Weekly Nikon news flash #658

By [NR] admin | Published: January 9, 2022


→ The Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount is now 10% off with code ND55MKZ4Z48D only at Pergear (they offer international shipping).


→ New Zeiss lens rebates (SLR lenses for Nikon F-mount).


→ New NiSi V7 filter holder system and True Color filter announced: Adorama, Amazon, B&H Photo (more info).


→ Viltrox released firmware updates for the AF 33mm f/1.4 and 56mm f/1.4 Z lenses. The new firmware can be downloaded here.


→ The new Viltrox AF 50mm f/1.8 Z mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available at the Viltrox online store with international shipping. All other currently available Viltrox lenses for Nikon Z-mount can be found here.

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Nikon Z9 additional coverage

By [NR] admin | Published: January 8, 2022


→ Nikon Z9 ISO test.


→ Ymcinema: Will the Nikon Z9 be capable of shooting BRAW? Probably yes!


→ The Nikon Z9 is the Product of the Year at the DPReview 2021 Readers’ Choice Awards for 2021.

→ The latest Nikon Z9 related YouTube videos:

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The Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens is expected to start shipping next week

By [NR] admin | Published: January 7, 2022


The new Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens is expected to start shipping in Asia next week (January 13). In the US, Amazon lists the lens with a shipping date of January 31:


Check lens pricing and availability at:

Previous coverage of the Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens can be found here.

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The Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S mirrorless lens for Z-mount is coming soon

By [NR] admin | Published: January 6, 2022


The Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S mirrorless lens for Z-mount is rumored to be announced at the end of January and shipping is expected to start in late February/early March. Please note that this timeframe can be further delayed or changed.

Some details on the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S mirrorless lens for Z-mount:

  • The new 400mm Z lens has a new coating and AF motor technology, way ahead of the competition (not my words, this is what I was told).
  • The lens has a built-in 1.4x teleconverter – this will bring the focal range to 560mm.

Until the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S is released, the FTZ II adapter is your solution for super-telephoto lenses:

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Nikon CES 2022 special website has been launched

By [NR] admin | Published: January 5, 2022


Nikon just launched their special CES 2022 website at www.nikon.com/ces2022e. The new website includes several different chapters:

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The next batch of Nikon Z9 cameras is preparing to ship

By [NR] admin | Published: January 5, 2022


Today Nikon NPS sent out emails that the next batch of Nikon Z9 cameras is preparing to ship “no later than early next week” – as I already reported a few days ago. Most of the orders will be for NPS members, but I believe a few “regular” folks will also get lucky next week.

Here is the full text of the email:

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Nikon Z9 firmware update version 1.10 is now officially released and available for download

By [NR] admin | Published: January 4, 2022


The previously reported Nikon Z9 firmware update version 1.10 is now officially released and available for download – here is the changelog

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