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  • N-Photo: the Nikon magazine

    Ask Matthew…

    Sep 23, 2021 3 minutes

    Q I’m having trouble autofocusing on birds with my Z 6II and AF-S 200-500mm lens via an FTZ adapter. Any tips?

    Graeme Hogg

    A Autofocus performance of F-mount lenses with an FTZ adapter isn’t limited in any way, compared with using them on an F-mount DSLR. And the impressive autofocus tracking of the Z 6II is improved over that of the original Z 6. Even so, small birds can be problematic.

    For stationary birds, try switching to Single-point AF or even Pinpoint AF

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