Monthly Archives: February 2021

What’s coming next from Nikon?

What to expect next from Nikon: Nikon Z mirrorless cameras Nikon will announce a new APS-C mirrorless camera in the first half of 2021 (I assume it will be positioned below the current Z50 model – maybe a Z30?) – this model will most likely come without an EVF. I do not expect any other […]

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Deal of the day: Irix 15mm f/2.4 Firefly lens (Nikon F-mount) for $299

Irix is selling “used” Irix 15mm f/2.4 Firefly lenses for Nikon F-mount for $299 on Amazon update: SOLD OUT (the already discounted price is $390). I was told that these are basically brand new lenses in dirty or slightly damaged boxes (not refurbished since they were never sold before – they come with a full warranty). […]

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Fabian Oefner is creating art by cutting Nikon cameras into pieces

Fabian Oefner is creating art by cutting Nikon cameras into multiple pieces, reassembling them in a new compositions, and then preserving them for eternity in a block of resin: Check his website and Instagram account for more info this project:

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens now in stock

The Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens was out of stock for months. A new batch was recently shipped in the US and the lens in now in stock at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H. Previous coverage of the Noct Z lens can be found here.

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Nikon Q3 financial results are out: “record quarterly sales for mirrorless cameras”

Today Nikon released their Q3 financial results. Here is a recap for the Imaging Business: Record quarterly sales for mirrorless cameras. Deficit is shrank despite decline in revenue. Segment was profitable in real terms, excluding factors such as restructuring relevant expenses Brisk sales of new products in mirrorless cameras and lenses. Mirrorless bodies and lenses reached record […]

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New report suggest Nikon will close two lens factories in Japan

A recent report from Nikkei (translated) indicates that “Nikon will closes two domestic camera lens factories due to market shrinkage”:

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Released: firmware update v2.0 for the Megadap MTZ11 Leica M lenses to Nikon Z cameras autofocus adapter

Megadap released a new firmware update version 2.0 for their MTZ11 Leica M lenses to Nikon Z cameras autofocus adapter (available for sale at the PhotoRumors Online Store with free worldwide shipping) with several improvements:

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Yongnuo announced a new YN685 II N TTL Speedlite for Nikon

Yongnuo announced a new YN685 II N TTL Speedlite for Nikon (price: $130):

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