New AstrHori 28mm f/13 2X Macro lens for Nikon Z/F mount announced ($60 off coupon included)

By [NR] admin | Published: November 1, 2022



The previously rumored AstrHori 28mm f/13 2X full-frame macro lens for Nikon Z and F mount is now officially announced and available for pre-order at Amazon and Pergear (you can save $60 at Pergear with coupon 2AAPKEGY3GPZ). The lens is similar to the existing Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro Probe.

Update – more pre-order links:

Lens  specification:

  • Focal Length: 28mm
  • Lens Format Coverage: Full Frame
  • Maximum Aperture: f/13
  • Minimum Aperture: f/40
  • Diagonal Angle of View: 75°
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 0.48m
  • Optical Design: 21 Elements in 16 Groups
  • Diaphragm Blades: 7
  • Filter Thread: None
  • Focus Scales: None
  • Electronic Communication: No
  • Image Stabilization: No
  • Dimensions (W x H): 60 x 60 mm
  • Length: 457mm
  • Weight: 698 g
  • A few sample photos can be found here

Here are the details (Google translated):

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More firmware updates released: Nikon Z6II v1.50 and Nikon Z7II v1.50

By [NR] admin | Published: October 31, 2022


Nikon continues to release firmware updates for its cameras – today we have new Nikon Z6II v1.50 and Nikon Z7II v1.50 versions:

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The new Nikon Nikkor Z 17-28mm f/2.8 lens is now in stock for the first time

By [NR] admin | Published: October 31, 2022


The new Nikon Nikkor Z 17-28mm f/2.8 lens is now in stock at:  


Nikon also published a special content website for the new Nikkor Z 17-28mm f/2.8 lens (additional info).

Previous coverage of the Nikkor Z 17-28mm f/2.8 lens can be found here:

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The November Nikon rebates started today

By [NR] admin | Published: October 31, 2022


The November Nikon rebates started today:

The current European cashback program can be found here:

Here is the long and boring list of discounted cameras and lenses in the US (for both Z and F mount):

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Coming next week: new Yongnuo YN 35mm f/2 Z DF DSM mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount *UPDATED*

By [NR] admin | Published: October 30, 2022


The Chinese company Yongnuo is rumored to announce a new YN 35mm f/2 Z DF DSM mirrorless autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount next week (on October 31):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #700

By [NR] admin | Published: October 30, 2022


→ Kickstarter updates:


→ ON1 released their new 2023 Professional Plugins Bundle (new versions of ON1 Effects, NoNoise AI, Resize AI, Portrait AI, and HDR) – additional information is available here.


→ Topaz Photo AI version 1.0.6 released with greater autopilot customization, enhanced sharpening quality, and a significant performance boost.

→ 3D printed Nikon Z6 dummy battery grip.

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Nikon is rumored to announce/release one more lens before the end of the year

By [NR] admin | Published: October 29, 2022


Nikon is rumored to announce/release one more new lens before the end of the year. I am still not sure which lens it will be, but the most probable candidate is again the NIKKOR Z 600mm (not yet know if it’s going to be f/4.0 or f/4.5).

Here is the full list of upcoming Nikon Z lenses based on the latest roadmap from September 20th:

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