7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 full‑frame lens for Nikon Z-mount released

By [NR] admin | Published: May 20, 2026


The previously reported 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 full‑frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now released and available for order at the official online store (coming soon to B&H Photo). The price is $689.

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Nikon’s telescopes to be installed on Axelspace’s next-generation Earth observation satellites GRUS-3

By [NR] admin | Published: May 19, 2026


Nikon’s custom telescopes will equip all seven of Axelspace’s next-generation GRUS-3 Earth observation microsatellites, scheduled for launch in 2026 on the Transporter-17 rideshare mission.

Building on Nikon’s prior supply of telescopes for the original GRUS-1 satellites (launched 2018 and 2021), the new optics leverage the company’s Applied Optics and Precision Technologies expertise to create a compact telescope paired with Axelspace’s image sensor unit. The seven-satellite constellation will enable daily revisits over latitudes north of 25°, significantly boosting wide-area, high-frequency imaging capacity for AxelGlobe services in agriculture, disaster response, forestry, and infrastructure monitoring.

Nikon also has a close strategic partnership with Unistellar, which manufactures advanced, computer-connected smart telescopes.

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Nikon Japan announced a price increase for the Z50II camera and a few other products

By [NR] admin | Published: May 19, 2026


Nikon Japan announced a new price increase for the Z50 II camera and a few other products effective June 1, 2026. It is unclear whether the latest price increase will also affect the rest of the world. Here’s the list of impacted products:

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Nikon reduces compensation for directors and officers and proposes revisions to its stock compensation system

By [NR] admin | Published: May 18, 2026


Nikon announced a reduction of compensation for directors and officers by up to 10%, depending on their positions, in order to “further advance the Company’s initiatives toward a recovery in business performance”:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #886

By [NR] admin | Published: May 17, 2026


→ The new Zeiss Otus ML 35mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock at B&H Photo and Foto Erhardt (additional information).


→ Nextorage memory card special deals at B&H Photo.

 
→ Think Tank Photo released a new PhotoCross Sling V2 camera bag.

    
→ See the shortlisted artists for the Photo London x Nikon Emerging Photographer Award 2026.

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New Brightin Star 10mm f/5.6Ⅱ APS-C fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount launched with an intro price of $66

By [NR] admin | Published: May 17, 2026



Brightin Star announced a new and improved 10mm f/5.6II APS-C fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount. Pre-orders are now open at the official online store (coming soon to B&H Photo).

The key upgrades are:

  • Pre-orders are now open at the official online store (coming soon to B&H Photo)
  • Refined Exterior Design: Updated appearance with a uniquely designed aperture ring and added hyperfocal distance markings.
  • Upgraded Optical Design: Minimum focusing distance improved from 0.2m to 0.12m, and the field of view expanded from 172° to 173°.
  • Enhanced Coating Technology: IMC special coating effectively reduces flare and ghosting for clearer image quality.
  • Introductory price: $65.99, regular price: $74.99 (introductory period: May 15 – May 25)
  • Lens design, MTF chart, and additional information:

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All new lenses from the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show

By [NR] admin | Published: May 16, 2026


All new lenses that were on display at the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show in Beijing can be found here – most of them will be available for Nikon Z-mount (very long post to republish here):

All new lenses from the 2026 China P&E Imaging Show (update #3)

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