New: Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens hood by Squarehood

By [NR] admin | Published: October 17, 2025


Squarehood recently released a new lens hood for the Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens (see more lens hood options):

  • Made from anodised aluminium
  • Comes with a plastic cap
  • Can be used with a 52mm filter
  • Additional pictures and video:

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The Nikon ZR camera is now shipping, currently in stock in Canada

By [NR] admin | Published: October 16, 2025



The new Nikon ZR camera is now shipping in some countries and is currently in stock in Canada. In the US, the ZR is expected to start shipping on October 20th. Check availability at:

Nikon ZR camera R3D files are now available for download and for comparison with RED cameras.

Nikon ZR camera shipments are expected to be delayed “due to the overwhelming number of orders”.

The latest Nikon Zr accessories can be found here.

Check also the list of approved/supported memory cards for the Nikon ZR camera.

Previous Nikon ZR coverage is available here.

Hands-on pictures from the new Nikon ZR Facebook group (credit: Schögn Lee):



The latest Nikon ZR videos:

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New Nikon rebates started in the US

By [NR] admin | Published: October 16, 2025



New Nikon rebates started in the US for October:

Rebates by categories:

The current European savings can be found here:

New Nikon trade-in promotion in Germany: get up to €300 off now

Update – here are some of the new Nikon rebates:

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Updated pre-order links for the new Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR and NIKKOR Z DX 35mm f/1.7 lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: October 16, 2025


Here are the updated pre-order links for the new Nikkor Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR and NIKKOR Z DX 35mm f/1.7 lenses:

Shipping will start in late October.

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Nikon announced two new Nikkor DX mirrorless lenses: 16-50mm f/2.8 & 35mm f/1.7

By [NR] admin | Published: October 16, 2025


The previously reported (first mentioned back in June) two new Nikkor DX mirrorless lenses are now officially announced.

Pre-orders are now open at:

Here are the main features of both lenses:

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/2.8 VR

  • The fast constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 throughout the zoom range allows for large, natural bokeh and reduces the effects of camera shake when shooting in low-light conditions.
  • Coverage for the 16 mm to 50 mm*1 wide-angle to mid-range of focal lengths supports a wide variety of scenes and subjects.
  • A minimum focus distance of 0.15 m at the wide-angle end and 0.25 m at the telephoto end allows users to get extremely close to their subjects for dynamic shots.
  • One ED glass and two aspherical lens elements effectively minimize various lens aberrations*2.
  • Equipped with a lens-shift vibration reduction (VR) mechanism with camera-shake compensation equivalent to a 5.0-stop (at the center)*3 increase in shutter speed.
  • A total length of approximately 88 mm and weight of approximately 330 g enables easy hand-held shooting.
  • Adoption of a stepping motor (STM) realizes quiet autofocusing.
  • Optimized for video recording with a design that suppresses focus breathing.
  • Functions such as focus mode (M/A), aperture, exposure compensation, or ISO sensitivity can be assigned to the built-in control ring for a smooth operational feel.
  • When recording video using the Z50II, Hi-Res Zoom*4 expands the zoom range to the equivalent of 16-100 mm (6.25x zoom) while still maintaining a constant maximum aperture of f/2.8 with no loss in resolution.
  • Designed with consideration of dust- and drip-resistance*5.

*1Angle of view equivalent to that of a 24-75mm lens in FX/35mm [135] format.
*2When using the Z50, camera firmware must be updated to the latest version.
*3Based on CIPA 2024 Standard. Yaw/pitch correction performance with the Z50II (telephoto end, NORMAL mode).
*4Hi-Res Zoom is available when used with the Z50II, and [1920×1080; 30p], [1920×1080; 25p], or [1920×1080; 24p] is selected for [Frame size/frame rate] in the video recording menu. AF-area mode is fixed at [Wide-area AF (L)], and the focus point is not displayed. Additionally, [Electronic VR] in the video recording menu is set to [OFF].
*5Thorough dust- and drip-resistance is not guaranteed in all situations or under all conditions.

Nikon NIKKOR Z DX 35mm f/1.7

  • A maximum reproduction ratio of 0.67x, which is life-size equivalent in FX/35mm [135] format, enables the capture of small subjects at a larger size.
  • The fast f/1.7 maximum aperture allows users to make the most of large bokeh and minimize noise in low-light conditions.
  • Users can get as close as approximately 7 cm*1 to their subjects, thanks to 0.16 m minimum focus distance, to reveal the details of things with sharp rendering.
  • Adoption of an aspherical ED glass element effectively minimizes chromatic aberration.
  • An internal focusing (IF) system eliminates any change in the total length of the lens.
  • A lightweight design makes it easy to carry inside a bag while mounted on a camera.
  • Adoption of a stepping motor (STM) realizes quiet autofocusing.
  • Optimized for video recording with a design that suppresses focus breathing*2.
  • Functions such as focus mode (M/A), aperture, exposure compensation, or ISO sensitivity can be assigned to the built-in control ring for a smooth operational feel.
  • Designed with consideration of dust- and drip-resistance*3.

*1Working distance: The distance from the end of the lens to the subject. Without the lens hood.
*2Focus breathing may be noticeable depending on the distance between the lens and the subject due to the characteristics of the lens.
*3Thorough dust- and drip-resistance is not guaranteed in all situations or under all conditions.

Additional information on the new lenses:

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The Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/85 mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount is now shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: October 15, 2025


After the initial delay, the new Zeiss Otus ML 1.4/85 mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially released and shipping to existing orders. Check availability and pricing at:

Additional information on the new lens:

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24 hours left for the early bird discount for the 5DayDeal Photography Bundle 2025

By [NR] admin | Published: October 15, 2025



The early bird discount for the new 2025 5DayDeal photography bundle will end in 24 hours (the pre-sale window includes a $5 discount on each of the Main, Pro, and Complete packages – totaling $15 off for the Complete Bundle):


As with previous years, with the new 5DayDeal Photography Bundle 2025, you will get a package of different photography tools drastically reduced ($1,000+ worth of pro-level courses, tools, and creative assets for as little as $98):


Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to charities:


This deal will end on October 21.

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