All Nikon software updated with support for the new Z5 mirrorless camera


Nikon released updates for all of their software packages with added support for the new Z5 mirrorless camera and a few other minor changes:

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens review in real life


Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens real-life review by Luka Esenko (website | photo spots sharing website):

This is a practical, real-life Nikon Z 24-200mm lens review. You will not find technical performance information here but a real-life use by a long time professional photographer. This review focuses on three main case scenarios where this lens comes handy, as a travel / walk-around lens, a hiking trip where minimal gear is desired, and an all-around lens for family time.

I tested this lens with both of my Nikon Z cameras, Z6 and Z7. You will find the original size, unedited JPEG files later on in this article. The photos here were not taken for the purpose of a test but rather real-life shots, from my photo outings, hikes, and family days. In other words – the lens was used for the intended purpose, not for theoretical tests.

If you are interested in more technical reviews I recommend checking out Nikon Z 24-200mm lens review by Ricci Talks on Youtube. Very informative.

Why have I purchased Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens?

The main reason is its size and weight. I wanted a light and versatile lens for the above-mentioned scenarios (travel, hiking, family). From the beginning, I knew that this lens is not gonna replace my other lenses but rather complement my setup. 24-200mm Nikon Z lens is also the first available native telephoto Z lens – this is very important for video use, where one needs silent, smooth focus and minimal focus breathing.

THE SIZE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN NIKON 24-70 F4 Z + NIKON 70-200MM 4F F VS NIKON Z 24-200MM LENS

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Zenit announced two new lenses for Nikon F-mount: Zenitar 60mm f/2.8 macro and Selena 58mm f/1.9 lenses


In the past two weeks Zenit announced two new lenses for Nikon F-mount:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #586


Samyang announced four new enhances cine lenses (VDSLR MK2) for Nikon F-mount.



→ More useless awards: Nikon got four EISA 2020-2021 Photography awards.

Fringer has a new Nikon F lens to Fujifilm X camera (NF-FX) smart autofocus adapter in development.

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Viltrox has no plans to make mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount (for now)


For now, Viltrox has no plans to make mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount:

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The Nikon Olympic embassy built in the heart of Soviet Russia

Press photographers using Nikon gear at the Moscow Olympics (Pic: Sovetskoe Foto)

The Nikon Service Centre was set up in the heart of the Luzhniki Stadium

The Nikon Olympic embassy built in the heart of Soviet Russia by Stephen Dowling:

In 1980, Nikon had a new SLR to unveil to the world, and the best possible arena to show it off in – the Olympic Games.

The camera was the third F-mount SLR Nikon unleashed upon the world, following 1959’s Nikon F and 1972’s F2. The F and F2 were the first Japanese SLRs to prise Leica and Contax rangefinders from the hands of professional photojournalists. They were tough and reliable and the lenses were exceptional. Sports snappers and war correspondents alike realised the F was a perfect tool in tough environments.

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Nikon Z5 hands-on report from DC.Watch

DC.watch published a hands-on report on the new Nikon Z5 mirrorless camera (the translated version can be found here). The Z5 is expected to start shipping at the end of August. Additional Z5 coverage is available here.

Nikon Z5 pre-order links:

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