P: Lens support Nikkor 16mm f2.8D with Nikon Z5 and FTZ

[FeedbackCommunityMember]

Following on from our twitter conversation yesterday, regarding LR v9.4 support for Z5 with FTZ and the Nikkor 16mm f2.8 lens.

Please see the video for the issue.

Regards

Mark

ps I say in the video Z7, which is wrong it's the Z5

[Victoria Bampton LR Queen]

Verified here. 

[FeedbackCommunityMember]

I've updated to Camera Raw 12.4 and still the same issue in LRc 9.4 and PS 21.2.2

[FeedbackCommunityMember]

The newest LR update to support Nikon Z5 works great on native nikon lenses.  So far none of my sigma lenses used on the Nikon Z5 with the use of the FTZ adapter will import into LR.  They will not import into PS either.  

[pgoswami125]

Referring back to the merged topic initiated by Celina and commented by Mark: I did update my FTZ adapter (1.10) but still have the same issue with Adobe not recognizing non-native (Z mount) lenses. I hope there is an update soon to fix this. 

[allynea9103298]

I am having the same issue with 2 Sigma lenses and 1 Tamron lens connected to the Z5 with the FTZ adapter. Updated the FTZ's firmware and mades sure LR and PS and camera raw were up to date. The native 24-50 lens I got with it is fine, its RAW files are readable by adobe.

[allynea9103298]

Spent a bunch of time getting bounced back and forth between customer service "Talk to Nikon" - "Not us, talk to Adobe"

[FeedbackCommunityMember]

Don’t bother chatting on tech support with adobe. After 5 hrs total and multiple agents they have said the issue is that my files are corrupted. From multiple shoots on different cards, on a brand new camera, and only happening with non Nikon lenses.

[allynea9103298]

ANGER
At least my person admitted likely an update is needed. I will just have to accept jpeg Fine until a fix is available. 
My local camera store suggested updating the sigma firmware too... but it is likely just adobe

[pgoswami125]

It is definitely an issue at Adobe's end rather than Nikon as the 'bad' NEF files open fine with my Windows 10 native photos application. 

[mrfearless47]

So, is the issue that NO lens mounted on the FTZ adapter is recognized by LR or ACR?  Or is the issue limited to 3rd party non-nikon lenses mounted on the FTZ on a Z5?  It would be easy to isolate the problem if someone could check against the latest version of Capture One, Raw Photo Processor, RawDigger.  If the files could be read by any of those other programs, it would implicate Adobe.  

[mrfearless47]

That strongly suggests Adobe?  Mac users have this issue too?  What about Adobe’s DNG converter?  This fail too?

[FeedbackCommunityMember]

Marc, Adobe has the link to this issue. They asked me to post here. They responded and said they have reviewed the issue and have discovered it’s a bug with LR and PS. They are working on it.

[FeedbackCommunityMember]

Yes, you are correct. It is only limited to 3rd party lenses. In my case at least. Other programs open the files shot with the 3rd party lens on the Z5.

[Rick Spaulding - Support]

I just wanted to let you know that we are aware of this issue. A bug has been filed and engineering is investigating.

[pgoswami125]

Thanks Celina!

[FeedbackCommunityMember]

I went through 3 techs and one supervisor.  5 hours later, no help, and their official response to my case is that I had corrupted files.  In the future if I ever have an issue this is the best place to post.  Adobe said engineering checks this platform for issues often. I'm happy they are looking into it!  I can't wait to edit my images.  

[allynea9103298]

Yay!!

[allynea9103298]

Marc, yes the DNG converter also fails. (I am on Mac) I believe some of the Nikkor lenses are fine. I only have 3rd party lenses that are F mount.

[FeedbackCommunityMember]

Thanks

[FeedbackCommunityMember]

I have found three more lenses in addition to the Nikkor 16mm f2.8 Fisheye that Lightroom Classic v9.4 and Photoshop v21.2.2 with camera raw 12.4 does not support.

Camera
Nikon Z5 with FTZ lens adaptor.

Lenses
Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED
Nikkor PC-E 45mm f/2.8D ED
Nikkor PC-E 85mm f/2.8D ED
Nikkor 16mm f2.8D AF

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[pgoswami125]

Hi Rick! Do you have a probable timeline when this issue will be resolved? I was curious since in a Nikon forum people were commenting that it would take a few months (minimum 2-3 months). That would be very disruptive if that is the case. Thanks.

[Rick Spaulding - Support]

I wish I could give you an answer but there is no way to know until the issue is solved. However, we will post it here when we do know. 

[pgoswami125]

Ok. Thank you.

[dgrainger]

@Pratik Goswami:  Takes time to do things.  There once was a definition of Crash Project  used in a lecture at one of the Research Labs. The speaker said that "a crash project is like having nine women become pregnant at the same time in order to have a baby in one month."

[pgoswami125]

That is a pretty good analogy! I totally get that these things do take time and appreciate the effort that goes on to fix them. Spending long hours in research labs myself have definitely taught that to me 🙂