New: Meike continues aggressively to release new lenses – this week we have a new 35mm f/0.95 APS-C mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount (more info available here).
Leaked: Astrhori will soon announce a new 28mm f/13 2X Macro lens similar to the Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe.
TTartisan announced a new and improved M-Z 6-bit lens adapter (Leica M lens to Nikon Z-camera). The new version has several significant improvements and upgrades – see the details here (price: $79).
I am not sure if this is a great deal or a scam, but a used Nikon Z9 camera is currently listed for sale for $800 on Amazon:
I purchased one and will update you on the shipping.
→Topaz Labs released a new version of Video Enhance AI with a new interface and improved AI technology (more info available here). Topaz Video AI is now $140 off (use code GETVIDEOAI for an additional 15% off).
→ New on Kickstarter: HEIPI is the lightest and most compact 3-in-1 travel tripod – in just a few days the project raised over $300k from a $10k goal.
→ Free Capture One with a Nikon camera purchase in Germany.
→ New Angelbird’s SDXC memory cards announced.
Nikon announced that entries for the 2022-2023 Nikon Photo Contest will be accepted from 1:00 p.m. on October 27th, 2022. Here are the details:
Tokina confirmed to me that they currently have no plans to make mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount. Tokina already has several mirrorless lenses available for other mounts.
Sigma is still talking about Nikon Z mount lenses but it is not clear yet if Nikon will be ok working with another manufacturer. Reminder: over the years Nikon has filed at least two patent infringement lawsuits against Sigma.
It seems that for now only Tamron and Cosina have the official blessing from Nikon to produce Z-mount lenses.
The wait time is over (at least in the US) – the Nikon Z9 is currently in stock at B&H Photo and Paul’s Photo:
Also: the Nikon NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S lens is in stock at B&H, Adorama, and Amazon.
