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mirrorless
Category
Mirrorless
Sensor
Full-frame
Resolution
45.75 MP
Mount / lens
Nikon Z mount
Weight
705 g with battery and card

What photographers keep saying · from 15 reviews

autofocus issues3compact3great image quality2heavy2clunky menus1fast autofocus1great handling1great low light1

Finds Z7II autofocus really bad next to their a7C and a6700, with no log video, though colours are good.

“I feel the autofocus compared to my a7c and a6700 is really bad also on the z7ii.”
negativeautofocus issues

Loves their Z7II but it's too big to travel with for fun.

“I have a big fancy Nikon Z7ii which I love, but its BIG.”
mixedheavy

Finds the Nikon Z7II as good as a GFX 50S II but far smaller.

“I also have a Nikon Z7 II and quite frankly, that one produces very similar pictures to the 50S II but is far smaller”
positive

Gets fantastic events and nightlife results from the Z7II with a Sigma 20mm f/1.4.

“I get some fantastic results with my Z7ii paired with a Sigma 20mm 1.4.”
positivegreat low light

Uses subject tracking on the Z7II and it sticks to the subject.

“My main way of using my Z7ii is subject-tracking.”
positive

Travels with the Z7II and compact 24-50 and finds it a great, compact setup.

“Nikon Z7ii with 24-50mm compact zoom. Great compact setup that takes amazing photos.”
positivecompact

Never uses their Z7II as everyday carry because Z lenses are too big.

“I have a Z7ii which I never use as an everyday carry. The Z lenses are just far too big.”
mixedheavy

Took the Z7II and 24-120 to Spain and Switzerland and never missed their Z9.

“Z7II, 24-120mm; just did Spain and Switzerland and never missed my Z9 or any of the lenses.”
positive

Uses the Z7II with a pancake lens as everyday carry.

“Z7ii and the pancake. It replaced my 35/1.8S for EDC because size and weight.”
positivecompact

Uses the Z7II with the 28mm f/2.8 as a near-compact that keeps Z7II quality.

“It's a little bigger than the GR cameras”
positivecompact

After a firmware update and setup tweaks, the Z7II's autofocus has been near perfect and it's their primary camera.

“the Z7ii autofocus has been near perfect for me.”
positivefast autofocus

Sold their Z7II a week after buying it and bought another Z6II.

“Z7II I sold it a week later and bought another z6II.”
negative

Owns a Z7II but uses their D850 far more.

“I absolutely love that camera and use it more than my z7II...way more...”
negative

Found the Z7II's last-generation AF fine for static subjects but not a reliable backup.

“The z7ii AF is last gen, fine for statics but not a reliable B for me”
mixedautofocus issues
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Uses a Z7II as their studio camera and notices its small size a lot.

“The z7II is my studio camera (replacing a d3x) and I notice the small size a lot.”
mixed

Found the Z7II a fantastic camera but got eye strain from its EVF and returned it.

“it was a fantastic camera but I found I get eye strain quickly when looking through the EVF.”
mixed

After six years of travel in heat, cold, rain and snow, their Z7II body still looks barely used.

“I’ve used and taken my Z7ii on multiple trips across half the US, Iceland, Mexico, etc in hot, cold, wet, rainy, snowy weather and all of the above over the course of 6 years”
positivegreat handling

Moved from DSLRs to the Z7II with no regrets; it is easier to take a better photo now.

“now mirrorless (Z7 mark ll). No regrets. It is a bit easier to take a better photo now.”
positive

Bought the Z7II new five years ago, has enjoyed it, and it still works like new; the Z 50mm f/1.8 S lived up to its reputation.

“I bought my Z7II new five years ago and have enjoyed using it, and it works just like it did when new. I'd say”
positive

Bought a refurbished Z7II a few months ago and loves it as a backup camera.

“I went with a Z7ii for a cheaper camera getting it refurbished from Nikon for around $1400 and I love it as a backup. Congrats on your new camera, you’ll”
positivegreat value

Loves the Z7II as a backup camera despite its slower AF.

“I love my Z7ii also! Same thing with the AF on that but it’s a great backup camera. The the ZR and A7V are great”
positive

Moved from a D850 to the Z7II and was disappointed: it felt very slow even in simple situations and missed studio shots. Moved on to the Z8.

“I went from the D850 to the Z7 II, and I was pretty disappointed. Plenty of people like the Z& II, and it is a good camera, but I found to be very slow even in simple shooting scenarios. I”
negative

Has owned the D800E, D850 and Z7II and finds them all fantastic; between the Z7II and D850 their favourite changes day to day.

“I've owned the D800e, D850, and Z7ii. They are all fantastic cameras, and it's definitely worth spending some real time with the Z7ii. Between the Z7ii and D850, it'd depend”
positive

Uses the Z7II and found a rented Z6III much faster, but says the Z7II is no slouch and worth it at a good price.

“I have used Z7ii and rented the Z6iii. I felt Z6iii was much faster and better overall. That being said Z7ii is no slouch. But refresh might be in the”
mixed

Liked the Z7II and accepted its slower AF, but after using a Z9 found its limited button customisation and older menus frustrating.

“I liked my Z7ii and was ok with the slower AF, but after having the Z9 any time I needed to make a change”
mixedclunky menus

Moved from a D810 to the Z7II and found it great, especially for video, and more compact. Later moved to a Z8 for birds.

“Went from D810 to z7ii and it’s definitely great especially with video. I started doing more of a variety of content and it was a great step up in a lot of small ways aside”
positivegreat video

Chose the Z7II over the Z6III and Z5II and is very happy: the 45 MP helps a lot for landscapes, macro and cropping. Doesn't shoot video or much fast action.

“I went with the Z7II over the Z6III and the Z5II. I am absolutely happy with my choice. The 45 MP really does help with landscapes”
positivegreat image quality

Loves the Z7II's image quality, their favourite ever, but its AF misses a lot in run-and-gun family shots compared with a Canon R6 Mark II; great for landscapes and portraits.

“the z7ii has my fave image quality of all time and i love it, and focuses really well often enough, but if your’e expecting 100% its not it is all.”
mixedgreat image qualityautofocus issues