Weekly Nikon news flash #836

By [NR] admin | Published: June 1, 2025



→  What’s new on Kickstarter:


→ The discount on the brand new Topaz Labs Video AI version 7 is ending soon.


→ New 7Artisans MF 10mm f/3.5 lens for Nikon Z-mount coming soon.


→ 2025 Nikon Days in Europe.

→ Nikon F camera attached to the helmets of  Graham Hill and Jackie Stewart (at the 1966 Monaco GP?).

→ New Nikon Store opened in Guangzhou Zhengjia Plaza, Tianhe District, Guangzhou (China).

→ Wedding photography with the NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S lens.

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Cheap lens cap solution/replacement for the Nikkor 14mm f/2.8 lens (and other lenses)

By [NR] admin | Published: May 31, 2025


A reader sent me his solution for a cheap lens cap replacement for his Nikkor 14mm f/2.8 lens (see the original lens cap on eBay).

The QC-103 Fernco 3-in. flexible pipe cap pictured above is a perfect fit and protects the lens front better than any other cap or cover. Fits snugly, and it only costs a few dollars:


Several different sizes and colors of Fernco Qwik Caps may work as lens caps for various lenses (check their Amazon store).

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Nikon US and Canada rebates are ending this week

By [NR] admin | Published: May 29, 2025




The Nikon US and Canada rebates are ending this week, the EU rebates will end on July 21:

Keep in mind that a Nikon price increase is coming to the US on June 23 – here is the new price list:

New Nikon price increase list (all lenses and accessories made in China, no camera price increases)

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Nikon at the 2025 Bild Expo in NYC: schedule of speakers + free sensor cleaning + free registration (June 17-18)

By [NR] admin | Published: May 29, 2025


Here is Nikon’s official schedule of speakers at the 2025 Bild Expo that will take place in NYC from June 17-18 (the registration for the show is free) – sensor cleaning will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis (no appointment is necessary):

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Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount officially released, available for order

By [NR] admin | Published: May 28, 2025


A quick update to my last post – the Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED pancake lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially released and available for order:

Additional information:

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Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED lens for Nikon Z-mount listed for sale

By [NR] admin | Published: May 27, 2025

The new Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED lens for Nikon Z-mount is already listed for sale on eBay and Aliexpress.

The lens should be listed soon at B&H Photo. Check also the official Viltrox website for updates.

Update – the lens is now officially released and available for order:

Some forum members already received their lens – see this post.

Additional information:

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Coming soon: new Mr. Ding Noxlux DG 50mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: May 27, 2025

The Chinese brand Mr. Ding will soon announce a new Noxlux DG 50mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon Z-mount – they already have several lenses for Leica M-mount, but this will be their first lens for Nikon. This is what we know so far:

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