Sigma announced their first three mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: February 22, 2023


As previously reported, Sigma officially announced their first three mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount (all APS-C):

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Announced: new Voigtlander NOKTON 55mm f/1.2 SLIIs lens for Nikon F-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: February 21, 2023


Today Cosina announced five new Voigtlander lenses, one of which is a new Voigtlander NOKTON 55mm f/1.2 SLIIs lens for Nikon F-mount. Pricing and availability were not revealed. Here are the details:

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Major Nikon meetings scheduled for next month (March 2023) – I think we are getting closer to the Z8 announcement

By [NR] admin | Published: February 20, 2023


I received this tweet from a reader (thanks):

I was also told that some Asian Nikon dealers will be meeting in Macau next month for a new product presentation/training.

This timeline matches my previous Nikon Z8 reports indicating that the new camera is expected in the Spring of 2023:

The upcoming/rumored Nikon Z8 mirrorless camera will compete with the new Sony a7RV and is expected in Spring 2023

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New: Optic Explorer lens simulator/lens database website

By [NR] admin | Published: February 20, 2023
Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens

Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 S lens

This week I will try to catch up on all the latest Nikon patents. Coincidently the folks from Optic Explorer contacted me about their new lens simulator/lens database website:

“I thought your readers might be interested to know that when interesting new Nikon (or other photographic/optical) patents emerge, they can use this web application to simulate the characteristics and performance of lenses: http://www.opticexplorer.com

There’s also a sizable database of existing lens designs that can be searched for and simulated. For example:

Show me all Nikon 50mm lenses

You can explore the lens database and tinker with lenses, light sources etc. without logging in or creating an account. If you want to create your own library of lens designs, you can create an account to store and share your designs. In either case, it’s free to use.”

All Nikon lenses can be found here. Here are a few Optic Explorer screenshots:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #716

By [NR] admin | Published: February 19, 2023



→ There is a new Camera Sling by Clever Supply Co. crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter that has already raised $86,787 by 375 backers out of a $15,000 goal.


→ New: Pan’s workflow memory card station hub (additional info available here):

  • Pergear (10% off promo code: MN37G99C8Y65, valid until February 28th)
  • Amazon US (10% off promo code: 10CSQ642, valid until March 16th)


→ Service Photo now has their entire used gear inventory online.

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Photographing Tigers with the Nikon Z9

By [NR] admin | Published: February 19, 2023



Photographing Tigers with the Z9 by Des Ong (website | Facebook | Instagram, see also his previous guest posts):

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Released: 492 new DxO Optics Modules, ON1 Photo RAW 2023.1

By [NR] admin | Published: February 17, 2023


DxO released 492 new Optics Modules. There are now over 81,000 unique Optics Modules and the performance of supported lenses/cameras can be boosted by processing RAW files with DxO software (PhotoLab, PureRAW, FilmPack, ViewPoint, NikCollection). Additional information is available here.


The new ON1 Photo RAW 2023.1 is now officially released and available for download (see the 2023.1 sneak peek videos). This will be a free update for all ON1 Photo RAW 2023 owners. New customers can get the $20 off intro offer. Additional information is available here.


Expiring Tomorrow: Topaz Photo AI is $40 off and the Topaz Image Quality Bundle is $60 off. Additional information can be found here.

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