Nikon Rumors

The PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED is now discontinued, Nikon is rumored to announce two new mirrorless tilt-shift lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: April 3, 2024

The Nikon PC NIKKOR 19mm f/4E ED tilt-shift lens (Nikon F) is now listed as discontinued (production completed) at several stores in Japan:

Camera Kitamura: Now on sale
Map camera: Out of production/in stock
Bic Camera: Now on sale
Yodobashi Camera: Discontinued
Nikon Direct: Now on sale (via asobinet)

The lens is still available in the US at Adorama (special order), Amazon, and B&H Photo (only grey market). The lens was announced in 2016 (see previous coverage):

Nikon NIKKOR PC 19mm f/4E ED tilt shift and 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lenses announced

And now for the rumor portion of this post – Nikon is rumored to announce two new mirrorless tilt-shift lenses for Z-mount:

18mm (may change to 20mm)
85mm

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged Nikkor 19mm tilt shift lens, Nikkor tilt-shift lenses for Nikon Z-mount, PC Nikkor 19mm f/4E ED, to be discontinued... | 140 Comments

Viltrox AF 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced, available for pre-order ($139)

By [NR] admin | Published: April 2, 2024

Viltrox officially announced the previously reported AF 56mm f/1.7 APS-C lens for Nikon Z mount. The US price is $139. Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo (coming soon to Amazon). Additional information:

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged Chinese lenses for Nikon cameras, third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount, Viltrox, Viltrox 56mm f/1.7 | 40 Comments

Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens size comparisons

By [NR] admin | Published: April 1, 2024

After talking to several retailers, the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens is actually a big hit. Expect longer times for your pre-orders to be filled (Shipping is expected to start in mid-April).

Here are a few Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR lens size comparisons by Michna (click for larger view):

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CIPA number for February 2024: all green

By [NR] admin | Published: April 1, 2024

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2024, black: 2023, blue: 2022):

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The best NikonRumors posts for March 2024

By [NR] admin | Published: April 1, 2024

The best NikonRumors posts for March 2024:

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First picture of the Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S-line lens?

By [NR] admin | Published: April 1, 2024

Is this the first leaked picture of the Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S-line lens:

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged April 1st, Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S-line lens | 70 Comments

Nikon and RED are rumored to be working on a new smartphone (ReKon?)

By [NR] admin | Published: April 1, 2024

Many of you probably remember the RED Hydrogen One smartphone from 2019:

RED Hydrogen One smartphone prototype hands-on

RED was also working on a pro camera version of the Hydrogen One smartphone:

RED is working on a “pro camera version” of the Hydrogen One smartphone

At that time RED partnered with Leica, but two years later the project was killed:

Red partners with Leia to bring lightfield holographic smartphone to the consumer market

After the news about Nikon acquiring RED, I received some new rumors that Nikon wants to revive the Hydrogen One smartphone project. Here is what to expect: