Weekly Nikon news flash #511


Take 15% off Nikon & Canon gear from KEH with coupon code CN2A (this weekend only).


Classic cameras: the Nikon FM3a.


This new William Optics Redcat 51 APO 250mm f/4.9 telephoto full-frame lens will be available also for Nikon F-mount.


→ Lomography has a new Kickstarter project for a Lomogon 2.5/32 Art lens with round apertures on a rotating wheel.

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Coming soon: Samyang XP 10mm f/3.5 full-frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount


Samyang will soon announce their new 10mm f/3.5 full-frame lens for Nikon F-mount (previously reported here). This will be one of the upcoming eight new Samyang lenses.

The Samyang 10mm f/3.5 lens will be the world’s widest full-frame lens with zero distortion recti-linear design and glass mold aspherical lens elements.

Additional pictures:

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Samyang to announce lenses for Nikon Z-mount?

Samyang posted a teaser on their Facebook page that they will be announcing 8 new lenses and some of them could be for Nikon Z-mount:

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New Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount to be announced next week


A new Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount will be announced next week (pictured above). An older version of this lens already exists for Sony E-mount (now discontinued). Stay tuned for details.

Via PhotoRumors

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Shoten/Techart TZE Nikon Z-mount to Sony E-mount adapter (mount converter) to be officially announced next week


The Shoten/Techart TZE Nikon Z-mount to Sony E-mount adapter (mounts converter is probably a better description) will be officially announced at the 2019 CP+ show in Japan next week according to a recent Facebook post.


Note that this is a 2mm adapter conversion ring, not a standalone adapter and it should be used in conjunction with existing/other Techart Pro autofocus adapters. For example: if you want to autofocus a Leica M lens on a Nikon Z camera, you will need the Techart TZE mount converter (Nikon Z -> Sony E) and a second Techart autofocus adapter (Sony E -> Leica M):

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Tokina Opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FF lens announced


The Tokina Opera 16-28mm f/2.8 FF full-frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount is now officially announced (see the first hands-on report). The US price is $699 and pre-orders are now open at B&H and Adorama. Shipping will start on March 15th, 2019. Additional information (technical specifications, lens design, MTF charts and more):

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More Nikon Z6/Z7 accessories


The EasyCover silicone protective covers for Nikon Z6/Z7 cameras are now in stock (all three colors).


New: STSEETOP Nikon Z6/Z7 silicone/rubber camera case.


Nikon EN-EL15 dual battery charging kits from RAVPower and Powerextra.


Lim’s Design leather half case for Nikon Z6/Z7 (more pictures and feedback can be found at the Nikon Z Facebook group)

3 Legged Thing dedicated L-bracket for Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras is now in stock.

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New firmware update for the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art lens when used on Nikon Z6/Z7 cameras


Sigma released a new firmware update for the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art lens that fixes overexposure problems when used with Nikon Z6/Z7 mirrorless cameras (see previous Sigma updates for Nikon Z):
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