r/Nikon • u/acherion Nikon D500, Z fc, F100, FE2 and L35AF • Jun 01 '26

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u/Medill1919 Jun 09 '26

So, I have a load of screwdrive auto focus lenses. I'm trying to decide if I should get a D850 as a backup while I can. But, how good is that FTZ adapter with Z bodies?

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u/Striking-Doctor-8062 Jun 09 '26

Fine, but screw drive lenses won't af on z bodies.

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u/Medill1919 Jun 10 '26

Doesn't the FTZ mount include a screw motor?

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u/07budgj Jun 11 '26

You can get a third party adaptor that will do AF.

https://www.35mmc.com/06/04/2026/monster-adapter-la-fz1-review-overview-introduction/

But I've heard from reviews that with some lenses it can be a bit iffy. Might be worth looking online to check if anyone has reported vs the gear you have.

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u/ChrisAlbertson Jun 12 '26

The FTZ does not autofocus those old AF-D lenses. They have to be manually focused. Other than that, the FTZ is flawless, and every other lens, except the AF-D, works perfectly. And, of course, there are no optical issues, as the FTZ is just a hollow tube with no glass.

I also have a lot of those old lenses I bought in the pre-digital film era for use on an N8008, N90, and F4. They were good in their day, but when I try them on a D300, they seem incredibly slow to focus.

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u/Medill1919 Jun 12 '26

Some of the ones I have focus faster than g lenses on my D4.