The new Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0 is rumored to be officially released next week on June 18 or 19.
The time frame between announcement and release is a little bit short, so we should see if the rumors are true.
Additional information is available here:
The German brand Rollei announced a new 85mm f/1.8 autofocus full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount.
For now, the new lens is only available for pre-order in Germany (at Foto Erhardt). In the US, Rollei products are sold at B&H Photo.
Additional information can be found here – the lens seems to be a rebadged 7artisans 85mm f/1.8 lens made by DJ Optical:
Rollei 85mm f/1.8 AF full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z and Sony E cameras
FYI: almost all Chinese lenses are designed and produced by DJ Optical, as I have mentioned several times in the past. The different Chinese brands exist mainly for marketing and distribution purposes. DJ Optical is a huge state-owned enterprise in China with a very strong optical technology design department and appropriate production facilities. I believe that DJ Optical also does significant work for the Chinese military. I will not be surprised if in 10 years, DJ Optical becomes the lens designer/manufacturer for all/many Japanese brands.
The Rollei brand, on the other hand, has been bought and sold multiple times over the years – see the details on Wikipedia.
The new Rollei 35AF film camera is now available for pre-order
Rollei 85mm f/1.8 lens technical specifications:
Nikon & RED will participate in the upcoming 2025 Bild Expo by B&H Photo – the free registration is still open.
The 2025 Bild Expo will take place in NYC from June 17-18.
Nikon will offer sensor cleaning on a first-come, first-served basis (no appointment is necessary).
Here is Nikon’s official schedule of speakers, the list of all participating companies, and additional information on the 2025 Bild Expo:
Nikon announced a major Z8 firmware update version 3.00 that adds support for pixel-shift shooting, flexible color picture control and more:
No release date was provided, except that it “is scheduled for release soon.”
Check this dedicated site for more information.
Related videos and full press release:
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2025, black: 2024, blue: 2023):
Nikon released firmware update version 1.50 for the Z5 mirrorless camera. Just as with the latest Z7II & Z6II updates, Nikon added support for the power zoom feature on power zoom lenses and a few other minor fixes:
Here are the best entries so far revealed in the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards:
Annette Kirby, Animal: White Tailed Sea Eagle, Location of shot: Hokkaido Japan
Additional information on the contest:
