The official release date of the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens will be announced on August 17th

By [NR] admin | Published: July 31, 2023


Nikon Japan will announce the official release date for the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens on August 17th (the previously reported dpreview forum post was wrong).

I was told that the demand for this lens has been very high and the pre-order lists are very long. Yesterday I reported that Nikon Japan already posted a warning on their website: “Due to the large number of orders for the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR, it may take some time to deliver. So thank you in advance for your understanding.”

Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 pre-order links:

Here is the translated release from Nikon Japan:

Update: the translation is not very clear – it seems that Nikon will announce the lens release date on August 17th.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #739

By [NR] admin | Published: July 30, 2023


→ Fringer announced new NF-FX II (Nikon F lenses to Fujifilm X cameras) and EF-NZ II (Canon EF lenses to Nikon Z cameras) adapters that keep all auto functions.


→ Ending soon: $50 off Topaz Video AI.


→ Vi Vante is currently offering free international shipping for orders over $100 with code FLYBABYFLY.


→ The previously rumored Megadap ETZ21 Sony E to Nikon Z AF lens adapter is now officially announced (pre-order at Adorama, B&H Photo, eBay).


→ List of Tamron lenses for Nikon that can no longer be repaired.


→ Nikon Direct Japan: “Due to the large number of orders for the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR, it may take some time to deliver. So thank you in advance for your understanding.” Check availability and pricing at B&H, Adorama, Amazon, Paul’s, Service, Erhardt, Calumet, Koch, WEX, Park, Canada.


→ New Nikkor Z 70-180mm f/2.8 dedicated page. The lens is already sold out at most retailers – check availability at Adorama, Amazon, Paul’s, Service, B&H, Erhardt, Calumet, Koch, WEX, Park, Canada.

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Nikon announcement on August 2nd? (the latest Nikon full-frame mirrorless retro camera rumors)

By [NR] admin | Published: July 29, 2023


The Nikon full-frame mirrorless retro-design camera (Zf?) I have been reporting for a while could be announced as early as next week (on or around August 2nd maybe?). I am still not sure about all the detail and the exact announcement date, but here are the latest rumors (contact me anonymously with tips):

  • August announcement (most likely first week of August?)
  • 45MP sensor (?) update: I think the 45MP sensor will be from the Z7II and not from the Z8. We shall see. I do not expect to see Z8 performance for $2,000
  • Improved autofocus compared to Z6II/Z7II
  • A few different lens kits/bundles will be available in the $2,000-$2,500 price range
  • Will come with a new SE lens One of the bundles will be with the Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 (SE) lens
  • Price for body only: $1,999
  • Very similar to the Nikon Zfc in terms of design/layout
  • Update: small LCD screen on top for aperture display
  • New 3rd function on the sub lever of the shutter speed dial (besides photo/video) for B&W mode
  • Has a little grip/bump like the Nikon Df (see the mockup pictures included in this post)
  • Single SD memory card slot
  • Better build quality compared to the Nikon Zfc
  • Fully articulating screen
  • Code name N2137

The Z8 is already in stock in most stores, so it makes sense for Nikon to introduce a new camera and keep the revenue stream up after the drop from the Z8.

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New L plates/brackets for Nikon Z8 from RRS, 3 Legged Thing, and Kirk Photo

By [NR] admin | Published: July 27, 2023

New: Really Right Stuff (RRS) modular L plate for Nikon Z8.

New: 3 Legged Thing ZOOEY L-bracket for Nikon Z8.

New: Kirk Photo KES L-bracket for Nikon Z8.


Also: the SmallRig L bracket for Z8 is now shipping from B&H, Amazon, AliExpress, and SmallRig.

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You can now get up to $1,000 off Zeiss Milvus lenses for Nikon F-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: July 27, 2023


Zeiss has not announced any new photography lenses in over 4 years now, but they are still trying to generate some sales by offering up to $1,000 off on Zeiss Milvus lenses for Nikon F-mount (see previous Milvus coverage):

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Check your Nikon Z8 camera for separated/broken strap lugs

By [NR] admin | Published: July 26, 2023


Check your Nikon Z8 camera for separated/broken strap lugs –  this is an email I received from a reader:

“The only info I can give you is that Nikon informs the distributers to test the bodies. Aka yank the lugs with a strap connected. Kinda barbaric I guess. The distributers weren’t happy about any of it. I also heard Nikon intends to test units for this flaw specifically when they come back for the recall.”

 

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Nikon should make some kind of service announcement to update us on this issue.

The Nikon Z8 is now in stock at Amazon, Adorama, B&H, and Paul’s.

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The new Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens should start shipping next week

By [NR] admin | Published: July 26, 2023


The new Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens should start shipping from B&H in the first week of August according to this Dpreview forum post. Check the lens pricing and availability at:

Previous coverage of the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens can be found here:

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Nikon Zfc firmware update version 1.41 released

By [NR] admin | Published: July 26, 2023


Nikon released firmware update version 1.41 for the Nikon Zfc camera. Here are the changes from “C” version 1.40 to 1.41:

  • Fixed an issue that occurred in rare cases where autofocus would fail when [AF-area mode] was set to [Pinpoint AF] or when shooting dark or low-contrast subjects.
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