In a recent interview with the Japanese Nikkei, Nikon’s CFO Muneaki Tokunari confirmed that at least 12 new lenses are planned for the next financial year (April 2021 – March 2022). The full Nikkei article is behind a paywall, but here is a recap from another Japanese website:
A quick update on my post from last week: the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens is not discontinued – the previous response by Nikon UK support was a mistake. The lens is just out of stock, which has been the case since pretty much the lens was introduced back in 2018. […]
I got multiple emails about a recent response from Nikon UK/EU support indicating that the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens is already discontinued (click for larger view): I personally don’t believe this is the case, since the 500mm f/5.6 PF lens is one of the best-selling lenses Nikon ever produced. I […]
Based on recent internal presentations, Nikon is rumored to soon announce up to four new lenses, including the new Nikkor Z macro lens(es) and the new Nikkor Z pancake lens(es) – see the latest Nikkor Z lens roadmap for more info. I already reported that a new Nikon Z APS-C mirrorless camera is also expected in the […]
Nikon released NEF (Nikon Electronic Format) Codec Version 1.31.1 with a single fix: Fixed an issue that prevented files in the Recycle Bin being restored to their original locations after the NEF Codec was installed. You can download the latest version here. Get 30% off DxO products Get 15% off Topaz Labs with code RUMORS15 Get […]
Today Meyer Optik Görlitz announced a new Primoplan 58 f/1.9 II manual focus lens for Nikon F-mount. Pre-orders are already open at B&H: The initial Primoplan 58 f1.9 was developed by the brilliant Meyer-Optik designer Paul Schäfter 80 years ago. Its light intensity of 1:1.9, which was considered extremely high back then, made the Primoplan […]
The new autofocus full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount, the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 Z is now in stock at: Viltrox (get 10% off with code NIKONRUMORS) Amazon US Amazon UK Amazon Canada Pergear B&H Here the latest reviews of the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 Z lens: Review at heise.de (in German). See also the related discussion at the Nikon […]