Here is some additional coverage of the 2025 Bild Expo by B&H Photo that took place in NYC this week:
Nikon dominated the 2025 Bild Expo with the largest and busiest booth of the entire show (see the floor plan here) – this is not just my opinion, but the feedback I got from readers and friends who attended the show:
For comparison, here are the Canon and Sony booths:
Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods on Kickstarter, including lite + tall versions. The project has already raised almost $2.3 million during the first 2 days with an initial goal of $100,000, with almost 2,800 backers (57 days to go).
Products in this launch:
A quick reminder that on June 23, 2025, Nikon will increase the prices on all F and Z mount lenses made in China. All other accessories like flashes, filters, cases, lens hoods, battery grips, memory cards, etc. will also get a price increase (see where Nikon products are manufactured).
If you are planning to buy any Nikon gear before the price increase, consider doing so from one of our sponsors:
The current Nikon rebates will also expire in 5 days.
Here is the complete list of lenses that will go up in price:
| Product | Old price | New price | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G | $449.95 | $599.95 | 33.34% |
| AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D | $134.95 | $199.95 | 48.17% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G | $219.95 | $259.95 | 18.19% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G | $199.95 | $219.95 | 10.00% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED | $799.95 | $949.95 | 18.75% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED | $529.95 | $569.95 | 7.55% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G | $479.95 | $549.95 | 14.59% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G | $699.95 | $749.95 | 7.14% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G | $499.95 | $549.95 | 10.00% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E | $1,399.95 | $1,499.95 | 7.14% |
| AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G | $279.95 | $299.95 | 7.14% |
| AF-S Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G | $559.95 | $599.95 | 7.14% |
| NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S | $1,049.95 | $1,149.95 | 9.52% |
| NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S | $999.95 | $1,099.95 | 10.00% |
| NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 | $599.95 | $649.95 | 8.34% |
| NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8S | $849.95 | $899.95 | 5.88% |
| NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 | $499.95 | $549.95 | 10.00% |
| NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S | $2,799.95 | $2,999.95 | 7.14% |
| NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S | $799.95 | $849.95 | 6.25% |
| NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | $1,199.95 | $1,299.95 | 8.33% |
| NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 | $399.95 | $449.95 | 12.50% |
| NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 | $1,299.95 | $1,399.95 | 7.69% |
| NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 | $1,249.95 | $1,349.95 | 8.00% |
| NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 | $1,899.95 | $2,049.95 | 7.89% |
| NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 | $649.95 | $699.95 | 7.69% |
| NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 S | $3,249.95 | $3,499.95 | 7.69% |
| NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 S | $4,799.95 | $5,199.95 | 8.33% |
| NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 S | $6,499.95 | $6,999.95 | 7.69% |
| NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 | $279.95 | $299.95 | 7.14% |
| NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) | $309.95 | $329.95 | 6.45% |
| NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S | $2,799.95 | $2,999.95 | 7.14% |
| NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) | $309.95 | $329.95 | 6.45% |
| NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct | $7,999.95 | $8,649.95 | 8.13% |
| NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 | $309.95 | $329.95 | 6.45% |
| NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 | $639.95 | $679.95 | 6.25% |
| NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 | $379.95 | $409.95 | 7.89% |
| Z TC-1.4x | $549.95 | $589.95 | 7.27% |
| Z TC-2.0x | $599.95 | $649.95 | 8.33% |
| Nikon FTZ II adapter | $249.95 | $269.95 | 8.00% |
| NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ | $2,599.95 | $2,799.95 | 7.69% |
Here is an updated list of what to expect from Nikon based on my previous post:
Cameras
Lenses
Here is a recap of all the rumors I have gathered from multiple sources in the past few months. Please note that, given the current geopolitical situation, nothing is confirmed, announcements can be canceled or delayed.
The new Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0 is now expected to be released on or around July 1st. As I mentioned in my previous post, the initially reported time frame for this week was too soon.
Additional information is available here:
Megadap will soon release a new ETZ21 Pro+ lens adapter (with a “+” after the “Pro”) with support for the Sony LA-EA5 A-mount to E-mount adapter.
So far, the electronic adapters have not been very successful at nesting. One theory is that they don’t distribute the voltage correctly. But apparently, the makers of the ETZ optimized it specifically for the LA-EA5. In short, it is possible to finally use Minolta AF, Sony SAL lenses from 1985 on Nikon Z-mount cameras.
Megadap isn’t the first brand to do this. Boroyoza (or Boryoza) is said to have implemented LA-EA5 support in a previous firmware update (they first made the FujiX-Z adapter), but they don’t seem to have an official website or officially sell outside of China (you can find them on eBay).
Megadap adapters are sold at B&H Photo.
Update – here is a video of the Boryoza E-Z adapter with the Sony LA-EA5 driving an A-mount lens with AF on a Nikon Z camera:
Additional information on the new Megadap ETZ21 Pro+ lens adapter:
→ The new Nikon Z5II body only is now in stock for the first time.
→ Godox announced a new V480 TTL flash for Nikon cameras (available at B&H Photo and Camera Canada). Additional information is available here.
→ Save up to $210 on Nextorage memory cards at B&H Photo (June 16th – 22nd, 2025). See the details here.
→ What’s going on here: Nikon Z Teleconverter TC-2.0X listed for $11,098 on Amazon.
→ Peak Design introduced a new minimalist 18L camera backpack.
→ Manfrotto announced a new ONE all-in-one hybrid tripod system with an intuitive and seamless modular design and features such as the Q90 rotating column, levelling mechanism, sliding column, and Xchange quickly swap system. Additional information on the new tripod is available here and here. Pre-orders are now open at:
→ Topaz Labs announced Bloom – a new powerful creative tool for upscaling AI-generated images. Additional information is available here.
→ Profoto announced new B20 and B30 flashes with continuous LEDs (order here).
