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Silver Zf incoming! Does the 50mm f/1.8 S ruin the vintage vibe? (40mm SE vs 50mm S)

Hey everyone,

I’m a complete newbie and I'm about to place an order on a Silver Nikon Zf. I’ll be honest that I am choosing this camera primarily for the aesthetics because I know having a beautiful camera will motivate me to actually go out and shoot.

I’m currently torn on the lens. I'm deciding between getting the 40mm f/2 SE bundle or buying the body and the 50mm f/1.8 S. I know the 50mm is considered the "GOAT" for image quality, but I’m worried about how a modern lens looks and balances on the silver body. Most photos and reviews I see online feature the black Zf.

Does the 50mm f/1.8 S look too "modern" or front-heavy on the Silver Zf? If anyone has this exact combo, could you share a photo or your thoughts on the aesthetics and balance? I want to make sure I don't lose that classic film vibe.

Thanks!

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u/Glittering-Yam2869 — 4 days ago