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Nikon FTZ II
2 stories tracked since 12 June 2026 — latest 16 Oct 2026. This page updates itself as new coverage lands.
12 June 2026 · Lens News
Nikon Discontinues First Z-Mount S-Line Zooms and Several F-Mount Lenses
Nikon has officially discontinued the first-generation Z 24-70mm f/2.8 VR S and Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S, the first Z-mount S-line zooms to be retired as updated versions take over. Several F-mount lenses are also gone, including the 120-300mm f/2.8E and 35mm f/1.4G. B&H still has inventory on some. Separately, a batch of long-out-of-stock F-mount lenses has reappeared at B&H for now.
16 Oct 2026 · Firmware News
Nikon Z6 III Firmware 2.01: Pre-Release Capture via Bluetooth Remote
Nikon firmware 2.01 for the Z6 III adds pre-release capture via compatible Bluetooth remote controllers, pulling back up to one second before the shutter is fully pressed. The update also extends focus limiter support to eight NIKKOR Z lenses and fixes a rare overexposure issue during burst shooting in manual mode, plus several FTZ and FTZ II adapter bugs including camera lockup during continuous shooting.