Meike Launches a 7.5mm f/2.8 lens for M43, E, X, Z and EF-M Mounts
Meike has announced a manual focus 7.5mm f/2.8 fisheye lens designed for APS-C cameras and made available for Micro Four Thirds, Sony E, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, and Canon EF-M mounts.
The Venus Optics Nanomorph Anamorphic Lenses are the World’s Tiniest
Venus Optics has announced a set of Laowa Nanomorph anamorphic lenses that are designed for Super35, APS-C, and Micro Four-Third cameras. They feature Laowa’s patented optical structure which makes them the smallest anamorphic lenses on the market.
Cosina Makes its Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 Available in Z-Mount
The Cosina Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 50mm f/2 Aspherical that was originally released for Sony E-Mount cameras (and later released for Leica M-mount) is being made available for Nikon Z-Mount cameras in May.
Nikon Unveils Smaller and Lighter 800mm f/6.3 VR S Z-Mount Lens
Nikon has announced the Nikkor 800mm f/6.3 VR S super-telephoto lens for its Z-mount cameras. While still a hefty lens, it is 48% lighter and 16% shorter than its F-mount counterpart thanks in part to the use of a Phase Fresnel (PF) front element.
Nikon Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Review: An Affordable Alternative to a 24-70mm
The Nikon Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens gives shooters a focal range close to the ever-popular 24-70mm f/2.8 S but with slightly fewer features for about half of the price, making it an incredibly attractive option for photographers at every level.
Nikon Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Review: Stellar Optics and Speed
Currently, the longest-reaching telephoto zoom lens in the Nikon Z-mount system, the Nikkor 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S faces a lot of eager potential customers who are going to balance its longer focal length with overall size and cost. I can’t say it will disappoint.
Yongnuo Launches 85mm f/1.8 for Nikon Z Mount in China
Yongnuo has announced a new autofocus-quipped YN85mm f/1.8 for Nikon Z-mount cameras in China that is very inexpensive given the performance the company promises photographers can expect.
Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Review: A Glimpse of Greatness
The full-frame Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S has many long-lens photographers excited about being the last piece of glass they’ll ever need to buy. With a built-in 1.4x teleconverter effectively replacing the need for a 500mm or 600mm f/4 and state-of-the-art optics from Nikon, there’s potential to be something truly special.
KamLan Unveils 55mm f/1.4 Full Frame Lens for Sony, Nikon, and Canon
KamLan has announced a new 55mm f/1.4 full-frame lens for Sony E-mount, Nikon Z-mount, and Canon RF-mount. While pricing has not been made available, given KamLan's history it should be affordable.
Cosina Unveils One Fuji X-Mount and Three Nikon Z-Mount Prime Lenses
Cosina has announced four new Voigtlander lenses, one for Fujifilm X-Mount and three for Nikon Z-mount. For Nikon, the company has launched the 50mm f/2, 35mm f/2, and 23mm f/1.2. That last lens is also being made available for Fujifilm X-mount.
Cosina Unveils Nikon-Licensed Nokton 35mm f/1.2 for APS-C Z-Mount
Cosina has announced the Nokton D35mm f/1.2 for Nikon Z-mount APS-C cameras. The lens has been developed and manufactured under a license agreement with Nikon and has full electronic communication with a Z-mount camera body.
Nikon Launches the $14,000 Z-Mount 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Lens
Nikon has announced the 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S for full-frame mirrorless Z-mount cameras. This company describes this $14,000 lens as a high-performance super-telephoto prime that is designed to work seamlessly with the new Nikon Z9.
Nikon Z9 Review: It Makes Other Cameras Feel Like Antiques
The Z9 takes a massive leap forward in technology and levels the playing field between Canon and Sony both in its construction and capabilities. While Nikon may have been late delivering a professional mirrorless system, the 120 frames per second (FPS) burst, 8K video, impressive battery life, and "always-on" EVF more than make the wait worth it.
Nikon Unveils 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens and is Developing an 800mm f/6.3
Nikon has announced the 28-75mm f/2.8 for full-frame Z-mount cameras, what it claims is a lightweight and versatile optic for all types of photographers. The company also announced it is developing an 800mm f/6.3 VR S super-telephoto prime lens.
Nikon Z9 ‘Dual-Stream’ Tech Records and Displays Images with No Lag
Nikon has published a short video that further explains the "Dual-stream" technology in its upcoming Z9 flagship camera, which it says will always assure an accurate reality-to-viewfinder experience.
Nikon Z9 Hands-On: Jen Pottheiser’s Thoughts on the Flagship Camera
Photographer Jennifer Pottheiser was given the opportunity to use Nikon's new Z9 camera. She shares her real-world experiences with it and discusses what to expect from the upcoming pro-level powerhouse.
Nikon Unveils the Light and Compact 28mm f/2.8 Z-Mount Lens
Nikon has announced the new Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 lens for its Z-mount. Designed for both crop-sensor APS-C and full-frame mirrorless cameras, the lens promises to be fast as well as small and compact.
Despite High Production, It Could Take a Year to See the Z9 in Stock
According to reports out of Japan, Nikon is expecting to attempt to meet the massive global demand for the new Z9 camera through an initial production volume of 35,000 units per month. But based on sales volume rumors, it would take Nikon almost a year at that level to fulfill all pre-orders.
New Nikon Z Adapter Widens Angle of Full-Frame Lenses on APS-C
Zhong Yi Optics has announced the Mitakon Turbo Adapter II for Nikon Z-mount, which takes M42, Canon EF, or Nikon F-mount full-frame lenses and adapts them for use on Nikon Z APS-C cameras and widens the angle of view to more closely mimic their focal length on full-frame bodies.
Comparing the Cost of the Nikon Z9 and Canon R3 Around the World
It should come as no surprise that cameras cost varying amounts depending on which country they are purchased in. So which countries are charging the most for the Canon R3 or Nikon Z9, and which the least?