Nikon renewed its yellow Land Cruiser cross-country tour for a second year – here are the new locations

By [NR] admin | Published: May 4, 2026


Nikon renewed its yellow Land Cruiser cross-country tour for a second year – here are the new locations for 2026:

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Nikon USA rebates for May remain unchanged

By [NR] admin | Published: May 4, 2026


Nikon USA rebates for May remain unchanged – see the details at:

The European Nikon rebates can be found here:

May the 4th be with you!

Full list of discounted Nikon gear in the USA:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #884

By [NR] admin | Published: May 3, 2026

 
→ The new Leitz Cine HEKTOR lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now in stock (additional information).



→ Think Tank Photo released new PhotoCross Sling V2 camera bags (check the official website for additional information).


→ Additional information on the upcoming Thypoch Voyager 24-50mm f/2.8 lens for Z-mount (the first Chinese full-frame autofocus constant-aperture zoom lens).


→ MonsterAdapter released an experimental firmware update version 1.2 for the Monster Adapter LA-FZ1 Nikon F lens to Nikon Z-mount camera adapter, which enables autofocus support for Nikonos RS lenses.


→ Topaz Labs released 6 new models for their photo and video apps (Topaz Studio, Topaz Photo, and Topaz Video). Additional information is available here.


→ This “rumor” is making the rounds online: new Nikon NIKKOR 18-200 f/5.6-8 lens. I think the picture is AI-generated.


→ Magnum photographer Raghu Rai was cremated with his Nikon Z8 camera.

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Nikon Reflex Nikkor 2000mm f/11 lens review by Jo Geier

By [NR] admin | Published: May 2, 2026



 
 
Jo Geier published a review with sample photos taken with the Nikon Reflex Nikkor 2000mm f/11 lens (see eBay listing of this lens). Here is a recap:

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Do not buy Nikon gear from Best Buy unless you plan to keep it – they have a 15% restocking fee

By [NR] admin | Published: May 2, 2026


Do not buy Nikon gear from Best Buy unless you are really planning to keep it – a reader recently reminded me that Best Buy has a 15% restocking fee for drones, digital cameras, camera lenses, camcorders, action cameras, and many other products:

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What’s new on Kickstarter?

By [NR] admin | Published: April 30, 2026


Here are the latest photography-related Kickstarter crowdfunding projects:


New: Viperpod full-size tripod that doesn’t rely on the ground: $45,076 raised of $10,000 goal with 133 backers and 32 days to go.


NEW: ProWrapp Impact+ gear wrapper with max shock resistance: $34,926 raised of $6,416 goal by 329 backers with 14 days to go.


New: Reeflex 300–600mm telephoto lens for smartphones: $448,731 raised of $11,665 goal by 1,332 backers with 26 days to go.


“I’m Back Roll” digital back sensor for film cameras: $894,481 raised of $6,416 goal with 329 backers and 14 days to go. Additional information on this project can be found here and here.


Rewindpix non-disposable digital “Film” camera: $890,941 raised of $15,000 goal from 6,377 backers with 10 days to go.


CamCast turns your camera into a smart, connected system (late pledge available)


Yashica pocket camcorder (late pledge available)

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The new Kase 150mm f/5.6 AF reflex mirror lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: April 30, 2026


The new Kase 150mm f/5.6 AF reflex mirror lens for Nikon Z-mount, displayed at the 2026 CP+ show, is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo for $649. Here are the details:

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