Weekly Nikon news flash #752


Viltrox released new firmware updates for four Z-mount lenses (23mm f/1.4, 33mm f/1.4, 56mm f/1.4, and 85mm f/1.8).


→ King of Bokeh: Matt Granger published sample RAW/NEF files comparing the 85mm f/1.2 Z, 105mm d/1.4 E, and 135mm Plena lenses.


→ The previously reported Skylum Luminar Neo version 1.15.0 is now available with the new GenErase AI feature. Additional information is available here.


→ The new ON1 Photo RAW 2024 will be officially announced on November 2nd with new features like Brilliance AI, speed and performance gains, new AI Style Advisor, and more (what’s newbuy now with a discount). Additional information is available here.


→ PictureCorrect autumn sale (ends midnight October 31):


→ Here are the latest Kickstarter/Indiegogo projects still available for funding:

Read More »

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash| 25 Comments

The new Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount is now in stock




The new Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount (Model A057) is now shipping and is currently in stock at B&H Photo:

Check also availability at Adorama, Calumet, Erhardt, Koch, WEX, and Park.

Additional information on the new lens can be found here:

Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 DI III VC VXD lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged , , , , , | 34 Comments

Winners of the 2023 Nikon Small World photomicroscopy competition announced

Here are the top 10 winning images of the 2023 Nikon Small World photomicroscopy competition:

Read More »

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged | 8 Comments

Update: new Nikon winter instant rebates in Europe


Here are some additional links for the new Nikon winter instant rebates in Europe:

Next is the full list of discounted Nikon gear:

Read More »

Posted in Deals| Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

SmallRig released “Night Eagle” cage kit for Nikon Z8 cameras


SmallRig released a new Night Eagle” cage kit for Nikon Z8 cameras. For now, the new Z8 cage is sold only at the official SmallRig website (international shipping available). Two different versions are available:

The “Night Eagle” cage shows some hints from iconic Nikon designs (red stripe, gold ring):


Get 15% off on select SmallRig products (coupon code included)

Additional information:

Read More »

Posted in Nikon Z8| Tagged , | 30 Comments

New Nikon Winter instant rebate (Sofortrabatt) started in Germany: up to €600 off on select products



Nikon started a new Winter instant rebate program (Sofortrabatt) in Germany where you can save up to €600 on select products until mid-January (the rebates start on Friday, October 27th, 2023, and will expire on Monday, January 15th, 2024). See the full list of 115 discounted Nikon products at Foto Erhardt.

Foto Erhardt in Germany offers a free SmallRig grip with every Nikon Zf camera purchase

The current US rebates can be found here and here:

Read More »

Posted in Deals| Tagged , | 40 Comments

The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens is now shipping, currently in stock

Picture from Vanbar Imaging in Melbourne

The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens is now shipping and is currently in stock at:

Check also availability at:


Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S: a surprisingly small super-telephoto.

Previous coverage of the new 600mm lens:

Read More »

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged | 26 Comments