Nikon Z8 + Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 Di III VXD G2

Nikon Z8

An exciting sequel to the Nikon Z9 and a creative successor to the D850

The Z8 impresses with its blend of outstanding performance and compact design. Weighing just 910g, the body of the Z8 is 30% smaller than the Z9 and 15% smaller than the D850.

This makes

the camera the ideal choice for creatives looking for either a lighter camera for hands-free shooting or a full-frame camera that is balanced on any rig, including most gimbals

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Z8 - versatile powerhouse for photo and film

The Nikon Z8 is a powerful tool for photography and filming. With its 45.7 megapixel photo resolution and 8.3K native film resolution, it opens up countless creative possibilities.

Highest image quality thanks to stacked CMOS sensor and EXPEED 7 processor

The Z8 is equipped with a multi-layer (stacked) CMOS sensor and the EXPEED 7 processor, which are also used in the Z9. This guarantees outstanding image quality straight from the camera that meets the highest professional standards.

Flexibility for every workflow

Thanks to its outstanding image quality, the Nikon Z8 offers creatives maximum flexibility to adapt to any

workflow, with

a wide range of frame rates and codecs available to capture movies. These include in-camera 12-bit RAW for movies at up to 8.3K/60p or 4.1K/120p. Photographers can choose from a range of file formats and continuous shooting speeds, including an astonishing 120 frames per second. There are further options for creating HDR content. The camera can shoot 10-bit HEIF photos and 10-bit HLG movies in addition to raw files

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Despite the smaller and lighter body, the reliability of the Nikon Z8 is retained. The camera is equipped with professional weather sealing and has the same cold tolerance as Nikon's top models, the D6 and Z9, ensuring reliable performance even in low temperatures.

Nikon's Z8 - the first mirrorless camera with two USB-C ports

Nikon

has launched the Z8, its first mirrorless camera to be equipped with two USB-C ports. The

perfect complement - NIKKOR Z lenses and partner accessories

The Z8 is compatible with a wide range of NIKKOR Z lenses to suit every budget and creative idea. Partner accessories such as gimbals and microphones can also be easily used with the camera, opening up additional possibilities for creative image and movie capture.

• Movie: Shoots pristine 8K or 4K movies and has numerous space- and time-saving features. Users can record 12-bit RAW footage in-camera and choose to work with the professional Apple ProRes RAW HQ codec (up to 4.1k 60p) or the highly efficient N-RAW codec from Nikon (up to 8.3k/60p), which requires half the memory in comparison.
• Internal 8.3K N-RAW or 4.1K ProRes RAW HQ recordings create in-camera Full HD proxy files.
• Photos: Captures excellent photos with 45.7 megapixels and high dynamic range. The Z8 offers flexible continuous shooting speeds without viewfinder blackout of up to 120 frames per second with full AF/AE.
• With the special portrait functions, photographers can fine-tune color tone and brightness or add the finishing touches to portrait and fashion shots with the finely adjustable skin softening function.
• 45.7 megapixel stacked CMOS full-frame sensor: Developed by Nikon to deliver extremely high image quality
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• Achieves the world's fastest scanning speed, which in combination with the electronic shutter virtually eliminates rolling shutter distortion
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• EXPEED 7: Supports lightning-fast focusing, smooth movie recording at high resolutions and high continuous shooting speeds of the camera
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• Completes complex AF and AE calculations with unprecedented speed and processes dual-stream data separately from the stacked image sensor
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• Deep Learning AF: Precision detection and tracking for people, dogs, cats, birds, cars, motorcycles, bicycles, trains and airplanes
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• Scene recognition and autofocus work with up to -9 EV for movies and photos. The eyes remain in focus, even if the subject is moving quickly and is upside down.
• Faces are in focus even in strong backlighting
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• Real-time viewfinder and tilting monitor: Smooth viewfinder without blackout thanks to dual-stream technology
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• Bright, tilting touchscreen monitor with four axes
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• HDR-capable: 10-bit HEIF photos and 10-bit HLG film
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• Content is instantly visible on HDR screens, no editing required
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• Dual USB-C ports and dual
memory card
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• Dual memory card slot (CF Express / SD memory cards) for flexible shooting and storage
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• Handling: Deep, comfortable grip
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• Separate display surfaces for film and photos.
• Menus are rotated for vertical shooting
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• Lightweight and robust: Weighs only approx. 910 g, and the heavy-duty weather protection prevents the ingress of dust, dirt and moisture
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• The same cold tolerance as the Nikon top-of-the-range D6 and Z9 models means you can work reliably in temperatures as low as -10°C.
• Optional vertical battery grip: Nikon's new MB-N12 multifunctional grip can be used as a grip for portrait or landscape shooting, or as a counterweight for telephoto lenses as well as for extended all-day shooting
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• It holds two EN-EL15c batteries.

