Monthly Archives: January 2021

Sigma’s CEO confirms the possibility of making mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount

In a recent interview Sigma’s CEO Kazuto Yamaki mentioned that their short-term strategy indeed involves the possibility of introducing mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount (I reported that rumor last year):

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Also coming soon: Venus Optics Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 ultra-wide-angle mirrorless zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount

In addition to the upcoming Laowa Argus f/0.95 mirrorless lenses, Venus Optics will also announce a new Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 ultra-wide-angle mirrorless zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount. Here are the details:

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Nikon D3500 and D5600 listed as discontinued

Nikon Japan (translated) is now listing the Nikon D3500 and D5600 DSLR cameras as “old products” which historically is an indication that the two models are already or will soon be discontinued. As Digicame-info noted, the Nikon D5600 was the number one best-selling DSLR camera in Japan last year (according to BCN ranking). The D3500 lens kit is currently […]

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Here are the upcoming Laowa Argus f/0.95 mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount

Here are the first leaked picture and specifications of the upcoming Laowa Argus f/0.95 mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount from Venus Optics I already reported last year:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #606

→ Fotodiox announced a new Pro Fusion smart SF adapter compatible with Canon EOS (EF/EF-S) D/SLR lenses to Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras with full automated functions. → Godox announced a new ultra-portable AD100Pro pocket flash (available at Adorama under the Flashpoint brand). Pre-orders are now open at: Adorama, B&H, and Amazon US (get 5% off with code […]

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The Nikon rebates in Germany (Sofort-Rabatt) are expiring this weekend

The Nikon rebates in Germany (Sofort-Rabatt) are expiring this weekend (on January 10th): Calumet Foto Erhardt Amazon DE The Nikon US rebates for January 2021 can be found here.

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Capture One will add support for the Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II cameras at the end of the month

Capture One will add support for the latest Nikon Z6 II and Z7 II cameras at the end of the month (January 2021): “We’ve been receiving many requests for support for Nikon Z6II and Z7II – so we’re letting you know ahead of time that we will now be adding support for these cameras. It […]

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Officially announced: NiSi 15mm f/4 wide-angle manual focus full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount

The previously rumored NiSi 15mm f/4 wide-angle manual focus full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced and available for pre-order (The Nikon Z version is not listed yet, check also Amazon, and B&H):

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