Nikon releases new firmware update for the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4 and the Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4

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Nikon releases firmware updates for both the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.4 and the Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.4 lenses, bringing the firmware version from 1.00 to 1.001 with the following changes for both lenses:

  • Changed the position of focusing lenses when the camera is turned off to improve startup reliability.

Let me know in the comments below if you own these lenses and if so, how they have been performing for you (no sign-in required).

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