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:
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).
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Not happening: Nikkor Z 500mm f/2.8 S VR (I think this could be a Sigma 500mm f/2.8 lens)
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.
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).
→ 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: