QUICK And SIMPLE Way to Manually Focus Lenses On Nikon Z6/Z7

[@JB-ou6fl]

Thanks for the tip. I love using manual focus lenses.

[@Spiritbro77]

Manual focus older lenses with IBIS is not unheard of. Pentax has had internal IBIS on their cameras for 12+ years and users have been able to enjoy IBIS using old m42 and k mount manual focus lenses all that time. :) I actually think Nikon should buy Pentax as their IBIS is excellent and has the added feature of astrotrace...

[@ronaldmoravec2692]

This all works. I have U1 set for manual focus. I was ready to sell my 200 F4 AI, but all previous methods to focus did not work, This does.

[@SamTitchenal]

this was a super helpful video! keep grinding💪

[@igg5589]

Hi, thanks for tutorial, but why on 4:48, after you focused manually focus box didn't turn green? :/

[@TheProjectPhotography]

It's because the lens I had was a non ais lens that doesn't have any electronic components. If you were to use an Af-d or any other lens that box should turn green.

[@davidwicks8610]

Thank you for this video. I had forgotten how to change the focal length on the Z so I can still use AIS lenses with IBIS

[@ERoossien]

Thank God I stumbled upon this video almost decided to sell my Helios 44, Nikkor 105mm ai and Tair-11A

[@Petrolhead66]

Am correct in thinking when you zoon in 200% you no longer get the peaking?

[@TheProjectPhotography]

Yeah you lose the ability to peak. But I've found that it's more accurate this way vs peaking. It's totally up to you tho

[@paghilumdihauy]

@@TheProjectPhotography im curious, so whats the aperture you set on the manual lens? I see you setup the 1.4A on the body, so thus it mean i need to set 1.4 as well on the lens itself?

[@therealchickentender]

Really enjoy shooting legacy glass on the Z7, but have to say I really wish Pentax had a mirrorless. All their little touches it make it even easier, particularly that every time you even *mount* an old piece of glass the camera recognizes this and prompts you to enter or confirm the focal length. This is smart - you have to do it anyway for stabilization, may as well do it straight away. Lots of little touches like that.

[@incrediblenow872]

Thank you for the wonderful video. Quick question: how can I set Voigtlander Nokton 50mm f1.1 Leica M Mount Lens (with a M to Z adapter) on my Z 7 camera. The maximum aperture does not have a F1.1 option. Do you have any recommendation, please? Thank you.

[@TheProjectPhotography]

You'd probably have to go into the set up menu and register it under the Non-CPU lens data. You can list the lens as a 50mm f1.1 and hopefully that will help. You'll still have to use the aperture ring and all that, but I think it'll allow you to show the aperture on display. Don't quote me on that though, hopefully that helps.

[@GreginMD]

Nice video - thanks! One video tip... Pretend the lens (or whatever you're holding...) is a can of soda, and don't shake it a lot when displaying it. Show, don't shake. If that lens was a can of soda, it would have gone all over the place when you popped the top! LOL!!!!

[@kayevang5083]

Do these settings change affect AF?

[@cjosuegp]

Thanks for the video man!

[@jccjccjoanne]

Best video explaining focus peaking!

[@ZafodB3]

Thank You! Of all of the videos I have watched your demonstration of peaking focus and zooming in function to fine tune the peaking/focus with manual lenses on the Z6 (I have the Z6 II) was the most direct, concise and understandable! I am now wondering if my extension tubes will function with my manual Nikon lenses and the F to Z adaptor?

[@davidoneill9442]

I have a Artisans 35mm 1.4 , so I will try this and hope it helps tnks

[@frankluo230]

One thing you need to take consideration is focus shift during aperture contraction. It is critical for precise focus. It appears to be in focus when live view but actual photo might be slightly out depending on your aperture settings.

[@frankluo230]

I think Z6 Z7 use F5.6 for live view using Z lenses and supported CPU D, G lenses if shooting aperture is set at smaller than F5.6 But for non CPU manual focus lenses, it uses whatever aperture set by the lens. E.g take a insect macro shot.

[@yourtallness]

Would be nice if AF-ON switched to zoom mode automatically when switching to manual mode instead of having to set it via the menu.

