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<blockquote data-quote="nikonbill" data-source="post: 827496" data-attributes="member: 47024">To echo BF Hammer's points and add some new points - After evaluating/setting a practical budget, (this is the most important starting point in my view) you can look at your options.&nbsp; With your desired subject's full frame would be a valuable asset, however you are an experienced DX shooter. If budget considerations push you that way I say so be it. If in your shoes I would look at getting FX lens's if possible for sure. The recent release of the Z50II and the inclusion of the latest processor are very interesting. Having (and enjoying) the D7200 and the Z50 made me chime in, I have yet to add any Z lens's yet (I use the FTZII). I like the mirror less concept and I'm not deterred by the differences such as the EVF taking a &quot;moment&quot; (you quickly learn to tap a button on pull up) or low light focus, there are new focus &quot;ways&quot; that are marvelous work arounds (focus peaking). If the Z50II would have been available I &quot;may' have went that way instead of getting a used D500, am I dissapointed not in the least. For me the D500 works very well and gets me out there.&nbsp; &nbsp; With the &quot;mirror less&quot; revolution upon us the used market has possibilities for you as well (just stay with reputable sellers) to get you back into the hobby you have enjoyed. Even used/reconditioned mirror less are worth looking at as the constant upgrading (by the manufacture's) is flooding this market at all points.My best advise is to ensure what you go for makes you happy and works for you to allow you to enjoy this great hobby.As BF Hammer indicated use your current position to help your hobby the best you can, but do not allow it to pull you away.All the best -- Bill</blockquote>

[QUOTE="nikonbill, post: 827496, member: 47024"] To echo BF Hammer's points and add some new points - After evaluating/setting a practical budget, (this is the most important starting point in my view) you can look at your options. With your desired subject's full frame would be a valuable asset, however you are an experienced DX shooter. If budget considerations push you that way I say so be it. If in your shoes I would look at getting FX lens's if possible for sure. The recent release of the Z50II and the inclusion of the latest processor are very interesting. Having (and enjoying) the D7200 and the Z50 made me chime in, I have yet to add any Z lens's yet (I use the FTZII). I like the mirror less concept and I'm not deterred by the differences such as the EVF taking a "moment" (you quickly learn to tap a button on pull up) or low light focus, there are new focus "ways" that are marvelous work arounds (focus peaking). If the Z50II would have been available I "may' have went that way instead of getting a used D500, am I dissapointed not in the least. For me the D500 works very well and gets me out there. With the "mirror less" revolution upon us the used market has possibilities for you as well (just stay with reputable sellers) to get you back into the hobby you have enjoyed. Even used/reconditioned mirror less are worth looking at as the constant upgrading (by the manufacture's) is flooding this market at all points. My best advise is to ensure what you go for makes you happy and works for you to allow you to enjoy this great hobby. As BF Hammer indicated use your current position to help your hobby the best you can, but do not allow it to pull you away. All the best -- Bill [/QUOTE]

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