Confirmed: Zeiss Otus ML 50mm and 85mm f/1.4 mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount coming soon


The previously reported rumors were true – Zeiss will announce mirrorless versions of their high-end Otus lens line. Zeiss had four Otus models for F-mount:

For the 2025 CP+ show in Japan, Zeiss will introduce at least two new Zeiss Otus ML mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount (see first sample photos):

Here are the leaked details (click for a larger view):


 
This is an interesting move becuase 5 years ago, Zeiss was in a different situation – this was their answer to a question about Zeiss lenses for Nikon Z cameras:

“The mechanical dimensions of the Z-mount are also protected by international licenses. So it is not allowed for 3rd party manufacturers to offer native Z-mount lenses without permission.”

The official announcement will be on February 25th at 8:00 am ET:

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Previous coverage of the Zeiss Otus ML  mirrorless lenses:

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Upcoming third-party lenses for Nikon Z-mount at the 2025 CP+ show in Japan



Here is the list of upcoming/rumored third-party lenses for Nikon Z-mount that will be introduced at the 2025 CP+ show in Japan (February 27th until March 2nd):

Here is the full list of all cameras and lenses that will be announced at the 2025 CP+ show:

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Nikon Japan: Nikon Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ zoom lens in short supply


Nikon Japan posted a notice that the new Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ zoom lens  “has received many more orders than expected, so it may take some time for delivery“:


Nikon issued a similar notice for the Coolpix P1100 but not for the Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens.

Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ zoom lens pre-order links:

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AFP validates a certification test of its photos via the C2PA standard using a prototype Nikon camera



AFP (Agence France Presse) announced that it has successfully validated a certification test of its photos during the US elections via the C2PA standard using a prototype Nikon camera.

In the past few months, Nikon has made several announcements related to the Content Authenticity Initiative (see the links at the bottom of this post). It is safe to assume that we will soon get firmware updates with C2PA Content Credentials support. For now, I have seen only the Z9 and the Z6II models mentioned, but I assume the Z8 will also get this new functionality.

Here are the details:

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Imagine Cloud for the Nikon Zf camera will be available for touch-and-try at the 2025 CP+ show


As I have been already reporting for almost a year, Nikon is expected to introduce Image Cloud support for several other mirrorless cameras. The update for the Nikon. Zf is expected today or tomorrow – Nikon confirmed that (again) on their dedicated CP+ show website:

Zf latest firmware update advance experience

The Zf is now compatible with Nikon Imaging Cloud, and we have a booth where you can try out shooting with imaging recipes, so please come and join us for a touch-and-try.


The new RED V-RAPTOR [X] and Komodo [X] cinema cameras with Nikon Z-mount will also be exhibited at the show:

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Nikon USA confirms Imaging Cloud compatibility for additional camera models


Nikon USA confirmed on social media that Imaging Cloud compatibility is coming to additional camera models:


I already reported that Nikon Imaging Cloud has scheduled maintenance for February 19 – we may also see firmware updates at the same time for some Z cameras:

Nikon Imaging Cloud maintenance on February 19th

The Nikon Zf is probably the first candidate to get support for the Imaging Cloud – a picture of the camera was already spotted on the site months ago:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #820



Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 3.5 updatehere is what’s new. Topaz Gigapixel version 8.2 is also now available.


 
→ New Artralab lens specials: see this and this page for details.


Angelbird announced new AV PRO SE CFexpress v4 Type B memory cards (buy here).


→ The 2025 Bild Expo by B&H Photo will take place in Javits Center, NYC, from June 17 until June 18, 2025.


→ What to expect at the 2025 CP+ show?


→ New on Kickstarter: HubPack X anti-theft, cut-resistant bag (see other Kickstarter projects).


Photo news roundup week of February 9, 2025.


→ After the rumors of Zeiss exiting the photography business and the fact that the company has not announced any photography lenses in 6 years, we finally have a new teaser that promises something new is coming soon.

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