r/NikonZ8

TLDR: I have 3 lenses (NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S, NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S, and NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8); I am somewhere between a beginner and intermediate; It feels like there is a gap in what I have, and I'm looking to fill it; cost isn't too much of an issue.

Hi all.

I am a relatively new person in the world of photography, but I feel I have been truly revelling in the enjoyment and skill of it all.

I'm pretty chuffed with my Z8, which was a combined Christmas & birthday gift, and seem to be using it for all manner of use-cases: from street photography, travel, wildlife, landscape, nightscape, and architecture. I seem to be favouring it for travel photography, wildlife photography, and street photography.

In the long term, I would like to use it more for Documentary photography and videography, and to also hone my street photography to encompass taking images for stencil art and digital art.

So far, I am still learning the full intricacies of how each lens type functions and what certain lenses are best used for. I have a small working knowledge, but I am aware there is plenty of upskilling to go.

I currently have:

- NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S, which I use a lot, but is ideally a bit bulky for casual use

- NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S, I use a lot for nightscapes and 'inside' photography

- NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8, which I perhaps criminally underuse and will endeavour to use more for street/'walkaround' photography

After using the three for a year now, it feels like there is a gap in the lenses' abilities, but I don't think I have the words yet to accurately describe what I fully mean. 24-120 feels too narrow and a bit limited for street photography, but it is generally my go-to; 50mm is not too versatile; 17-28mm feels a little limited so far.

My questions for advice to the group are thus;

1. What are the styles/types of lenses you would consider staples? 2-4 generalist lenses to cover most bases, but not necessarily cover those bases to perfect levels.

2. Is there a gap in what I have which i can fill that would round out my use cases? I don't mind the investment in money if it means I have the staples to learn over the next few years.

3. Is there a 4th lens you would recommend for rounding out my staples (if any); i.e. an ideal lens for street and landscapes, something not too bulky as a 1-lens solution when travelling for a weekend? Or is the 17-28mm exactly that, and I just need to use it more to discover that fact? I had considered a 24-70mm for this, but I believe it's the same rough size as the 24-120mm.

I feel like something between the 17-28mm and the 24-120mm, in terms of zoom, clarity, and field of view, might be nice.

Thank you, everybody.