The new Techart TZM-01 auto focus lens adapter, which enables autofocusing of Leica M mount lenses when mounted on Nikon Z mirrorless cameras. The lens adapter is equipped with an internal motor for fast autofocusing and supports all AF modes of the camera with face/eye detection. Focusing is performed by shifting the lens along the optical axis using an electric …

Pergear announced the release of a new Pergear 12mm F2 manual focus wide angle lens for Fujifilm X, Micro Four Thirds, Nikon Z, and Sony E mount. Its construction consists of 12 elements in 9 groups, including two aspherical elements and two low wave high refractive elements.  A 12mm focus distance provides 35mm equivalent 18mm on Fujifilm X, Nikon Z, and Sony E mount cameras and …

An adapter is currently being presented under the “Megadap” brand, with which manual Leica M lenses with autofocus function can be used on Nikon Z cameras. The adapter has electrical contacts for communication with the Nikon Z cameras and uses the camera’s phase-detection autofocus algorithm for focusing. Focusing is done by moving the entire attached lens through the adapter by …

With the Laowa 15mm f4.5 Zero-D Shift Lens, Venus Optics presents the wide-angle shift lens with the largest field of view for full-frame cameras on the market. The angle of view is an enormous 110 degrees, according to the manufacturer, more than all shift lenses currently on the market. With a maximum displacement of ± 11mm, this lens is particularly suitable for …

7Artisans, known as a manufacturer of very budget optics, has launched a new 35mm f1.2 Mark II lens for mirrorless cameras with an APS-C sensor, which will replace the previous version of this lens.  Recall that the predecessor, the manual 7artisans Photoelectric 35mm f1.2 lens was announced 2 years ago, is designed for Sony E, Fuji X, Canon FE-M, and …

Nikon 8-24×25 Sportstar Zoom Binoculars are ideal for observation during sports events, walks in nature, and outdoor activities. Nikon has introduced these compact binoculars back in March and is now available at discounted prices and with free accessories.  The Nikon Sportstar Zoom 8-24×25 compact binoculars have been priced at $149.99 but are now available for $144.82 on Amazon, and $146.95 on Bhphotovideo along …

Manfrotto introduced its own brand of camera batteries and a dual compartment charger. The Manfrotto ProCube Twin charger is compatible with Nikon, Sony, and Canon batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are suitable for Canon and Nikon cameras and, according to the manufacturer, provide better performance than standard batteries. The HLX-E6N battery for Canon is a replacement for the Canon LP-E6N, but the Manfrotto version offers 2000mAh …

Venus Optics recently introduced the Laowa 14mm f4 FF RL lens is now available to pre-order on the B&H store. It is a super wide angle lens with distortion-free imaging. It is the smallest and lightest wide-angle lens with a 114° field of view for mirrorless cameras with full-frame sensors. It’s only 5.9cm long and weighs just 228g. This makes it the …

Two weeks ago, Nikon announced the presentation of the successor versions of its full-frame mirrorless camera Z 6 and Z 7. And now the time has come and Nikon is lifting the veil around the two new Nikon mirrorless cameras with the names Nikon Z6II (24.5 Mpx) and Nikon Z7II (45.7 Mpx). The new ones largely correspond to their predecessors but offer some improvements …

Meike has recently introduced the new Meike 50mm f1.2 full-frame manual lens for Nikon Z, Sony E, Canon RF, Canon EF, and Leica L mount cameras, is now available to purchase at the Bhphoto store.  The design of the Meike lens is quite impressive, it includes twelve elements in seven groups and a total weight of 670 g. The manufacturer promises beautiful bokeh …