Nikon Rumors

Nikon at the 2025 Bild Expo in NYC: schedule of speakers + free sensor cleaning + free registration (June 17-18)

By [NR] admin | Published: May 29, 2025

Here is Nikon’s official schedule of speakers at the 2025 Bild Expo that will take place in NYC from June 17-18 (the registration for the show is free) – sensor cleaning will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis (no appointment is necessary):

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Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount officially released, available for order

By [NR] admin | Published: May 28, 2025

A quick update to my last post – the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially released and available for order:

US: B&H Photo
DE: Foto Erhardt
International: Pergear | Viltrox (5% off with code FBX28CHIPZ5)

Additional information:

Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED lens for Nikon Z-mount listed for sale

By [NR] admin | Published: May 27, 2025

The new Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED lens for Nikon Z-mount is already listed for sale on eBay and Aliexpress.

The lens should be listed soon at B&H Photo. Check also the official Viltrox website for updates.

Update – the lens is now officially released and available for order:

US: B&H Photo
DE: Foto Erhardt
International: Pergear | Viltrox store (get 5% off with code FBX28CHIPZ5)

Some forum members already received their lens – see this post.

Additional information:

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Coming soon: new Mr. Ding Noxlux DG 50mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: May 27, 2025

The Chinese brand Mr. Ding will soon announce a new Noxlux DG 50mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon Z-mount – they already have several lenses for Leica M-mount, but this will be their first lens for Nikon. This is what we know so far:

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Adobe price increase, ON1 2025.2 + Topaz Video AI 7 released

By [NR] admin | Published: May 27, 2025

The Adobe Creative Cloud plans for individuals will get a new name and pricing for customers in North America on June 17, 2025 (see all plans). Additional information is available here.

ON1 released the 2025.2 update – free for all version 2025 owners and subscribers. See what’s new in ON1 version 2025.2 here. Additional information is available here.

Topaz Labs released Video AI version 7. Additional information is available here.

The $30 off promo discount for the new Photo AI version 4 is ending this week. Additional information is available here.

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New Nikon price increase list (all lenses and accessories made in China, no camera price increases)

By [NR] admin | Published: May 25, 2025

On June 23, 2025, Nikon will increase the prices on pretty much all F and Z mount lenses made in China. All other accessories like flashes, filters, cases, lens hoods, battery grips, memory cards, etc. will also get a price increase (see where Nikon products are manufactured). I am not aware of any Nikon camera getting a price increase since they are made in Thailand.

If you are planning to buy any Nikon gear before the price increase, consider doing so from one of our sponsors:

The current Nikon rebates can be found here.

Here is the complete list of lenses that will go up in price:

Product	Old price	New price	Change %
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G	$449.95	$599.95	33.34%
AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D	$134.95	$199.95	48.17%
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G	$219.95	$259.95	18.19%
AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G	$199.95	$219.95	10.00%
AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED	$799.95	$949.95	18.75%
AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED	$529.95	$569.95	7.55%
AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G	$479.95	$549.95	14.59%
AF-S NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G	$699.95	$749.95	7.14%
AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G	$499.95	$549.95	10.00%
AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E	$1,399.95	$1,499.95	7.14%
AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G	$279.95	$299.95	7.14%
AF-S Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G	$559.95	$599.95	7.14%
NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S	$1,049.95	$1,149.95	9.52%
NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S	$999.95	$1,099.95	10.00%
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4	$599.95	$649.95	8.34%
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8S	$849.95	$899.95	5.88%
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4	$499.95	$549.95	10.00%
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S	$2,799.95	$2,999.95	7.14%
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S	$799.95	$849.95	6.25%
NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8	$1,199.95	$1,299.95	8.33%
NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3	$399.95	$449.95	12.50%
NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8	$1,299.95	$1,399.95	7.69%
NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8	$1,249.95	$1,349.95	8.00%
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3	$1,899.95	$2,049.95	7.89%
NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8	$649.95	$699.95	7.69%
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 S	$3,249.95	$3,499.95	7.69%
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 S	$4,799.95	$5,199.95	8.33%
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 S	$6,499.95	$6,999.95	7.69%
NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7	$279.95	$299.95	7.14%
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE)	$309.95	$329.95	6.45%
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S	$2,799.95	$2,999.95	7.14%
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE)	$309.95	$329.95	6.45%
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct	$7,999.95	$8,649.95	8.13%
NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3	$309.95	$329.95	6.45%
NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3	$639.95	$679.95	6.25%
NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3	$379.95	$409.95	7.89%
Z TC-1.4x	$549.95	$589.95	7.27%
Z TC-2.0x	$599.95	$649.95	8.33%
Nikon FTZ II adapter	$249.95	$269.95	8.00%
NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ	$2,599.95	$2,799.95	7.69%