Nikon’s Z system is more attractive WITH Viltrox lenses, but first-party manufacturers should be compensated accordingly

Nikon Zf next to Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.2 with eyes emoji on the camera on a pastel pink to blue background .

If the rumors are true and Nikon is suing Viltrox, I really hope the two companies can find a middle ground that allows Nikon to get its fair share while Viltrox continues to produce Z-mount lenses. I’ve just finished writing my latest report on the much-talked-about beef between the ‘Big N’ and the ‘Big V’, and it made me think back to the tail end of 2024, when I declared cheap, third-party lenses good for consumers and good for camera manufacturers.