[@therealchickentender]

Setup a user mode with it set that.

[@kennyiklei]

Very useful video. Thanks for sharing. I’ve just started learning to shoot with manual lens on my z50. May I know if it is important to enter the lens information before shooting? Will it affect the photo if I entered wrong data(e.g. 50mm for a 35mm lens)?

[@fernandolobina6459]

How can we quickly turn off the red peaking lines in the preview? Often they cover up my subject and make it hard for me to frame my composition. Is there any way to quickly hit a button and turn off the red lines when composing?

[@edwinbarreto5705]

Absolutely Brilliant!!!! Thank you

[@ravi1916]

Thank you and very helpful. What vintage lens do you recommend for portrait?

[@Rowdyruffboy]

Is there not any way to use the focus circle that on every other Nikon appears at the bottom of the EVF, with my zeiss lens on the FTZ adapter?

[@TheProjectPhotography]

I actually have the same problem as you. My Zeiss zf2 35mm f2 won't show the green box when it's in focus with my z6, but will show the green box with the z50. It's weird and I'm not sure why it does that.

[@Rowdyruffboy]

@@TheProjectPhotography That's extremely weird. I have the z7 and the focus indicator box just isn't popping up at all when using my Zeiss Distagon 21mm on the ftz adapter. Pretty frustrating if there's no camera support for that whatsoever. It'd be nice if it came in a firmware update. Update: My lens is a zf2 21mm f2.8. Did you enter cpu data or anything? Very curious how you're able to get the focus indicator when using it on your z50.

[@yashgupta8633]

The tutorial starts at 1:46

[@VRGRPK]

…and then he scrolls through the menus so fast, we can’t follow!

[@57carolyn]

the lens number has me searching everywhere to define it. how do I find the lens number so that I can input into my z7ii system. I have been searching for hours to no avail. Manuel's have not helped. the lens in question is the nikon z 100-400. thank you, carolyn

[@TheProjectPhotography]

You don't have to input a lens that is a z series lens. Only lenses that are non-ais

[@AntPDC]

Sounds like a right palaver simply to focus!

[@silentkaleidoscope]

Hey thanks for the great tip! Keep up the great work!

[@TheProjectPhotography]

No problem, glad I could help

[@daviddeniro7872]

I do not understand why Nikon disables the focus indicator (green box) which works with all AF lenses and the Noct 0,95 for all Non-CPU manual lenses. It would be useful there.

[@bebitonenita65]

Thank you buddy

[@subrotomitra]

Fuji rear thumb dial when pressed in Manual Focus mode, magnifies the image.. Smart tip -thank s very much!

[@smkunder1]

So if you have AF on set for back button focus, do you have to disable that to magnify?

[@TheProjectPhotography]

Well you have to replace the AF-ON With the magnify

[@erikleypoldt8275]

What does it mean by lens number?

[@akinori_film]

Old lens play is fun with z6. I am also using youtube on z6! I have subscribed to the channel! I hope you can exchange information with us in the future!

[@TheProjectPhotography]

Aye thank you! If you have any videos that you'd wanna see feel free to let me know.

[@wilkbor]

Thanks for the video. If you use older manual focus lenses on the Z6, does the camera know your F stop?

[@yourtallness]

No, there's no aperture feeler in the FTZ adapter

[@dutchdekkers4071]

QUESTION: ,You only showed the LCD screen. Can you confirm that all these features are equally available in the EVF? Anyone who knows the answer, please reply. I'm talking the Z7 👍

[@anthonylemon9015]

Yes, on the Z6

[@zone6789]

It is harder to use manual focus lenses handheld in a Nikon Z. A tripod makes it easy, but handheld is much different. I find it difficult with these cameras.

[@drdehaan]

You asked if there are other brands with the magnifying function. Yes Fujifilm works exactly the same as Nikon at this point.

[@huymynguyen2948]

good video but you should cut down the talk.. and get to the point!

[@tricogustrico]

seems a little more complicated than on canon r6

[@jeanscotland7749]

Ok

[@JimThomas-qt5mt]

Going wayyy too fast through the menus, dude!

[@sdouba]

Too fast.