Two new third-party AF lenses for Nikon Z-mount announced: Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 and 7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8

Viltrox AF 40mm f/2.5 full frame lens for Nikon Z mount for $158 (previously reported here):

Lens details:

  • 6 groups of 10 optical structures, including 1 ED lenses, 3 lenses with high refractive index and 1 aspherical lens.
  • Electronic iris, internal focusing mechanism, supports auto focus.
  • Precision hardened alumium alloy bayonet.
  • Quiet STM focus motor, fast and accurate focusing.
  • Supports camera multiples shooting modes and EXIF information transmission.
  • Minimum focusing distance: 1.1′
  • 52mm filter thread
  • Seven-bladed aperture

7Artisans AF 50mm f/1.8 full frame lens for Nikon Z-mount for $228 (previously reported here):

Lens details:

  • Golden Focal Length and Immersive Atmosphere with F/1.8 Wide Aperture
  • 9-group 11-element optical structure
  • Linear Adjustable Aperture Ring for Effortless Video Shooting
  • Supports Face/Eye Detection
  • STM Stepping Motor, Capture Remarkable Moments with Ease
  • Support EXIF and Firmware Upgrade
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New firmware update for the Nikon D850 and D7500 DSLR cameras released


It is hard to keep up with all the firmware updates from Nikon, especially for old cameras! Great job Nikon! Today we have a new firmware update for the Nikon D850 and D7500 DSLR cameras:

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Here are the upcoming Thypoch Simera lenses for Nikon Z-mount (lens pictures + sample photos)

I already reported that Thypoch will soon announce new lenses for Nikon Z-mount (currently they only have lenses for M-mount). Here are the first pictures of the upcoming Thypoch Simera 28mm f/1.4 and 35mm f/1.4 Z-mount lenses:

 
 
 
 
Thypoch lenses have a unique depth-of-field indicator similar to the famous Kern MacroSwitar lens:



Here are some sample pictures taken with a Nikon Z6 camera:

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Nikon Service Dresden lists Z6III and Z7III cameras on Google search results

Nikon Service Dresden already lists the Z6III and Z7III cameras on Google search results in Germany:


Of course, this could be a typo.

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This new Pergear 25mm f/1.7 APS-C manual focus lens for Nikon Z-mount costs only $69


Pergear announced a new 25mm f/1.7 APS-C manual focus lens for Nikon Z-mount priced at $75 ($69 with the 8% discount):

  • Amazon: 8% off with code PERGEAR2517
  • Pergear (international shipping available): 8% off with code 8%OFFPergear25mmF1.7

Additional information:

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Coming soon: Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/5 Cookie full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount



The previously reported Laowa FFII 15mm f/5 Cookie full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount by Venus Optics should be announced soon (check the Laowa store and their website) – the lens is already listed for sale at an Australian retailer:

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Godox announced a new Lux Master Retro Camera Flash for Nikon cameras


      

Godox announced a new Lux Master Retro Camera Flash for Nikon cameras:

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Nikon Z8 firmware update version 2.01 released



Nikon released firmware update version 2.01 for the Z8 camera (download here). Here is what’s new:

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