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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Nikon invests in Unistellar – the pioneer of smart telescopes


While the telescope market is nothing new for Nikon, the company has made its first investment in the smart telescope industry today in partnership with smart telescope company Unistellar.

Unistellar’s eVscope 2 was the first smart telescope to incorporate Nikon technology, and this new investment will allow Unistellar to develop new smart telescopes and bring them to market.

Nikon and Unistellar announced a new digital astronomical telescope camera eVscope 2

Nikon and Unistellar announce a master joint development agreement

Unistellar products are sold at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H.

Additional information:

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Nikon did have “an exclusive photographic experience” for two days in March in the UK


Nikon did have “an exclusive photographic experience” for two days in March in the UK for its retailers, content creators, and imaging journalists. I wonder what else was shown there under closed doors and NDAs? Yes, I heard a few people are under NDA already, as I already mentioned online. The article at Ephotozine was titled “Nikon Is The Future” – check it out here.

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Adorama is still shipping Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 lens orders placed on the day of the announcement (January 2022)


Adorama is still shipping Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 lens orders placed on the day of the announcement (January 2022) – here is the email I received from a reader a few days ago:

“I ordered the Nikon Z 400mm f/2.8 TC lens 1/19/2022 within a couple of hours of Adorama beginning to take orders. The lens was delivered yesterday, 3/28/2023. I am not an NPS member.”

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Coming soon: Zhongyi Optics 200mm f/4 full-frame lens for Nikon F + Z mount


Zhongyi Optics will soon announce a new 200mm f/4 full-frame lens for Nikon F + Z mount. Here are the details:

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Nikon Ambassador Dixie Dixon: fashion photography techniques with the Nikon Z9 camera and Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens


Nikon Ambassador Dixie Dixon discusses fashion photography techniques with the Nikon Z9 camera and Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens:

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