Weekly Nikon news flash #684

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



→ Godox announced a new Lux Junior Retro flash for Nikon cameras (price: $69).


→ The SPINN CW.01 protective wrap for camera gear already raised $118k out of a $7,838 goal.


→ DxO released FilmPack version 6.3 (more info available here).


→ The latest BCN Ranking data from Japan.


→ Nikon enters the industrial camera market.


→ Seekingalpha: “Nikon demonstrates strong recovering in the imaging segment“.


→ Ending soon: $20 off Topaz Labs DeNoise AI (get an additional 15% off with promo code DENOISE15).


→ Megadap ETZ21 Sony E to Nikon Z AF lens adapter report by DC.Watch (pre-order: Adorama, B&H Photo, and eBay).

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Nikon announced the start of construction for their new head office in Tokyo

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


Nikon announced the start of construction for their new head office in Tokyo. Completion is expected in May 2024. Here is the full press release with some additional information:

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Nikon Europe Sports Optics price increase

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


There was a new price increase from Nikon Europe Sports Optics (Nikon Imaging recently had a price increase):

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Venus Optics Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced

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


The previously rumored Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 full-frame zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount by Venus Optics is now officially announced. The Nikon version is priced at $649. Pre-orders are now open at the official online store (Laowa lenses are also sold at Adorama and B&H).





Additional information – specs, MTF chart, sample photos (the press release can be found here):

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Officially announced: Viltrox NF-Z autofocus lens adapter (Nikkor F-mount lens to Nikon Z-mount camera)

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



The previously reported new Viltrox NF-Z autofocus lens adapter (Nikkor F-mount lens to Nikon Z-mount camera) is now officially announced and available for pre-order at the official Viltrox online store (they ship internationally) and B&H Photo. The price of the Viltrox NF-Z is $179. For comparison, the original Nikon FTZ II adapter is $249. Additional information:

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The previously rumored Nikon Z9 firmware update 2.1 is now officially released

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


The previously rumored Nikon Z9 firmware update version 2.1 is now officially released – here are the details:

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The new Viltrox NF-Z lens adapter (Nikkor F lens to Nikon Z camera) is now available for pre-order

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



The previously reported new Viltrox NF-Z lens adapter (Nikkor F lens to Nikon Z camera) is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo – it should also soon be listed on the official Viltrox website. Here are some of the features:

  • EXIF Information Transmission
  • Type-C Upgrade Support
  • VR Lens Stabilization Support
  • Full Electronic Communication

The price of the Viltrox NF-Z is $179. For comparison, the original Nikon FTZ II adapter is $249.

Update – officially announced (see Viltrox website):

Officially announced: Viltrox NF-Z autofocus lens adapter (Nikkor F-mount lens to Nikon Z-mount camera)

Some users’ feedback on the new adapter can be found at Dpreview.

Additional pictures:

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