Long-time NR contributor Dariusz Breś (see his previous posts) did a quick autofocus speed test of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens for F-mount attached via the FTZ adapter to the Nikon Z6 II and then to the Nikon Z9 cameras. The result is visually obvious – the Nikon Z9 focuses significantly […]
The Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now $265 at Amazon only. The regular price is $429 (that’s $164 off). This offer will end tomorrow (July 13). Update – the sale is now gone. A few other Viltros lenses for Nikon Z-mount are currently on sale at the official Viltrox online store. […]
As already promised, here is the list of lenses that will get a price increase on August 1st – if you are planning to make a purchase, please consider one of our sponsors (Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Pauls’s Photo | Service Photo):
Most of the new Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount are finally available for pre-order in the US at Amazon: Voigtlander NOKTON D23mm f/1.2 Voigtlander NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2 Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 (only on eBay for now) Previous coverage of the Voigtlander Z lenses can be found here.
A quick update: the new Nikon US price increase I reported yesterday is now officially confirmed by Nikon. I expect to receive the new price list soon and will post it online. As I already mentioned, the price increase will mainly impact Nikkor Z lenses. The price of the Nikon Z9 will remain unchanged. You can […]
Just when I was wondering why the US was spared from the recent price increases, I heard a rumor that Nikon will be also raising their prices in the US on August 1st. I do not have the details yet, but it seems that the price increase will impact mainly Nikkor Z lenses. If you […]
The previously rumored Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 full-frame zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount by Venus Optics is now officially announced. The Nikon version is priced at $649. Pre-orders are now open at the official online store (Laowa lenses are also sold at Adorama and B&H). Additional information – specs, MTF chart, sample photos (the press release can be found here):
