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Cooke SP3 & AP3 cinema lenses now available also for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: July 28, 2026

Cooke Optics announced today that its Cooke SP3 and Cooke AP3 cinema lenses will also be available for Nikon Z-mount:

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Is the Z in Nikon Z just the letter N rotated at 90 degrees?

By [NR] admin | Published: July 27, 2026

Ever noticed something a little too perfect about the Nikon Z logo? The brand name Nikon contains two N letters. Is the Z in Nikon Z just the capital letter N rotated at 90 degrees clockwise (or counterclockwise)? Z with 2 lines for the double NN? Nikon’s official explanation never mentions this. In the original […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #896

By [NR] admin | Published: July 26, 2026

→ The new Peak Design modular field L-bracket system for Nikon cameras has already raised almost $500k on Kickstarter (additional information). → The excellent Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens is now $1,600 off (see all current rebates). → The Atomos Ninja TX GO 5.2″ HDMI Wi-Fi-enabled camera monitor/recorder is now $240 […]

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Meike 24mm f/1.4 MIX lens review: a budget wide-angle that punches above its weight

By [NR] admin | Published: July 26, 2026

This Meike 24mm f/1.4 MIX lens review is by Daniel Kuhn (Website | Instagram | YouTube | LinkedIn): Meike 24mm f/1.4 MIX Review: A Budget Wide-Angle That Punches Above Its Weight Wide-angle prime lenses often force photographers into a difficult choice: pay flagship prices for premium optics or settle for noticeable image-quality compromises. The Meike […]

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Today Nikon celebrates its 109th anniversary!

By [NR] admin | Published: July 25, 2026

Today, Nikon celebrates its 109th anniversary! On July 25, 1917, Nippon Kōgaku Kōgyō Kabushikigaisha (Japan Optical Industries Co., Ltd.) was established in Tokyo through the merger of the optical instruments division of the Tokyo Keiki company and the mirror division of Iwaki Glass with Fujii Lens Manufacturing. This merger gave rise to Nippon Kogaku K.K. […]

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Aftershoot sale: up to 40% off (discount code included)

By [NR] admin | Published: July 24, 2026

For a limited window, every Aftershoot annual plan is discounted when you use the coupon code SEASON26 on this page. There are two ways to save: 20% off all annual plans 40% off a complete annual plan (Cull + Edit + Retouch) This offer will end on Friday, July 31. Here is what’s coming next […]

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XXL weekend sale at Foto Erhardt

By [NR] admin | Published: July 24, 2026

Foto Erhardt started their XXL weekend sale. Here are some of the discounted brands: Nikon Viltrox 7Artisans Laowa Tamron Atomos Godox Lexar SanDisk Peak Design Think Tank Photo Lowepro, Manfrotto & Gitzo: 20% off with code ZUBEHÖR20 Secondhand (10% off with code GEBRAUCHT10)

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