A quick update: the new Nikon US price increase I reported yesterday is now officially confirmed by Nikon. I expect to receive the new price list soon and will post it online. As I already mentioned, the price increase will mainly impact Nikkor Z lenses. The price of the Nikon Z9 will remain unchanged. You can […]
The current Nikon Europe Summer promotion where you can get up to a €400 discount on selected Nikon Z cameras and lenses is ending on July 18: Calumet DE Foto Erhardt Foto Koch (free Capture One for Nikon) WEX UK Most of the Nikon Z lens rebates are now also gone – see what’s still […]
Just when I was wondering why the US was spared from the recent price increases, I heard a rumor that Nikon will be also raising their prices in the US on August 1st. I do not have the details yet, but it seems that the price increase will impact mainly Nikkor Z lenses. If you […]
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Nikon announced the start of construction for their new head office in Tokyo. Completion is expected in May 2024. Here is the full press release with some additional information:
There was a new price increase from Nikon Europe Sports Optics (Nikon Imaging recently had a price increase):
The previously rumored Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 full-frame zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount by Venus Optics is now officially announced. The Nikon version is priced at $649. Pre-orders are now open at the official online store (Laowa lenses are also sold at Adorama and B&H). Additional information – specs, MTF chart, sample photos (the press release can be found here):
The previously reported new Viltrox NF-Z autofocus lens adapter (Nikkor F-mount lens to Nikon Z-mount camera) is now officially announced and available for pre-order at the official Viltrox online store (they ship internationally) and B&H Photo. The price of the Viltrox NF-Z is $179. For comparison, the original Nikon FTZ II adapter is $249. Additional information:
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