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With the debut of the Sony 28-70mm f/2 GM lens this week, Sony now has 56 full-frame lenses and 77 total E-mount lenses. That is a lot of lenses — by far the most among all full-frame camera systems and as the 28-70mm f/2 shows, Sony is finally free to experiment more. The 28-70mm f/2 […]
When Nikon launched is mirrorless Z-series cameras, the company-approved way to write the camera names was Nikon Z 7 and Nikon Z 6 — with a space. PetaPixel, and most of the industry, ignored this but as of the Z6 III, Nikon’s official style also finally changed. A couple of weeks ago during the launch […]
One of the annoyances I had with Nikon’s mirrorless system was an extremely trivial aspect of their naming conventions that the cameras had a ” ” after the Z. So it wasn’t like Canon where it was the R8, no, it was the Z 8. In a world where we hammer out these articles as […]
TOKYO – Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the release of the APS-C size/DX-format Nikon Z50II mirrorless camera for which the Nikon Z mount has been adopted. The Z50II combines a broad range of fun imaging features with the superior functions and performance of higher-end models, making it easy for even first-time camera users […]
Nikon reveals the Z50 II – a modest update of its hobbyist mirrorless camera with an identity crisis
Nikon has updated its four-year-old Z50 with the Z50 II. The mini-DSLR-style successor comes with the same 20.9MP APS-C sensor, but packs Nikon’s latest Expeed 7 processor, which delivers a raft of performance-based improvements. Nikon says the Z50 II has the same subject detection autofocus options as its professional Z8 and Z9 mirrorless cameras, with […]
Nikon’s Z50 II is a long time coming. Although the Nikon Z50 II is — by Nikon’s own admission — aimed at beginner photographers moving up from smartphones, the first thing you notice is just how capable this basic camera design is for serious photography. I’m fortunate to have traveled to Japan quite a few […]
In recent years, Venus Optics has developed a reputation for crafting innovative and unique optics, making a name for itself by producing lenses that often push the boundaries of engineering. I’d go so far as to say Venus Optics has become one of, if not the most exciting manufacturers on the market.
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. Camera historians may be […]
The Nikon Photo Contest, running since 1969, has welcomed filmmakers into the fold in recent years. To better showcase this, the upcoming 40th edition of the competition has a new name: The Nikon Film and Photo Contest. The Nikon Film and Photo Contest has long welcomed amateur and professional photographers, and more recently filmmakers, to […]
The future for wearables and cameras looks a bit brighter with eyeglass maker EssilorLuxottica taking a 5% stake in Japan optics giant Nikon, a company near and dear to many of our readers. Black framed eyeglasses on white table. Photo by Prateek Katyal For those who aren’t aware of EssilorLuxottica, they make up the vast […]