eBay bargains: Nikkor Fisheye 14.3mm f/4 lens for $250k, Nikkor Fisheye 6mm f/2.8 lens for $113k



Some eBay bargains:

More details on the 14.3mm f/4 lens can be found here:

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Nikon is expected/rumored to have a slow 2025 year (in terms of new product announcements)

GoogleTrends Nikon interest over time 2004-2024

GoogleTrends Nikon search interest over time 2004-2024

Here is what we are still expecting from Nikon based on old rumors/reports:

Update: I forgot to add to the list the Nikkor Z 28-135mm f/4 PZ zoom lens that is not officially announced yet.

For the rest, I was told that 2025 will be a generally “slow year” for Nikon compared to the past few years in terms of new product announcements. Nikon now has a pretty good product line of cameras and lenses that are still selling well. The goal for 2025 is to clear existing inventory with attractive rebates (already happening) before introducing the next generation of cameras and lenses. When exactly this will happen depends on how fast Nikon can sell their existing stock.

In terms of new Z cameras, I have heard talk about three possibilities:

  • Nikon Z9 replacement (Nikon Z9II?) – it may not even happen in 2025 since the Z9 is still selling well, but it is definitely coming.
  • Nikon Z5 replacements (Nikon Z5II?) – a low chance for now, I got only one tip about this camera model.
  • Nikon Z video camera (brick-shaped, without pentaprism, similar to current RED models): no surprise here – an obvious move after the RED acquisition:

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The current Nikon USA rebates are ending in 3 days: the lowest prices ever on several cameras and lenses


The current Nikon USA rebates are set to expire in 3 days on February 2nd, 2025. The January rebates offer some of the lowest prices ever on select cameras and lenses – see the full list:

Here are some highlights (all new low prices):

Several telephoto lenses have increased rebates (all new low prices):

The Nikon Z6III, Z7II, and Z8 cameras now come with a free Peak Design Everyday Sling v2 bag and memory card

Here is the full list of the discounted Nikkor Z lenses (Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Paul’s | Service):

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The latest lists of approved memory cards for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras


Here are the latest lists of approved memory cards for the different Nikon Z mirrorless cameras:

         
       
Several new memory cards were announced in the last few days – see the details here:

The latest memory cards from Nextorage, Lexar, Team Group, and Adata

Related posts:

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Additional information on the new SG-Image 24mm f/6.3 full-frame pancake lens cap for Nikon Z-mount


Here is some additional information on the new SG-Image 24mm f/6.3 full-frame pancake lens cap for Nikon Z-mount:

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Nikon Coolpix P1000 camera prices skyrocketed


A replacement for the Nikon Coolpix P1000 camera has been rumored for a while (the P1000 was discontinued a year ago) and will be very well accepted by the fans of this model because the current P1000 prices at Amazon and eBay are simply insane (the camera was $999 when initially introduced):

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The Nikon Z6III, Z7II, and Z8 cameras now come with a free Peak Design Everyday Sling v2 bag and memory card


The Nikon Z6III, Z7II, and Z8 models now come with a free Peak Design Everyday Sling v2 camera bag ($124.95 value) and a 128GB memory card:



Adorama has a similar offer but with a different camera bag.

The Nikon USA rebates for January are set to expire on February 2nd, 2025:

New Nikon rebates launched in the US: lowest prices ever on select items, MASSIVE price drops on DSLR and mirrorless telephoto lenses

Full list of discounted Nikkor Z lenses by Nikon USA for January

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