The just-announced Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 lens is not a replacement for the long-awaited Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S-line lens from the latest roadmap, as initially reported. The Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S-line lens is still rumored to be announced in the future (no specific date or timeframe for now).
Nikon will also soon announce a new Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4 lens (not S-line) to complement the new Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 – I already reported that on multiple occasions:
As previously reported, Nikon officially announced the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 lens for Z-mount.
Pre-order links:
The next Nikon announcement: new Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 S-line lens coming very soon
Additional information after the break.
Now, back to my favorite topic: Topaz Photo AI is on sale again ($20 off until July 2nd).
Topaz recently released Photo AI version 3.0.4 with bug fixes and UI updates. This is the first price drop on the new version. Here is the full changelog for version 3.0.4:
In addition to the Nikon Z6 III user’s manual and reference guide I already mentioned in my post yesterday, Nikon also released the Nikon Z6 III repair manual as a part of the new Nikon Self Service Repair program:
Credit: Robert Chagnon
The Nikon Z6 III is currently in stock – mainly lens kits are available, but Foto Erhardt and Camera Canada have the body only in stock:
Also: join the Nikon ℤ6 III Facebook Group.
Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.22 for the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens with a single fix:
The Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens is currently $400 off at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H as a part of the latest Nikon rebates:
New Nikon rebates now live in the US (Nikon Z8 now $500 off)
Nikon did an impressive job with the new Z6 III – the camera is now shipping in the US exactly a week after the official announcement:
I do not ever remember such a quick turnaround from Nikon. Check the Z6 III availability at:
Also: join the Nikon ℤ6 III Facebook Group.
Nikon Z6III event in Thailand (credit: Schögn Lee)
Nikon Z6 III additional coverage – shipping should start tomorrow in the US:
→ Nikon 26 III Touch and Try event tomorrow at B&H Photo.
→ The SmallRig cage kit for Nikon Z6 III is now listed for sale also at B&H Photo.
→ Matt Granger’s Nikon Mirrorless Expert Set up Guide is now updated for the Nikon Z6 III camera.
→ FieldMade is already selling Nikon Z6 III camera indicator stickers (get a discount with code “rumors”).
→ Adobe added support for the Nikon Z6 III camera. The support was actually already added in the latest release (ACR version 16.3) in May, but it was hidden.
→ Capture One now supports the new Nikon Z6 III.
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