Nikon Z8 — Best Settings for Beginners
Mirrorless
Full-Frame
Supported Lenses
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
f/4.5
Kit
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
f/3.5
Kit
Nikon Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8
f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
f/5.6
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-120mm f/4 S
f/4
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
f/3.5
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 24mm f/1.7
f/1.7
Nikon Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
f/4.5
Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm f/2.8
f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
f/4
Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S
f/4
Nikon Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S
f/1.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S
f/1.8
Nikon Nikkor Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
f/3.5
Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S
f/1.2
Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S
f/1.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4
f/1.4
Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S
f/1.2
Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2
f/2
Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
f/4.5
Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S
f/1.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8
f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4
f/1.4
Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8
f/2.8
Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S
f/4
Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
f/4
Menu Guide — Where to Find Every Setting
Scene Settings Guides
Explore recommended settings for common photography scenarios:
Nikon Z8 settings for SunsetNikon Z8 settings for PortraitsNikon Z8 settings for Night PhotographyNikon Z8 settings for LandscapeNikon Z8 settings for Indoor PhotographyNikon Z8 settings for BokehNikon Z8 settings for Food PhotographyNikon Z8 settings for Street PhotographyNikon Z8 settings for Sports PhotographyNikon Z8 settings for Golden Hour
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