First review of the new Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 Z lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: August 15, 2021


Richard Wong published the first review of the new Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount:

Update – here is another video review:

The lens is now available for pre-order at:

Thew Viltrox and Pergear online stores ship internationally (free shipping for most countries).

Additional information on the Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 Z lens from Viltrox:

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Nikon’s upcoming camera N2014 confirmed to be the Z9 (with new EN-EL18d battery and MH-33 charger)

By [NR] admin | Published: August 13, 2021


Today Nokishita confirmed that the not-yet-announced N2014 camera is in fact the upcoming Nikon Z9 that will come with a new EN-EL18d battery (10.8V, 3300mAh) and new MH-33 charger (input: 5V/9V-3A, output: 12.6V-1.6A). The N2014 is now also registered in Taiwan’s NCC:

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Announced: three new silver TTartisan APS-C lenses for Nikon Z-mount – all under $100 (a perfect match for the Nikon Z fc)

By [NR] admin | Published: August 13, 2021


The new silver TTArtisan 50mm f/1.2, 35mm f/1.4, and 17mm f/1.4 APS-C manual focus mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount (previously reported here) are now officially announced and available for pre-order (some of the listings will be updated in the next few hours):

All three lenses are priced under $100 and are a perfect match for the Nikon Z fc camera:

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The next two lenses to be announced by Nikon are…

By [NR] admin | Published: August 12, 2021


The next two lenses rumored to be announced by Nikon are:

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Viltrox will soon release three new APS-C autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: August 12, 2021


I already reported that Viltrox will announce 6 new autofocus lenses for Z-mount (three APS-C  and three full-frame):

  • Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 Z (full-frame) – already available
  • Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.8 Z (full-frame) – available for pre-order
  • Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.8 Z (full-frame)
  • Viltrox AF 23mm f/1.4 Z (APS-C)
  • Viltrox AF 33mm f/1.4 Z (APS-C)
  • Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.4 Z (APS-C)

Here are some new pictures of the upcoming Viltrox APS-C autofocus lenses and the new Z fc camera:

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The new Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 AF lens for Nikon Z-mount will be officially announced on August 15th (10% off coupon code included)

By [NR] admin | Published: August 11, 2021


The Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount will be officially announced on August 15th. The new lens can also be pre-orders at B&H Photo and Pergear. The Pergear online store offers free international shipping  and you can use coupon code KCFWEGWNXV94 for an additional 10% off:


Viltrox will also soon announce a new 35mm f/1.8 AF lens for Nikon Z – pre-order it here.

Here is an updated pre-order list:

Additional information on the new Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 can be found here:

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Nikon Z fc camera additional coverage

By [NR] admin | Published: August 11, 2021

→ Pictures of the mint green (very close to the Tiffany green color) Nikon Z fc camera courtesy of BrookeA.

→ Pictures of the amber brown Nikon Z fc camera courtesy of goetheschiller.


→ Note: while the “regular” black and silver Nikon Z fc camera is available for sale at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H, the colored leather versions are available only at Nikon USA.


→ In Japan you can purchase a silver lens hood for the new silver Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens.


→ The Nikon HS-9 lens hood seems to work well on the new Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 lens (see this discussion for more info).

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New Nikon Z9 monster specs leaked, announcement expected in the next two months: Nikon basically combined the D6 and D850 and made it mirrorless…

By [NR] admin | Published: August 10, 2021


As I already reported, several photographers are already testing the Nikon Z9 and we are starting to get some additional information on the upcoming flagship. The Z9 was at the Olympics and there are plenty of images floating online with erased EXIF data. For now I will not post any of them online since I do want want to spook the photographers using the camera since I am hoping to get more info.

I received some additional details on the upcoming Nikon Z9 mirrorless cameras:

  • 8256 x 5504px resolution that confirms a 45MP stacked sensor (it is interesting to note that Canon decided to go with a 24MP sensor for their R3 camera).
  • The Z9 will be capable of up to 120 fps in a lower res file size (6Mb I think). Some reports even indicated 160 fps!
  • Built-in GPS – probably GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System).
  • The Z9 will use the same battery as D6. There will be also a new 18-type battery (EN-EL18x) that can be charged by the camera’s USB-C.
  • The sensor has multi leaf blade protective shutter that auto covers sensor when switched off/changing lens to stop dust and dirt on naked sensor.
  • The Z9 will have car autofocus in addition to animal and people AF as well as low light -7 EV.
  • Improved 3D tracking.
  • Improved articulated screen that even works in portrait mode – it is a completely new design.
  • New style locking flap for the two CFExpress memory cards.
  • Third joystick/selector added to use whilst camera close face and shooting.
  • Many new menu features to tweak and match your shooting style.
  • The shutter release sound level can be adjusted from silent to loud… so you can still get that D6 machine gun sound…
  • The official announcement is expected in the next 2 months, but do not expect many cameras to ship before the end of the year. Because of part shortage, the waiting time for the Z9 is expected to be very long.

Update #1: the not-yet-announced N2014 camera is in fact the upcoming Nikon Z9 that will come with a new EN-EL18d battery (10.8V, 3300mAh) and new MH-33 charger (input: 5V/9V-3A, output: 12.6V-1.6A).

Update #2: I was told the Nikon Z9 will have a built-in ProRes RAW.

Previously rumored Nikon Z9 specs:

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