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CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2025, black: 2024, blue: 2023):
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 […]
The previously reported Meike AF 35mm f/1.8 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and available for order:
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.
Viltrox also issued a warning not to update your Nikon cameras’ firmware with third-party lenses attached:
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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