2025 Nikon Black Friday/Cyber Monday Deals


 

 

Nikon is already promoting their 2025 Nikon Black Friday Deals, but to me, they look identical to the November rebates I reported here:

Rebates by categories:

The latest Nikon Europe rebates can be found here.

More Black Friday deals are available on this dedicated page.

Here is the complete list of the current Nikon US rebates:

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New RED-supervised Nikon Imaging Recipes coming on December 10th


Nikon is teasing new RED-supervised Imaging Recipes to be released on December 10th. You can see the placeholder on the Nikon Imaging Cloud website:

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New Viltrox 2.0x teleconverter for Nikon Z-mount now available for pre-order



The previously reported Viltrox 2.0x teleconverter for Nikon Z-mount (see patent) is now available for pre-order at B&H Photo for $280 – that is less than half the price of the Nikon version ($647).

Additional information:

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Venus Optics Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D tilt-shift 0.5x macro lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced



The previously reported Venus Optics Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D tilt-shift 0.5x macro lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announed and available for order (coming soon to B&H Photo).

Designed for full-frame mirrorless cameras and also compatible with GFX/XCD medium-format systems, the new Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5× macro lens with 3-in-1 optic combines tilt, shift, and half-macro capabilities into a single, compact package (±12mm of shift on full frame and ±8mm on medium format). The Laowa 35mm f/2.8 Zero-D Tilt-Shift 0.5x Macro boasts the Zero-D (Zero Distortion) optical design, ensuring sharp, geometrically accurate images. The APO (Apochromatic) elements deliver impeccable color fidelity and edge-to-edge clarity, while a bright f/2.8 aperture excels in low-light conditions. The price is USD 1,249.

Additional information can be found here and here:

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New BrightinStar MF 50mm f/0.95 II full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount announced


BrightinStar announced a new MF 50mm f/0.95 II full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount. Orders are now open at:

Additional information:

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Is Nikon Professional Services worth it in the US? My honest take as a Platinum Member


The post “Is Nikon Professional Services worth it in the US? My honest take as a Platinum Member” is by Joseph Nuzzo (website | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X):

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The lens manufacturer Artra released a new “Camera One” photography inspired watch (coupon code included)



There is a new photography-inspired watch created by Artra Designs (the same company that makes the Artra lenses, sold at B&H Photo and Amazonsee previous coverage).

You can get a small discount when you use the coupon code LEICARUMORS when you order from their official website.

Artra Designs’ “Camera One” collection is a series of limited-edition mechanical watches rendered in premium materials with hand-finished movements visible through sapphire casebacks that pay homage to the golden age of photography, drawing inspiration from iconic cameras and lenses dating back to 1878. Each timepiece features dials and details crafted to resemble camera apertures, shutter blades, depth-of-field scales, and film advance mechanisms. The new Camera One limited edition watch comes in five different configurations (two of them are sold out already):

Additional information:

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