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Nikon Z9, Z8, Z6, Z7, and Zf cameras have dual gain ISO: this means it’s better to shoot at ISO 500 than at ISO 250, due to the wider dynamic range and less noise

The Nikon Z9, Z8, Z6, Z7, and Zf cameras have dual gain ISO – this means it’s better to shoot at ISO 500 than at ISO 250, due to the wider dynamic range and less noise. This is a guest post by Dariusz Breś (Instagram | Facebook | Flickr | Previous posts):

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First look: Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount

This first look of the just-announced Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount (now in stock at B&H Photo and Foto Erhardt) is by Scott Tucker (website | Instagram | YouTube): The quest for a small lens, one that feels like a bespoke match for my Nikon mirrorless cameras and, in particular, the […]

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Now available: Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 MIX Ⅱ full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount

Meike officially released the new AF 85mm f/1.4 MIX Ⅱ full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount – currently in stock at the official Meike store (coming soon to B&H Photo). The price is $569. The lens is also available in black, white, and white/black colors: Here is the list of lens updates: Sharper. Faster. Lighter. 67MP Ready – […]

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Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced

The previously reported Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 EVO pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount has been officially announced. Orders are now open at: US: B&H Photo DE: Foto Erhardt Worldwide: Viltrox store Comparison between the Nikon Z 26mm f/2.8 and the new Viltrox 26mm f/2.8 lens can be found here. The technical specifications of the lens can be […]

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Just announced: Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount

The previously reported Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount (model A084) was just announced. Pre-orders are now open at: US: B&H Photo DE: Foto Erhardt UK: WEX Photo CA: Camera Canada Additional information about the new lens can be found here:

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Nikon, please bring your Japan-only merch to the rest of the world!

The official Nikon Direct Store in Japan released several new limited edition items (additional information) – Nikon should make them available for sale to the rest of the world! Here are some of the new items:

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Nikon Z9 image from Artemis II enables major scientific discovery: large-scale morphology of the optical F-corona

The above Nikon Z9 image from Artemis II enables major scientific discovery: large-scale morphology of the optical F-corona:

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