Monthly Archives: September 2021

Nikon officially announced the Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens (available for pre-order)

The Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens is now officially announced. Pre-orders (updated): US: Adorama | B&H Photo | Amazon UK: WEX Photo | Park Cameras DE: Foto Erhardt | Calumet CA: Camera Canada Additional information: 42West Explora Lens features: The bright maximum aperture of f/2 and a 9-blade iris diaphragm provide beautiful round-shaped bokeh. The 40 mm focal length supports a standard angle of view ideal for […]

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The new Viltrox autofocus lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now in stock

The latest Viltrox lenses for Nikon Z-mount are now in stock: Viltrox 35mm f/1.8 AF Z lens: Adorama | B&H Photo | eBay Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon UK | Amazon DE | Amazon FR Viltrox store (use code for NIKONRUMORS for 10% off) Pergear (free international shipping to most countries) Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 AF Z lens: Adorama | B&H Photo | eBay Amazon […]

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Nikon D500 and D850 cameras now in stock in the US

The Nikon D500 has been out of stock for a very long time. Both Adorama and B&H Photo just got them back in stock and I don’t think they will last long. The Nikon D850 is also back in stock at Adorama, B&H Photo and Paul’s Photo

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The “Nikon” camera name could have been “Nikorette”

The Japanese website Capa Camera Web published an interesting article on the origins of the Nikon name (Google translated text):

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Nikon Small World announces the winners of the 47th annual photo competition

Nikon announced the winner of the 47th Small World Photomicrography Competition: an image of an oak leaf exterior by Jason Kirk: The top 20 images can be found here. Previous winners can be found here. Additional information:

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Nikon announcement this week? (just a guess)

Canon will have a major announcement tomorrow (Setepmerb 14th). Nikon and Canon usually introduce new products just a few days apart, so I will not be surprised if Nikon pushes out a press release as well in the next few days. I do not have any specific intel, but the Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 and […]

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New Nikon FTZ2 adapter confirmed

I can now confirm that Nikon is indeed working on a new Nikon FTZ2 adapter – I received multiple tips from reliable sources. The new adapter will have a re-designed body (probably without the bump at the bott0m) and this should avoid problems when mounting Z cameras on a tripod or when using underwater housings. […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #641

→ PhotoPlus 2021 canceled, Canon, Sony, and Panasonic pulled out of NAB 2021 because of COVID-19. → The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is already or will soon be discontinued. → A few pictures from the Nikon F2 50th Anniversary Cine Nikkor Exhibition. → The Nikon Z fc is the best-selling camera […]

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