Weekly Nikon news flash #821

By [NR] admin | Published: February 23, 2025


→ 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

By [NR] admin | Published: February 23, 2025

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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Another new adapter is coming next week: Contax G lens to Nikon Z camera

By [NR] admin | Published: February 23, 2025



In addition to the MonsterAdapter F-Z AF adapter (LA-FZ1) with AF support for old Nikkor F-mount AF lenses, another new adapter will be announced this week at the 2025 CP+ show: SHOTNE GTZ for using Contax G lenses on Nikon Z-mount cameras. The new adapter will feature a dial that shortens the minimum shooting distance and an Fn button that allows you to switch between AF/MF/MF (close-up).

Several Nikon Z/Contax lens adapters already exist.

More coverage on various Nikon adapters can be found here.

Via ShotenKobo

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MonsterAdapter to announce a new F-Z AF adapter (LA-FZ1) with AF support for old Nikkor F-mount AF lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: February 22, 2025



MonsterAdapter will reveal a new F-Z AF adapter (LA-FZ1) at the 2025 CP+ show in Japan (February 27 – March 2).

The new adapter will allow Nikon mirrorless Z cameras to autofocus with old Nikkor F-mount AF lenses from the 198os that do not have built-in motors (designed for cameras with in-body AF motors; Nikon AF was introduced in 1986).


Nikon is also rumored to produce a similar adapter – maybe those rumors from China were for this upcoming MonsterAdapter F-Z AF adapter (LA-FZ1):

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This weekend only: 10% off select third-party lenses for Nikon Z-mount at Foto Erhardt (Germany)

By [NR] admin | Published: February 22, 2025


Foto Erhardt in Germany started a new promotion today where you can get 10% off select lenses from various manufacturers. There are no Nikkors on the list, but you can find many third-party lenses for Nikon Z-mount:

See the complete list and details on this page:


This promotion runs until February 23, 2025.

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An updated list of where Nikon Z products are manufactured (the new Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S is made in Thailand)

By [NR] admin | Published: February 21, 2025


Here is the latest/updated list of Nikon Z mirrorless cameras and lenses and the country of manufacturing (the list was updated by Nikon on December 4, 2024 with the latest Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens that is made in Thailand)):

Mirrorless camera (Z series) Country of origin
Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z6III, Z6II, Z7, Z6, Z5, Zf, Zfc, Z50, Z50II, Z30 Thailand
NIKKOR Z Lenses
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S		 Japan
NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (Special Edition)
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE)
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S
NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S
NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR
NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f /3.5-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S		 Thailand
NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4
NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S
NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f /2.8
NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3
NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR		 China

Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens  pre-order links:

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Nikon N-RAW support is finally coming to Adobe Premier Pro later this year

By [NR] admin | Published: February 20, 2025


Yesterday, Adobe confirmed that Nikon N-RAW support is finally coming to Adobe Premier Pro later this year:


RED also recently added Nikon N-RAW support to RedCine-X Pro:

The Nikon/RED tree is bearing a new fruit: RedCine-X Pro is adding Nikon RAW (N-RAW) support

Adobe Premier Pro is also sold at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo. All Adobe CC apps are currently on sale:

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