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Weekly Nikon news flash #872

→ The Nikon AF-S 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR lens for F-mount is already listed as discontinued to make space for the new/rumored Nikkor Z 120-300 f/2.8 TC VR S. → New DJI RS 5 gimbal announced: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt (additional information). → Topaz Labs released several new fidelity models across their apps. […]

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The latest Chinese lenses for Nikon Z-mount updates

→ Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses. → Viltrox filed a patent related to the Nikon Z mount in China for using mounting claws for securing the lens to the camera: the ring is fixed to the base, with claws positioned inside the ring for lens attachment – see the drawings here (patent CN121115381A). → The SG-Image […]

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Guest post: Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300 f/2.8 TC VR S – my dream lens?

The post, “Nikon Nikkor Z 120-300 f/2.8 TC VR S – my dream lens?” is by Des Ong (website | Facebook | Instagram, see also his previous guest posts): I was excited to read the recent piece from NR suggesting that a Z 300mm f/2.8 might be released later this year. For the past decade, the DSLR version has been […]

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Major Nikon server maintenance scheduled for February 12, 2026

Nikon sent emails to all registered users about a major server maintenance scheduled for February 12, 2026 – exactly two weeks before the start of the 2026 CP+ show in Japan (February 26 – March 1, 2026). The update will impact multiple products: Nikon Imaging Cloud, Nikon Image Space, NX Studio, and NX Tether. Maybe […]

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Nikon Z Auto Capture and Pre-Capture Release

Flicker shot with Auto Capture

Nikon Z Auto Capture and Pre-Capture Release Michael Herbert (Instagram) is seeking to demystify some of the complications of  Nikon Z Auto Capture and Pre Capture Release Capture. These are great features that can help you capture wall-hanger images that were difficult just a few years ago.  Yet they are complicated in some respects, and […]

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Nikon USA rebates for February: new Z5II trade-in program

The new Nikon USA rebates for February began today with a new Z5II trade-in program and new discounts on ZR lens kits. See the details at B&H Photo Paul’s Photo Service Photo. Rebates by categories (see full list): Mirrorless Cameras Mirrorless Lenses DSLR Cameras DSLR Lenses Accessories Nikon UK winter sale: WEX Photo. Canada: Nikon Canada […]

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An updated list of where Nikon Z cameras and lenses are manufactured

Here is the latest/updated list of Nikon Z mirrorless cameras and lenses, and the country of manufacturing: Mirrorless camera (Z series) Country of origin Z9, Z8, Z7II, Z6III, Z6II, Z7, Z6, Z5II Z5, Zf, Zfc, Z50, Z50II, Z30 Thailand NIKKOR Z Lenses NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S NIKKOR Z […]

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