TTartisan released a new AF 17mm f/1.8 Air APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount, priced at $148 (see silver version). Pre-orders should now be open at:
Lens key features:
The lens already exists for other lens mounts – see additional information here:
A new fast/top-of-the-line/high-end/professional Nikon APS-C (DX) camera has been rumored for a while. There were some unconfirmed reports that this could be a mini-Nikon ZR model with some RED tech inside. The RED Komodo, for example, features a Super 35mm sensor, commonly regarded as an APS-C equivalent (it’s slightly larger than a typical APS-C sensor). Here is some new rumored information:
Stay tuned for updates, and as usual, contact me anonymously if you have any additional information.
Steve Simon will have a Nikon Z8/Z9 masterclass in London this weekend (July 12th). Here are the details:
Here are the latest Z-mount lenses from Chinese lens manufacturers:
Songraw announced a new AF 85mm f/1.2 MS “Youth Edition” full-frame lens made entirely of aviation-grade aluminum (in the US, Songraw lenses are sold at Amazon):
TTArtisan will soon announce a new AF 85mm f/1.8 lens from the budget Neo line (previously reported here):
Viltrox is already teasing the upcoming 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake lens for Nikon Z mount:
Sirui announced new 15mm T1.6, 75mm T1.4, and 150mm T4 Macro (1.5x) cinema lenses with interchangeable RF/Z/L modules (no shims required). Orders are now open at B&H Photo and the official Sirui online store (the lenses are from the Sirui Vision Prime series, currently available in 24mm, 35mm, and 50mm T1.4).
Additional information on the lenses can be found on PhotoRumors:
Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.10 for the Z50II camera. Here is what’s new:
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2026, black: 2025, blue: 2024):
