Weekly Nikon news flash #639



Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI version 5.6 was released and is currently $20 off.


→ HPRC offers a dedicated case for the Nikon D850 filmmaker’s kit.


→ BCN Ranking published their latest mirrorless sales data from Japan.


Hoodman Steel 512 GB CFexpress memory card now $100 off.

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Venus Optics released more Laowa lenses for Nikon Z-mount


Today Venus Optics released several new Laowa lenses for Nikon Z-mount (previously reported here):

The most interesting lens is definitely the Laowa 24mm f/14 2X Macro – see previous coverage here:

Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x macro lens specifications, additional information and release date

Sample video footage taken with the unusual Laowa 24mm f/14 Relay 2x macro lens

Laowa lenses are also sold at Adorama and B&H but the new lenses are not listed yet.

The official Venus Optics online store ships internationally.

Additional information on each of the new Z-mount lenses:

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Nikon Coolpix B600 discontinued, several other accessories temporarily suspended



Nikon Japan officially discontinued the Coolpix B600 compact camera and temporarily suspended orders for the following products:

Source 1, Source 2

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Godox Ving V860III flash for Nikon officially released

The Godox Ving V860III flash for Nikon cameras is now officially released and available for pre-order at:

Additional information on the new Godox Ving V860III flash can be found here:

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Finally: Nikon D850 now in stock in the US, Canada, and Germany (Nikkor 500mm f/5.6 also in stock)


The Nikon D850 has been out of stock in the US for several months now and as I already reported yesterday the camera is finally in stock at Paul’s Photo (authorized Nikon dealer).

B&H Photo has an open box Nikon D850 camera that is $300 off.

Amazon has only stock from third parties, gray market resellers, and refurbished Nikon D850 cameras.

The Nikon D850 is also in stock at Calumet Germany and Camera Canada.


The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens is also in stock at Adorama, Paul’s Photo, and B&H Photo,

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Nikon D6 firmware update version 1.32 released


Nikon released firmware update version 1.32 for the D6 DSLR camera with a single fix:

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TTartinsan is now offering free “stickers” for their silver APS-C Z-mount lenses to match the Nikon Z fc colors


TTartinsan is now offering free “stickers” for their new silver 17mm f/1.435mm f/1.4, and 50mm f/1.2 APS-C manual focus mirrorless lenses for Z-mount to match the different Nikon Z fc camera colors – just mention it when you order your lens from their online store:

Update – the sticker is available only for the TTartisan 35mm f/1.4 lens.



The new silver TTArtisan APS-C lenses for Nikon Z-mount can also be purchased at (the stickers are exclusive to the TTartisan online store):

The Viltrox and Pergear online stores ship internationally (free shipping for most countries).

Additional pictures:

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