In addition to the free FTZ adapter I already reported over the weekend, B&H is now sweetening the deal by throwing in a free XQD memory card and a camera bag with every Nikon Z6/Z7 purchase (free next day delivery included):
All other Nikon deals, rebates offers and promotions are set to expire at the of this month:
→ Sigma released a new firmware update for the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary lens for Nikon F-mount.
→ Lensbaby announced a new Composer Pro II with Edge 35 Optic for Nikon F-mount: Adorama | B&H.
→ Think Tank announced new VISION series shoulder bags.
As previously reported, the Nikon FTZ mount adapter is now included for free with every Z6 and Z7 camera purchase in the US:
B&H has an exclusive deal that is valid only for today: the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art lens is $150 off (the regular price is $1,299, offer ends on Mar 17th at 11:59 pm ET):
Additional information on the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art lens can be found here.
Ricci Talks has a new hands-on video about the upcoming Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens (expected to start shipping in April according to the product listings at Amazon and B&H):
This weekend the Nikon FTZ mount adapter will be included for free with every Z6 and Z7 camera purchase in the US. Stay tuned for the details. Currently, the FTZ adapter is $100 off when purchased in a kit at Adorama, B&H and Amazon.
Update: the new deal is now live in the US.
This Meike Z 50mm f/1.7 lens review is by Steve Gong (stevegongphoto.com, Facebook, Instagram). The lens can be purchased at B&H and Amazon.
Although it’s been six months since the Nikon mirrorless Z system was announced, there’s still a dearth of native Z mount lenses, and the ones that are available are in my opinion somewhat overpriced (starting at $599 for the Nikon 50mm f/1.8 S) . While the FTZ adapter does work remarkably well, it adds quite a bit of bulk to even the smallest F mount lenses. This is where I believe the Meike 50mm f/1.7 finds its niche.
The Meike 50mm f/1.7 is not only tiny in size, but is also very affordable at just $139. The image quality too is surprisingly good at this price point. Perhaps the most glaring difference is the fact that this is a manual focus lens. With the advent of focus peaking in mirrorless systems, this may not be a big of a deal breaker as one might think. In my tests I’ve found this lens to be fun to use and a way to force myself to shoot differently, which by extension has me thinking about photography in a fresh way. In fact, it reminds me of shooting a manual focus rangefinder.
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