The next Nikkor Z 35mm S-line lens will be f/1.2 (plus new drawings of upcoming lenses)


I received a tip confirming that the next Nikkor Z 35mm S-line lens that was recently added to the roadmap will be f/1.2. You can also kind of guess that by the size and shape of the lens drawing that was recently uploaded to the Nikon USA website (see screenshot above). Here is a mockup of the Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens:


The upcoming Nikkor Z 85mm S-line lens is also rumored to be f/1.2 (see patent):


Nikon already has the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S-line lens:


I am not 100% sure yet, but the Nikkor Z 135mm S-line will mostly like be f/1.8 – here is the new diagram recently published by Nikon:


You can clearly see how Nikon is trying to create two different lines of Z prime lenses: f/1.2 and f/1.8. The popular for F-mount f/1.4 is no longer considered (for now).

Here are the latest drawings of all upcoming lenses (click for a larger view):

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DxO PhotoLab 6 and ViewPoint 4 announced with support for the Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens


Today DxO released new versions of PhotoLab 6 and ViewPoint 4. The DxO Optics Modules were also upgraded and now include support for the new Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens (DxO offers more than 77,000 camera and lens combinations). Additional information can be found here (the press release is available here).

The latest updates from Topaz, Skylum, ON1, Capture One, and Adobe

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Nikon Z9 classes with Steve Simon in Tokyo, New York, and online

New Nikon Z9 classes with Steve Simon:


NEW: Tokyo Nikon Z9 in-person masterclass with Steve Simon: Nov 5, 2022.


NEW: Passionate Photographer Tokyo Photobook Masterclass Workshop (Steve Simon & Soichi Hayashi): Nov 6-12, 2022.


Steve Simon’s Nikon Z9 mastery online bootcamp: October 13, 2022.


Nikon Z9 New York City Mentorship Masterclass: October 28-30, 2022.

Related videos:

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The Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-2x is now in stock in the US



The Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-2x is now in stock in the US at Amazon (only 5 pieces left, sold and shipped by Amazon):

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Deal of the day: the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens is $400 off (limited time)


For a limited time the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens is $400 off only at Amazon and at Focus Camera:

Update: Amazon sold out, the low price is now available only at Focus Camera (an authorized US dealer).


The regular price of the lens is $996.95:

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The Nikon Z9 should be available and in stock by the end of the year


The Nikon Z9 should be available and in stock by the end of the year at most retailers.

Even B&H Photo is currently shipping Nikon Z9 orders placed on September 5th.

A large batch of Nikon Z9 cameras is expected in Germany in the next few weeks that will fulfill most if not all existing pre-orders (confirmed by Nikon Service Point Dresden):

Z9 pre-orders (US):EuropeCanada
Adorama
B&H
Amazon
Pauls’s Photo
Service Photo
Calumet (NL)
Calumet (DE)
Foto Erhardt (DE)
Foto Koch (DE)
WEX (UK)
CameraCanada
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The latest updates from Topaz, Skylum, ON1, Capture One, and Adobe


Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.0.2 (Photo AI combines DeNoise AISharpen AI, and Gigapixel AI into one package). The release notes can be found here. Photo AI is currently $40 off until October 7. You can get an additional 15% off with code GETPHOTOAI.


Skylum announced their fifth paid extension for Luminar Neo that will be released in November: Focus Stacking (the other extensions so far are Upscale AI, AI Background Removal, HDR Merge, and Noiseless AI Extensions). Use code RUMORSNEO for $10 off.


→ The all-new ON1 Photo RAW 2023 is coming on October 10 (more info here). The 2023 version will be the most significant update in ON1 Photo RAW’s history with many new AI-powered features (see sneak peeks here).


→ Check out also the ON1 Creative library.


Capture One introduces tethering for iPad.


Capture One Pro 23 is coming soon (expected before the end of 2023).


→ Adobe announced Photoshop and Premiere Elements 2023 – now available at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H. Additional information is available on Adobe’s website (see also hands-on review).

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