Tamron to announce a new 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: June 22, 2025



Tamron will soon announce a new 16-30mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lens for Nikon Z-mount.

Tamron currently has 7 lenses for Nikon Z-mount – see previous coverage here.

Here is the leaked information (now removed):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #839

By [NR] admin | Published: June 22, 2025


→ The new Pro Tripod by Peak Design has already raised over $2.6 million on Kickstarter, with more than 3,200 backers.


→ The Nikon rebates (sofortrabatt) in Europe will expire on July 21: Foto Erhardt | WEX Photo.


→ New Gura Gear Kiboko City Sling 6L camera back announced.


→ Sigma 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports lens compared to Nikkor tele lenses by Dariusz Breś.

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Nikon dominated the 2025 Bild Expo in NYC

By [NR] admin | Published: June 21, 2025


Here is some additional coverage of the 2025 Bild Expo by B&H Photo that took place in NYC this week:

Nikon dominated the 2025 Bild Expo with the largest and busiest booth of the entire show (see the floor plan here) – this is not just my opinion, but the feedback I got from readers and friends who attended the show:



 
For comparison, here are the Canon and Sony booths:

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Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods, including lite + tall versions

By [NR] admin | Published: June 19, 2025


 
Peak Design launched three new lines of PRO tripods on Kickstarter, including lite + tall versions. The project has already raised almost $2.3 million during the first 2 days with an initial goal of $100,000, with almost 2,800 backers (57 days to go).




Products in this launch:

  • Pro Tripod (main hero product)
  • Pro Tall Tripod (taller variant of Pro Tripod)
  • Pro Lite Tripod (smaller/lighter option, between Travel Tripod and Pro Tripod)
  • Tilt Mod (accessory – turns Pro Tripod into a pan/tilt video tripod)
  • Pro Leveling Base (accessory – use any 3rd party tripod head w/ Pro Tripod)
  • Pro Spike Feet (accessory – set of 3 stainless steel feet)
  • Pro Lite Spike (accessory – set of 3 stainless steel feet)

Additional information:

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What to expect next from Nikon?

By [NR] admin | Published: June 18, 2025


Here is an updated list of what to expect from Nikon based on my previous post:

Cameras

Lenses

  • Nikkor DX lenses for Z-mount:
    • One prime DX lens
    • One zoom DX lens
  • Full-frame Nikkor lenses for Z-mount:

Here is a recap of all the rumors I have gathered from multiple sources in the past few months. Please note that, given the current geopolitical situation, nothing is confirmed, announcements can be canceled or delayed.

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Reminder: Nikon US price increase coming on June 23

By [NR] admin | Published: June 18, 2025




A quick reminder that on June 23, 2025, Nikon will increase the prices on all F and Z mount lenses made in China. All other accessories like flashes, filters, cases, lens hoods, battery grips, memory cards, etc. will also get a price increase (see where Nikon products are manufactured).

If you are planning to buy any Nikon gear before the price increase, consider doing so from one of our sponsors:

The current Nikon rebates will also expire today.

Here is the complete list of lenses that will go up in price:

ProductOld priceNew priceChange %
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G$449.95$599.9533.34%
AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D$134.95$199.9548.17%
AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G$219.95$259.9518.19%
AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G$199.95$219.9510.00%
AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED$799.95$949.9518.75%
AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED$529.95$569.957.55%
AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G$479.95$549.9514.59%
AF-S NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G$699.95$749.957.14%
AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G$499.95$549.9510.00%
AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E$1,399.95$1,499.957.14%
AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G$279.95$299.957.14%
AF-S Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G$559.95$599.957.14%
NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S$1,049.95$1,149.959.52%
NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S$999.95$1,099.9510.00%
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4$599.95$649.958.34%
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8S$849.95$899.955.88%
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4$499.95$549.9510.00%
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S$2,799.95$2,999.957.14%
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S$799.95$849.956.25%
NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8$1,199.95$1,299.958.33%
NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3$399.95$449.9512.50%
NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8$1,299.95$1,399.957.69%
NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8$1,249.95$1,349.958.00%
NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3$1,899.95$2,049.957.89%
NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8$649.95$699.957.69%
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 S$3,249.95$3,499.957.69%
NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 S$4,799.95$5,199.958.33%
NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 S$6,499.95$6,999.957.69%
NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7$279.95$299.957.14%
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE)$309.95$329.956.45%
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S$2,799.95$2,999.957.14%
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE)$309.95$329.956.45%
NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct$7,999.95$8,649.958.13%
NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3$309.95$329.956.45%
NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3$639.95$679.956.25%
NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3$379.95$409.957.89%
Z TC-1.4x$549.95$589.957.27%
Z TC-2.0x$599.95$649.958.33%
Nikon FTZ II adapter$249.95$269.958.00%
NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ$2,599.95$2,799.957.69%

Here are the current Nikon rebates:

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Update: Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0 is now expected to be released on or around July 1st

By [NR] admin | Published: June 17, 2025


The new Nikon Z8 firmware update version 3.0 is now expected to be released on or around July 1st. As I mentioned in my previous post, the initially reported time frame for this week was too soon.

Additional information is available here:

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