The new Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 VCM ASPH ED lens for Nikon Z-mount is already listed for sale on eBay and Aliexpress.
The lens should be listed soon at B&H Photo. Check also the official Viltrox website for updates.
Update – the lens is now officially released and available for order:
Some forum members already received their lens – see this post.
The Chinese brand Mr. Ding will soon announce a new Noxlux DG 50mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon Z-mount – they already have several lenses for Leica M-mount, but this will be their first lens for Nikon. This is what we know so far:
The Adobe Creative Cloud plans for individuals will get a new name and pricing for customers in North America on June 17, 2025 (see all plans). Additional information is available here.
ON1 released the 2025.2 update – free for all version 2025 owners and subscribers. See what’s new in ON1 version 2025.2 here. Additional information is available here.
Topaz Labs released Video AI version 7. Additional information is available here.
The $30 off promo discount for the new Photo AI version 4 is ending this week. Additional information is available here.
On June 23, 2025, Nikon will increase the prices on pretty much 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). I am not aware of any Nikon camera getting a price increase since they are made in Thailand.
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The current Nikon rebates can be found here.
Here is the complete list of lenses that will go up in price:
| Product | Old price | New price | Change % |
|---|---|---|---|
| AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G | $449.95 | $599.95 | 33.34% |
| AF NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8D | $134.95 | $199.95 | 48.17% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G | $219.95 | $259.95 | 18.19% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G | $199.95 | $219.95 | 10.00% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED | $799.95 | $949.95 | 18.75% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED | $529.95 | $569.95 | 7.55% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G | $479.95 | $549.95 | 14.59% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G | $699.95 | $749.95 | 7.14% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G | $499.95 | $549.95 | 10.00% |
| AF-S NIKKOR 200-500mm f/5.6E | $1,399.95 | $1,499.95 | 7.14% |
| AF-S Micro-NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G | $279.95 | $299.95 | 7.14% |
| AF-S Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G | $559.95 | $599.95 | 7.14% |
| NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S | $1,049.95 | $1,149.95 | 9.52% |
| NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S | $999.95 | $1,099.95 | 10.00% |
| NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.4 | $599.95 | $649.95 | 8.34% |
| NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8S | $849.95 | $899.95 | 5.88% |
| NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.4 | $499.95 | $549.95 | 10.00% |
| NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S | $2,799.95 | $2,999.95 | 7.14% |
| NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S | $799.95 | $849.95 | 6.25% |
| NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | $1,199.95 | $1,299.95 | 8.33% |
| NIKKOR Z 24-50mm f/4-6.3 | $399.95 | $449.95 | 12.50% |
| NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 | $1,299.95 | $1,399.95 | 7.69% |
| NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 | $1,249.95 | $1,349.95 | 8.00% |
| NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 | $1,899.95 | $2,049.95 | 7.89% |
| NIKKOR Z MC 50mm f/2.8 | $649.95 | $699.95 | 7.69% |
| NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 S | $3,249.95 | $3,499.95 | 7.69% |
| NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 S | $4,799.95 | $5,199.95 | 8.33% |
| NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 S | $6,499.95 | $6,999.95 | 7.69% |
| NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 | $279.95 | $299.95 | 7.14% |
| NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 (SE) | $309.95 | $329.95 | 6.45% |
| NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.2 S | $2,799.95 | $2,999.95 | 7.14% |
| NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) | $309.95 | $329.95 | 6.45% |
| NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct | $7,999.95 | $8,649.95 | 8.13% |
| NIKKOR Z DX 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 | $309.95 | $329.95 | 6.45% |
| NIKKOR Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 | $639.95 | $679.95 | 6.25% |
| NIKKOR Z DX 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 | $379.95 | $409.95 | 7.89% |
| Z TC-1.4x | $549.95 | $589.95 | 7.27% |
| Z TC-2.0x | $599.95 | $649.95 | 8.33% |
| Nikon FTZ II adapter | $249.95 | $269.95 | 8.00% |
| NIKKOR Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ | $2,599.95 | $2,799.95 | 7.69% |
Nikon is the next company to announce a price increase in the US as a result of Trump’s tariffs
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The latest TTArtisan 35mm f/1.8 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available also in silver:
Additional information on the lens can be found here:
Viltrox has a new design patent for what appears to be the first 2.0x teleconverter for Nikon Z-Mount by a third-party manufacturer:
