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Two new full-frame lenses for Z-mount coming soon: Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB and BrightinStar 12mm f/2.8

Two new third-party full-frame lenses for Nikon Z-mount are coming soon: Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB full-frame autofocus lens with a color LCD screen: The new Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB lens is coming next week with a color LCD screen Brightin Star 12mm f/2.8 full-frame manual focus lens: New Brightin Star 12mm f/2.8 full-frame lens announced […]

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Nikon Japan: the new Z5II camera could be in short supply

Nikon Japan updated its website, indicating that the new Z5II camera could be in short supply: “We are currently receiving many more orders for this product than we anticipated, so it may take some time for your order to be delivered. Thank you for your understanding.” The Nikon Z5II should start shipping in April 2025. Here […]

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It seems that Nikon no longer offers the NEF/NRW Codec download option on their website

In October last year, Nikon released the latest versions of NRW Codec (v.1.9.0) and NEF Codec (v.1.31.4). Both download links are no longer valid (they now default to the Nikon Download center). Unless this is an error, it seems that Nikon will no longer provide future NEF/NRW Codec updates. If you search on Google, you […]

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Major Nikon Zf firmware update version 2.00 released (birds AF, Imaging Cloud, and much more)

Nikon officially released the previously reported significant firmware update version 2.00 for the Zf camera ($1,997). Here is the long list of changes:

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Nikon Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ zoom lens now shipping

The Nikon Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ zoom lens is now shipping in the US: Check lens availability at: US: B&H Photo UK: WEX Photo DE: Foto Erhardt CA: Camera Canada

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Just announced: AstrHori 6.5mm f/2 fisheye 192° super wide angle lens for Nikon Z-mount ($129)

The previously reported AstrHori 6.5mm f/2 fisheye 192° super wide angle lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and available for pre-order for $129: US: B&H Photo International: Pergear | AstrHori Additional informtion can be found here:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #827

→ Nikon Japan announced a price increase for some accessories (hot shoe covers, Zfc grip, and Nikon-branded backpacks). → 73rd Nikkor Photo Contest now open for online entries (Japan only). → Photo News Roundup week of March 30, 2025. → Songraw announced a new 50mm f/1.2 full-frame AF lens for Nikon Z-mount. → Nikon celebrates the […]

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