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<blockquote data-quote="TwistedThrottle" data-source="post: 783955" data-attributes="member: 46724">[USER=50197]@Clovishound[/USER]The replacement lens has already been released in the amazing Z MC 105 f2.8 VR S (my favorite lens right now!) for the Z cameras but that lens wont work on F mount- its only for the Z cameras.&nbsp; I dont think Nikon will be releasing any more F mount glass, (or DSLR's for that matter).&nbsp; Their focus is strongly on the Z having closed up shop in Japan.&nbsp; All production is now in China or Thailand which means any DSLR or lens manufactured in Japan, (like the 105 F mount) will never be manufactured again.&nbsp; Manufacturing lines can hardly keep up with Z mount demand, I cant imagine they'd halt production on their money makers to switch back to F mount lenses.The 105 f2.8 AF-S F mount is amazing and is only bested for tiny critters by the 200 F4 AF-D but the 200 wont autofocus on a D5600, there has to be an in-body focus motor, (the screw drive by the mount in the full frame DSLR's, D500 or D7xxx) for that lens to autofocus.&nbsp; Not to mention that even though the 200 is like 30 years old, its still over a grand on the used market.&nbsp; The 105 F mount is also more future proof than the 200.&nbsp; The 105 is AF-S and autofocus will work with the FTZ adapter if she ever upgrades to a Z camera whereas the 200 would still work but it'd be manual focus only.&nbsp; No problem with that- IBIS and focus peaking offered in the full frame Z cameras make those old manual focus lenses more powerful and fun to use than ever!&nbsp; I like to use my ancient 35-70 f2.8 via FTZ for wide angle macro shots at the 35mm end with remarkable results.&nbsp; Good luck, let us know what you decide on, and a happy birthday to your daughter!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="TwistedThrottle, post: 783955, member: 46724"] [USER=50197]@Clovishound[/USER] The replacement lens has already been released in the amazing Z MC 105 f2.8 VR S (my favorite lens right now!) for the Z cameras but that lens wont work on F mount- its only for the Z cameras. I dont think Nikon will be releasing any more F mount glass, (or DSLR's for that matter). Their focus is strongly on the Z having closed up shop in Japan. All production is now in China or Thailand which means any DSLR or lens manufactured in Japan, (like the 105 F mount) will never be manufactured again. Manufacturing lines can hardly keep up with Z mount demand, I cant imagine they'd halt production on their money makers to switch back to F mount lenses. The 105 f2.8 AF-S F mount is amazing and is only bested for tiny critters by the 200 F4 AF-D but the 200 wont autofocus on a D5600, there has to be an in-body focus motor, (the screw drive by the mount in the full frame DSLR's, D500 or D7xxx) for that lens to autofocus. Not to mention that even though the 200 is like 30 years old, its still over a grand on the used market. The 105 F mount is also more future proof than the 200. The 105 is AF-S and autofocus will work with the FTZ adapter if she ever upgrades to a Z camera whereas the 200 would still work but it'd be manual focus only. No problem with that- IBIS and focus peaking offered in the full frame Z cameras make those old manual focus lenses more powerful and fun to use than ever! I like to use my ancient 35-70 f2.8 via FTZ for wide angle macro shots at the 35mm end with remarkable results. Good luck, let us know what you decide on, and a happy birthday to your daughter! [/QUOTE]

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