Weekly Nikon news flash #840

By [NR] admin | Published: June 30, 2025


→ Check out the refurbished Nikon gear at B&H.



→ Pergear announced new affordable 512GB/1TB CFexpress 4.0 Type B memory cards that can deliver lab-certified speeds of up to 3,500 MB/s read and 3,400 MB/s write speed (additional information).


→ Think Tank Photo announced a new camera bag specially designed for carrying big lenses: the BackLight Long Lens backpack is created to hold a 600mm f/4 lens attached to a gripped body with an adapter, tripod foot, and L-bracket. The new bag is available for sale at B&H Photo.


→ NIKKOR The Thousand and One Nights No.94: the Nikon Mini AF600QD/Lite-Touch AF camera (find on eBay).


→ The latest photo projects on Kickstarter:

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The best-selling cameras and lenses in Japan

By [NR] admin | Published: June 28, 2025


Here are the best-selling cameras and lenses for the first half of June at Yodobashi Camera Japan:

Cameras

  1. Nikon Z5 II body
  2. Nikon Z50 II two-lens kit
  3. Sony a7C II lens kit
  4. Sony a7C II
  5. Canon EOS R6 II
  6. Canon EOS R50
  7. Sony a1 II
  8. Canon EOS R10
  9. Sony Vlogcam ZV-E10 II double lens kit
  10. Sony Vlogcam ZV-E10 II power zoom lens kit

Lenses

  1. Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM II
  2. Nikon Z 24-120mm f/4 S
  3. Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
  4. Canon RF 100-400mm f/5.6-8 IS USM
  5. Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM
  6. Canon RF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM Z
  7. Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary (RF mount)
  8. Nikon Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR
  9. Canon RF 100-500mm f/4.5-7.1 L IS USM
  10. Sigma 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Contemporary (E-mount)

Compact cameras

  1. Fujifilm X100VI
  2. Ricoh GR IIIx
  3. Ricoh GR III
  4. Canon IXY 650
  5. Fujifilm GFX100RF
  6. Leica Q3 43
  7. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-1 II
  8. Leica D-LUX8
  9. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-1 II Shooting Grip Kit
  10. OM SYSTEM Tough TG-7

Next are the best-selling cameras for May at Map Camera Japan:

  1. Fujifilm X100VI
  2. Nikon Z5 II
  3. Fujifilm X-M5
  4. Ricoh GR III
  5. Ricoh GR IIIx
  6. Canon EOS R6 II
  7. Nikon Z50 II
  8. Sony a7c II
  9. Canon EOS R50 V
  10. Fujifilm GFX 100RF

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This new Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 olive green limited edition lens comes with a free Z-mount adapter

By [NR] admin | Published: June 27, 2025





This new Brightin Star 28mm f/2.8 olive green limited edition lens comes with a free Z-mount lens adapter if you purchase directly from the Brightin Star official website:


The lens is also available for sale on Amazon and Aliexpress.

Check all available Brightin Star lenses here.

Additional informtion:

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Artralab Noxika 28mm f/2.8 full-frame limited-edition lens for Nikon Z-mount now open for pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: June 26, 2025

The previously reported Artralab Noxika 28mm f/2.8 full-frame limited-edition lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for pre-order on the company’s website, and you can pick your own serial number (first come, first served):


This new lens by Artralab features design references to the classic Nikkor 45mm f/2.8P lens for Nikon F-mount, and it will be produced in a limited edition run of 200 pieces.

Artralab already has several lenses for Nikon Z-mount – see previous coverage here. Artralab lenses are also sold at B&H Photo.

Technical details on the new Artralab Noxika 28mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount:

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Announced: Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF autofocus full-frame ultra wide lens for Nikon Z mount

By [NR] admin | Published: June 26, 2025



The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Lite Zero-D FF autofocus full-frame ultra wide lens for Nikon Z mount is now officially announced:

Key features and additional informtion:

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Matt Granger tested the upcoming Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0 (YouTube video included)

By [NR] admin | Published: June 25, 2025


Matt Granger tested the upcoming Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0 and confirmed the previously rumored release date of July 1st,

Matt also updated his Nikon Setup Guide to cover the new firmware update – it’s ready to stream or download now:


Here is Matt’s video on the Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0:

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Coming soon: Artralab Noxika 28mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: June 25, 2025


Artralab will soon announce a new Noxika 28mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount with design references from the classic Nikkor 45mm f/2.8P lens for Nikon F-mount. The new lens will be a limited edition run of 200 pieces.

Artralab already has several lenses for Nikon Z-mount – see previous coverage here.

Artralab lenses are sold at B&H Photo.

Additional picture of the new lens:

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