Monthly Archives: July 2022

Three new third-party lenses for Nikon Z-mount from TTartisan, Kipon, and Meike

On July 15 TTArtisan will announce a new 50mm f/2 full-frame manual focus mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount (price: $69, weight: 200g). Kipon announced a new and improved 2022 version of the IBERIT 35mm f/2.4 lens for Nikon Z-mount (Iberit lenses are sold at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo). Meike continues aggressively to release new lenses – […]

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Renewed Nikkor Z lenses available on Amazon with up to 47% savings

Several “renewed” (refurbished) Nikkor Z lenses are available on Amazon with up to 47% savings. Check out the listings before the upcoming price increase on August 1st – here are a few examples: NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S ($247/19% off) NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/4 S ($447/44% off) NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S ($457.95/17% off) […]

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Nikon temporary suspended orders for the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S and NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lenses (plus the latest reviews)

Nikon temporary suspended orders for the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S and NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lenses: “Nikon has received an unexpectedly large number of orders for the NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S and the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3VR S lenses. To better assist our customers and retailer partners, […]

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Report: Nikon to stop making DSLR cameras, withdraws from SLR development after 60 years of history

Today Nikkei reported that Nikon will stop making DSLR cameras and withdraws from SLR cameras development after 60 years of history. Nikon quickly came out with a press release calling the report “speculation” and denying the rumors: “There was a media article regarding Nikon’s withdrawal of SLR development. This media article is only speculation and […]

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Nikkor F-mount lenses focus much faster on the Nikon Z9 compared to the Z6II

Long-time NR contributor Dariusz Breś (see his previous posts) did a quick autofocus speed test of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens for F-mount attached via the FTZ adapter to the Nikon Z6 II and then to the Nikon Z9 cameras. The result is visually obvious – the Nikon Z9 focuses significantly […]

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One more deal: the Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now $265 ($164 off)

The Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now $265 at Amazon only. The regular price is $429 (that’s $164 off). This offer will end tomorrow (July 13). Update – the sale is now gone. A few other Viltros lenses for Nikon Z-mount are currently on sale at the official Viltrox online store. […]

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List of Nikkor Z lenses that will get a price increase on August 1st

As already promised, here is the list of lenses that will get a price increase on August 1st – if you are planning to make a purchase, please consider one of our sponsors (Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Pauls’s Photo | Service Photo):

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The new Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount are finally available for pre-order in the US

Most of the new Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount are finally available for pre-order in the US at Amazon: Voigtlander NOKTON D23mm f/1.2 Voigtlander NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2 Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 (only on eBay for now) Previous coverage of the Voigtlander Z lenses can be found here.

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