Weekly Nikon news flash #844



→ The new Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f//1.4 lens for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock at B&H Photo.



→ The Pro Tripod by Peak Design has already raised $3,639,779 on Kickstarter, backed by 4,407 backers, with 19 more days to go. With that crowdfunding campaign, Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods, including lite and tall versions. Additional information is available here (check also the Peak Design website).



→ The new WANDRD PRVKE V4 backpack that raised over $70ok on Kickstarter is now available for sale at B&H Photo.



Backpacking for Photographers.





Think Tank Photo announced a new line of DarkLight backpacksnow available at B&H Photo (additional information).



Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses.



Lomography announced three new Petzval 35mm f/2, 55mm f/1.7, and 80.5mm f/1.9 Art lenses for Nikon Z-mount.



→ Unconfirmed reports from Chinese social media indicate that photo gear was stolen from the Nikon and other booths at the 2025 Photo & Imaging (P&I) show in Shanghai. The theft was described as “organized, premeditated, and targeted”.





The latest Summer cashback/savings offers in Europe.

→ 15 months with the Nikon Z8, better than the Fujifilm GFX? Would I still switch?

→ How to create flexible color picture controls with Nikon NX Studio.