Tamron 28-75mm f2.8 Di III VXD G2 Nikon Z

The 28-75mm F2.8 G2 is a compact and easy-to-use lens with outstanding optical performance. It is specially designed for modern digital cameras with ever higher pixel resolution. The autofocus works with a VXD linear motor (Voice coil eXtreme torque Drive), which is fast, highly precise and quiet. The lens is also perfect for close-up photography and achieves a close focusing distance (MOD) of 0.18 m and a maximum magnification of 1:2.7 in the wide-angle range. In addition, the lens was designed with ease of use in mind, including a particularly scratch-resistant coating on the lens barrel and a rubberized focusing ring for a comfortable and secure grip. Tamron is regarded as a pioneer in the category of compact, fast standard Zoom lenses for mirrorless system cameras and, with the 28-75mm F2.8 G2 for Nikon Z mount to its portfolio with an ideal everyday lens for users of mirrorless Nikon

Best image quality in the standard Zoom lens class

The 28-75mm F2.8 G2 for Nikon Z uses the latest design know-how and has an optical design with 17 elements in 15 groups. Two optimally arranged LD (Low Dispersion) and GM (Glass Molded Aspherical) lens elements reduce optical aberrations to a minimum. The lens offers high resolution from edge to edge and corner to corner over the entire Zoom range, even with the aperture wide open. In addition, the soft, beautiful and rounded bokeh that can be achieved with a wide aperture lens adds a special dimension to portraits in particular. The overall compact size and high performance can be used to advantage with high-quality mirrorless cameras with very high resolution.

Fast, quiet VXD linear motor for high-precision autofocus

The AF drive system uses the VXD linear motor focusing mechanism from Tamron. The fast and high-precision autofocus is extremely responsive and offers reliable and precise focusing from the closest focusing distance to infinity despite the high speed of F2.8. The lens offers excellent focus tracking for moving objects, so that you are always ready for fast action.

In addition,

the focus motor is very quiet, making it ideal for photo and video shoots even in situations that require absolute silence.

Lightweight and compact

The 28-75mm F2.8 G2 is a fast standard zoom lens with a remarkably compact and lightweight design measuring just 119.8 mm in length. The maximum diameter is 75.8 mm and the weight is only 550 g. The filter size is 67 mm. With its handy size and low weight, the 28-75mm F2.8 G2 is ideal for longer hand-held shots and is sure to become your favorite zoom when traveling or for professional shoots in the studio.

MOD of 0.18m in the wide-angle range and a maximum magnification factor of 1:2.7 for creative close-ups

The 28-75mm F2.8 G2 has a close focusing distance of 0.18m. The distance to the subject is reduced to only approx. 4.4 cm when the close-up focusing distance is fully utilized. The maximum magnification of 1:2.7 makes it possible to get very close to the subject, as in macro photography, which creates a strong visual effect as the subject is positioned large in the image while the background remains widely visible.

The Tamron Lens Utility™ expands the possibilities of photo and video shooting

The 28-75mm F2.8 G2 is compatible with the Tamron Lens Utility software specially developed by Tamron, which allows the user to easily update the lens to the latest firmware without having to use the camera. By utilizing a variety of functions, users can enhance the expressiveness of their photos and videos. With A-B focus, for example, the user can program the focus to pre-selected points and switch from one subject to another with a click of the focus button. Users can also choose between linear and non-linear, which affects the way the focus moves during manual focusing

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Improved lens design for user-friendly operation

Every part of the lens has been thought through down to the smallest detail. The result is an improved design that optimizes both operability and ergonomics. The outer surface of the lens barrel is glossy black. The improved abrasion resistance makes the lens barrel more scratch-resistant and less sensitive to fingerprints. The grip has also been improved.

The

gently curved, elegant surface of the branded ring provides a sophisticated appearance with a design that stands for functional beauty and high quality

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The moisture-resistant construction and fluorine coating provide additional protection

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Remark:

• The lens for Sony
• E-mount was already introduced on October 28, 2021
• To connect your PC or smartphone to your lens, please use a USB Type-C to Type-C connection cable.
• Lens firmware updates are not supported by the mobile version
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• Performing firmware updates requires the Tamron Lens Utility for PC and a computer
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• The ring function (focus/aperture) is not supported for the Nikon Z-Mount is not supported

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