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Coming soon: new Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 FFII C&D Dreamer autofocus full-frame ultra wide lens for Nikon Z mount

By [NR] admin | Published: June 23, 2025

This week, Venus Optics is expected to announce the previously reported Laowa 12mm f/2.8 FFII C&D Dreamer autofocus full-frame ultra wide lens for Nikon Z mount (a few sample photos can be found here):

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Nikon USA price increase now in effect

By [NR] admin | Published: June 23, 2025

The Nikon USA price increase is now in effect. Here is the new price list for lenses made in China (all other accessories like flashes, filters, cases, lens hoods, battery grips, memory cards, etc. will also got a price increase):

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Comparing the Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 with the upcoming Tamron 16-30mm f//2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: June 23, 2025

  Here is a quick specifications comparison between the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens and the upcoming Tamron 16-30mm f//2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount: Specification Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 Tamron 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Prie $1,196 around $1,000 Focal Length Range 14 -30mm 16-30 Zoom Ratio 2.1x […]

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Tamron to announce a new 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: June 22, 2025

Tamron will soon announce a new 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount. Tamron currently has 7 lenses for Nikon Z-mount – see previous coverage here. Here is the leaked information (now removed):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #839

By [NR] admin | Published: June 22, 2025

→ The new Pro Tripod by Peak Design has already raised over $2.6 million on Kickstarter, with more than 3,200 backers. → The Nikon rebates (sofortrabatt) in Europe will expire on July 21: Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo. → New Gura Gear Kiboko City Sling 6L camera back announced. → Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS […]

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Nikon dominated the 2025 Bild Expo in NYC

By [NR] admin | Published: June 21, 2025

Here is some additional coverage of the 2025 Bild Expo by B&H Photo that took place in NYC this week: Exploring Bild Expo 2025 New gear at Bild Expo 2025: the latest in photography and filmmaking Bild Expo special deals Nikon dominated the 2025 Bild Expo with the largest and busiest booth of the entire […]

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Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods, including lite + tall versions

By [NR] admin | Published: June 19, 2025

  Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods on Kickstarter, including lite + tall versions. The project has already raised almost $2.3 million during the first 2 days with an initial goal of $100,000, with almost 2,800 backers (57 days to go). Products in this launch: Pro Tripod (main hero product) Pro Tall […]

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