Meike 35mm f/0.95 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount review

By [NR] admin | Published: January 14, 2023


Meike 35mm f/0.95 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount review by Bill Hall (see his previous reviews):

I just got a Meike 35mm f/0.95 lens, and here’s what I think of it.

This is a manual APS-C lens. For full-frame cameras, the 50mm focal length has long been considered to be the ìnormalî focal length. Lenses with a greater than 50mm length compress the apparent distances in an image compared to our eyes, while a smaller than 50mm will expand them. Thatís for full frame cameras, but this is an APS-C lens. APS-C lenses have an apparent ìmagnificationî factor of 1.5 for Nikon cameras. That means that the compression factor for a lens on APS-C acts like the compression for a lens that is 1.5X the focal length. The result is that a 35mm lens on APS-C is actually the ìnormalî focal length.

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Sigma did not announce its first Z-mount lens today

By [NR] admin | Published: January 12, 2023


Sigma did not announce its first Z-mount lens today – they only released a new Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports lens for Sony E-mount and Leica L-mount. Of course, it is very easy for some to make comments and predictions after the official announcement (Monday morning quarterback). I went back to my previous posts where I clearly reported that I expect Sigma to announce new Z-mount lenses in 2023. The last report came from Nokishita via Digicame-info and indicated that the new 60-600mm lens will come together with a new Z-mount lens:

“Rumors are circulating online about Sigma’s next E-mount new product and Z-mount entry.”

“It is unknown which will be announced first: the first Sigma E-mount lens to be released in 2023, or Sigma’s entry into Nikon Z-mount lenses”

I just wrongly assumed that both new products will be announced together and obviously this did not happen. My exact words were “The first Sigma mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount could be announced next week“:

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Nikon Japan announces price revisions and “open pricing” for some products

By [NR] admin | Published: January 12, 2023


Today Nikon Japan introduced price revisions for some accessories (hot shoe covers) and “open pricing” for most Nikkor lenses.

My understanding is that Nikon will no longer enforce suggested retail pricing and will let retailers determine the final selling price, which in most cases will mean a price increase, especially for the newer, hard-to-get products. Please note that for now this strategy is officially announced only for the Japanese market. Here is the full text:

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Cosina to announce two new Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount: SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5 Asphl and NOKTON 50mm f/1 Asph

By [NR] admin | Published: January 12, 2023


Cosina is rumored to announce two new Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount:

The official announcement is expected later in January.

It is interesting to note that the Z-mount version of the NOKTON 50mm f/1 will be announced before the E-mount.

Currently, there are seven Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount:

Previous coverage of the Voigtlander Z lenses can be found here.

The Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now on sale for the first time (up to $150 off)

Via Digicame-info

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The Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now on sale for the first time (up to $150 off)

By [NR] admin | Published: January 11, 2023


The Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now on sale for the first time (up to $150 off):

Some of the Voigtlander lens discounts are also available at Amazon.

Previous coverage of Voigtlander lenses for Nikon Z-mount can be found here.

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The current Nikon Europe instant discount promotion (€500/£450 off) is ending this weekend

By [NR] admin | Published: January 10, 2023



The current Nikon Europe promotions (500€/£450 off) are ending on January 16th, 2023:

The Nikon savings in the US can be found at Adorama and B&H Photo.

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New: handmade leather half case for Nikon F2/F2A/F2AS cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: January 10, 2023


TP Original released a new handmade leather half case for Nikon F2/F2A/F2AS cameras – currently in stock at:

The case is available in five different colors:

Additional information on the new cases can be found at DC.Watch.

TP Original also produces cases for other camera brands and models.

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