Nikon confirmed that the new eye-detection AF firmware update and more for the Nikon Z6/Z7 cameras is scheduled to be released next week (May 16th). This timeframe matches with my previous report of a CF Express firmware update for the Nikon Z cameras to be released in the second quarter of 2019.
I received a rumor that the upcoming firmware update will also improve low light focus capability to -6EV for the Z6 and -4EV for the Z7.
A quick update to my last post about what’s next from Nikon:
The last official Nikkor Z mirrorless lens roadmap can be found here.
The Nikon EN-EL15b battery used in the Z6, Z7, D7100, D7200, 7500, D500, D810, and D850 cameras is listed as “closeout” and “no longer available” at Adorama and B&H (still in stock at Amazon):
As a part of their Deal Zone B&H has the Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens on sale for $999 ($400 off).
This sale will end today at midnight EST.
Update: the same deal is available also at Adorama.
The new Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2x ultra-macro APO full-frame lens for Nikon F-mount from Venus Optics will be officially released this week and is already available for pre-order (ordering directly from Venus Optics is the fastest way to get the lens).
Update – the lens is now available also at Adorama and B&H.
Technical information for the new Laowa 100mm f/2.8 lens (specifications, MTF charts, lens design chart):
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