Two more sample photos taken with the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens

By [NR] admin | Published: March 23, 2023

Here are two more sample photos taken with the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens (still in stock at B&H and Camera Canada):

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens sample photos

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens sample photos
Pictures crredit: Foto Hans Keuzekamp

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens sample RAW files

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The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens is now shipping and is currently in stock in the US and Canada

By [NR] admin | Published: March 23, 2023



The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens is now shipping and is currently in stock at B&H Photo and Camera Canada.

Check also avaialbility at:

Some additional pictures from Foto Hans Keuzekamp:

Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens sample RAW files

Two more sample photos taken with the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens

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Venus Optics to release a new Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 full-frame manual focus lens for Nikon Z-mount next week

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


The previously rumored Laowa Argus 28mm f/1.2 full-frame manual focus lens for Nikon Z-mount from Venus Optics is expected to be officially announced next week:

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More new Nikon trademarks: “PLENA” and “NX READY”

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


In addition to the new logo I reported about a few weeks ago, Nikon has a few other new recently filed trademarks:

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RIP Dpreview

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


You probably already saw the sad news that Dpreview is shutting down. I have to say that I am not surprised. Amazon would not keep an entity alive if they do not contribute to the bottom line. I was actually expecting this to happen much earlier when the camera industry started to go south.

With all that, I would like to remind you that our own [NR] forum is still alive and kicking. To keep spammers out, the forum is by invitation only (contact me if you want to create an account).

I you have any questions regarding Nikon and other gear, you can also join the following Facebook groups:

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Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 Z DF DSM lens for Nikon Z-mount now available

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


The previously reported Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 Z DF DSM lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially released and already listed for sale at eBay and AliExpress.

The new Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 Z DF DSM lens is a full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount cameras. Here are the details (presentation slides now available in English):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #720

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


→ New memory cards announced:


→ The Benro Theta self-leveling intelligent modular tripod already raised over $1.2M on Kickstarter from more than 2300 backers with another 32 days to go.


→ KEH March promotions:


→ New updates to Adobe Lightroom Classic.


→ All ACDsee digital asset management and photo editing software packages are currently on sale. The sale will end on March 22nd. Free trials are available.


→ Nikon I catalog from 1948 (source: Nikon).

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