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Switching Back to Nikon

Last year I purchased the Nikon Z7. I am a Nikon fan, but began switching to Sony when the A7R came out. I upgraded to the A7RII but held off on the A7RIII. (I have also owned the A6000 series). Why did I switch back to Nikon from Sony?

I primarily shoot land and cityscapes. And I travel a ton, mainly for work. So the original switch to Sony was driven by the desire for smaller and lighter equipment. However, I  found that the Sony gear, over time, was approaching my old DSLR gear in both size and weight. The original Sony 24-70 F4 lens was disappointing,  not particularly sharp. The 2.8G version is spectacular but large and heavy. The Nikon Z7 paired to the 24-70mm f4 is much smaller and lighter than other gear. And the lens is superb. For most of my photographer I don’t need the wider aperture. If I do, I still have my Nikon 24-70mm f2.8 that works with the adapter. Paired to the 24-70mm f4, I don’t hesitate to take the Z7 with me when I travel. The new 14-30mm lens is waiting on me when I get home from my current trip. I will update the blog when I have tried that lens. Fortunately, I didn’t get around to selling my Nikon equipment, so I still have a wide range of lenses that work with the adapter.

Then there is the ergonomics. I liked my Sony gear, but never loved it. The Nikon feels right in the hand. The grip is better and the controls feel right. Some of this is because I used Nikon for years, I concede that. But there is more to it than familiarity.

Are Nikon Cameras Right For Everyone?

These are personal views that are strongly influenced by the type of photography that I do. So none of this may apply to you and I am not saying that everyone should move to Nikon. But hopefully this helps someone who is trying to decide which system to go with.