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→ Fun and affordable lenses for the Nikon Z mount:

1. 7Artisans 10mm f/2.8 Mark II Fisheye Lens
2. Venus Optics Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF AF Lens
3. 7Artisans 15mm f/4 Lens
4. Viltrox AF 35mm f/1.7 Z Lens
5. TTArtisan 50mm f/0.95 Lens
6. NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Lens
7. NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens
8. TTArtisan 250mm f/5.6 Reflex Lens
9. NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Lens
10. Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD Lens

→ The Chinese band Cheecar released a new 50mm f/1.2 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount with fluorescent markings (cheecar lenses are sold on eBay). Additional information is available here.

→ Gashapon released new Nikon keychains in Japan (vending machine-dispensed capsule toys – see previous coverage). You may be able to find some Gashapon Nikon toys on eBay.

→ B&H now sells the Nikon Z8 with a Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 lens combo (currently $700 off).

→ Moment announced a new line of ultra-light camera bags and a new photo vest.

→ The new Skylum Luminar Neo Fall 2025 update will launch in early November 2025 with some key additions: AI restoration tools, advanced lighting, an intelligent assistant, and a cross-device ecosystem. Additional informtion can be found here.

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