Two new lenses for Nikon Z-mount spotted at the 2023 CP+ show in Japan

DC.watch spotted two new lenses for Nikon Z-mount at the 2023 CP+ show in Japan  -the first one is the Kamlan 70mm f/1.1 APS-C lens:


The second one is the Venus Optics Laowa Agrus 28mm f/1.2 full-frame manual focus lens for Nikon Z-mount:


Via PhotoRumors

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A weird Nikon Z xx camera showed up online



A reader sent me these pictures of a strange Nikon Z xx camera:

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Nikon is preparing for major new product announcement(s)


A quick update to my previous post – there are more Nikon events scheduled in the next few months:

  • A major event at the end of April or early May – people are already under NDA for that event.
  • Nikon Philippines is teasing a new event for March 25th
  • Nikon Japan announced that the Nikon Plaza Tokyo showroom will be temporarily closed because of an event that will take place on March 28, 2023 (Tuesday) from 16:00-18:30.

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Sigma announced their first three mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount


As previously reported, Sigma officially announced their first three mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount (all APS-C):

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Announced: new Voigtlander NOKTON 55mm f/1.2 SLIIs lens for Nikon F-mount


Today Cosina announced five new Voigtlander lenses, one of which is a new Voigtlander NOKTON 55mm f/1.2 SLIIs lens for Nikon F-mount. Pricing and availability were not revealed. Here are the details:

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Major Nikon meetings scheduled for next month (March 2023) – I think we are getting closer to the Z8 announcement


I received this tweet from a reader (thanks):

I was also told that some Asian Nikon dealers will be meeting in Macau next month for a new product presentation/training.

This timeline matches my previous Nikon Z8 reports indicating that the new camera is expected in the Spring of 2023:

The upcoming/rumored Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera will compete with the new Sony a7RV and is expected in Spring 2023


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New: Optic Explorer lens simulator/lens database website

Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens

Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens

This week I will try to catch up on all the latest Nikon patents. Coincidently the folks from Optic Explorer contacted me about their new lens simulator/lens database website:

“I thought your readers might be interested to know that when interesting new Nikon (or other photographic/optical) patents emerge, they can use this web application to simulate the characteristics and performance of lenses: http://www.opticexplorer.com

There’s also a sizable database of existing lens designs that can be searched for and simulated. For example:

Show me all Nikon 50mm lenses

You can explore the lens database and tinker with lenses, light sources etc. without logging in or creating an account. If you want to create your own library of lens designs, you can create an account to store and share your designs. In either case, it’s free to use.”

All Nikon lenses can be found here. Here are a few Optic Explorer screenshots:

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