The Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens and Z teleconverters are now shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: August 28, 2020



The new Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens and Z teleconverters are already shipping to existing pre-orders. Several discussions of the new products are already ongoing at the Nikon Z Mirrorless Cameras Facebook Group. I have not seen the lens and teleconverters in stock anywhere, but this may change – check availability at:

Nikkor Z 70-200: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Focus Camera | ParkCamera | WEX | Calumet | CameraCanada

Nikkor Z TC: Adorama | B&H |Amazon | FocusCamera | ParkCameras |WEX | Calumet

More photos of the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens:

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Still no ProRes RAW support for Nikon Z6 and Z7 in new Final Cut Pro X 10.4.9

By [NR] admin | Published: August 28, 2020


There is still no ProRes RAW support for the Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras in the latest Final Cut Pro X 10.4.9 – here is the link to all cameras that got support in the latest version. Atomos also confirmed that the ProRes RAW options (ISO, WB, Exp. Offset etc.) for the Nikon Z6 and Z7 are not available in the latest FCPX update (10.4.9) – we only got RAW to LOG conversion. Here is the response from Atomos:

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The new Venus Optics Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL lens for Nikon Z mount is now released, available for pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: August 28, 2020


Today Venus Optics released their new Laowa 11mm f/4.5 FF RL lens for Nikon Z mount. Pre-orders are now open with free international shipping (pre-orders at Adorama and B&H will start later). The full press release can be found here. Additional information on the new lens from Venus Optics:

Update: the first 100 orders directly from the Venus Optics website will get a 100mm magnetic filter holder for FREE(retail value: $149).

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The new Nikon Z5 camera is now in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: August 27, 2020


The new Nikon Z5 camera is now in stock at Adorama, B&H Photo, and Camera Canada.


The Nikon Z5 camera manual is available online.


The Nikon Z5 trade-in program is still ongoing in the US: Adorama | B&H Photo.

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Sigma released new firmware updates for issues with the Nikon D6 camera

By [NR] admin | Published: August 27, 2020


A few days ago Sigma released new firmware updates for several F-mount lenses that fixes issues with the Nikon D6 camera:

  • It has improved the start-up time after the Nikon D6 power is turned on.
  • It has fixed an issue where the autofocus did not work when used on a Nikon D6.

Impacted lenses:

・Sigma 12-24mm F4 DG HSM | Art
・Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG HSM | Art
・Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art
・Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art

Currently, there is only one Nikon D6 in stock at Amazon (shipped and sold by Amazon). The D6 is also in stock in Canada. All other stores are back-ordered (Adorama | B&H | WEX | Park Camera | Calumet).

Here is the full text from Sigma:

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More new third-party lenses for Nikon Z and F mounts released

By [NR] admin | Published: August 27, 2020

In addition to the new Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 Reflex MF lens, two other lenses for Nikon cameras were just released:

Meike 50mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon Z priced at $359.99 (more information available here).


Meyer Optik Görlitz Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II lens for Nikon F-mount priced at $899 (more information available here).

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Compatibility of Nikon software with macOS Big Sur

By [NR] admin | Published: August 27, 2020


Nikon released information on macOS Big Sur support for their software packages – the following products will be tested with the latest macOS (compatibility results will be announced later):

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