November 2022 CIPA numbers

By [NR] admin | Published: January 6, 2023


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2022, black: 2021, blue: 2020):

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens size comparison

By [NR] admin | Published: January 5, 2023
The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens

The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens (credit: Paul’s Photo)

Here is the first Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens size comparison with the existing Nikon NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens by Michna:


Another comparison between both lenses:

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The first Sigma mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount could be announced next week

By [NR] admin | Published: January 5, 2023


The first Sigma press event for 2023 is scheduled for next week (January 12) and we may finally get an official word on the long-rumored Sigma mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount that are expected to be introduced this year (2023):

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Nikon announces the development of the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S and NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: January 4, 2023



There was a reason for all the latest leaks from the last few days – Nikon just officially announced the development of the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S and Nikkor 26mm f/2.8 pancake lenses.

Pricing was not announced – see the product listings at B&H:

Press release:

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Another leaked picture of the upcoming Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S and Nikkor 26mm f/2.8 pancake lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: January 4, 2023

Another leaked picture of the upcoming Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S and Nikkor 26mm f/2.8 pancake lenses:


The Nikkor 26mm f/2.8 pancake lens has already been listed on the latest Nikon Z lens roadmaps for over a year now:

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The 2023 CES show starts today and here’s Nikon’s press release

By [NR] admin | Published: January 4, 2023


The 2023 CES show starts today and here’s Nikon’s press release (booth 17914, Central Hall from Thursday, January 5 through Sunday, January 8):

Update: the 2023 Nikon @ CES website can be found here (the Nikon Z page is here).

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First leaked picture of the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens

By [NR] admin | Published: January 3, 2023

Here is the first leaked picture of the upcoming Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 lens that is long overdue and should be announced soon:


For now, I will not mention the source of the picture with the hope to get more leaks.

Previous reports of the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens:

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