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EasyCover for Nikon Z6II and Z7II cameras released, currently in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: May 6, 2021

EasyCover released new silicone camera cases for the Nikon Z6II and Z7II mirrorless cameras. Three different colors are available: black, yellow, and camouflage. All three versions are currently in stock at B&H Photo and some of the colors are also in stock at Amazon.

Posted in Nikon Z6 II, Nikon Z7 II | Tagged EasyCover | 19 Comments

Ending this weekend: $20 off the new version of Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI

By [NR] admin | Published: May 5, 2021

The $20 off the new version 5.5.0 of Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI will be ending on May 7, 2021 (see the new and updated Topaz Labs pricing).

Also: Topaz Labs Image Quality Bundle is now on sale for $149.99 (orig. $259.97).

You can also get an additional 15% off all Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15.

Here is what’s new in the latest Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI version 5.5.0:

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Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens tested at DxOMark

By [NR] admin | Published: May 5, 2021

DxOMark posted their review of the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens – here is their conclusion:

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7Artisans 50mm f/1.05 full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z sample photos

By [NR] admin | Published: May 5, 2021

Some sample photos from the 7Artisans 50mm f/1.05 full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount courtesy of Dariusz Breś (see also his previous posts):

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged 7artisan, 7Artisans 50mm f/1.05 lens for Nikon Z, Dariusz Breś, third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount | 48 Comments

Nikon Z30 APS-C mirrorless camera mockup

By [NR] admin | Published: May 3, 2021

A new Nikon Z APS-C mirrorless camera has been rumored for a while. I believe the new Z model will most likely come without an EVF and it should be announced in the next 2-3 months. DIYphotography recently published a very good mockup of what this new camera could look like:

A while back Nikon had a design patent for what the Nikon Z30 could look like (still not sure what the final camera model/name will be):

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New Nikon US rebates: up to $300 off on select Nikkor Z and F lenses, $500 off the Nikon D850, $300 off the D780

By [NR] admin | Published: May 3, 2021

Nikon USA introduced new rebates for the month of May – you can find the new pricing at Adorama, B&H Photo and Amazon. The new discounts include Nikkor Z and F mount lenses as well as $500 off the Nikon D850 and $300 off the Nikon D780 cameras. Here is the full list:

Product	Reg price	New price	Discount
NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S	$1,047	$947	$100
NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S	$997	$897	$100
NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S	$847	$697	$150
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S	$597	$497	$100
NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S	$797	$697	$100
NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S	$1,297	$1,097	$200
NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3	$897	$797	$100
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S	$2,397	$2,197	$200
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S	$2,297	$2,097	$200
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S	$2,597	$2,397	$200
NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G	$447	$377	$70
NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G	$217	$197	$20
NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G	$1,597	$1,447	$150
NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G DX	$197	$167	$30
NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G	$747	$677	$70
NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E	$1,997	$1,797	$200
NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G	$1,697	$1,547	$150
NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G	$1,097	$797	$300
NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G DX	$647	$587	$60
NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G DX	$697	$627	$70
NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E	$597	$397	$200
Nikon D780	$2,297	$1,997	$300
Nikon D780 + 24-120mm f/4G	$2,797	$2,497	$300
Nikon D850	$2,997	$2,497	$500
Nikon Z50 + 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3	$997	$897	$100
Nikon Z50 + 16-50mm + 50-250mm	$1,347	$1,097	$250
Nikon Creator’s Kit: Z50 + 16-50mm	$1,147	$997	$150