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May 2025 CIPA numbers

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2025, black: 2024, blue: 2023):

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Megadap released firmware updates to resolve the compatibility issue with the Nikon Z8 firmware update 3.0

Megadap released new firmware updates to resolve the compatibility issue with the latest Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0: Chinese download site ETZ21 Pro v1.42 direct download link EFTZ21 v1.26 direct download link Update: Fringer has also released a firmware update, which can be found at the bottom of this page. Thanks to Dariusz Breś and […]

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New Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced and available for order

The previously reported Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and available for order:

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Megadap and Techart AF adapters also not compatible with the latest Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0

  The Megadap ETZ21 Pro (Sony E to Nikon Z) autofocus lens adapters are also not compatible with the latest Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0: A similar situation exists with the Techart Z-mount adapters – see this Reddit discussion. Update: issues were also reported with the Fringer EFTZ II adapter.

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Viltrox also warns: don’t update Nikon cameras’ firmware with third-party lenses attached

Viltrox also issued a warning not to update your Nikon cameras’ firmware with third-party lenses attached:

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Some Tamron lenses may not be fully compatible with the latest Nikon Z8 firmware update 3.0

Tamron issued a compatibility notice indicating that some of their lenses “may experience limitations in functionality” when used with the latest Nikon Z8 camera firmware update version 3.00:

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Officially announced: new 7Artisans 10mm f/3.5 APS-C ultra wide angle lens for Nikon Z-mount

The previously reported 7Artisans 10mm f/3.5 APS-C ultra wide angle lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and available for order at the official online store, B&H Photo, and at Pergear. Additional information:

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