Monthly Archives: July 2023

Nikon Zfc firmware update version 1.41 released

Nikon released firmware update version 1.41 for the Nikon Zfc camera. Here are the changes from “C” version 1.40 to 1.41: Fixed an issue that occurred in rare cases where autofocus would fail when [AF-area mode] was set to [Pinpoint AF] or when shooting dark or low-contrast subjects.

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Tamron announces the development of a new 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD (Model A058) for Nikon Z-mount – the world’s first mirrorless zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/2

Tamron announced the development of a new 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD (model A058) full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z mount – the world’s first mirrorless zoom lens with a maximum aperture of f/2 (previously rumored here). The lens is expected to be released this fall. The price of the Z-mount version was not announced. […]

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Getting close to the next Nikon announcement (full-frame mirrorless retro-design camera)

I already reported that Nikon will announce a new full-frame mirrorless camera in the August-September timeframe with most likely a new retro design (Nikon Zf?). The still unanswered question is: what sensor will be inside the new camera? Here are the obvious options: 24MP sensor from the Z6II: I think it will be strange for […]

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Zhongyi Optics Mitakon APO 200mm f/4 macro 1X full-frame lens for Nikon F + Z mount officially announced

Zhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) officially announced the previously reported Mitakon APO 200mm f/4 macro 1X full-frame lens for Nikon F + Z mount. The price is $499 and orders are now open (international shipping available). The lens is also available for purchase on eBay Additional information:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #738

→ B&H Photo will celebrate its 50-year anniversary with a new Bild Expo that will take place on September 6-7 at the Javits Center in NYC – it looks like this can be a replacement for PDN PhotoPlus Expo which got canceled during the pandemic and slowly disappeared. → Sample files from the Nikkor 58mm NOCT f/0.95 […]

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The Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens is back in stock

In addition to the Nikon Z8, the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens is also back in stock at: Update: now also in stock at B&H. Adorama B&H Photo Amazon Camera Canada WEX Foto Erhardt Foto Koch Calumet

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Nikon Z8 in stock at B&H and Adorama

The Nikon Z8 is now in stock at several stores for the first time: Adorama: in stock (Nikon Z8 lens kit also in stock) B&H Photo: in stock Paul’s Photo: in stock CameraCanada: in stock

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ArtraLab to announce a new Nonikkor 24mm f/1.7 lens for Nikon Z-mount

In the video below the ArtraLab is discussing their upcoming Nonikkor 24mm f/1.7 lens APS-C for Nikon Z-mount lens (check specifically the 5:15 and 7:53 minute marks): ArtraLab is a new Hong Kong-based company that produces NONIKKOR lenses for Nikon Z-mount with a classic/retro/vintage look, feel, and style: ArtraLab NONIKKOR-MC 35mm f/1.4 1960’s ArtraLab NONIKKOR-MC 35mm […]

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