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