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Venus Optics has announced a new ultra-wide prime lens for full-frame DSLRs, the Laowa 14mm f/4 Zero-D DSLR. The lens promises well-rounded performance and close-to-zero distortion in a compact, lightweight package, all at an affordable price of $499.
The Laowa 14mm f/4 Zero-D offers a 114-degree field of view on a...
Nikon continues to expand its Z mirrorless system, regularly adding new lenses to the lineup. Last month, the Z system gained a pair of macro lenses in the form of the Nikon Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Nikkor and Nikon Z MC 50mm f/2.8 Nikkor. I've gone hands-on...
Nikon has announced a new Z camera, the Z fc. The Nikon Z fc is a DX-format camera that blends Nikon's latest mirrorless technology with classic Nikon styling and functionality. The Z fc channels the spirit of the Nikon Df DSLR, which blended contemporary imaging with...
Since the Z6 and Z7 cameras launched alongside a trio of lenses in late 2018, Nikon has rapidly expanded its series of Nikkor Z lenses. Among the 16 existing Nikkor Z lenses, there are bright primes, fast zooms and affordable lenses. However, until today, there hasn't been a macro lens in the lineup. Nikon has today...
As was the case with the Sony FE 50mm f/1.2 G Master interview we wrote about last week, today's interview information comes directly from the manufacturer. In this case, Nikon is the manufacturer. The Japanese company published a trio of 'engineer interview' videos over the weekend, with each focusing on a different...
Photographer and educator Andy Mumford has learned a lot during his career as a landscape and travel photographer. No matter how much you know and how experienced you are, there's always more to learn. However, there are certain things Mumford has...
Nikon USA introduced new rebates for May, offering discounts on a wide range of Nikkor lenses, both for F mount and Z mount. A few cameras also have instant rebates, including the Nikon D780 and kit ($300 savings), Nikon D850 ($500 savings) and the Nikon Z50 ($100-$250 depending on the kit).
In terms of lenses, the...
Venus Optics has announced the Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO lens for APS-C mirrorless cameras. The lens will be made available in Fuji X, Sony E, Nikon Z and Canon RF lens mounts. The ultra-fast prime lens incorporates an APO design, hence its model name, and promises sharp images with well-controlled chromatic...
Nikon has announced firmware updates for its Z series mirrorless cameras. The updates, which will be available to download from April 26, cover the Nikon Z7 II, Nikon Z6 II, Nikon Z7, Nikon Z6, Nikon Z5 and Nikon Z50.
The Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II will be brought to version 1.20 with the upcoming update. These cameras will...
Nikon has announced the development of its first flagship Z series mirrorless camera, the Nikon Z9, which is scheduled to release later this year.
This development announcement follows a trend with Nikon, such as when Nikon announced that it was developing a full-frame mirrorless camera and accompanying Nikkor lenses...
Nikon has released a new free all-in-one photo editing solution, NX Studio.The new NX Studio software combines the functions of Nikon's ViewNX-I image viewing software and Capture NX-D's processing and editing software. NX Studio promises to be simpler and more intuitive.
Nikon writes, 'With the new NX Studio computer...
In this latest edition of 'In Other News,' we will feature Laowa lens news, Nikon sensor developments, tips and techniques, and much more. The photographer you should check out this week is Kesha Lambert, a portrait and wedding photographer and the latest participant in B&H's '21 Questions' video series. There's a lot of...
Nikon has announced that a new firmware update for the Nikon Z6 II and Nikon Z7 II mirrorless cameras will be available next Thursday, February 25. Firmware version 1.10 will add support for RAW video output to Blackmagic Design external recorders for both cameras. The firmware also improves Eye-Detection autofocus...
In this week's edition of 'In Other News,' we will be looking at new Nikon lens rebates, a Sony Alpha 1 behind-the-scenes video, an in-depth look at the GFX 100S with Fujifilm itself, a day in the life of an NHL photographer amid a pandemic, photography-themed playing cards, lighting tips, Lightroom tricks and we will be...
According to a report (translated version) by Nikkei, Nikon will suspend operations at two of its Japanese lens factories by the end of March as part of an overall consolidation plan.
The factories in question are Nikon's Nagai Plant in Nagai City, Yamagata Prefecture, and the Aizu Plant in Tadami Town, Fukushima...
Alongside the recent Nikon Z6 II, Nikon also released an updated Nikon Z7 II. The new Z7 II is built upon the same foundation as the Z7, including using Nikon's existing 45.7-megapixel full-frame image sensor. While there's a lot that has stayed unchanged with the Z7 II,...
Last week, we kicked off this new weekly series, 'In Other News.' The series highlights interesting stories from around the photo world. This week, Adorama has a new contest with a great prize package. Nikon might be in trouble. Joe Biden's official photographer gives a great interview. Facebook improves its photo...
Fresh off my Nikon Z6 II Field Test, I have been going hands-on with its high-resolution sibling, the Nikon Z7 II. While I continue working on the Z7 II Field Test, I wanted to share some real-world sample images to hold you over.
Like the Z6 II, the Z7 II shares many...
Nikon continues to grow to their mirrorless Z system, not only with new camera models -- such as the recently refreshed Z7 II and Z6 II bodies -- but also with new lens offerings, such as the Nikon Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens. Announced alongside the Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S,...
Two years after the launch of the original Z6 full-frame mirrorless camera, Nikon has released an upgraded model, aptly named the Nikon Z6 II. The new camera maintains many of the same features as its predecessor, but nonetheless, Nikon has made improvements in several key...