More new Chinese lenses for Nikon Z-mount coming (Meike & Brightin Star)

By [NR] admin | Published: September 18, 2023

More new Chinese lenses for Nikon Z-mount are coming soon:

 
New Meike lenses for Nikon Z-mount:

Meike lenses are also sold at B&H Photo and Amazon. Meike’s website offers international shipping.

 
New Brightin Star lenses for Nikon Z-mount:

  • Brightin Star 35mm f/0.95 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount
  • Brightin Star 11mm f/2.8 fisheye full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount
  • Brightin Star 9mm f/5.6 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount (not fisheye)

Brightin Star lenses at Amazon and Funleader.

 

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Nikon Zf retro-inspired mirrorless full-frame camera announcement this week

By [NR] admin | Published: September 18, 2023

The Nikon Zf retro-inspired mirrorless full-frame camera will be officially announced this week – most likely tomorrow, Tuesday around midnight EST. I have already posted online the leaked specifications and pictures. Stay tuned for the detailed coverage.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #746

By [NR] admin | Published: September 17, 2023


→ Sony announced new 960GB and 1920GB CFexpress Type B TOUGH memory cards.


→ Shoten added a new Nikon F version of the Leica M mount R50 adapter series (available for sale on eBay). Other versions of the adapter can be found here.

 
→ Meike announced a new drop-in filter adapter for PL to Z-mount.


→ Adobe to increase Creative Cloud prices after reporting another record-breaking quarter.


→ Nikon USA is still canceling existing pre-orders (see previous reports).


→ B&H Bild Expo 2023 Recap.


→ Choosing a camera for wildlife photography.
→ Choosing a lens for wildlife photography.

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Review: Meike 85mm f/1.8 STM full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: September 17, 2023


Review: Meike 85mm f/1.8 STM full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount ($199) by John Hall:

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Three months of experience shooting with the Nikon Z8 camera as a pro weddings/events/landscape photographer

By [NR] admin | Published: September 16, 2023

Three months of experience shooting with the Nikon Z8 camera as a pro weddings/events/landscape photographer by Zachary Lai (Website | Instagram | Facebook | YouTube), an official Nikon Creator supported by Nikon Singapore:

Introduction

The Nikon Z8 is Nikon’s latest offering in its lineup of professional and reliable mirrorless cameras. Being an official Nikon Creator, Nikon Singapore invited me (along with all their awesome Creators) to be one of the first to get my hands on the Nikon Z8 during its launch event at the Nikon Experience Hub at Funan Shopping Center.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens tested at DxOMark: currently their highest ranking lens

By [NR] admin | Published: September 14, 2023



DxOMark released their test results for the Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens:

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Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens reviews

By [NR] admin | Published: September 13, 2023


Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens reviews:

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Working cable for the Nikon NX MobileAir app

By [NR] admin | Published: September 12, 2023


Working cable for the Nikon NX MobileAir app: Anker has discontinued the cable Nikon requires for the app (Anker 514). That cable supposedly has a special chip and normal cables would not work.  This AGVEE cable seemed to be working based on the information I received from readers and it’s cheap ($17).

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