Venus Optics Laowa 180mm f/4.5 APO CA-Dreamer 1.5X ultra macro full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount





The previously reported Laowa 180mm f/4.5 APO CA-Dreamer 1.5X ultra macro full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount by Venus Optics is now officially announced. The price is $499, and pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo. International shipping is available on the official Laowa online store.

Additional information (lens specification, optical design, MTF chart):

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7Artisans officially released the 24mm f/1.8 autofocus full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount



The previously reported 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 autofocus full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially released. The price of the lens is $329, and you can order one here. Additional information can be found here:

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What to expect next from Nikon?


After the Nikon ZR, silver Nikon Zf, and 24-70mm f/2.8 S II announcements, here is an updated list of what to expect next from Nikon (see previous posts):

Cameras

  • Nikon Z9II: still expected at the end of 2025 or early 2026 (there will probably be a teaser first, development announcement, etc)

Lenses

Nikon to announce a new line of Nikkor cinema lenses

Please note that, given the current geopolitical situation, nothing is 100% confirmed for now. New product releases can be canceled or delayed.


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The new Nikon ZR and the Nikon Z6III cameras are now priced the same ($2,197), but Amazon sells the Z6III for $2,029

After the new Nikon USA rebates, the new Nikon ZR and the Nikon Z6III cameras are now priced the same (without Trump’s tariffs, the price would be a $1,999):

A comparison between the two Z models can be found here.

Amazon is currently selling the Nikon Z6III at a 25% discount (price: $2,029, shipped and sold by Amazon) – the regular price is $2,196:

New Nikon rebates for September started in the US


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Weekly Nikon news flash #852


Nextorage September sale.


Nikon ZR “Touch & Try” event on September 23rd ay 6:30 pm LIVE at Paul’s Photo.


→ Year-to-day Nikon stock ticker: up 10.41%.


→ A few more Nikon ZR videos – more available here (join the new Nikon ZR Facebook group):

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Thypoch announced a new Simera 50mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon Z-mount



Thypoch announced a new Simera 50mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon Z-mount (pre-orders now open). Thypoch already has a 28mm and 35mm f/1.4 lenses for Z-mount. Additional information is available on the Thypoch website:

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