Nikon’s 24mm f/1.7 Brings Big Bokeh to APS-C Z-Mount
Nikon has announced the Nikkor DX 24mm f/1.7 lens, a fast aperture, compact prime for its Z-mount APS-C cameras that promises to bring bokeh to the DX format for $280.
Nikon Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Nightscape and Astrophotography Review
Last September, Nikon released the Z mount 17-28mm f/2.8 lens. Immediately, two specifications piqued my interest when it came to how this lens would perform with astrophotography and nightscapes: it was a wide-angle lens and also fast at f/2.8.
TTArtisan’s New Full-Frame 100mm f/2.8 is Both a Tilt-Shift and 2x Macro
TTArtisan has announced a full-frame 100mm f/2.8 tilt-shift 2x ultra macro lens for Sony E, Fujifilm X, Canon RF, and Nikon Z mounts.
The Nikon Z8 is a Paradigm Shifting Camera
The Nikon Z8 is exciting, not only because it’s a very capable camera, but also because it represents a major paradigm shift in the camera industry.
Nikon Z8 Hands-On: This Apple Didn’t Fall Far From the Z9 Tree
As a parent, you hope that your children will emulate your best traits, but also blaze new trails and achieve greatness beyond their own. You hope that lessons will be learned from your own mistakes and that your weaknesses will not be theirs. Is the Nikon Z9 a proud parent?
The Nikon Z8 is a Z9 in a Smaller Body: The ‘True Successor’ to the D850
Nikon has announced the Z8, a full-frame mirrorless camera that is basically identical to the Z9 but in a smaller form factor. Nikon is also positioning it as the "true successor" to the D850.
Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2: Trash or Treasure? A Little Bit of Both
When I reviewed the Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 I was struck by how bad it was, but also how good it could be. Normally, I rate a lens based on how well it handles flare, how sharp it is, and how well it controls chromatic aberrations. Going by the above criteria, the Argus should have failed spectacularly.
Sigma Adds Three New Lenses: 17mm f/4, 50mm f/2, and 23mm f/1.4
Sigma has announced three new compact prime lenses and the upcoming availability of three existing lenses for the Nikon Z-Mount.
The New Laowa 28mm f/1.2 is a Super-Fast and Compact Travel Lens
Venus Optics has announced a new Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 prime lens for full-frame cameras. Billed as the fastest 28mm for full-frame on the market, the new lens is available for Leica L, Nikon Z, Sony E, and Canon RF mounts.
Meike’s 85mm f/1.8 Autofocus Lens is Now Available for Fujifilm and Nikon
Meike has that its autofocus-equipped 85mm f/1.8 lens that it launched last year for Sony E-mount is now available for Fujifilm X and Nikon Z-mount.
Nikon Z30 Review: A Travel Camera That’s More Than Just for Vloggers
The Z30 mirrorless camera is Nikon's third APS-C (DX) system that takes advantage of the Z-mount. While clearly marketed at content creators, vloggers, and social media influencers, the compact system has everything a solo-operating content creator needs to get up and running for video and photo.
Sigma Launches Interchangeable Lenses for Nikon Z Mount Cameras
Sigma is launching support for Nikon Z-mount cameras with three prime lenses that are already available in five other mounts.
Nikon Considering Building a New $224M Lens Factory in Japan
Nikon is considering reinvestment in mainland Japan manufacturing through a new expansion of its facility in Otawara City, which currently hosts its only remaining Japan-based optics factory.
Nikon Unveils the 85mm f/1.2 S, an ‘Extraordinary’ Portrait Optic
Nikon has provided final details of its highly-anticipated Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S, a lens that it describes as a professional-level ultra-fast prime that "unquestionably exhibits the extraordinary potential of the Z mount."
Nikon’s 26mm f/2.8 is its Thinnest and Lightest Full-Frame AF Lens Ever
Nikon's new 26mm f/2.8 is a super-thin wide-angle prime for its Z-mount mirrorless cameras and is its slimmest and lightest full-frame autofocus lens ever.
