Weekly Nikon news flash #873

→ The new Viltrox 2.0x teleconverter for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock at B&H Photo.



The previously reported Godox V1mid on-camera professional round-head flash for Nikon cameras is now officially announced – pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo (additional information).



Zeiss is teasing three new cine lenses – hopefully also for Nikon Z-mount?



→ The Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.4 Pro lens for Nikon Z-mount has been officially released in China, and it will soon be listed on the official Viltrox website.



→ After a successful Kickstarter project in 2023, Clever Supply is back with a new version of the same bag. Additional informtion is available here.



Nikon Z8/Z9 deep dive with Lindsay Silverman: Wednesdays, February 4-25, 2026.

 

→ In Korea, over 61% of its new mirrorless and Z Cinema line customers are Gen-Zs and millennials: “Younger buyers are now Nikon’s core demographic. The share of users in their teens, 20s, and 30s who registered mirrorless and cinema line products on Nikon’s website rose from 31 percent in 2021 to 61 percent as of November 2025, according to Nikon Imaging Korea.” (source).



Essilor Luxottica continues to increase its stake in Nikon (see previous coverage).



→ Nikon dominates the top of Consumer Reports ratings.

→ Ask me anything with Preston Kanak | Shooting Cinema with the ZR.

→ Nikon ZR | Silver Frequency.