New 7artisan 18mm f/5.6 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount announced ($71.20)


The previously rumored 7artisan 18mm f/5.6 full-frame lens for Nikon Z mount is now officially announced and available for pre-order at Pergear (coming soon to Amazon US | Amazon CA | Amazon DE).



Update – you can get the new 7artisan 18mm f/5.6 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount for $71.20 and free shipping exclusively at Pergear with coupon code NewYear25 (limited time offer):


You can also use coupon code RUMORS for 5% off on anything sold at the official 7artisans online store.

Additional information can be found here:

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


Nikon USA launched new rebates for January 2025 with some of the lowest prices ever on some items – see the full list at:

Here are some highlights (all new low prices):

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



You can get an additional 10% off with Payboo:


The rebates are set to expire on February 2nd, 2025.

The latest Nikon Europe rebates can be found here:

Nikon Europe winter rebates extended

Here is the full list of the discounted Nikkor Z lenses in the US for January 2025 (Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Paul’s | Service):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #815


→ Nikon is the #1 most popular brand at Service Photo.


Viltrox to announce three more LAB lenses this year:

  • Viltrox 35mm f/1.2 LAB: expected at the NAB show in April
  • Viltrox 50mm f/1.2 LAB expected after NAB show in April
  • Viltrox 85mm f/1.2 LAB expected after NAB show in April


→ Kondor Blue will soon release a new cage for Nikon Z cameras. Kondor Blue products are sold at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo.


Nikon Z cameras and lenses for content creators.


Optical waist-level viewfinder camera accessoryEbayAliexpress.


→ New 7Artisans 27mm f/2.8 AF lens for Nikon Z-mount announced.


Photo news roundup: week of January 5, 2024.


→ Tamron rebates extended: Adorama | B&H Photo |Amazon.

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Nikon custom camera shop

A reader contacted me about his custom camera shop located in France:

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Viltrox announced a new Sony E lens to Nikon Z camera autofocus lens adapter



Viltrox announced a new Sony E-mount lens to Nikon Z-mount camera autofocus lens adapter. Here are the details:


  • 4mm thick
  • Lightweight
  • Corrosion resistant
  • Support autofocus
  • More flexible aperture control
  • EXIF data transmission
  • Support lens/body stabilization
  • Custom buttons for more convenient operation
  • Support firmware upgrades
  • Brass construction, curable and reliable
  • Anti-slip gear ring
  • MSRP: 99USD / 119EUR

In the US, Viltrox lenses are sold at AdoramaB&H, and Amazon. International shipping is available at Pergear and the Viltrox website. You can get 8% off at the Viltrox online store with coupon code NIKONRUMORS:


More Chinese lenses for Z-mount can be found here.
More third-party lenses for Z-mount can be found here.

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Nikon released the repair manual for the Z50II camera (Nikon Self Service Repair)



Nikon released the repair manual for the new Z50 II camera as a part of their Self Service Repair program.

1683 different Nikon parts can be purchased directly from this page.

The complete list of repair manuals can be found on this dedicated page:

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Nikon Europe winter rebates extended






Nikon Europe extended their winter rebates (sofortrabatt) until January 27, 2025. You can still save up to €1,000 on selected Nikon cameras, lenses, and binoculars and up to a €200 discount on selected other products:

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