Today Zhong Yi Optics officially released the new Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount. The lens is available for pre-order at Adorama, B&H and is currently in stock at eBay. Sample photos can be found here. Additional information on the lens is available here:
Mitakon Zhong Yi Speedmaster 50mm f/0.95 III full frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount now available for pre-order
Weekly Nikon news flash #523
→ Refurbished Nikon gear at Adorama.
→ New Markins RN-40 SET ring plate for the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR lens (Markins plates are sold at B&H, Amazon and eBay).
→ ON1 Photo RAW 2019.5 officially released (trial download).
→ Ricoh executives think that in 1-2 years mirrorless users will start switching back to DSLR cameras.
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First review of the new Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon F-mount
Arkadii Shapoval published his review of the new Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon F-mount (now in stock at aBay, more info can be found here):
Yellowstone in Winter (part 1)
This is part 1 of the Yellowstone in Winter post written by Randy Dykstra – you can check his website, Instagram and Facebook page (if this article doesn’t make you go there in the winter, I don’t know what will):
Everyone knows of Yellowstone National Park and its geysers. Millions of people visit in the summer months. But it was a whole new experience to stay in “yurts” in the middle of the park, in the middle of winter. This was also a time for me to really put my new Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens to task on my Nikon D850.
Winter made this just an amazing adventure, loaded with all sorts of weather; snow storms, winds, bright warm days, and a mixture of all the above. Key this year was finding a place where I could actually stay inside the park and not have to travel 40 miles each morning to reach the central areas of the park. That meant I was able to be at key locations right at sunrise.
The park was loaded with bison and I saw well over a thousand of them, over the 5 days of photography. Also quite abundant were coyotes and eagles as I saw multiples of each every day of the trip. Staying out of sight were the wolves and elk, at least in the middle section of the park. Although, there were some signs of activity that occurred at night.
The trip started with the drive from the Bozeman airport to the west gate. This highway leaves Belgrade, Montana and heads south through Gallatin National forest, before entering Yellowstone National park for approximately 20 miles, ending at the small community of West Yellowstone. This is a busy thoroughfare but it transverses through the beautiful countryside with many miles hugging the Gallatin River. Keeping an eye out here provided some wonderful animal sightings and photo opportunities.
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Nikon video contest challenges creators to ”Follow Your Passion” for a chance to win $25,000 and a Nikon Z6 filmmakers’ kit
Nikon video contest challenges creators to ”Follow Your Passion” for a chance to win $25,000 and a Nikon Z6 filmmakers’ kit:
Nikon Z6/Z7 firmware update 2.0 additional coverage
Some additional coverage on the new Nikon Z6/Z7 firmware update 2.0 that includes:
- Eye-Detection autofocus (AF) for still-image shooting
- AF performance improvements in low-light situations
- Addition of auto-exposure (AE) tracking capability to the continuous high-speed (extended) mode
First, the Nikon Z6/Z7 Facebook group is full with examples, feedback, commentary on the new firmware update. Definitely worth checking it out.
Nikon Z6 and Z7 technical service advisory for faulty vibration reduction (VR) feature
Nikon issued a “Technical Service Advisory” for users of the Nikon Z6 and Z7 cameras for faulty vibration reduction (VR) feature. You can check if your camera is impacted:
- Check Serial Number (Z 6 camera customers)
- Check Serial Number (Z 7 camera customers)
Additional infiormationL:
