Autofocus and Lens Optimisation for Nikon Z7

📸 General Press & Event Photography

✔ AF Mode: AF-C (Continuous Servo AF)
✔ AF-Area Mode: Wide-Area (L) + Face/Eye Detection
✔ Tracking Sensitivity: Set to +2 (More Responsive)
✔ Silent Shutter: Enable for stealth in quiet environments
✔ Back-Button Focus (BBF): Assign to AF-ON button for faster focus control

Best Lens: 24-70mm f/2.8 S (sharp, fast, versatile).

🏃 Sports, Protests & Fast-Moving Subjects

✔ AF Mode: AF-C (Continuous AF)
✔ AF-Area Mode: 3D Tracking or Auto-Area AF (best for moving subjects)
✔ High-Speed Continuous Shooting: Set to H+ (9 FPS)
✔ VR (Vibration Reduction): Enable if shooting handheld

Best Lens: FTZ Adapter + 70-200mm f/2.8 (for better reach and compression).

🎭 Low-Light & Night Events

✔ AF Mode: AF-C (Continuous AF) or AF-S for stationary subjects
✔ AF-Area Mode: Wide-Area (L) + Low-Light AF Enabled
✔ ISO Sensitivity: Auto ISO (Max 12,800 for cleaner shots)
✔ Use EVF Boost (Low-Light Priority): Helps with better AF accuracy in dark conditions

Best Lens: FTZ Adapter + 58mm f/1.4 (great for low-light press portraits).

🌆 Street & Environmental Portraits

✔ AF Mode: AF-C with Eye AF (detects subjects even in dynamic environments)
✔ AF-Area Mode: Wide-Area (L) or Single-Point AF for precise focus
✔ Silent Shutter: Avoids distractions in street photography

Best Lens: 24-70mm f/2.8 S (great balance between sharpness and versatility).