NASA Artemis II astronauts will take the 10-year-old Nikon D5 DSLR camera around the moon, here is why

By [NR] admin | Published: March 3, 2026


NASA Artemis II astronauts will take the 10-year-old Nikon D5 DSLR camera (you can still get one today) around the moon. Here is why:

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CIPA data for January 2026

By [NR] admin | Published: March 3, 2026


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2026, black: 2025, blue: 2024):

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Stores and distributors in China are removing all Sirui Z-mount lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: March 2, 2026


Several Chinese sources report that Sirui has removed Z-mount lenses from online stores. Apparently, all official Sirui stores and most distributors have removed all Z-mount lenses from their Taobao listings (China’s largest e-commerce platform). Only a few distributors still have Z-mount links available online:

The official Sirui website still lists several Z-mount lenses. In the US, Sirui Z-mount lenses are still in stock at B&H Photo.

Previous coverage of Sirui Z-mount lenses is available here. Additional coverage of all Sirui lenses can be found here.

Maybe this is all related to the recent reports of Nikon filing a lawsuit against Viltrox in China, and similar actions will be taken against all unauthorized third-party lens manufacturers:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #876

By [NR] admin | Published: March 1, 2026



→ New Atomos Ninja RAW 5.2″ HDMI monitor/recorder announced.



→ You can now buy rail hot-shoe covers in Japan – “toritetsu” or train hobby photography is very popular in Japan.

 
→ Interesting: Nikon let the D7 and D9 trademarks expire, but not the D8.


→ The real story behind the Nikon lens patent dispute with Viltrox:

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Lomography Nour Triplet V 2.0/64 “Bokeh Control Art” lens for Nikon Z-mount now available

By [NR] admin | Published: February 28, 2026


This is not a new lens, but I just noticed that I have not covered it on the website, and pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo (available in brass and aluminum).

Additional information:

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More new third-party Z-mount lenses at the 2026 CP+ show

By [NR] admin | Published: February 28, 2026

Here are several new third-party Z-mount lenses announced/on display at the 2026 CP+ show in Japan (see also this page):

The 7Artisans AF 135mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Z-mount is expected at the end of 2026, with a price tag of around $800 (check the website for updates).

The upcoming Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 and 55mm f/1.8 EVO lenses for Z-mount will be APO designs (check the website for updates).

Songraw AF 50mm f/1.2 & 85mm f/1.2 full frame lenses for Z-mount (Songraw lenses are sold at Amazon).

Kase 150mm f/5.6 Reflex autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount (source: 1 2).

TTArtisan 24mm f/3.8 lens prototype (check website for updates).

Meike AF 85mm f/1.4 II full-frame lens for Z-mount (check website for updates).

New 7Artisans 18mm f/6.3 lens for Z-mount (see the current version).

And finally, the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S II lens on display at the 2020^ CP+ show:

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New Nikon Spring discounts launched in Europe

By [NR] admin | Published: February 28, 2026


Nikon launched a new Spring discounts program in Europe that offers savings up to €700 instantly – see the details at (this offer is valid until March 30th):

The new Nikon USA March rebates will start next week – check B&H Photo for updates:


As of today, Nikon Canada seems to only offer a $200 trade-in bonus offer toward the Z5II:

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