Updates on the latest Kickstarter projects listed for funding


New on Kickstarter: Ultra plates for Arca-compatible tripods by 3 Legged Thing.


New on Kickstarter: Lancer 300, modular backpack with exoskeleton design (detachable power station, modular camera compartments, and more).

12 days left, over$150k raised: SPINN camera strap with SWIFT-LOCK quick-release.


Raised over $200k: Yashica micro – the smallest mirrorless camera with interchangeable lenses.


Fully funded: 7Artisans 24-96mm T2.9 Super 35 zoom cine lens.


5 days left: cheap compact camera with an MP3 player.

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New video: “We make Nikon”


Nikon Japan published a new video “We make Nikon” – you can turn on the CC feature for the transition:

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The new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens is NOT identical to the existing Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens


If you take a look at the comparison between the new Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 and the existing Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lenses, you will notice that the price of both lenses is identical, but the technical specifications are NOT:

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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount updated pre-order links


Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount updated pre-order links:

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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount (A063Z) additional coverage

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount (A063Z) additional coverage:


Hands-on picture at DC.watch.

Review at Adorama:

From Foto Erhardt (in German):

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Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens updated pre-order links (Germany, UK, Canada)




Here are the updated pre-order links for the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens:

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Tamron officially announces a new 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount (A063Z)

The previously rumored Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount (A063Z) is now officially announced and available for pre-order:

Shipping will start on April 18, 2024.

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount key features and additional information:

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New Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount to be announced tonight


Tomorrow (March 28) Tamron will announce a new 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount. Stay tuned for the details:


Previous coverage of Tamron lenses for Nikon Z-mount can be found here.

The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens already exists for Sony E-mount and is currently priced at $799 after a $100 rebate (Adorama | Amazon | B&H) – expect the Nikon version to be around the same price range:


Nikon already has the Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens for $1,000 after a $200 rebate (Adorama | Amazon | B&H) that is based on the Tamron lens:

Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens additional coverage (the first Tamron lens for Nikon Z-mount)

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