The Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially released and available for pre-order:
Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 APS-C lens highlights:
Nikon Japan will announce the official release date for the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens on August 17th (the previously reported dpreview forum post was wrong).
I was told that the demand for this lens has been very high and the pre-order lists are very long. Yesterday I reported that Nikon Japan already posted a warning on their website: “Due to the large number of orders for the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR, it may take some time to deliver. So thank you in advance for your understanding.”
Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 pre-order links:
Here is the translated release from Nikon Japan:
Update: the translation is not very clear – it seems that Nikon will announce the lens release date on August 17th.
→ Fringer announced new NF-FX II (Nikon F lenses to Fujifilm X cameras) and EF-NZ II (Canon EF lenses to Nikon Z cameras) adapters that keep all auto functions.
→ Ending soon: $50 off Topaz Video AI.
→ Vi Vante is currently offering free international shipping for orders over $100 with code FLYBABYFLY.
→ The previously rumored Megadap ETZ21 Sony E to Nikon Z AF lens adapter is now officially announced (pre-order at Adorama, B&H Photo, eBay).
→ List of Tamron lenses for Nikon that can no longer be repaired.
→ Nikon Direct Japan: “Due to the large number of orders for the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR, it may take some time to deliver. So thank you in advance for your understanding.” Check availability and pricing at B&H, Adorama, Amazon, Paul’s, Service, Erhardt, Calumet, Koch, WEX, Park, Canada.
→ New Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8 dedicated page. The lens is already sold out at most retailers – check availability at Adorama, Amazon, Paul’s, Service, B&H, Erhardt, Calumet, Koch, WEX, Park, Canada.
The Nikon full-frame mirrorless retro-design camera (Zf?) I have been reporting for a while could be announced as early as next week (on or around August 2nd maybe?). I am still not sure about all the detail and the exact announcement date, but here are the latest rumors (contact me anonymously with tips):
The Z8 is already in stock in most stores, so it makes sense for Nikon to introduce a new camera and keep the revenue stream up after the drop from the Z8.
New: Really Right Stuff (RRS) modular L plate for Nikon Z8.
New: 3 Legged Thing ZOOEY L-bracket for Nikon Z8.
New: Kirk Photo KES L-bracket for Nikon Z8.
Also: the SmallRig L bracket for Z8 is now shipping from B&H, Amazon, AliExpress, and SmallRig.
Zeiss has not announced any new photography lenses in over 4 years now, but they are still trying to generate some sales by offering up to $1,000 off on Zeiss Milvus lenses for Nikon F-mount (see previous Milvus coverage):
Check your Nikon Z8 camera for separated/broken strap lugs – this is an email I received from a reader:
“The only info I can give you is that Nikon informs the distributers to test the bodies. Aka yank the lugs with a strap connected. Kinda barbaric I guess. The distributers weren’t happy about any of it. I also heard Nikon intends to test units for this flaw specifically when they come back for the recall.”
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Nikon should make some kind of service announcement to update us on this issue.
The Nikon Z8 is now in stock at Amazon, Adorama, B&H, and Paul’s.
The new Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens should start shipping from B&H in the first week of August according to this Dpreview forum post. Check the lens pricing and availability at:
Previous coverage of the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens can be found here:
