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SIGMA launches interchangeable lenses for Nikon Z Mount system
2023.02.22 SIGMA Corporation (CEO: Kazuto Yamaki) is pleased to announce the upcoming launch of interchangeable lenses for Nikon Z Mount system. This addition allows users to enjoy high performance, and high quality SIGMA lenses in native mount on their Z Mount system. Three F1.4 prime lenses (16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary, 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary, 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary), which are currently available in five mounts (Sony E-mount, Canon EF-M mount, FUJIFILM X Mount, Micro Four Thirds mount and L-Mount) will be simultaneously released in Z Mount.
For detailed product information, please refer to the following link.
●SIGMA 16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Petal Type Lens Hood (LH716-01) supplied Product information：https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c017_16_14/
●SIGMA 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens Hood (LH586-01) supplied Product information：https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c016_30_14/
●SIGMA 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens Hood (LH582-01) supplied Product information：https://www.sigma-global.com/en/lenses/c018_56_14/
Main specifications and features
Control algorithm including AF drive and communication speed optimization has been developed specifically for Z Mount interchangeable lenses. In addition to realizing high-speed AF, the lens also supports AF-C (Continuous AF) and in-camera aberration correction*. The mount is rubber-sealed to cater for use in a variety of environments.

• Available on supported cameras only.

Specifications

16mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens Construction：16 elements in 13 groups｜Angle of View：83.2°｜Number of Diaphragm Blades：9 (Rounded diaphragm)｜Minimum Aperture：F16 Minimum Focusing Distance：25cm｜Maximum Magnification Ratio：1：9.9｜Filter size：φ67mm Dimensions (Diameter × Length)：φ72.2mm × 94.3mm｜Weight：420g｜Compatible hood：LH716-01 30mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens Construction：9 elements in 7 groups｜Angle of View：50.7°｜Number of Diaphragm Blades：9 (Rounded diaphragm)｜Minimum Aperture：F16 Minimum Focusing Distance：30cm｜Maximum Magnification Ratio：1：7｜Filter size：φ52mm Dimensions (Diameter × Length)：φ70.0mm × 75.3mm｜Weight：285g｜Compatible hood：LH586-01 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary Lens Construction：10 elements in 6 groups｜Angle of View：28.5°｜Number of Diaphragm Blades：9 (Rounded diaphragm)｜Minimum Aperture：F16 Minimum Focusing Distance：50cm｜Maximum Magnification Ratio：1：7.4｜Filter size：φ55mm Dimensions (Diameter × Length)：φ70.0mm × 61.5mm｜Weight：295g｜Compatible hood：LH582-01 

Apparently this is their stance on this 3rd party lenses
https://nikonrumors.com/2023/02/02/nikon-will-allow-third-party-lenses-only-if-they-are-complimentary-to-the-nikkor-lens-lineup.aspx/
I can see why they didn't rush to make this clear any sooner than they had to. It is questionable whether Canon will get away with this. I had eliminated them from consideration based on similar policies and had wanted to stick with Nikon. It's a competitive market and any advantage I saw in them is pretty much cancelled out by the knowledge that 3rd party lens availability is likely to be minimal. Why would a company like Zeiss even bother if all Nikon has to do is decide they would rather not have competent competition in a high margin category. I have a d7200 and I was kinda giving up on the z70 anyway.

https://nikonrumors.com/2023/01/24/nikon-z50-firmware-update-version-2-40-released.aspx/
Nikon Z50 firmware update version 2.40
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• Eye-detection AF is now available during video recording.
• Improved eye-detection performance for [Auto-area AF].
• Improved the refresh rate for the focus points displayed in live view during subject-tracking and face/eye-detection AF.

I see there are quite a few places offering quite good prices on Z6ii and Z7ii. Here in the UK, even saw the Z6ii available for £1,500. Strangely used prices seem to be holding. Is this Nikon readying for a iii version release? Or just seasonal sale prices? Haven’t seen anything on nikonrumors about any imminent releases… Am considering adding a Z body to go alongside my D500…

https://youtu.be/sicpme-flmw
https://nikonrumors.com/2022/12/19/nikon-released-new-firmware-updates-for-the-z9-camera-and-nikkor-z-20mm-24mm-35mm-50mm-85mm-lenses.aspx/#more-176825
So this is available now. Which is good. It is a bit disappointing that Z6 and Z7 owners who helped launch the whole new system were not included in this. u/NikonUSA Please kindly consider including this for the first generation too. Thanks.

