Zeiss announces two new Otus ML mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount




The previously rumored Zeiss Otus ML mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now officially announced:

Pre-orders: Adorama | B&H Photo | Erhardt | KochCalumet | WEX.

Additional information and sample photos:

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This is the new Viltrox AF 50mm f/2 lens for Nikon Z-mount

One of the new lenses Viltrox will announce at the 2025 CP+ show this week is the AF 50mm f/2 for Nikon Z-mount – here is the first picture of the lens:

Additional information on all upcoming Viltrox lenses can be found here and here:

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Nikon Message Center version 2.5.2 released


Nikon released a new software update version 2.5.2 for the Nikon Message Center. Here are the changes:

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Irix Cine lenses now available for Nikon Z-mount


The Irix Cine lenses are now also available for Nikon Z mount:

Now videographers can use native Irix cine lenses on the new RED V-RAPTOR [X] and Komodo [X] cinema cameras:


Several different focal lengths (11mm | 15mm | 21mm | 30mm | 45mm | 65mm | 150mm) and two colors (black | white) are available:

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The new Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 lens is now shipping


The new Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 lens is now shipping to NPS members in the US. A reader sent me the email confirmation he received today:

Hello,

Great news!  Your NPS priority delivery request has been processed and your NIKKOR Z 35mm f1.2 S is ready to be shipped to [myLocalCameraShop].

Delivery to your dealer may take up to 10 business days, so please arrange to follow-up after this time with Action Camera for details pertaining to your order.

Enjoy your new purchase and thank you for being a valued NPS member!

Best regards,
Nikon Professional Services
[email protected]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #821


Wise announced its flagship CFX4-B PRO Mk-III CFexpress Type B memory cards (Wise cards are sold at B&H Photo).


Adobe CC apps sale: up to 40% off.


An updated list of upcoming/rumored cameras and lenses to be announced next week for the 2025 CP+ show in Japan.


→ The new Nikon Z50II made it to the #1 best-selling camera at Yodobashi Camera.


DJI announced a new RS4 Mini camera stabilizer (product page) that can track moving subjects automatically and is compatible with the Nikon Z7,25, Z7I, Z6I1, Z6IlI, Z50, Z30, Zfc, and Zf cameras (additional information). Order at: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Koch | Erhardt | Calumet | WEX | DJI.


Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens free sample files by Matt Granger (the page is NSFW).


Photo news roundup: week of February 16, 2025.


The SmallRig winter sale ends today – available at B&H Photo (batteries, cages, and other accessories for Nikon cameras).


2024 camera industry overview: first camera shipments increase since 2017.


→ Poll: Should Nikon also announce a new compact camera? Canon just announced one.

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Nikon updated their mirrorless lens roadmap with the latest Nikkor Z releases but did not add any future lenses

Nikon updated their official mirrorless lens roadmap with the latest Nikkor Z releases but did not add any future lenses:

Back in 2023, Nikon announced that they would no longer provide a roadmap for the development of future lenses:

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