Nikon Europe Summer promotion is ending on July 18

By [NR] admin | Published: July 11, 2022



The current Nikon Europe Summer promotion where you can get up to a €400 discount on selected Nikon Z cameras and lenses is ending on July 18:

Most of the Nikon Z lens rebates are now also gone – see what’s still on sale at Adorama and B&H Photo.

The latest photo rebates in Germany (Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Nikon, OM System, Tamron, Fujifilm, Pentax)

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Nikon price increase coming also to the US on August 1st

By [NR] admin | Published: July 10, 2022


Just when I was wondering why the US was spared from the recent price increases, I heard a rumor that Nikon will be also raising their prices in the US on August 1st. I do not have the details yet, but it seems that the price increase will impact mainly Nikkor Z lenses. If you have been eyeing a Nikon mirrorless lens, now is a good time to pull the trigger and lock in the old price – please visit one of our sponsors for pricing and availability:

Update: here is the list of lenses that will get a price increase.

Most of the Nikon Z lens rebates are now also gone – see what’s still on sale at Adorama and B&H Photo.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #684

By [NR] admin | Published: July 9, 2022



→ Godox announced a new Lux Junior Retro flash for Nikon cameras (price: $69).


→ The SPINN CW.01 protective wrap for camera gear already raised $118k out of a $7,838 goal.


→ DxO released FilmPack version 6.3 (more info available here).


→ The latest BCN Ranking data from Japan.


→ Nikon enters the industrial camera market.


→ Seekingalpha: “Nikon demonstrates strong recovering in the imaging segment“.


→ Ending soon: $20 off Topaz Labs DeNoise AI (get an additional 15% off with promo code DENOISE15).


→ Megadap ETZ21 Sony E to Nikon Z AF lens adapter report by DC.Watch (pre-order: Adorama, B&H Photo, and eBay).

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Nikon announced the start of construction for their new head office in Tokyo

By [NR] admin | Published: July 8, 2022


Nikon announced the start of construction for their new head office in Tokyo. Completion is expected in May 2024. Here is the full press release with some additional information:

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Nikon Europe Sports Optics price increase

By [NR] admin | Published: July 8, 2022


There was a new price increase from Nikon Europe Sports Optics (Nikon Imaging recently had a price increase):

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Venus Optics Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced

By [NR] admin | Published: July 7, 2022


The previously rumored Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 full-frame zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount by Venus Optics is now officially announced. The Nikon version is priced at $649. Pre-orders are now open at the official online store (Laowa lenses are also sold at Adorama and B&H).





Additional information – specs, MTF chart, sample photos (the press release can be found here):

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Officially announced: Viltrox NF-Z autofocus lens adapter (Nikkor F-mount lens to Nikon Z-mount camera)

By [NR] admin | Published: July 6, 2022



The previously reported new Viltrox NF-Z autofocus lens adapter (Nikkor F-mount lens to Nikon Z-mount camera) is now officially announced and available for pre-order at the official Viltrox online store (they ship internationally) and B&H Photo. The price of the Viltrox NF-Z is $179. For comparison, the original Nikon FTZ II adapter is $249. Additional information:

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