→ The new SIRUI Sniper 16mm f/1.2 and 75mm f/1.2 APS-C autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now available for sale at B&H Photo and Indieogogo (additional information can be found here and here).
→ Photo news roundup: week of June 16, 2024.
→ Several new third-party battery chargers for Nikon cameras are available for sale on Amazon.
→ Additional information on the upcoming NiSi 250mm f/5.6 lens for Nikon Z+F mount.
→ Skylum released a new Luminar Neo update version 1.20 with several improvements ranging from interface tweaks to bug fixes (additional information).
→ To commemorate their 20th anniversary, DxO announced a new promotional offer where you can get a 20% discount on all products for the next 20 days (until Sunday, July 7, 2024): PhotoLab | PureRAW | FilmPack | ViewPoint | NikCollection. You can read about the 20 years’ history of the company here.
→ The previously reported ON1 Photo RAW 2024.5 is now officially released (additional information).
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Nikon Z6 III review, low light, autofocus, real-world performance analysis by Zachary Lai (Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube, see also his previous Nikon Z8 guest post):
The much-anticipated Nikon Z 6 III is finally here and thanks to Nikon Singapore, I’ve had a chance to review their latest mirrorless camera in the Nikon Z lineup.
Is this Nikon’s new low-light king? Z 6 III with Nikkor 135mm Plena
So the newest thing about the Z 6 III is what Nikon calls the Partial Stacked Sensor. Think of it as a cross between the traditional CMOS sensors and the stacked sensors in the Z 8 and Z 9. This means the fastest sensor readout and supposedly lesser rolling shutter issues. It can go up to 1/16000, 14 frames-per-second with the mechanical shutter, 20 fps with electronic shutter, and 120 fps if you don’t mind shooting in APSC crop. The same shutter sounds as the ones you have in the Z8 and Z9 are also available for customisation.
Cosina officially discontinued the Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm and 50mm f/2 Aspherical lenses for Nikon Z-mount. This is a very strange move since both lenses were announced only two years ago.
The discontinued lenses are still available in stock at some stores – see the full list of Voigtlander lenses for Z-mount below (some are currently discounted by up to $200 at Amazon and B&H Photo):
NOKTON 75mm f/1.5:
Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Erhardt | Koch | Koster | Calumet | WEX
SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5:
Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Erhardt | Calumet | WEX
NOKTON 50mm f/1:
Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Erhardt | Calumet | WEX
APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2:
Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Erhardt | Calumet | WEX
NOKTON D 23mm f/1.2:
Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Erhardt | Calumet | WEX
NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2:
Adorama | Amazon | eBay | Erhardt | Calumet | WEX
APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2:
Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Erhardt | Calumet | WEX
APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2:
Adorama | Amazon | B&H | eBay | Erhardt | Calumet | WEX
NOKTON 40mm f/1.2:
Adorama | B&H | Erhardt | Calumet | WEX
MACRO APO-ULTRON D 35mm f/2:
Adorama | B&H | Erhardt | Calumet | WEX
A new Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 S-line mirrorless full-frame lens is expected/rumored to be officially announced very soon. We may even see an announcement next week. I already reported that a new 35mm lens will be introduced together or shortly after the Z6 III camera. I think that this new Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 is the rumored Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S-line lens from the latest roadmap. Here again is what I reported a few weeks ago:
The Internet is already full of Nikon Z7 III camera rumors, expert opinions, predictions, leaked specifications, etc. Some of the BS is even coming from websites that hate to report rumors. Everyone is joining the next “Nikon Z7 III” keyword and SEO frenzy for early Google search ranking/positioning. In fact, if you are willing to go deep enough with your online search, you can find anything you wish the Z7 III to be. Nikon Z7 III with 88 MP sensor? Sure! 90 MP? Not a problem! The Internet has it all. Want more Nikon Z7 III conspiracies? Watch the first few seconds of this video:
Before the official announcement, I mentioned several times that the Nikon ℤ6 III is expected to be the best camera in its category. Still don’t believe me? Watch this video called “Nikon Z6 III review: best in class” by Gerald Undone:
Nikon Z6 III pre-order links:
Also: join the Nikon ℤ6 III Facebook Group.
The Nikon Z6 III + 24-70mm f/4 S lens kit is now open for pre-orders again at Amazon US:
For some reason, Amazon removed the Z6 III pre-order option shortly after the official announcement.
The Nikon Z6 III camera body only is still not available for pre-order at Amazon.
Nikon Z6 III shipping is starting next week on June 25.
More Nikon Z6 III pre-order links:
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