Monthly Archives: August 2021

Only one new Nikon Z lens is expected to actually start shipping this year: Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8

This is a quick update on my previous post about the upcoming Nikkor Z lenses – so far only one lens is scheduled to start shipping this year and has an internally assigned announcement and production date – this is the Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8. The other Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 lens does not have […]

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Nikon Try and Buy event at Paul’s Photo this weekend (Torrance CA)

Our sponsor Paul’s Photo will have a Nikon Try and Buy event this weekend. Their store is located at 23845 Hawthorne Bl, Torrance CA 90505. This is a free event. A Nikon rep will be present. There will be some specials and trade-in deals. Additional information can be found here:

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After a delay, the new 7artisans 10mm f/2.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock

After the initial two months delay, the new 7artisans 10mm f/2.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now shipping and currently in stock at most retailers: B&H Photo (special order) Amazon US (in stock) Amazon UK (in stock) Amazon CA (in stock) Pergear (in stock with free worldwide shipping) Photo Rumors Store (in stock with […]

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Another filter solution for the Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 lens coming from COKIN (NX filter-holder system)

COKIN will soon release a new adaptor ring for the Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens that will make it compatible with their new NX filter-holder system. The new solution will offer no vignetting when using two filters and a very slight vignetting when using the polarizer at 14mm. Additional information on the new NX […]

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The three new Viltrox APS-C autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount will be officially announced on August 20

The three new Viltrox APS-C autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount I reported on last week will be officially announced on August 20 according to the above Weibo social media post. The new lenses are:

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New Megadap ETZ11 Sony E to Nikon Z adapter to be announced next week

The Chinese company Megadap already has the MTZ11 Leica M to Nikon Z adapter. Next week (on or around August 23rd) Megadap will announce a new ETZ11 Sony E to Nikon Z adapter.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #637

→ Just announced: Godox MF12 macro flash for Nikon and several new accessories (more info). → Nikon won four 2021-2022 EISA Photography Awards: EISA BEST BUY CAMERA: Nikon Z 5 EISA ADVANCED CAMERA: Nikon Z 6II EISA PRO TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS: Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S EISA MACRO LENS: Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 […]

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Coming soon: Venus Optics LAOWA 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount

Venus Optics will soon release the LAOWA 9mm f/2.8 Zero-D APS-C lens for Nikon Z mount (the lens already exists for other mirrorless mounts):

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