More new Chinese lenses coming for Nikon Z-mount (7Artisans, Viltrox, Meike, AstrHori, Venus Optics, Brightin Star)

Here is a list of new/upcoming lenses for Nikon Z-mount from various Chinese manufacturers/brands:


7Artisans will soon announce a new 9mm f/5.6 full-frame ultra-wide-angle lens.


AstrHori officially announced (development announcement) the previously reported 85mm f/1.8 AF lens for Nikon Z-mount (the Sony version can be found here).


Viltrox confirmed that their new AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro lens will be available also for Nikon Z-mount.


Venus Optics has two new lenses:


Xingyao Optical will announce two new lenses (sold on Amazon and Funleader):

  • Brightin Star 9mm f/5.6 full-frame ultra-wide-angle (not fisheye)
  • Brightin Star 35mm f/0.95 lens (announcement on September 6th)


Meike displayed a new AF 55mm f/1.4 APS-C lens.


Astrhori will announce a new 28mm f/13 mark II probe lens.

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Nikon has a very strong presence at the upcoming 2023 Bild Expo in NYC – will they announce the Nikon Zf?


B&H Photo will celebrate its 50-year anniversary with a new Bild Expo that will take place on September 6-7 at the Javits Center in NYC – it looks like this can be a replacement for PDN PhotoPlus Expo which got canceled during the pandemic and slowly disappeared:

“B&H will be celebrating its 50th anniversary, September 6-7, at the Bild Expo in the Javits Center, in Manhattan, just two avenues over from the B&H Photo SuperStore. Bild, the Yiddish word for “image,” was chosen to reflect B&H’s history of helping bring creative visions to life across the media landscape. The two-day event will offer something for every type of creator: inspiring presentations from the best of the best across creative industries, hands-on learning opportunities, a massive gear expo, photo walks around New York City, and portfolio reviews with some of the best eyes in the photo world.” (source)


Many big names are on the schedule, including several Nikon ambassadors (Ami Vitale, D’Ann Boal, Deanne Fitzmaurice, Jerry Ghionis, Ron Magill, Brian Skerry, Vincent Versace) and two Nikon Photowalk leads:

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Update: the Nikon Z8 is expected to resume shipping next week


A quick update on my previous post: the Nikon Z8 is expected to resume shipping next week according to Service Photo:

“More Z8 Cameras Expected Soon!

Deliveries of Nikon ‘s new Z8 camera have been lighter than expected this Summer. We were told today, to expect the next delivery of Nikon Z8 cameras by the end of next week. If you’re looking to pick up a new Z8, you can add your name our very short waiting list HERE.

We never require a deposit, or obligation. We just want to do whatever we can to put a Z8 into your hands ASAP!”

New Nikon Summer Savings Event starts today

Check out also Service Photo’s SLR lenses closeout (PDF file):

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Hands-on pictures of the new Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount

I found a few more hands-on pictures of the new Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount:

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Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount additional coverage



Foto Koch seems to be the only website that posted some additional information on the new Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount – check it out here. Here is a size comparison with the Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8 S lens:


Bokeh sample from the new Tamron lens:


In Germany there are also several lens kits with the new Tamron lens:


Related YouTube videos:

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Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount updated pre-order links (US/DE/UK/CA)


Here are the updated pre-order links for the new Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount:

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The Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially released



The previously announced Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD (model A05) full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially released and available for pre-order (shipping starts on September 21, 2023):

Additional information:

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Nikon Z8 firmware update version 1.01 released


In addition to the new Z9 firmware update, Nikon also released a new firmware update version 1.01 for the Z8 camera:

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