Nikon Z mount arguably have one of the best selection of fast Super Telephoto Lenses among the mirrorless systems. and today they have released new firmware updates for four of these lenses listed below:
You can find the download links and details of the changes coming with the firmware updates below:
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Firmware Version 1.10:
- The lens now supports options for [Focus ring rotation range] * in the camera [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in addition to [Non-linear]. When a linear option is selected, rotating the focus ring the selected amount in manual focus mode will take the lens from the minimum focus distance to infinity, regardless of the speed with which the ring is rotated.
- Added support for the [Switch focus/control ring roles] * feature in the camera [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
- * As of January 2023, the cameras that support these options are (from “C” firmware version 2.00) the Z 9 and (from “C” firmware version 1.40) the Z 7II and Z 6II.
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S Firmware Version 1.10:
- The lens now supports options for [Focus ring rotation range] * in the camera [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in addition to [Non-linear]. When a linear option is selected, rotating the focus ring the selected amount in manual focus mode will take the lens from the minimum focus distance to infinity, regardless of the speed with which the ring is rotated.
- Added support for the [Switch focus/control ring roles] * feature in the camera [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
- * As of January 2023, the cameras that support these options are (from “C” firmware version 2.00) the Z 9 and (from “C” firmware version 1.40) the Z 7II and Z 6II.
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S Firmware Version 1.10:
- The lens now supports options for [Focus ring rotation range] * in the camera [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in addition to [Non-linear]. When a linear option is selected, rotating the focus ring the selected amount in manual focus mode will take the lens from the minimum focus distance to infinity, regardless of the speed with which the ring is rotated.
- Added support for the [Switch focus/control ring roles] * feature in the camera [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
- * As of January 2023, the cameras that support these options are (from “C” firmware version 2.00) the Z 9 and (from “C” firmware version 1.40) the Z 7II and Z 6II.
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S Firmware Version 1.10:
- The lens now supports options for [Focus ring rotation range] * in the camera [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU] in addition to [Non-linear]. When a linear option is selected, rotating the focus ring the selected amount in manual focus mode will take the lens from the minimum focus distance to infinity, regardless of the speed with which the ring is rotated.
- Added support for the [Switch focus/control ring roles] * feature in the camera [CUSTOM SETTINGS MENU].
- * As of January 2023, the cameras that support these options are (from “C” firmware version 2.00) the Z 9 and (from “C” firmware version 1.40) the Z 7II and Z 6II.
Additional Read:
Nikon Z 400mm F2.8 TC Key Specs
- 400mm Focal Range
- F2.8 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization up to 5.5 stops
- Weather Sealed
- Filter Thread: 46mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Nikon Z Mount
- 25 Elements in 19 Groups
- 2 Fluorite elements, 2 ED glass, 1 Super ED, 1 SR (Short wavelength refractive)
- Weight: 2950g
- Diameter x Length: 156mm x 380
- Min Focus Distance:2.5m
- Max Magnification:0.23x
- Read the Review
- Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo
Nikon Z 800mm F6.3 VR S Key Specs
- 800mm Focal Range
- F6.3 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization up to 5.5 stops
- Weather Sealed
- Filter Thread: 46mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Nikon Z Mount
- 22 Elements in 14 Groups
- 1 PF element, 3 extra-low dispersion (ED) elements and 1 Short-Wavelength Refractive (SR) element
- Weight: 2385g
- Diameter x Length: 140mm x 385
- Min Focus Distance:5m
- Max Magnification:0.16x
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- Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo
Nikon 600mm F4 TC VR S Key Specs
- 600mm Focal Range
- F4 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization up to 5.5 stops
- Weather Sealed
- Filter Thread: 46mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Nikon Z Mount
- 26 Elements in 20 Groups
- 3 Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements, 2 Super ED elements, 2 short-wavelength refractive (SR) elements
- Weight: 3260g
- Diameter x Length: 165mm x 437
- Min Focus Distance:4.5m
- Max Magnification:0.14x
- Read the Review
- Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Key Specs
- 60-600mm Focal Range
- F4.5-6.3 Max Aperture
- Image Stabilization up to 7.0 stops
- Weather Sealed
- Filter Thread: 105mm
- Max Format: 35mm FF
- Leica L Mount
- 27 Elements in 19 Groups
- 3 Special Low Dispersion (SLD), 2 Low Dispersion (FLD) elements
- Weight: 2495g
- Diameter x Length: 119mm x 279
- Min Focus Distance:0.45m
- Max Magnification:0.41x
- Read the Review
- Check Price at: Amazon, B&H Photo