The Nikon Z8 was named camera of the year at the 2023–2024 EISA awards. Nikon won also two additional lens awards:
The full EISA 2023–2024 awards for photography can be found here:
At the 2023 Photo & Imaging show in Shanghai, Venus Optics displayed two new upcoming lenses for Nikon Z-mount:
→ Laowa CF 8-16mm f/3.5-5.0 C-Dreamer ultra-wide-angle zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount.
→ Laowa FFII 15mm f/5 Cookie lens for Nikon Z-mount.
Also: the previously reported Laowa 24mm T8 2X Macro Pro2be lens for Nikon Z-mount by Venus Optics is now officially announced and available to order at the official Laowa online store and B&H Photo. Additional information is available here.
I will keep this post short (as usual) without wasting your time with the details:
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Nikon started a new Summer Savings Event – see the details at Adorama and B&H Photo (Amazon should have the new pricing as well). Here are some of the savings:
Nikon Z30 with 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 & 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 lenses
Regular Price: $1,196.95
Special Price: $996.95
Nikon Z50 with 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 VR & 50-250mm f/4.5-6.3 VR lenses
Regular Price: $1,346.95
Special Price: $1196.95
Nikon Z 6II
Regular Price: $1,996.95
Special Price: $1,696.95
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S
Regular Price: $2,396.95
Special Price: $2,096.95
Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S
Regular Price: $2,696.95
Special Price: $2,396.95
Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S
Regular Price: $1,046.95
Special Price: $946.95
Here is the full list:
| Item | Reg. Price | Rebate | Price |
| Nikon Z30 two-lens kit | $1,196.95 | $200 | $996.95 |
| Nikon Z50 two-lens kit | $1,346.95 | $150 | $1,196.95 |
| Nikon Z6II | $1,996.95 | $300 | $1,696.95 |
| Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 | $2,396.95 | $300 | $2,096.95 |
| Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 | $2,696.95 | $300 | $2,396.95 |
| Nikkor Z MC 105mm f/2.8 | $1,046.95 | $100 | $946.95 |
| Nikon Z30 | $706.95 | $100 | $606.95 |
| Nikon Z30 lens kit | $846.95 | $100 | $746.95 |
| Nikon Z50 | $856.95 | $50 | $806.95 |
| Nikon Z50 lens kit | $996.95 | $50 | $946.95 |
| Nikon Z6II lens kit | $2,596.95 | $300 | $2,296.95 |
| Nikon Z7II | $2,996.95 | $400 | $2,596.95 |
| Nikon Z7II lens kit | $3,596.95 | $400 | $3,196.95 |
| Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 | $846.95 | $150 | $696.95 |
| Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 | $626.95 | $100 | $526.95 |
| Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 | $796.95 | $100 | $696.95 |
| Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.2 | $2,096.95 | $200 | $1,896.95 |
| Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 | $1,346.95 | $200 | $1,146.95 |
| Nikkor Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | $1,196.95 | $200 | $996.95 |
| Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 | $1,196.95 | $300 | $896.95 |
| Nikkor Z MC 50mm f/2.8 | $646.95 | $50 | $596.95 |
The new rebates will end on September 3rd.
→ The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 lens is back in stock at:
→ Nikon Z series Peak Design limited edition camera strap for sale on eBay.
→ New: PressPass crossbody/sling bag.
→ New Ulanzi 40W compact dual color temperature LED light announced (direct link to product).
→ Topaz Labs released a major new Photo AI 1.5 (version 1.5.1) – you can also get $40 off until August 18th. Additional information on the new version is available here.
→ Skylum will release a major new AI upgrade to Luminar next week.
→ Luminar Neo 1.12.2 released with bug fixes.
→ Exclusive deal: you can get 30% off Luminar Neo and the entire range of products with coupon code NR30 (valid until August 14th).
→ New Luminar bundles from the Clever Photographer.
→ ACDSee released Photo Studio for Mac 9.
→ Cyme released Peakto 1.8 with AI-powered prompt search.
→ Mylio Photos unveiled new AI tools that make finding a photo as easy as 3 clicks.
Here is an updated list of rumored Nikon Zf full-frame retro mirrorless camera specifications – the new specs on top in bold (the top Zf picture was enhanced with Topaz Sharpen AI by a reader from the video screenshots I posted yesterday):
