GAS Pains

GAS Pains

Sorry for the repeat posts but I need to make a financially impactful decision.

I hope it’s ok to post this in here.

I recently flipped to Nikon from Fuji and got a Nikon Zf. I trained on Nikon film cameras (FE, FM2, F4) so this is like a homecoming.

But now I want a a second backup Nikon body, something that's affordable and takes my Z mount lenses. I’m strongly leaning towards the Nikon Z6II, but with the recent price drops the Z6III is not much more and is appealing also. Nearly everyone I've spoken to who actually owns a Z6ii (or Z5 for that matter), LOVES it. I love my Zf, but I want something that will act as a more ergonomic and compact backup, with similar menus. I shoot portraits and headshots and an occasional posed family session. No events, sports or wildlife. I don't need speed, and I don’t plan on doing video with this backup. I played with a Z6II in the camera store and it felt really nimble and great to use. In use, I couldn’t really tell much difference between the Z6 II and Zf when acquiring eye autofocus. The Z6II was marginally slower. But remember, I came from Fuji. The Z6II is WORLDS faster than Fuji. And I love Fuji. But with Fuji, I was in single point AF all day long. Nikon may not be Sony, but it’s a dream to me. But I digress.

I really love my Zf, but a piece of me wonders if I should sell and get a Z6III. This is a part of me that is GAS and I don’t trust it. I think if I sold the Zf I’d be crushed. I think the smart choice is keep Zf, get a Z6II and be happy. If I do this, I can also get another lens. I have my eyes on the 35mm 1.4, or I could get the Z6 II with the 24-70 kit for less than the Z6III!

I think the Zf and the Z6 II will be a great combo. I even think the Z5 would be fine!

I know in my heart, I should not sell my Zf. I also know that the Z6II will be more than enough for portraits.

Any Zf and Z6 II owners who use both?

I’m really excited to acquire a second Nikon and if I get the Z6II vs the Z6III, I can get more glass. I really don’t want to break my bank on a Z6III when I can get a Z6 II for under $1,500, which will not put me in the position of being broke! And will allow me to get more lenses.

Thoughts?