The German brand Rollei announced a new 85mm f/1.8 autofocus full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount. For now, the new lens is only available for pre-order in Germany (at Foto Erhardt). In the US, Rollei products are sold at B&H Photo. Additional information can be found here – the lens seems to be a rebadged 7artisans […]
Nikon & RED will participate in the upcoming 2025 Bild Expo by B&H Photo – the free registration is still open. The 2025 Bild Expo will take place in NYC from June 17-18. Nikon will offer sensor cleaning on a first-come, first-served basis (no appointment is necessary). Here is Nikon’s official schedule of speakers, the list of […]
Nikon announced a major Z8 firmware update version 3.00 that adds support for pixel-shift shooting, flexible color picture control and more: Video view assist HSFC image quality In-body focus limiter Flexible colour picture controls Maximum aperture live view Autofocus improvements Pixel shift No release date was provided, except that it “is scheduled for release soon.” […]
CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2025, black: 2024, blue: 2023):
Nikon released firmware update version 1.50 for the Z5 mirrorless camera. Just as with the latest Z7II & Z6II updates, Nikon added support for the power zoom feature on power zoom lenses and a few other minor fixes:
Here are the best entries so far revealed in the 2025 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards: Additional information on the contest:
→ Refurbished Nikon Z5 cameras are now selling for $799 (see all available refurbished Nikon gear here). → The new 2025 5DayDeal Video Creators Bundle is now available – as with previous years, you will get a package of different video creator tools drastically reduced. Several different bundles are available, and a portion of the […]
TTartisan released a new M01 on-camera film canister flash and J01 wireless flash trigger priced at $29+$10 ($39 for both). Orders are now open at Amazon and TTartisan’s website. See also the previous TTartisan film canister magnetic LED light: TTArtisan announced a film canister magnetic LED light Additional information on the new TTartisan M01 on-camera […]
Venus Optics announced a new Laowa 8-15mm f/2.8 FF zoom fisheye lens for Nikon Z-mount (previously reported here): US: B&H Photo International: Venus Optics online store Additional information:
A Chinese source who has been right in the past, reposted my 2025 predictions on social media and added that Nikon will also announce a third “mysterious model” this year: “Mysterious model: NR only mentioned two new models, Z9II and Zr, but I got a tip that there will be another new model this year […]
