22:48
Viltrox Unveils Four New Prime Lenses and a Clever Charging Case
This year's CP+ in Yokohama, Tokyo, is the gift that keeps on giving. Viltrox provided attendees with a look at four brand new lenses and a new battery charging case. [Read More]
19:50
TTArtisan AF 23mm f/1.8 Is a Fast APS-C Prime for Under $130
TTArtisan is expanding its f/1.8 series of APS-C prime lenses, this time with the AF 23mm f/1.8.
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19:00
Tamron in 2024: Two Versatile Zooms and an Amazing Macro Lens
With three new lens releases, 2024 was a relatively typical year for Tamron. Last year, Tamron announced two lenses, … [Read More]
18:30
The Tamron 90mm f/2.8 Di III Macro VXD Punches Way Above Its Weight
Tamron’s new edition of its legendary 90mm f/2.8 Macro for Nikon Z and Sony E mount is incredibly light, sharp, and a joy to use. [Read More]
07:01
Nikon’s First-Ever Full-Frame Video Lens Is the Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 Power Zoom
Nikon announced that it is developing a new Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ lens. It's the company's first-ever, full-frame, video-centric lens and signifies a continued shift in the company's direction first marked by the video features of the Z9 and then later via its acquisition of RED Cinema earlier this year. [Read More]
18:40
New Versions of Voigtlander’s APO-Lanthar 35mm and 50mm Lenses Coming to Z Mount
Cosina announced upgraded Mark II versions of its Voigtlander APO-Lanthar 35mm f/2 and 50mm f/2 Aspherical lenses for Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras. [Read More]
19:44
7Artisans’ $299 85mm f/1.8 AF Lens Is Now Available for Nikon Z Cameras
In July, 7Artisans launched a new autofocus-equipped 85mm f/1.8 portrait prime lens for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. The affordable $299 lens is now available for Nikon Z-mount cameras. [Read More]
18:55
7Artisans’ New 60mm f/2.8 Is an Affordable 2x Macro Lens for Full-Frame Cameras
7Artisans announced a 60mm f/2.8 macro lens for full-frame cameras. The manual lens offers a maximum magnification ratio of 2:1, enabling photographers to get extreme close-up images. [Read More]
15:01
Viltrox Brings Its AF 16mm f/1.8 Full-Frame Lens to Nikon Z-Mount
Viltrox is bringing its full-frame, autofocus-equipped, 16mm f/1.8 DF lens to Nikon Z-mount cameras, promising "ultimate image quality" and exceptional performance for both video and photo applications. [Read More]
21:10
Cosina is Bringing the Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 to Nikon Z-Mount
Cosina announced that it plans to release its Voigtlander Nokton 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens for Nikon Z-mount, and it will arrive on May 15. [Read More]
05:59
Tamron Brings Popular 150-500mm Tele Zoom to Nikon Z-mount
Tamron has announced the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD (Model A057) for the Nikon Z-mount system, including full-frame Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras. [Read More]
15:00
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.
19:00
TTArtisan is Bringing its 27mm f/2.8 AF Lens to Sony E and Nikon Z Mounts
TTArtisan has announced that it is bringing its 27mm f/2.8 autofocus lens currently available for Fujifilm X-mount to both Sony E and Nikon Z-mount cameras. [Read More]
18:19
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. [Read More]
06:59
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." [Read More]
19:07
Exclusive Photos: Nikon’s New Z-Mount 85mm f/1.2 S is a Handful
Yesterday, Nikon revealed that it was developing a new 85mm f/1.2 S lens for its Z-mount mirrorless cameras, and PetaPixel was able to get some literal hands-on time with the optic, which shows that the new lens is quite the handful. [Read More]
07:00
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. [Read More]
20:13
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. [Read More]
21:56
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. [Read More]
23:43
Megadap ETZ21 Sony E to Nikon Z Adapter Review: Nearly Seamless
The $250 Megadap ETZ21 Sony E to Nikon Z mount adapter allows Sony lenses to work on Nikon mirrorless cameras with full autofocus, aperture control, and in-body image stabilization in a design that is remarkably thin. [Read More]
19:28
Megadap’s Gen-2 Sony E to Nikon Z AF Adapter Fixes Gen-1’s Problems
Megadap has announced its second-generation Sony E to Nikon Z autofocus adapter, the ETZ21, which it says solves a lot of the performance and compatibility issues that existed with the original adapter. [Read More]
19:32
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. [Read More]
20:43
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? Nukeni is a website that aggregates data on a range of tech products including cameras to determine which […]
17:53
Final Nikon Z9 Teaser Promises Zero Blackout, Official Launch Tomorrow
Nikon has published what is likely to be the final teaser for its forthcoming Z9 camera in which the company shows a high-speed, blackout-free shooting experience and gives another look at what appears to be the unannounced 100-400mm lens.
