→ New Peak Design bags are now listed for funding on Kickstarter, and they have already raised over $1.4M in just a few days (more Kickstarter funding projects).
→ DxO launched PureRAW 6 – you can get 10% off all DxO products with code RUMORS (additional information).
→ Tamron Americas enhanced benefits for its 6-year lens warranty.
→ Nikon Lunch & Learn: Macro (Thursday, March 12th, 12- 1pm, free online).
→ Topaz Labs released major upgrades to Topaz Photo and Astra: Wonder 2 is now local, plus Starlight Fast 2 and Scene Controls are now in Astra (additional information).
→ The upcoming Viltrox Evo lenses surpass the performance of existing APO lenses. Viltrox calls them “Hyper APO”.
→ The previously reported new Thypoch Zero Reflex filters are now officially announced, featuring 0.01% ultra-low reflectivity with 1/4- and 1/2-strength, and available in 39mm | 49mm | 52mm | 58mm | 62mm | 67mm | 72mm | 77mm sizes. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo and the Thypoch store (additional information).
→ Tokina is teasing a new lens: “Like No Other”.
→ Nikkor The Thousand and One Nights #97: Nikkor 50mm f/1.4S lens.
→ Nikon’s schedule of events at the Photography Show in Birmingham, UK (get discounted tickets).
→ Nikon announced a new reorganization of its corporate structure.
→ Nikon’s Spatial Omics Analysis Software Technology to be utilized in joint research on breast cancer metastasis led by the University of Tokyo.
→ Nikon announced the winners of the Nikon Vertical Movie Award 2026.
→ Nikon ATX pops up in Austin this March.
→ Nikon announced an investment in US-based Vast Inc. Vast is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and operation of commercial space stations utilizing a vertically integrated manufacturing approach.
→ The setup: Out in the wild with Cam Whitnall.
→ Creative Photo Academy adventure launch 2027.