I saw this article. Looks like the changes are very specific. Did anyone try it? Any problems with it?
https://nikonrumors.com/2022/11/28/nikon-released-a-new-firmware-update-version-1-30-for-the-zfc-mirrorless-camera.aspx/

https://nikonrumors.com/2022/10/20/new-firmware-updates-released-for-the-nikon-z50-z6-z7-cameras.aspx/

So if it isn't obvious now, everything is in short supply this year because of the chip shortage and global shipping crisis. I just looked at the CIPA Japan industry report and they have updated with September numbers. The volume of cameras shipped does not look promising at all, this September is even less than last year and is barely 1/2 what it was before the pandemic started. It's the same across the board for lenses and compact cameras.
If you look at those graphs, shipments to retailers typically peak in October. That's because everybody has locked in their purchase for Black Friday and Christmas. CIPA doesn't have October 2021 numbers yet but it's clear the trend is not good.
Caveats: nobody really knows what's up with Nikon or the supply situation. This is a best guess outline based on available information.
So...
a) If it's on sale and you want it, buy it.
b) The best sales will probably be on DSLR's that are not the D850 and D500. They will want to clear out as much of the consumer DSLR stuff as they can, because if it isn't already, it will be dead stock as more people demand mirrorless. Europe is likely to see more DSLR stock than everybody else.
c) Prices aren't going to go below historic levels. For example, we probably saw the lowest D750 holiday prices ever before the pandemic because that camera has already been on sale for many, many years.
d) Z fc they will probably give some token discount but not much. This is conjecture on my part, but it's balancing two things. New in-demand cameras aren't typically discounted, but its closet competitors the Sony A6100 and Fuji X-T30 will be discounted this year because those models are older.
e) If you haven't already put in a pre-order for the Z9, you may not get in on the first shipment. Also, don't buy into the hype of "most pre-orders ever." A lot of people try to be clever and put down pre-orders with multiple stores; they'll just cancel their other deposits and get a refund if one of the stores comes through.
f) Expect to see a lot of "get X-amount of bonus stuff with a purchase of Y-camera" kind of deals. These promotions suck because they aren't actually that much of a discount on the camera and they sell you on the savings of the retail price of the accessories that they give you, but it's not always stuff you need. The best deals are the straight-up price drops. If the price of a camera drops $400, that's coming out of Nikon, not the local retailer.
Edit: caveats about bonus promotions. If there is a cash discount on top of a bonus item, the promotion may or may not suck. But if you are seeing that kind of promotion now before BF and there is little to no cash discount, then it's a weak promotion.
g) The problem with Black Friday is that nobody believes that anything sold beforehand is the best price, even if some of the manufacturers start their promotions early. Check your store's price protection policy. In some cases you can buy it early and if the price goes lower on Black Friday, you can get refunded to the new sale price, assuming they are willing to handle returns and price protections during the Black Friday weekend.

Hey folks, I just got my Z6II this week, but due to the chip shortage, Nikon has omitted the EH-7P USB wall mount chargers. (See here: https://nikonrumors.com/2021/06/30/nikon-to-stop-including-the-eh-7p-charging-ac-adapter-with-z7-z7ii-cameras-due-to-part-shortage.aspx/ )
That said, it is a bummer because I use the Z6II for streaming, and I need enough power to keep it running for a few hours at a time. Plugging into a regular USB-C charger doesn't seem to allow it to run off USB, the battery still trickles down. It will charge if the camera is off, but that's not what I need. That said, do any of your fine folks here happen to know of an alternative that works to keep the Z6II running off USB power for extended periods?
Thanks so much!

https://nikonrumors.com/2021/08/16/new-megadap-etz11-sony-e-to-nikon-z-adapter-to-be-announced-next-week.aspx/
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I'm not sure how good this will be - but could be tempting to open up the lens selection!

Nikon Z fc already listed at some online stores: full specifications and pricing leaked:
https://nikonrumors.com/2021/06/28/nikon-z-fc-already-listed-at-some-online-store-full-specifications-and-pricing-leaked.aspx/

Z fc coming in six leatherette colors, with kit zoom and special edition 28mm options
https://nikonrumors.com/2021/06/28/one-more-nikon-z-fc-leak.aspx/
https://nikonrumors.com/2021/06/28/more-leaked-nikon-z-fc-camera-pictures.aspx/
Personally would love an fx version with a special edition 40mm as well.

https://nikonrumors.com/2021/06/28/one-more-nikon-z-fc-leak.aspx/
https://nikonrumors.com/2021/06/28/more-leaked-nikon-z-fc-camera-pictures.aspx/
Personally would love an fx version with a special edition 40mm as well.

I have been using Microsoft's Raw Image Extension but today I learned about Nikon NEF Codec.
https://nikonrumors.com/2021/03/13/nikon-nef-codec-version-1-31-1-released.aspx/
https://dpreview.com/news/2812846720/microsoft-releases-raw-image-extension-to-get-raw-image-previews-on-windows-10

Nikon Z6 II firmware update version 1.02
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• Fixed the following issue: Flash photographs taken with Auto-area AF selected for AF-area mode in the PHOTO SHOOTING MENU would sometimes not be correctly exposed.
• Improved overall reliability.