Cosina Adds Voigtlander 50mm f/1 and 15mm f/4.5 to Nikon Z Mount Line
Cosina has announced that it will release a Nokton 50mm f/1 Aspherical and a Super Wide-Heliar 15mm f/4.5 Aspherical for Nikon Z-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras.
TTArtisan Introduces a $200 35mm f/0.95 for APS-C Cameras
TTArtisan recently announced a new standard-length prime lens for Sony, Fujifilm, Nikon, Canon, and Leica APS-C cameras: the 35mm f/0.95.
Yongnuo’s New 35mm f/2 Autofocus Lens for Nikon Z Costs About $250
Yongnuo has released a new affordable 35mm f/2 autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount cameras. The 35mm f/2Z DF DSM costs 1,799 at full price, which is just shy of $250.
Use Canon Lenses on Nikon Cameras with Meike’s EF to Z-Mount AF Adapter
Meike has announced a new Canon EF to Nikon Z autofocus mount adapter. The adapter promises full electronic control of Canon's DSLR lenses through a range of Nikon mirrorless cameras.
The New Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO is Made for Mirrorless
Venus Optics has announced the new Laowa 58mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO, a lens designed specifically for mirrorless full-frame cameras and available for Sony E, Canon RF, Nikon Z, and Leica L mounts.
Nikon’s New Lens Roadmap Reveals Power Zoom and Budget ‘Holy Trinity’
Nikon's most recent lens roadmap reveals it is working on a new power zoom optic as well as hints at a budget "holy trinity" f/2.8 zoom series.
Nikon Looks to be Rehousing Tamron Lenses for its Mirrorless Cameras
Nikon's first-party lens support for its Z-mount mirrorless cameras has been growing rapidly over the last few years to nearly 30 optics. But to support that rapid growth, the company appears to be purchasing Tamron designs and rehousing them to appear as Nikon originals.
Nikon’s New 17-28mm f/2.8 Designed to be Affordable and Versatile
Nikon has announced a new 17-28mm f/2.8 lens for its Z-mount mirrorless cameras. The full-frame wide-angle optic is the latest addition to the company's selection of f/2.8 zoom lenses.
Cosina Adds Two More Z-Mount Primes: 40mm f/1.2 and 35mm f/2
Cosina has announced that two more Voigtlander prime lenses are being made available for Nikon Z-mount cameras: a Nokton 40mm f/1.2 Aspherical and a Macro APO-Ultron D35mm f/2, which brings the total collection of officially licensed lenses to six optics.
Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 for Nikon Z is Coming September 29 for $699
Tamron has announced that it is developing its first Z-mount system lens in the 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD, which it bills as the smallest and lightest telephoto zoom for full-frame mirrorless cameras.
It Looks Like the Nikon Z7 is Being Discontinued
Nikon appears to have discontinued the Nikon Z7, the company's original foray into full-frame mirrorless. The camera is listed as an "old product" which usually indicates it will no longer be actively manufactured.
Meyer Optik Görlitz Adds Nikon Z and Canon RF Mounts to All Lenses
Meyer Optik Görlitz has added native Nikon Z and Canon RF mounts to the six lenses it has released to date including the Primoplan 58mm f/1.9 II, Primoplan 75mm f/1.9 II, Lydith 30mm f/3.5 II, and Trioplan 50mm f/2.8 II.
Meike Introduces a $449 10mm f/2 APS-C Prime Lens for 5 Mounts
Meike has introduced a new 10mm f/2 APS-C manual focus prime lens for Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, Canon RF, and Micro Four Thirds cameras.
The New Nikon 400mm f/4.5 VR S is the Lightest Lens in its Class
Nikon has announced the compact Nikkor Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S super-telephoto prime lens for its mirrorless Z-mount cameras and it says that this new optic is the lightest in its class.
Cosina’s Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm f/2 for Nikon Z is Coming in June
Cosina has revealed more information about its upcoming Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm f/2 aspherical lens for Nikon Z-mount, what it is calling its highest performance "quasi-wide-angle" optic ever.