Weekly Nikon news flash #721

By [NR] admin | Published: March 26, 2023


→ The Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod raised over $1.5M of a $50k goal by 2,857 backers with 25 days to go. You can now get also a free lifetime warranty if you order by March 27 (the bonus reward ends on March 27 at 12 am GMT).


→ WANDRD camera bags are currently 15% off until March 27.


→ Nitecore recently announced a new BB Mini rechargeable air duster for digital cameras: Amazon | eBay Additional information is available here.

→ Nikon PRO Roundtable: Secrets to Success with Nikon Z (free): April 4, 5pm.
→ Nikon NX Studio How To ($49): March 29


→ Nikon & NPS Online Discussion (free): March 28.

→ The latest Nikon YouTube videos:

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If the Nikon Z6 III camera is coming soon, I have not heard about it

By [NR] admin | Published: March 25, 2023


Oh, the Internet, where everyone is an expert… multiple websites, forums, and social media accounts are reporting about the upcoming Nikon Z6 III camera… If the Nikon Z6 III camera is coming soon, I have not heard about it. This does not mean that such a camera does not exist on Nikon’s roadmap, I am just saying that I have not heard anything reliable about this model… and I have been wrong before.

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Hiking & landscape photography with the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 lens

By [NR] admin | Published: March 25, 2023

Hiking & landscape photography with the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 lens by Marco Battini (Blog | Instagram | Flickr | YouTube):

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Meike announces a new 85mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus STM lens for Nikon Z-mount for $200

By [NR] admin | Published: March 24, 2023


Meike announced a new 85mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus STM lens for Nikon Z-mount priced at $200. Here are the details:

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Two more sample photos taken with the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens

By [NR] admin | Published: March 23, 2023

Here are two more sample photos taken with the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens (still in stock at B&H and Camera Canada):

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens sample photos

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens sample photos
Pictures crredit: Foto Hans Keuzekamp

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens sample RAW files

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The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens is now shipping and is currently in stock in the US and Canada

By [NR] admin | Published: March 23, 2023



The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens is now shipping and is currently in stock at B&H Photo and Camera Canada.

Check also avaialbility at:

Some additional pictures from Foto Hans Keuzekamp:

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens sample RAW files

Two more sample photos taken with the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens

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Venus Optics to release a new Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 full-frame manual focus lens for Nikon Z-mount next week

By [NR] admin | Published: March 22, 2023


The previously rumored Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 full-frame manual focus lens for Nikon Z-mount from Venus Optics is expected to be officially announced next week:

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More new Nikon trademarks: “PLENA” and “NX READY”

By [NR] admin | Published: March 22, 2023


In addition to the new logo I reported about a few weeks ago, Nikon has a few other new recently filed trademarks:

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