Two new lenses for Nikon Z-mount announced: 7artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 (APS-C) and Meike AF 85mm f/1.8 Mark II (full-frame)

Two new third-party lenses for Nikon Z-mount were announced today:


New 7artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount: orders now open at B&H Photo. Additional information:

New 7artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 APS-C lens announced for $199 (E/X)



New Meike SE series 85mm f/1.8 Mark II full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount: orders now open at Meike online store. Additional information:

New Meike SE series 85mm f/1.8 Mark II full-frame autofocus lens announced for $229 (Z/L/E)

See what other Chinese lenses are coming next:

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Nikon ZR cinema camera body-only now in stock in the US


The Nikon ZR cinema camera body-only is now in stock at B&H Photo:


Check Nikon ZR availability at:

Previous Nikon ZR coverage is available here.

Also: join the new Nikon ZR Facebook group.

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Luminar Neo Fall Upgrade 2025 and new DxO Optics Modules released


The latest Skylum Luminar Neo Fall Upgrade 2025 version 1.25.0 is now officially released – here is what’s new (check also the Black Friday offers):

  • Luminar Ecosystem – Seamless Cross-Device Editing
  • Restoration – Bring Old Photos Back to Life
  • Light Depth – Next-Generation Light Control
  • Spaces – Create and Share Beautiful Web Galleries

Get 10% off Luminar products with code RUMORS by using this link.


DxO Labs released new Optics Modules with support for the latest Nikon Z cameras and lenses (additional information):

The new DxO Modules are available in the latest DxO software updates: PhotoLab, PureRAW, FilmPack, ViewPoint, and NikCollection.

Get 15% off DxO products with code RUMORS by using this link.

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Godox announced new iT32 iFlash and X5 TTL wireless flash trigger for Nikon cameras


Godox announced a new iT32 iFlash and X5 TTL wireless flash trigger for Nikon cameras:

Additional information can be found here:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #860


→ The Nikon ZR camera climbed to the #1 best-selling at Yodobashi Camera, Japan:

  1. Nikon ZR
  2. Hasselblad X2D II 100C
  3. Sony α7C II
  4. Fujifilm X-M5
  5. Sony α7C II
  6. Nikon Z50II
  7. Canon EOS R50
  8. Sony VLOGCAM ZV-E10 II
  9. Nikon Z5II
  10. Canon EOS R5 Mark II

→ New: Munity TC-A Timecode + Audio Breakout (check B&H Photo) is for any mirrorless camera that has a mic in a jack, like the Nikon ZR, Z8, Z7, etc. It allows you to use a Deity (A-OUT: Outputs Mic level timecode) or Tentacle Sync Timecode generator to lay down LTC timecode on the left audio channel, while allowing audio on the right channel.

→ Ulanzi launched a new VF01 waist-level optical viewfinder for Nikon Z30, Z50, and Zfc cameras (worldwide shipping available, additional information available here).


DxO released new versions of PhotoLab 9.2PureRAW 5.5, and Nik Collection 8.2 (additional information is available here). You can get 15% off DxO products with code RUMORS when you purchase from this link.


Atomos released a new HDMI-Only Ninja TX GO 5.2” Wi-Fi enabled camera monitor/recorder.


7artisans to announce a new lens for Nikon Z-mount on November 10th.

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Free class/presentation: The Harmonious Convergence of Nature, Birds, and Technology with Mike Corrado from Nikon

Mike Corrado from Nikon is coming to Paul’s Photo and the Creative Photo Academy:

  • Friday, November 21st at 6 pm
  • Live in the CPA classroom or online via Zoom
  • FREE registration is now open
  • Additional information:

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September 2025 CIPA numbers


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2025, black: 2024, blue: 2023):

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