00:13
Nikon Z fc Stock Remains Low, but 28mm f/2.8 Kit to Come in October
Nikon has issued a third apology over the low stock of the Nikon Z fc camera, but does end on a positive note as it also has said that the previously delayed special edition 28mm f/2. 8 kit will become available in October.
00:34
Lee Filters Unveils System Specifically for the Nikon Z 14-24mm f/2.8
Lee Filters has announced a new LEE100 holder designed specifically for the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S ultra-wide zoom lens. The new LEE100 for the Nikon mirrorless 14-24mm lens is larger than the standard holders for the 100mm filters and is made from aluminum alloy and features what it describes as a bespoke compression […]
17:59
Canon EOS R3 Expected in September, Nikon Z9 in November
After two development announcements from Canon for the R3 and one from Nikon for the Z9 early in 2021, many expected to see both cameras make a splash at the Olympics in Japan this summer. If two recent reports are correct, however, neither camera will be officially announced until this fall. Nikon has been extremely […]
22:02
Nikon Warns That It Doesn’t Have Enough Supply to Meet Z fc Demand
Nikon Japan has issued a notice stating that demand for the newly announced Z fc camera currently outpace the company’s production capability. Those who have pre-ordered the camera are likely going to have to wait “some time” before they receive it.
07:00
Nikon Launches the Retro-Inspired Z fc 20.9MP Crop-Sensor Camera
Nikon has announced the Z fc, a DX-format (crop sensor) camera that combines the latest mirrorless technology with a vintage design and “manual” functionality. The new camera is compact and lightweight that Nikon argues makes it a fantastic “everyday” system.
17:50
The Nikon Zfc Will Be a Retro-Inspired $1,000 APS-C Camera: Report
According to new reports, Nikon is close to announcing a Z-mount retro-inspired camera, similar in design to the Df DSLR. The Zfc, as it is reportedly named, will be an APS-C camera that is expected to be similar in performance to the Z50 but comes wrapped in Nikon’s film roots. While only one small image […]
20:05
7artisans Adds Three New Lenses to its Nikon Z-Mount Line
Chinese camera lens manufacturer 7artisans has expanded its lineup of Nikon Z Mount lenses to include a 10mm f/2.8 Fisheye ($270), 55mm f/1.4 II ($130), and the 60mm f/2.8 II Macro ($180). All three lenses were previously available for other mounts but are now coming to Nikon Z-mount. 7artisans tells PetaPixel that the lenses will […]
01:35
Nikon Z7 II Review: Not Just An Upgrade, But A Remarkable Camera
The original Nikon Z6 and Z7 were personal favorites of mine, but there were a few things “missing” from that mirrorless system that I was hoping would be addressed in the next generation.
21:11
Nikon to Unveil D780 DSLR and Z-Mount 70-200mm f/2.8 at CES: Report
We’re smack in the middle of that end-of-the-year lull, but that won’t be the case for very long. According to the latest reports, Nikon is planning to start 2020 with a bang by officially announcing a new camera and two new lenses at CES in January.
22:18
Venus Optics Brings 15mm f/2 and 10-18mm Lenses to Canon RF and Nikon Z
Chinese lens maker Venus Optics is bringing two of its ultra-wide angle lenses to Canon and Nikon’s full-frame mirrorless systems. The Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D, which is now available for both the Canon RF and Nikon Z mounts, and the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.
16:33
Flange Distance and Mount Diameter Explained by a Lens Engineer
Nikon has understandably made a big deal about launching their new Z-mount alongside the announcement of their new mirrorless cameras, the Z6 and Z7. The Nikon F-mount was originally released 59 years ago and the company has made backward compatibility of the system a brand pillar.
