Monthly Archives: August 2021

Nikon Q1 financial results are out and they look very good

Today Nikon released their financial results for the first quarter of the year ending March 2022 and the numbers are better than expected (click for larger view): Increase in revenue in all segments Imaging Products Business: increase ¥24.9B in revenue and ¥17.5B in profit Significant recovery in sales unit of digital cameras Strong mirrorless camera […]

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Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 and 35mm f/1.8 autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount now available for pre-order

The previously rumored Viltrox mirrorless autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now available for pre-order: Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z Here is an updated pre-order list: Adorama Amazon B&H Photo Viltrox store (use code for NIKONRUMORS for 10% off) Pergear (use code KCFWEGWNXV94 for 10% off) Additional information […]

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New Venus Optics Laowa FF II Argus 35mm f/0.95 lens for Nikon Z-mount coming very soon

Venus Optics is expected to announce soon their new Laowa FF II Argus 35mm f/0.95 lens for Nikon Z-mount. Here is what we know so far:

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The new Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 Z & AF 35mm f/1.8 Z autofocus mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount are expected in September

The Polish Viltrox distributor Foto Technika posted on social media that the previously rumored Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 Z and AF 35mm f/1.8 Z autofocus mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount will be available in September and the retail prices will be between 1,788 – 1,999 złoty ($460 – $520). Additional information on the Viltrox mirrorless […]

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The June CIPA numbers are all green again

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their camera production data for June 2021 (orange: 2021, black: 2020, blue: 2019, click for larger view):

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Announced: LEE Filters expands the LEE100 system with a new adapter for the Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens

The new LEE filter holder for the Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S lens I reported last week is now officially announced. The adapter is designed for the LEE 100 filter system. Here are the details: A physically larger LEE100 holder, developed specifically for the NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f2.8 S lens and designed for optimal vignette […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #635

→ Luminar AI update 4 with new Portrait Bokeh AI released (more info available here). → New Exposure X7 photo editing software is coming soon (more info available here). → Lens in Focus: Nikon Ambassador Lucas Gilman shares his favorite lens.

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