Nikon Z50II compatibility and firmware guide

Caution: Updating the Firmware

Do not update the camera firmware with lenses other than Z-mount NIKKOR lenses or mount adapters other than FTZ II/FTZ attached; failure to observe this precaution could result in camera malfunction.

current firmware

v1.11

Released July 2025

lens mount status

Fully compatible — Z-mount

Nikkor, Viltrox tested

Firmware history

Version

Release date

What changed

Worth updating for?

1.11

Changed some menu item names in Chinese

Local minor change

Not necessary

1.10

Changes to “Still Photography/Video Recording”, “Controls”, “Displays”, and “Network

Aperture is no longer restricted (Shutter-priority auto)

Yes

1.04

Changed the way the aperture was adjusted on a lens when the standby timer expired.

Minor change

Not necessary

1.03

Nikon Imaging Cloud, NEF (RAW) fix

Charging via USB fixed, freezing issue fixed

Yes – bug fixes, Imaging Cloud

Lens quick list

  • Nikkor 50mm F1.4 — native, full compatibility
  • Nikkor 40mm — native, full compatibility
  • Nikkor  DFX12-28mm F3.5-5.6 PZ — native, full compatibility
  • Nikkor DX 50-250mm F4.5-6.3 — native, full compatibility
  • Viltrox AF 56mm F1.7 Z — 3rd party, full compatibility
  • Fujinon lenses — 3rd party, full compatibility
  • Boryoza FX – NIK-Z — 3rd party adapter

Known quirks

  • Update your camera with only Nikkor Z lenses

Written and tested by Gregor. Firmware and compatibility notes last verified: 8.2026. Reviewed every 1–2 months.