Weekly Nikon news flash #814


Vote for the worst camera of 2024 (PhotoRumors).


→ The top 10 best-selling cameras and lenses for 2024 according to one of the largest Japanese camera stores Map Camera.
→ 2024 new camera gear roundup – a deep dive.

   
→ New silver version of the TTArtisan 75mm f/1.5 “Swirly Bokeh” lens for M42 released (you will need an M42 to Nikon Z adapter).


→ New: Sabrent USB4 CFexpress Type B card reader (B&H Photo | Amazon).


→ New: SanDisk PRO-READER SD Express dual card reader (B&H Photo | Amazon).

 
3D printed grip for Nikon Zf cameras.


New lenses coming from Brightin Star, Yongnuo, and Viltrox.


→ Mockups: what if Nikon Zf was inspired by the Nikon F3 instead of the Nikon FM (created by a reader).

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Nikon at the 2025 CES show *UPDATED*




The 2025 CES show starts next week on January 7th in Las Vegas (LVCC, Central Hall, booth 19504). Nikon has already published their CES press release about a co-created in-vehicle camera system with Mitsubishi Fuso:

Update – see the new dedicated CES website.

The Nikon Z6III got the Innovation Award from CES:

   
As of today, I do not expect any major photography announcements at the 2025 CES show. A quick reminder that we are still waiting on the rumored Nikon Coolpix P1000 replacement (P1100?) and the Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S-line lens. The Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ zoom lens is also not officially released yet:

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Godox released three new compact “Mini” flash units: iM20, iM22, and IA32



Godox released three new compact “Mini” flash units – iM20, iM22, and IA32 models:

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Limited time deal: the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount is now $550 off


Amazon has one of those limited-time deals on the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mountnow $1,449 or $550 off / 27% off (sold and shipped by Amazon):

The same lens is listed at B&H Photo for $1,799 after a $200 rebate.

Previous coverage on the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount:

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New TTAr­ti­san 35mm f/1.8 II APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount



TTAr­ti­san announced a new 35mm f/1.8 II APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount ($125):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #813


→ Ending on December 30th – all Viltrox lenses are 15% off at B&H Photo:

Ending on December 30th: 15% off Viltrox lenses for Nikon Z-mount


→ Pergear announced a new 12mm f/2 II APS-C lens for Nikopn Z mount. Some of the upgrades from the first generation are a 70g lighter and more compact design. Pre-orders are now open at Amazon US, Amazon CA, and Amazon DE.


→ SG-Image announced a new AF 55mm f/1.8 STM full-frame lens for Nikon Z mount in Japan (previously reported here). The details can be found here.


→ Topaz Labs released Video AI 6. Here is what’s new here.


→ ON1 Photo RAW version 2025.1 is now available with a newly enhanced Generative Eraser, Automatic Object Detection, new Mobile updates, and more.


→ The 7Artisans 18mm f/5.6 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount will be announced on December 30th.


→ 2024 year in review.


→ Nikkor Thousand and One Nights No.92: the Nikon Ai Zoom Nikkor ED 50-300mm f/4.5 lens.


Nikon Gashapon (vending machine-dispensed capsule toys at approximately 1/3 scale) will be available in limited quantities at Nikon Plaza Tokyo and Osaka.


Updated overview of Nikon technologies.


Nikon selected for Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the 7th consecutive year.


→ Nikon is the most popular brand among professionals, according to shotkit.


DGP Imaging Award 2024 winner interview: Nikon Imaging Japan.

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Quick review of the Meike 85mm f/1.4 AF full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount


Meike 85mm f/1.4 AF full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount review by John Hall (product page):

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