent on June 03, 2024 Pros: Vintage design, autofocus, IQ, compactness Cons: Flippable and not just tiltable, a few more buttons wouldn't have hurt. Opinion: As a photographer I can say that this camera is really exceptional. As already mentioned in the pros, the vintage design is wonderful, the controls with the various dials do not bother me at all on the contrary they make the camera more aesthetically beautiful and allow you to make adjustments even when the camera is off. The toggle to instantly switch to B&W is brilliant for the type of camera. The image quality even at high ISO is really good and the 24mpx is perfect for any use. Even with the smallrig grip the camera remains quite compact and if combined with the 40mm f2 or the 28mm f2.8 you can have fun without tiring your wrist. Nothing to say about the autofocus which is very fast and accurate even in continuous mode. The MAF on the eye is very reliable and finally Nikon has put itself on par with Canon and Sony. What I don't like is the flippable rear display!! Being a photographer I would have preferred 1000 times the only tilting display (in a cockpit to be clear) and unfortunately I can't get over it because such a camera body, clearly dedicated to photographers and not to videomakers, had to have a cockpit display... Nikon's big mistake!! I don't understand why the Japanese have to get lost on the most beautiful... what did it cost to put a rear display like the one on the Z8??? We don't know!! Missed opportunity by Nikon!! Another small note is the lack of some other function keys. Other than that the camera is really nice and fun. I recommend the purchase especially to fans of the genre. |
 | sent on June 03, 2024 Pros: Aesthetics Cons: For now, nothing to report Opinion: Taken 3 weeks ago let's say more out of curiosity than x actual need (I already own a D3x, a D850, a Df and a Sony Alpha 7r3) the first impression is that of a light camera, a bit plasticky and delicate, the Df in comparison seems more professional camera. The first photos taken (with manual lenses and adapter) are not bad and look identical to the other 4 digital cameras I already own) but we are only at the beginning of the ZF adventure. As soon as I got it I updated the firmware as the previous version was still installed. I immediately mounted the smallrig handle on it but I don't find the grip great (at least compared to the ones I already own). As a simple amateur photographer I really appreciate the toggle to switch from color photos, to BN and videos, super handy. What I find uncomfortable instead is the front right button (where the white adjustment appears), the position is very unlucky (at least for how I use it) and every time I press it involuntarily and I find it on the monitor (I'll see if I can exclude it). In such a camera, the image broken in the middle for focusing with manual lenses would have been very welcome. In a few days I get the FTZ 2 adapter taken used at a good price. Before bleeding further with Z lenses, let's see which ones I can take advantage of among the ones I already have. I reserve the right to update my impressions in a few months, as soon as I have become familiar with them. |
 | sent on May 10, 2024 Pros: Charming look and feel, remarkable backward compatibility, SD+microSD, articulated display. Cons: Grip (but that's how it is by choice..), it is addictive Opinion: I'm a humble amateur photographer. I've always had Nikon SLRs, I've been dreaming of a retro camera for a decade. I entered the ML world obtorto collo with a Z5. When this machine came out... I couldn't resist. The transition to ZF was abysmal! The satisfaction of maneuvering the thumbwheel controls is off the charts. It shows great elasticity of use, with a minimal retro look thanks to the screen that can be "hidden" on the back with a leather-like pattern... A gem. Hooray for SD cards, which allow me to save money for good lenses! Great AF, I photograph my kids in all conditions. I can easily use lenses that theoretically have problems transmitting data from F-system to Z, but the camera rarely makes a dent with the Tamron 70-300 in my possession. I can focus well even in very, very low light. The grip for my hands is quite limiting, but once the Smallrig is mounted, there are no more problems. It has such a rich menu that it will take me ages to check it all out. What can I say... I'm good to go for the next twenty years. It's addictive! |
 | sent on February 28, 2024 Pros: It's a z8 with a very good sensor... Cons: Which you can't use. Opinion: Useless to make great digressions, I had written a long review that unfortunately was deleted. The ergonomics are ridiculous, to the point that I came to sell it after months of summer inactivity. The body is a bar of soap, there is no handhold, and in a camera intended to be used with one hand because of the manual focus, for me it is a HUGE defect. I could have solved it with grip and the like, but I might as well buy something else if I have to distort the aesthetics of a car in this way. Which they also knew, given the negligible cost of the official grip sold by Nikon, a more unique than rare case. To this we add a menu that I would call cryptic to say the least (really there are those who complain about the Sony or Fuji menus, when here the electronic shutter is hidden in SILENT MODE in a submenu among the general settings ? ), a non-existent lens park (do we really count the SE lenses with gray plastic ring to simulate a vintage look ? ), And the omelette is done. An excellent gadget to place on the shelf, nothing more. To date, Fuji offers a vintage experience that is vastly superior to Nikon. And I speak disappointed, having invested in this body practically at the time of presentation, with great enthusiasm. |
 | sent on January 05, 2024 Pros: Performance, robustness, old-style form factor Cons: Nothing, knowing what you are buying and being willing to invest in optics Opinion: I'm not one of those crazy ML enthusiasts but that's the future, so after 45 years of SLR photography I had to adapt. And following an excellent start with the Z9 I found myself thinking of a second body to use for travel and around. I had no doubts, the Zf was the car for me: breathtaking old-style design (with huge technical and substantial improvements compared to the Df from which it is inspired), magnesium alloy bodywork that gives a great sense of robustness, masterful performance. Some sympathizers describe it as a Z6 II-like one, raving about the fact that the processor is the same, but those who make an effort to oil the synapses discover that the Zf - as well as the Z9 - is equipped with Expeed 7, high-efficiency RAW compression, advanced AF of the latest generation with a very different level of recognition, -10 EV in low light (the Z6 II goes up to -6 EV...), stabilization of 8 stops on 5 axes, faster maximum shutter speeds and, last but not least, the Zf is also the only one equipped with the revolutionary Pixel Shift Multi Shot. Let's also remember that the ZF uses magnesium alloy, the plastic leaves it to the other models. As I said at the beginning of the discussion, with the Z6 II it has in common only the sensor, everything else is decidedly superior. Personally I use it as a second body for street and travel, I dedicated a Z 50mm and a Z 20mm both f 1.8 to it, obtaining an easily transportable and extremely high-performance layette. But my high-end Z lenses also go great with this little vintage monster! Anyone who thinks of buying a Zf and then equipping it with that embarrassing Tamr-ikon hybrid stuff, extravagant zoommons of dubious origin or tiny pancake-like avant-garde wastes his money, that's my opinion then do as you want... And at this point the millennial - the one who before the advent of digital cameras has never picked up a camera - stands up loudly complaining that the ZF has little grip. Well, I also remind the millennial that the object is openly inspired by the form factor of mechanical reflexes which, but lo and behold, on the front were absolutely smooth. A bit like the Leica M, so to speak. And that in any case to acquire grip you can equip it with Smallrig or, a choice that I certainly support, with an excellent half leather case. To close, for what are my needs, the Zf is an absolute top with a very high value for money, excellent both as a first choice and associated with the Z9 to form a devastating combination! |
 | sent on November 20, 2023 Pros: Beautiful from an aesthetic point of view, file quality, sensor and processor (the same as Z8 and Z9) Cons: No grip Opinion: I took the car as soon as it came out and I must say that in addition to being really beautiful it is also a great car. I use it in a professional field especially in combination with the NIKON NIKKOR Z 24-70MM F/2.8 S and the results are excellent. Quality files, excellent autofocus and very good sealing at high iso. The weak point is the grip, but it is partly solved with the small rig that provides the NItal. |
