I’ve never thought that crop-sensor cameras are for beginners and intermediate photographers, whereas full-frame cameras are for enthusiasts and professionals. However, I do think that for top-class image quality and performance, as well as for durability, high-performance crop-sensor cameras need to be backed up by similarly high-grade lenses. That’s certainly not lost on companies like Fujifilm, OM System, and Panasonic, judging by the strength and breadth of their APS-C and Micro Four Thirds ranges.
But what about Nikon? I love the style and substance of the Nikon Zfc. Shifting up a gear, the newer Nikon Z50 II is a proper little powerhouse. However, while the diminutive, lightweight, and inexpensive Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR and Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR kit zoom lenses perform pretty well, they have sluggish aperture ratings, plastic mounting plates, and are certainly not of a pro-grade standard.
