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Nikon Z6 II Review

By Nasim Mansurov 61 Comments
Last Updated On August 21, 2022

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Table of Contents

  • Specifications and Handling
  • Nikon Z6 II for Landscape Photography
  • Nikon Z6 II for Sports & Wildlife Photography
  • Nikon Z6 II for Low Light Photography
  • FTZ Adapter and Nikon Z Lenses
  • Camera Comparisons
  • Our Verdict
  • Nikon Z6 II Sample Images
  • Reader Comments
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Zhans
Zhans
May 1, 2025 10:38 pm

Hello! Cool review. I have a Z5, should I upgrade to a Z6_2 in 2025? I would like a more professional camera.

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Jason Polak
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Reply to  Zhans
May 2, 2025 12:53 pm

I’d go for the Z5 II instead.

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Zhans
Zhans
Reply to  Jason Polak
May 5, 2025 6:05 am

Because of the new processor?

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Abhi
Abhi
July 28, 2024 4:38 pm

hi Nasim. when is the full review of Z6III is coming out?

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Philip Van Gelder
Philip Van Gelder
November 11, 2023 8:49 am

I find it interesting that while you say the Z6 ll is not a great choice for action/wildlife photography, the majority of the sample photos are just that; and most of those look pretty darn good!
Any comments on that?

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Wildcopper
Wildcopper
May 29, 2023 3:04 pm

The Z6 II is the King of low light photography. I’m doing a lot of concerts and festivals, and that little magic camera coupled to dxo photolab never let me down.

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Igor
Igor
April 7, 2023 12:38 pm

Nasim, thank you for yor excellent review. May I ask a question. How fast and convenient is the Z6 II in AF-S and AF-C (Dynamic Area) modes compared to competition? I mean catching fast moving or fast changing objects provided the photographer is up to that task.

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Komar
Komar
March 15, 2023 7:12 am

Thank you for this comprehensive review Nasim… Bought this camera after read this review. Last week tried to take stage photography combined with Z40mmf2 and AFS70-200vrii. Got 700 shots for a single battery. And less than 3% missed focus. Not bad for an amateur…

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Thomas Herren
Thomas Herren
January 3, 2023 3:29 am

I bought the Z6ii as an addition to the Z5 when the price dropped to the deepest level ever in my country. I am a people photographer, and I find that AF eye tracking is better (longer distance, maintains focus longer when head is turning) than on Z5, but not to a large extent. Since the firmware update, the eye tracking on the Z5 is remarkably good.
A great advantage of having two bodies now is to be able to switch body/lens combination instead of changing lenses. I use 40mm/50mm on one body, 85mm/105mm on the other.

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Robson leme
Robson leme
November 24, 2022 10:55 am

Que analise top.. Tenho minha D850 e agora comprei a Z6ll e estou amando faço tudo com ela e se sai tao bem quanto minha D850.. Parabéns mais uma pelas análises…

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Bek
Bek
November 5, 2021 9:53 am

Nasim, privet — still considering buying either used Z6 or Z6II – do you think it’s worth going straight to Z6II?

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Robson leme
Robson leme
Reply to  Bek
November 24, 2022 10:51 am

Com certeza

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Chris C
Chris C
October 27, 2021 8:39 pm

Any robust comparisons of autofocus?
Competitors at same price point are Sony A7iii, Sony A7C, not Canon R6 (50% more to buy, but lots of comparisons elsewhere)

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