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The new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical II lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: January 15, 2025

The new Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical II lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for pre-order:

Additional information on the new lens can be found here:

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount, Voigtländer, Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Aspherical II Nikon Z, Voigtlander lenses for Nikon Z | 9 Comments

Nikon Z50II camera body only is now in stock at B&H Photo, Foto Erhardt, and WEX Photo

By [NR] admin | Published: January 14, 2025

The Nikon Z50II camera body only is now in stock at B&H Photo for $906.95 (959.95 on Amazon) and in Europe at Foto Erhardt and WEX Photo:

Posted in Nikon Z50II | Tagged Nikon Z50 II | 39 Comments

New camera skins for the Nikon Z6III now available

By [NR] admin | Published: January 14, 2025

Alphagvrd now sells camera skins for the Nikon Z6III camera. Several different colors/patterns are available:

More Alphagvrd camera skins for Nikon cameras can be found here:

Posted in Nikon Z6III | Tagged Alphagvrd skins for Nikon cameras and lenses | Leave a comment

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

By [NR] admin | Published: January 14, 2025

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:

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged 7artisan 18mm f/5.6, 7Artisans, Chinese lenses for Nikon cameras, third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount | 4 Comments

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

By [NR] admin | Published: January 13, 2025

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):

Nikon D780: now $1,000 off (was $300 off before)
Nikon D850: now $1,000 off (was $800 off before)
Nikon Z6III kit: now $500 off (was $300 off before)
Nikon Z8: now $600 off (was $500 off before)
Nikon Z8 lens kit: now $800 off (was $700 off before)

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

Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/4-8: now $300 off (was $200 off before)
Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6: now $400 off (was $200 off before)
Nikkor Z 400mm f/4.5: now $450 off (was $250 off before)
Nikkor Z 600mm f/6.3: now $1,000 off (was $800 off before)
Nikkor Z 600mm f/4: now $1,500 off (was $1,000 off before)
Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3: now $1,000 off (was $800 off before)

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

Posted in Deals | Tagged lens only rebates, Nikkor Z-mount lens only rebates, Nikon Rebates, Nikon Z rebates, Payboo | 29 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #815

By [NR] admin | Published: January 12, 2025

→ 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 accessory: Ebay | Aliexpress.

→ 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.

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash | 6 Comments

Nikon custom camera shop

By [NR] admin | Published: January 12, 2025

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

Posted in Other Nikon stuff | 3 Comments

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

By [NR] admin | Published: January 10, 2025

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 Adorama, B&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.

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged Adapters, lens adapters for Nikon Z-mount, Viltrox, Viltrox Sony E lens to Nikon Z camera autofocus lens adapter | 141 Comments