Nikon Z7 II firmware update version 1.01:
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• Fixed the following issue: Flash photographs taken with Auto-area AF selected for AF-area mode in the PHOTO SHOOTING MENU would sometimes not be correctly exposed.
• Improved overall reliability.

Read more: https://nikonrumors.com/2020/12/15/new-firmware-updates-for-the-nikon-z6-ii-and-z7-ii-cameras-released.aspx/#ixzz6gigbecOu
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Read more: https://nikonrumors.com/2020/12/15/new-firmware-updates-for-the-nikon-z6-ii-and-z7-ii-cameras-released.aspx/#ixzz6gigISJkt

scumbag nikonrumors loves to post that have so many youtube videos embedded in each, it drives me crazy. I go there once a wek, Ive managed to block almost all his garbage and javascript stops the youtube vids from showing previews. but id like to not enable him to load any when I goto any of the spost. hes a dick shill and just posts shit so he can get sponsored ad money.
if I need to I can soimply stop go. its not an issue for me. no lack of websites to visit. I have the following installed. no script privacy badger ublock adblock adguard

Link to the announcement
Key points:

• Does collapse like the 24-70 f4 or 16-50 DX
• Weather sealed (?!)
• Minimized focus breathing

I haven't seen an MTF chart yet, though I doubt it'll really impact my purchasing decision having seen the performance of the other zooms in the system.
Background: I've been waiting for this one for a while at the same time as the 24-200. I currently own the 24-70 f4, 24-70 f2.8, and 16-50 on the Z7. The f4 is likely the one to go from this set and the 16-50 plays the casual role, and the f2.8 for more serious shooting. Make no mistake, the 16-50 is bewitchingly sharp. I've historically been against the notion of dropping that much resolution, but the tradeoff has been really worth the convenience; it impressed me much more than when I got the f2.8.
With this 24-50, we have an FX-native replacement for the 16-50, and it underlines the convenience and practicality side of the Z-mount philosophy. I personally don't shoot wide often, so I'm a bit sad to lose the 50-75mm eq range of the DX lens, but I could do the same with the 24-50 in DX mode. F6.3 is slow indeed, but I got on with it better than expected with the 16-50; pack a 50 1.8 in tandem if you must.
I'm pretty surprised this thing is weather-sealed, it continues to show the efforts made towards kit for rigorous use as we saw with t he 24-70 f4 that I've shot with in various levels of rain.
This is a polarizing aspect, but I'm in the camp that likes the collapsing designs if it affords a noticeable difference in packed size. With the 16-50 mounted, the profile of the Z7 is no more than stowing away just the body in a bag and it can go in sideways rather than lens faced down and taking up the width of the camera bag. Heck, it's even jacket pocketable.
One thing that doesn't get covered often is the perceived shape of a lens when it comes to standing out. Something like the 24-70 2.8 with petal hood has an aggressive shape and size that makes it stand out and scream "photographer". This one has an outward tapering end towards the end for the hood bayonet and looks a bit cheaper. Philosophies and elitism for what "real" street photography is, I think this is a good candidate for some discreet shooting, assuming you can handle the f6.3 on the long end.
Historically, nobody in their right mind would buy a kit lens at full price when it can be had for 60-70% bundled with a body and abundant on the secondhand market. I feel that this and the 16-50 are priced reasonably well that if you're already a Z6/7 owner and were interested, you could swallow the full cost of this without feeling so bad. That said, I'm curious how much I could pick up a used of these for in a year from now.
Talking exclusively about Z-native lenses, these are the ownership pairings that make the most sense to me, with whatever primes you like sprinkled in between:

• 24-50 + 24-70 2.8: One for going light, one for performance
• 24-50.+ 24-200: One for easy packing, one for zoom range convenience
• 14-30 + 24-70 (either version): I don't really see the wide zoom paired that well with the 24-50 for the overall focal lengths covered for the number of lenses involved

I might also describe it as stills focused, but here are the rumored specs from Nikon Rumors:
The Z5 will have the same EVF as the Z6
No top panel LCD
Dual SD UHS-II memory card slots
24MP full-frame sensor (not sure BSI or not)
IBIS
Magnesium alloy camera body
1m dots LCD screen resolution
New battery: Nikon EN-EL15c (already registered online)
USB-C camera powering, not just charging
Same AF system as in the Z6
1.7x video crop in 4k, no SloMo option
Rumored Announcement date is July 21st alongside other products (yet to be confirmed)

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