Monthly Archives: August 2020

The new Venus Optics Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL lens for Nikon Z mount is now released, available for pre-order

Today Venus Optics released their new Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL lens for Nikon Z mount. Pre-orders are now open with free international shipping (pre-orders at Adorama and B&H will start later). The full press release can be found here. Additional information on the new lens from Venus Optics: Update: the first 100 orders directly from the […]

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The new Nikon Z5 camera is now in stock

The new Nikon Z5 camera is now in stock at Adorama, B&H Photo, and Camera Canada. The Nikon Z5 camera manual is available online. The Nikon Z5 trade-in program is still ongoing in the US: Adorama | B&H Photo.

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Sigma released new firmware updates for issues with the Nikon D6 camera

A few days ago Sigma released new firmware updates for several F-mount lenses that fixes issues with the Nikon D6 camera: It has improved the start-up time after the Nikon D6 power is turned on. It has fixed an issue where the autofocus did not work when used on a Nikon D6. Impacted lenses: ・Sigma […]

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More new third-party lenses for Nikon Z and F mounts released

In addition to the new Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF lens, two other lenses for Nikon cameras were just released: Meike 50mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon Z priced at $359.99 (more information available here). Meyer Optik Görlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II lens for Nikon F-mount priced at $899 (more information available here).

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Compatibility of Nikon software with macOS Big Sur

Nikon released information on macOS Big Sur support for their software packages – the following products will be tested with the latest macOS (compatibility results will be announced later):

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Nikon Z5 additional coverage

First, a quick recap of a recent Z5 presentation at an authorized dealer: The Nikon Z5 is made in Thailand. The name of the sensor manufacturer and the sensor pixel pitch are confidential. The Nikon Z5 uses a different sensor from the Z6 and Z7 (not backside illumination), noise and other characteristics will differ. The Z […]

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The new Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF lens for Nikon F-mount is now available for pre-order

The new Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm f/8 Reflex MF lens for Nikon F-mount is now available for pre-pre-order at Adorama and B&H. The lens actually comes with T-mount and can be attached to a Nikon DSLR F-mount camera with an adapter (other mounts available as well): Additional pictures of the Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex […]

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