Weekly Nikon news flash #529

By [NR] admin | Published: June 30, 2019


→ Classic cameras: Nikon F4, the game-changer.


→ New: Torii Koubou leather cases for Nikon Z6/Z7 cameras.


→ Nikon AI NIKKOR 300mm f/4.5 S lens report.

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Techart TZE-01 autofocus adapter now available for pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: June 30, 2019


The Techart TZE-01 autofocus adapter for Sony E-mount lens to Nikon Z-mount camera is now available for pre-order at  Adorama, B&H Photo and Amazon.

Additional information:

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Nikon MB-N10 battery pack for Nikon Z cameras registered in Korea

By [NR] admin | Published: June 27, 2019


The Nikon MB-N10 battery pack for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras was recently registered with the Korean Communications Commission:

Update: the interesting thing is that this is a wireless registration – the device will probably have Bluetooth. The Nikon MB-N10 could be more than a battery pack – maybe also a wireless trigger?

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Ending this weekend: Nikon’s savings and rebates

By [NR] admin | Published: June 26, 2019


Nikon sent out emails informing that their current Nikon US “Capture The Savings” deals are set to expire this weekend – see the details at Adorama and B&H Photo:

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Nikon DSLR camera sales figures (estimations)

By [NR] admin | Published: June 26, 2019


A dpreview forum member compiled a list of Nikon DSLR camera sales figures based on serial number registrations from the website Photosynthesis:

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Venus Optics will release the Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D lens for Nikon Z-mount in August

By [NR] admin | Published: June 26, 2019


Venus Optics confirmed previous reports that their Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D lens will be available also for Nikon Z mount (and Canon RF mount). The lens is currently available only for Sony E-mount. The price will be around 1,000 Euro (in the US the E-mount version is $849). Shipping will start in August.


Venus Optics will release more lenses with Z-mount:

Additional information on the Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D lens can be found on the officiasl Venus Optics website. Here is the translated press release:

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Dpreview: “With new AF firmware, Nikon’s Z6 & Z7 just got more competitive”

By [NR] admin | Published: June 24, 2019


Dpreview published the article “With new AF firmware, Nikon’s Z6 & Z7 just got more competitive” analyzing the latest Nikon Z AF firmware updates. Here is their conclusion:

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