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L-plates for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: December 18, 2018

A new aluminum Markins L-plate LN-FZ for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras was announced in Japan (specifically designed for FTZ adapters). The suggested retail price is 19,980 yen including tax. The dimensions are 67 × 45 × 79 mm and the weight is 67g (via DC.Watch). Markins L-plate for Nikon Z are sold on eBay (they announced another version a few weeks ago)

Check out also the Nikon Z L-plates from Really Right Stuff and the Kirk BL-Z L-bracket.

More third-party L-plates options for Nikon Z cameras are available on eBay. Additional discussions on this topic can be found at the Nikon Z6/Z7 Facebook group.

Posted in Nikon Mirrorless Camera, Nikon Z6, Nikon Z7 | Tagged L-plate for Nikon Z, Nikon Z6 and Z7 accessories | 11 Comments

Deal of the day: the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens for Nikon F-mount is now $300 off

By [NR] admin | Published: December 18, 2018

The Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens for Nikon F-mount is now $300 off (final price: $899) and includes a free NiSi 150mm filter holder:

The newer G2 version of the same lens is priced at $1,299.

Posted in Deals, Nikon Lenses | Tagged tamron, Tamron SP 15-30m f/2.8 DI VC USD lens | 9 Comments

Nikon D5500 and D7200 DSLR cameras officially discontinued

By [NR] admin | Published: December 18, 2018

The Nikon D5500 and D7200 DSLR cameras have been officially listed as discontinued on the official Nikon Japan website:

Posted in Nikon D5500, Nikon D7200 | Tagged to be discontinued... | 86 Comments

Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S vs. Z Noct Nikkor 58mm f/0.95 lens size comparison

By [NR] admin | Published: December 17, 2018

More "hands-on" pictures of the new Nikon Z Noct Nikkor 58mm f/0.95 lens, this time compared to the Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens, sent by a reader (thanks Matias & Jimmy):

Posted in Other Nikon stuff | Tagged Nikon Z-Noct-Nikkor 58mm f/0.95 lens, Noct | 129 Comments

Here is a 58mm f/0.7 full-frame mirrorless lens designed for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: December 17, 2018

The above lens design is for a 58mm f/0.7 full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount. I believe this is a third-party project and I am not sure if it will come to production. Stay tuned for additional information.