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Confirmed: Sigma to announce their first lenses for Nikon Z-mount in 2023

Today Digicame-info confirmed my previous reports that Sigma will announce their first lenses for Nikon Z-mount next year (2023). The original information is coming from the former Nokishita, so I am very confident that it is accurate. I expect to see the official announcement to be at the CP+ show in Japan in February 2023. Sigma […]

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The number of Nikon patents worrisome shrinking over the years

The latest trend is that Nikon patent applications are shrinking over the years – here is the data:

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Where is Nikon Z gear produced?

Nikon published a list of countries where Nikon Z equipment is produced (updated as of November 28, 2022:

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Reminder: Nikon deals at BuyDig/Beach Camera

Here are the current Nikon deals at BuyDig/Beach Camera (authorized Nikon US dealer). If purchasing any of the cameras below, you can add the Nikon FTZ II adapter for an additional $147 (add both the adapter and camera to the cart). The $100 discount will only show in the cart when both the camera and […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #705

→ Film Convert and Cine Match now support the Nikon Z9 camera. → 3D printed Nikon body caps. → Zemlin Photo released an updated Nikon Z9 eye cup eyepiece with a custom molded silicone eye cup.

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This rare Nikkor-O Auto 58mm f/1 lens sold for $182k at the Wetzlar Camera Auction – the highest price ever paid for a Nikon lens

This rare Nikkor-O Auto 58mm f/1 lens sold for €187,500 (around $182k) at the last Wetzlar Camera Auction in Germany – the highest price ever paid for a Nikon lens (more info available here): “The only Nikkor-O Auto 58 mm f/1 known to us to date, with serial number 580101. The serial number is probably […]

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The latest Chinese lenses for Nikon cameras from TTartisan, 7artisans, Astrhori, and Meike (including a new DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount)

It is hard to keep track of all the new/upcoming Chinese lenses. Here are the latest news and updates, including a new… DSLR lens – the first F-mount lens from TTArtisan (pictured above): TTartisan TTArtisan surprised us and just announced their first DSLR lens: TTArtisan 11mm f/2.8 ED full-frame fisheye lens for Nikon F: Pergear | Amazon […]

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