New ZY Optics Speedmaster 20mm f/0.95 ASPH APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount announced

By [NR] admin | Published: January 25, 2024

Zyhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) announced a new Speedmaster 20mm f/0.95 ASPH APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount. For now, the lens is available for sale only at Amazon Japan (check Amazon US). Additional information can be found here: Read More »

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Released: Topaz Gigapixel 7, Luminar 1.18.0, DxO ViewPoint 4.13

By [NR] admin | Published: January 24, 2024


Topaz Labs released the new Gigapixel version 7. Additional information on what’s new is available here.


Skylum released Luminar version 1.18.0 with new onboarding, improved performance and two new offers:

  • 30% off on a Luminar Neo subscription with unlimited access to generative AI tools and other benefits (automatically applied during checkout).
  • Free trial of all three generative AI tools, including GenSwap available in Luminar Neo until January 29 (find these tools in the “Catalog” tab)


DxO released ViewPoint version 4.13 with numerous improvements and bug fixes for higher performance and stability.

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All Nikon F-mount products are out of production

By [NR] admin | Published: January 24, 2024


This is not really news and has probably been the case for a while: all Nikon F-mount products are already out of production. This means that once the current inventory is depleted, the F-mount cameras and lenses will simply be discontinued and never produced again.

Maybe 20 years from now, we will get a commemorative F-mount digital camera. Or even better – maybe Nikon will bring back one of their classic film cameras (just like Pentax)?

Many of the old discontinued F-mount cameras and F-mount lenses can still be found on Amazon.

New Nikon USA rebates starting on Monday, European cashback extended

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The Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens is still out of stock everywhere, but is available on the grey market with a $250 premium

By [NR] admin | Published: January 23, 2024



The Nikon NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens is still out of stock everywhere, but is currently available on the grey market – the third-party seller Electronics Basket has the lens in stock on Amazon for $1,949 ($250 premium, no Nikon USA warranty). The feedback for the seller can be found here.

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Reminder: Steve Simon’s upcoming Nikon Zf/Z8/Z9 mastery online bootcamp classes start this week

By [NR] admin | Published: January 23, 2024


Steve Simon’s Nikon Z8/Z9 Mastery Online Bootcamp: Friday, January 26, 2024.


Steve Simon’s Nikon Z8/Z9 New York City 1-Day/Night Masterclass: January 27, 2024.


Steve Simon’s Nikon Zf Mastery Online Bootcamp: February 2, 2024.

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New Meike 50mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount officially released

By [NR] admin | Published: January 22, 2024



Meike officially announced the previously reported 50mm f/1.8 full-frame autofocus lens Nikon Z-mount. The new lens is currently in stock at the website (international shipping available) and should be available soon at the Meike Amazon store.

Additional information:

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New Nikon MB-N14 battery pack registered in Asia

By [NR] admin | Published: January 22, 2024

A new Nikon MB-N14 battery pack was registered in Asia with the Korean National Radio Research Agency:

My guess is that the Nikon MB-N14 battery pack is for the upcoming Nikon Z6III camera. Here are the currently available Z battery packs:

Nikon registered a new camera in Asia (N2214)

Thanks Matt_007 and all the other readers that sent me the info.

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Nikon Wedding Photography Summit 2024 in Lanzarote

By [NR] admin | Published: January 22, 2024

Here is a screenshot of an invitation to a Nikon Wedding Photography Summit 2024 in Lanzarote that was found by a reader:


I am not sure about the exact dates for the event. There is no information about such a summit anywhere on the Nikon website or social media. I will not post the original source of the invitation because they can get in trouble for violating a Nikon NDA.

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