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Nikon Europe Sports Optics price increase

By [NR] admin | Published: July 8, 2022

There was a new price increase from Nikon Europe Sports Optics (Nikon Imaging recently had a price increase):

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Venus Optics Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced

By [NR] admin | Published: July 7, 2022

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):

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount, Venus Optics, Venus Optics Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 lens, Venus Optics Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 ultra-wide-angle mirrorless zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount | 44 Comments

Officially announced: Viltrox NF-Z autofocus lens adapter (Nikkor F-mount lens to Nikon Z-mount camera)

By [NR] admin | Published: July 6, 2022

The previously reported new Viltrox NF-Z autofocus lens adapter (Nikkor F-mount lens to Nikon Z-mount camera) is now officially announced and available for pre-order at the official Viltrox online store (they ship internationally) and B&H Photo. The price of the Viltrox NF-Z is $179. For comparison, the original Nikon FTZ II adapter is $249. Additional information:

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged Viltrox, Viltrox NF-Z lens adapter | 62 Comments

The previously rumored Nikon Z9 firmware update 2.1 is now officially released

By [NR] admin | Published: July 6, 2022

The previously rumored Nikon Z9 firmware update version 2.1 is now officially released – here are the details:

Posted in Nikon Z9 | Tagged Firmware updates, Nikon Z9 firmware update | 175 Comments

The new Viltrox NF-Z lens adapter (Nikkor F lens to Nikon Z camera) is now available for pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: July 5, 2022

The previously reported new Viltrox NF-Z lens adapter (Nikkor F lens to Nikon Z camera) is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo – it should also soon be listed on the official Viltrox website. Here are some of the features:

EXIF Information Transmission
Type-C Upgrade Support
VR Lens Stabilization Support
Full Electronic Communication

The price of the Viltrox NF-Z is $179. For comparison, the original Nikon FTZ II adapter is $249.

Update – officially announced (see Viltrox website):

Officially announced: Viltrox NF-Z autofocus lens adapter (Nikkor F-mount lens to Nikon Z-mount camera)

Some users’ feedback on the new adapter can be found at Dpreview.

Additional pictures:

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged Adapters, lens adapters for Nikon Z-mount, Viltrox, Viltrox NF-Z lens adapter | 35 Comments

Hands-on pictures of the upcoming Nikon MC-N10 remote grip for Nikon Z cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: July 5, 2022

Here are some hands-on pictures of the upcoming Nikon MC-N10 remote grip for the Nikon Z mount system that was announced back in April but it is not officially released yet (also no pricing yet):

Posted in Other Nikon stuff | Tagged Nikon MC-N10 remote grip for the Nikon Z mount system | 52 Comments

The new Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 STM lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: July 3, 2022

The Indiegogo campaign for the Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 STM APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now over and the new lens is already available for pre-order:

US: B&H Photo (coming soon also at Adorama and Amazon)
Germany: pre-orders are now open at Rollei (see also other Viltrox lenses)
Worldwide: AliExpress

Shipping is expected to start on July 15th. The lens should also be soon listed on the official Viltrox website.

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount, Viltrox, Viltrox AF 13mm f/1.4 STM lens for Nikon Z-mount | 2 Comments