Another curiosity: Nikon Germany lists ten mirrorless cameras on their website, but there are currently only nine Z models

If you go to Nikon USA website, you will see a total of 9 mirrorless Z cameras:


Nikon.com also shows 9 Z cameras:


Nikon Germany also displays 9 mirrorless cameras, but their counter tells us that they have a total of 10 cameras on display – it seems that the 10th camera (Nikon Z8?) is still hidden:


Just like the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR lens, there are some weird things going on at the European Nikon websites. I will keep looking for clues – please do the same and share your findings in the comment section or contact me. Thanks!

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Nikon Netherlands leaks a new NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR lens on their website

Nikon Netherlands and a few other European sites have a placeholder on their website for a new NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR lens:


If you click on the “Learn More” button, you will get a blank page with the following URL:

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Just released: Topaz Labs Photo AI 1.2.10 & Skylum Luminar Neo 1.8.0


Topaz Labs released Photo AI version 1.2.10 (now $40 off until April 21):

  • Improved color rendering for many raw files
  • New Preferences menu
  • New Open Recent option in File menu
  • New ▲ / ▼ button on bottom-left that toggles thumbnail list view
  • New bit depth options for PNG
  • New shortcut for Close All Images (Ctrl/Cmd+Shift+W)
  • Improved autopilot logic for subjects and multiple filters
  • Improved authentication handling for various error states
  • Improved monitor colorspace conversions
  • Improved metadata handling in Lightroom Plug-In Extras workflow
  • Improved Spacebar interaction with Original button
  • Updated lens correction database
  • Fixed minor memory leak when saving images
  • Fixed downscaling being disabled due to Autopilot suggestions
  • Fixed issue where folders with dots in them would not save on Windows
  • Fixed Wacom tablet not releasing preview after panning

Skylum released Luminar Neo version 1.8.0:

“With Luminar Neo 1.8.0, the Histogram is now available in the Edits tab, and you can sort photos using the raw filter in the Catalog. Additionally, preview on hover is now available for LUTs in the Mood tool, the Blend Mode in Layers, and Camera Profile in the Develop RAW tool. You can also regulate the intensity of a Preset’s adjustments with a slider, and you can use another slider to view your photo’s before and after states. On top of that, you’ll find performance improvements and support for new cameras including the Canon EOS R8, Canon EOS R50, and Panasonic DC-S5-ll. Last but not least, Luminar Neo 1.8.0 is faster and more stable, as we’ve fixed a number of bugs.”

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The TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 lens is coming for Nikon Z-mount


The TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 lens is coming for Nikon Z-mount. This will be the second TTArtisan autofocus Z lens after the 32mm f/2.8.

TTArtisan AF 27mm f/2.8 lens additional information:

  • Compact and lightweight
  • Autofocus lens
  • Clicked aperture
  • Metal-built body
  • Price: $149
  • Pre-orders will be open soon (sold also at Amazon)
  • Technical specifications and additional pictures:

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 200-600mm lens coming soon?


How2fly has a mixed track record, especially with Nikon product announcements – they seem to have better information for other brands. Last year they predicted that the Z8 will be announced in August 2022, which of course did not happen:

August is over, where is the Nikon Z8?

How2fly now tweeted that the Nikon NIKKOR Z 200-600mm lens is coming soon:


Update #1: the tweet is now deleted.

Update #2: the lens was announced on June 21 and it is 180-600mm as I already reported and not 200-600mm.

Nikon is expected to release eight new Z lenses in 2023

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Get $20 off the new Meike 85mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus STM lens for Nikon Z-mount (coupon code included)


You can get $20 off the new Meike 85mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus STM lens for Nikon Z-mount (or any other Meike lens) with coupon code “Nikon Rumors“:


The code works only if you purchase directly from Meike’s website (international shipping available).

Update: the new Meike 85mm f/1.8 lens is now available also at B&H Photo.

Additional information on the new lens is available here:

Meike announces a new 85mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus STM lens for Nikon Z-mount for $200

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About those Nikon trademarks: new 8k proxy editing workflow software?


I was told that the new logo, Nikon recently filed a trademark for, is designed for a new/upcoming software solution for proxy editing workflow of 8K video. Maybe the name of the software will be “Plena” which will also be “NX Ready” (just guessing here):

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