 | sent on November 20, 2023 Pros: Aesthetics, build quality, sensor Cons: The Z optics clash a bit with the vintage look of the body, but it's certainly not a flaw of the camera. Opinion: I bought this car because it's beautiful, and it's certainly the stupidest reason to make such a purchase. On the other hand, I was already familiar with the Z6 sensor and knowing that it was paired with the Expeed 7 certainly could not disappoint me... In fact, the ZF is a lady camera, practical, fast, solid, precise and easy to handle. The AF is very fast, more than can be used (in my opinion) for a camera designed for thoughtful, weighted and if you want "artistic" photography in the broadest sense of the term. It's nice to hold it in your hands, feel that weight and those clicks of the dials, put your eye in the viewfinder and immediately feel in today's Nikon world, among the latest technologies cleverly hidden inside a vintage body. And let's face it, on the technological front it will certainly not be a Z8 but it defends itself well, especially when there is little light and the ISO goes up. Then you notice the ease with which the 24 mpx sensor brings home the file: clean, malleable, ready. Nital sent me the SmallRig at home, which fits very well with the ZF and greatly improves its ergonomics without affecting the aesthetics. It makes you want to take it with you everywhere! |
  | sent on October 18, 2023 Pros: Beautiful and indispensable, immediately a great feeling for those who have always had Nikon Cons: Still not a very simple grip. Opinion: Arrived a day ago, great feeling immediately, sharp images and splendid autofocus responsiveness, compared to the ZFC it stands out for a more rational combination of manual controls and menu management, I liked it immediately for this, but above all because it is made of metal. Advanced management of features that I didn't find, for some features, even on the Z8, although the latter is something else. Stabilization and impact at high ISO really remarkable. Only the grip leaves a little to be desired but anyway it's a lot of stuff compared to the competition, which is now gnawing, finally Nikon is back with a series of realizations that enhance the qualities of a winning project. And this is definitely a 10 laude machine!! |
 | sent on October 17, 2023 Pros: All Cons: Against what? Opinion: I've always thought that Nikon represents, more than anyone, the tradition and culture of photography itself. I have long hoped that it would build on its history and this record, but it has missed too many trains and has allowed itself to be cornered by Sony, perfect machines but without warmth, without history, and with embarrassing ergonomics. Finally, after creating the best DSLR ever, the 850, he has also put the arrow in the mirrorless world with Z9 and Z8 first, and now with this ZF, which a true nikonist will not be able to miss. Beautiful, beautiful, more similar to the F3 than to the FM2, it conveys a pleasant feeling of solidity and significantly improves the performance of the Z6ii, a car that is already good even if rather underrated. However, beyond any technical consideration, here there is an emotional factor that wins over everything, especially for photographers who, like me, were also there in the 70s. For me, it is definitive and indispensable. |
 | sent on October 17, 2023 Pros: Aesthetics (with small shortcomings though) | Autofocus | Controls/Menus | QI/GD | Battery Format Cons: Less plasticky keys on the back | Ergonomics not suitable for all hands (try it before you buy it to be sure) Opinion: Picked up yesterday in the late afternoon from my local shop, bought as a gift for my dad (along with the 26mm Z). I've tried one in the shop before (a demo body, as this one is sealed as usual by nital logo) and the sensations are almost all positive. I own z7ii and z8 and in terms of ergonomics this Zf is slightly less comfortable holding it, especially for the ring finger / little finger. The keys on the back I would have preferred them in "old fashioned" and less plasticky but overall it is aesthetically a nice machine! The controls on the top remind me of my grandfather's fm3a, a car that I liked very much. The sensor is very well balanced and always returns sharp images without the risk of motion blur. I deliberately tried to keep it a long time to see the stabilization and it behaves well, even better than my two if you want to hazard a risk. The AF is responsive, much more so than the z7ii and almost as good as the z8 (although the latter is still far ahead). Bought for my father who also prints but stops at 20x30cm, 24mpx are more than excellent. As soon as he gives me direct opinions about high ISO, maybe I'll update the review. Considering performance, cost and sensations I would say a: 9/10 |
 | sent on October 14, 2023 Pros: Perfect and Iconic. Cons: Nobody... Addictive Opinion: I needed a second body to complement the Nikon Z9. Full Frame with max 24 mpx Not to have a duplicate of the Z9. Field-proven it is perfect, autofocus and tracking very similar to the Z9 (current market benchmark). The resulting raw file is perfectly workable and for those who do not need to crop significantly I would say the right balance. Socket with the 40 mm f 2 vintage look . Fully satisfied! |
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