Nikon plans to expand its Z-mount lens lineup to 50+ lenses by 2025

The current Nikon Z-mount lineup. Nikon As the DSLR market continues to wind down—Canon recently confirmed that the 1D X Mark III will be its last flagship DSLR and Nikon will soon retire its flagship APS-C DSLR, the D500—one thing is clear, mirrorless cameras are here to stay. And if you need any confirmation, Nikon… Continue reading Nikon plans to expand its Z-mount lens lineup to 50+ lenses by 2025

New gear: Cosina announces a trio of primes for Nikon Z-mount, one for Fujifilm X-mount

All four of Cosina’s new primes work with focus peaking and communicate EXIF data with the camera. Cosina Earlier this month, Cosina/Voigtlander announced the Nokton D35mm f/1.2 for Nikon APS-C Z-mount cameras. Significantly, this lens is being manufactured under license from Nikon, and so it has full electronic communication with Z-mount bodies. Now, Cosina has… Continue reading New gear: Cosina announces a trio of primes for Nikon Z-mount, one for Fujifilm X-mount

New gear: Cosina Nokton D35mm f/1.2 for Nikon APS-C Z-mount

The news lens ships in March for $720. Cosina Japanese lens manufacturer Cosina has announced the Nokton D35mm f/1.2 for Nikon Z-mount APS-C cameras, including the Z50 and Z fc. It’s manual focus but, unlike a lot of these kinds of lenses, it’s been manufactured under license from Nikon so it still has full electronic… Continue reading New gear: Cosina Nokton D35mm f/1.2 for Nikon APS-C Z-mount

Nikon’s new 800mm lens will be lighter, smaller, and cheaper thanks to Phase Fresnel optics

Nikon’s currently available 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens relies on the same phase fresnel optics to keep its size and cost down. Nikon Earlier this week, Nikon introduced its new $1,200 28-75mm f/2.8 standard zoom lens, which we’re stoked to try out. The company also tucked a small tidbit about an upcoming lens in… Continue reading Nikon’s new 800mm lens will be lighter, smaller, and cheaper thanks to Phase Fresnel optics

Nikon Z 28-75mm f/2.8 is the fast, affordable standard zoom we’ve been waiting for

The Z 28-75mm f/2.8 is an affordable alternative to the brand’s high-end Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S. Nikon The $1,200 Nikon Z 28-75mm f/2.8 is a more affordable alternative to the brand’s $2,300 Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens .  Who it’s for The compact and lightweight design coupled with a versatile focal range should make this… Continue reading Nikon Z 28-75mm f/2.8 is the fast, affordable standard zoom we’ve been waiting for