Now available: 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount



7Artisans officially released the previously reported 10mm f/2.8 APS-C autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount – not to be confused (like I did in the past) with the 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 full-frame fisheye manual focus version.

You can get the new 7Artisans AF 10mm f/2.8 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount at the 7Artisans online store (coming soon to B&H Photo).

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2025 Nikon Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals


 

 

Nikon is already promoting their 2025 Nikon Black Friday Deals, but to me, they look identical to the November rebates I reported here:

Rebates by categories:

The latest Nikon Europe rebates can be found here.

More Black Friday deals are available on this dedicated page.

Here is the complete list of the current Nikon US rebates:

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New RED-supervised Nikon Imaging Recipes coming on December 10th


Nikon is teasing new RED-supervised Imaging Recipes to be released on December 10th. You can see the placeholder on the Nikon Imaging Cloud website:

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New Viltrox 2.0x teleconverter for Nikon Z-mount now available for pre-order



The previously reported Viltrox 2.0x teleconverter for Nikon Z-mount (see patent) is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo for $280 – that is less than half the price of the Nikon version ($647).

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Venus Optics Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D tilt-shift 0.5x macro lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced



The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D tilt-shift 0.5x macro lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announed and available for order (coming soon to B&H Photo).

Designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and also compatible with GFX/XCD medium-format systems, the new Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5× macro lens with 3-in-1 optic combines tilt, shift, and half-macro capabilities into a single, compact package (±12mm of shift on full frame and ±8mm on medium format). The Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro boasts the Zero-D (Zero Distortion) optical design, ensuring sharp, geometrically accurate images. The APO (Apochromatic) elements deliver impeccable color fidelity and edge-to-edge clarity, while a bright f/2.8 aperture excels in low-light conditions. The price is USD 1,249.

Additional information can be found here and here:

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New BrightinStar MF 50mm f/0.95 II full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount announced


BrightinStar announced a new MF 50mm f/0.95 II full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount. Orders are now open at:

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Is Nikon Professional Services worth it in the US? My honest take as a Platinum Member


The post “Is Nikon Professional Services worth it in the US? My honest take as a Platinum Member” is by Joseph Nuzzo (website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X):

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