Nikon Rumors

Weekly Nikon news flash #844

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

→ The new Zeiss Otus ML 50mm f//1.4 lens for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock at B&H Photo.

→ The Pro Tripod by Peak Design has already raised $3,639,779 on Kickstarter, backed by 4,407 backers, with 19 more days to go. With that crowdfunding campaign, Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods, including lite and tall versions. Additional information is available here (check also the Peak Design website).

→ The new WANDRD PRVKE V4 backpack that raised over $70ok on Kickstarter is now available for sale at B&H Photo.

→ Backpacking for Photographers.

→ Think Tank Photo announced a new line of DarkLight backpacks – now available at B&H Photo (additional information).

→ Updated list of latest/upcoming/rumored Chinese lenses.

→ Lomography announced three new Petzval 35mm f/2, 55mm f/1.7, and 80.5mm f/1.9 Art lenses for Nikon Z-mount.

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Ending soon: Luminar Neo and DxO Nik Collection deals

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

From July 24 to August 3, 2025, Skylum is offering an exclusive 20% off coupon code for Luminar on top of the current Summer Sale prices: “J20-RUMORS“. Here are the details on the summer sale:

Luminar Neo Lifetime (desktop only) $119: includes Luminar Neo + free 100 creative add-ons + free Neo video course worth $79
Cross-device Lifetime (desktop and mobile) $159: includes Luminar Neo desktop + Luminar mobile + free 100 creative add-ons + free Neo video course worth $79
Cross-device Lifetime (desktop and mobile) + X membership (presets, luts and courses for 1 year) $169: includes Luminar Neo desktop + Luminar mobile + free 100 creative add-ons + free Neo video course worth $79 + X membership

DxO has released Nik Collection 8.1 with a special offer until July 27: purchase or upgrade to Nik Collection 8.1, and you’ll receive DxO PhotoLab 8 or DxO ViewPoint 5 for free. Here’s what’s new in 8.1:

Original Image Comparison in Silver Efex: Toggle instantly between your edited black-and-white version and the original color photo. Perfect for fine-tuning your vision with total confidence.
Performance & Stability Enhancements: Enjoy a faster, more reliable experience across all plugins, with smoother editing from start to finish.

Via PhotoRumors

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Brackets, plates, cages, and rigs for Nikon Z6III

By [NR] admin | Published: July 24, 2025

Here is an updated list of Nikon Z6III brackets and rigs:

→ Kondor Blue cage for Nikon Z6 III.

→ Really Right Stuff base plate and L bracket for Nikon Z6 III.

→ Falcam F22, F38, and F50 quick release bottom plate for Nikon Z6 III.

→ New Nikon Z6 III bracket and plate by Kirkphoto (see also the previously reported SmallRig option):

→ Rigid Nikon Z6 III Cinerig Base.

→ Generic metal L bracket for Nikon Z6III.

→ PNLO-Z6III L-bracket for Nikon Z6III.

→ TopCine L plate for Nikon Z6III for $39.

SmallRig released new cage kits for Nikon Z6 III cameras, including a “Night Eagle” version

Update – 3 Legged Thing Zadie QD L-bracket for Nikon Z6 III cameras:

Just released: 3 Legged Thing Zadie QD L-bracket for Nikon Z6 III cameras

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Trade deal reached: the new US tariff on goods imported from Japan is 15%

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

After the initial suggestion for a 25% tariff, the Trump administration reached a new deal today that includes a 15% tariff on all products coming from Japan.

The effective US tariff rate on Japanese imports before the announcement was approximately 2%, according to World Bank data.

Please note that tariffs are not calculated based on the final selling price in the US, but rather on the import invoice/declared value price.

Here is the list of Nikon lenses still produced in Japan – expect a price increase on those models in the coming weeks:

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New Godox iT20/iT22 ultra-compact flash for Nikon cameras announced

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

Godox announced a new iT20/iT22 ultra-compact flash weighing just 45g:

Pre-orders: Godox iT20 | Godox iT22 | Magnetic attachment kit | Godox diffuser for iT20
Smart TTL for effortless, well-balanced exposures
One-touch M/TTL switching for quick control
Magnetic accessories (diffusers, color filters, gels, grids) for creative light shaping
700+ full-power flashes with just a 1.5s recycle time
Lightweight lithium battery and precise power control

Check out also the recently announed Godox iM20, iM22, and IA32 mini flash units: