Adobe Lightroom Classic CC 8.1 released with support for Nikon Z6


A quick update to my post from yesterday – Adobe also released Lightroom Classic CC 8.1 with support for the Nikon Z6. See also the full list of newly supported cameras and lenses.

The latest Adobe CC plan rates can be found here (see also this page). You can get a free Lightroom CC trial on this page (no credit card required). More information on the different Lightroom versions is available here and here. The different Adobe Creative Cloud options are described here.

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Kipon announced 8 different Baveyes/focal reducers for Nikon Z-mount



Back in October I reported that Kipon is working on new tilt-shift and focal reducer lines for the Nikon Z mirrorless system. Today Kipon announced 8 different models Baveyes/focal reducers for new Nikon Z-mount:

  • Baveyes Pentax645-Nikon Z 0.7x
  • Baveyes Pentax67-Nikon Z 0.7x
  • Baveyes MAMIYA645-Nikon Z 0.7x
  • Baveyes Hasselblad V-Nikon Z 0.7x
  • Baveyes Hasselblad V-EOS R 0.7x
  • Baveyes MAMIYA645-EOS R 0.7x
  • Baveyes Pentax67-EOS R 0.7x
  • Baveyes Pentax645-EOS R 0.7x

The new adapters are already listed for sale at AdoramaeBay and Amazon Japan (Amazon US should get them shortly).

Additional pictures, MTF charts and press release:

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Adobe Camera Raw released with Nikon Z6 support


A new version of Adobe Camera Raw was released with support for the Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera (see the full list of supported cameras and lenses).

The current Adobe CC plan prices can be found here (see also this page). You can get a free Lightroom CC trial on this page (no credit card required). More information on the different Lightroom versions is available here and here. The different Adobe Creative Cloud options are described here.

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Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens now in stock, first reviews already online


One more Sigma-related post today: the new Sigma 40mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens is already shipping and is currently in stock at B&H Photo (back-ordered at Adorama).

Most of the reviews available online are for the Canon version of the lens, but a reader sent me his review of the Nikon version. Here are some sample photos:

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Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens officially released, available for pre-order



Today Sigma officially released their latest 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports full-frame DSLR lens. The price is $1,499 and pre-orders are already open at B&H Photo (Adorama and Amazon will come up soon too). For comparison, the latest Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8E version is now selling for $2,496.95 (with the current lens rebates).

Update – UK pre-order links: WEX | Park Camera.

  • Aperture Range: f/2.8 to f/22
  • Nine FLD Elements, One SLD Element
  • Super Multi-Layer Coating
  • Hyper Sonic AF Motor
  • Intelligent OS Image Stabilization
  • Removable Arca-Type Tripod Foot
  • Dust- and Moisture-Sealed Construction
  • Rounded 11-Blade Diaphragm
  • Compatible with Sigma Teleconverters


MTF charts and full press release:

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Today only: the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens for Nikon F-mount is $350 off


B&H has the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens for Nikon F-mount on sale ($350 off) as a part of their Deal Zone. This offer is valid only for today.

Update #1: get another $50 off with coupon code YOUGO2BH at B&H only

Update #2: this deal is now also available at Adorama.

Check also the new Nikon lens-only lens rebates that started yesterday in the US:


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New Nikon lens-only rebates are now live


The new Nikon lens-only rebates are now live (see the dedicated page at B&H):

The free battery grip offer is also still available (see details at Adorama and B&H Photo) :

You can also still get $30 off Nikon flashes:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #500


The 2019 Photokina show is canceled, Photokina 2020 dates announced: May 27-30, 2020.


→ The Sea & Sea MDX-Z7 underwater housing is now available for purchase.


→ New: Metz Mecablitz M360 flash for Nikon cameras.


October CIPA numbers: still worse than past years.

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