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The best NikonRumors posts for August 2023

By [NR] admin | Published: September 2, 2023

The best NikonRumors posts for August 2023:

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The new CFexpress memory card update 4.0 will double the speed to 4 GB/s while still being backward compatible

By [NR] admin | Published: September 2, 2023

The latest CFexpress memory card update 4.0 will double the speed to 4 GB/s while still being backward compatible:

CompactFlash Association members:

Additional information:

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The Nikon F camera used to shoot some of Jimi Hendrix’s album covers is up for auction (again)

By [NR] admin | Published: September 1, 2023

Back in July I reported that the Nikon F camera used to shoot some of Jimi Hendrix’s album covers was up for sale. The original auction was supposed to be back in July but for some reason, the setup is still listed online for an upcoming auction on September 12th, 2023. Here are the details:

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Update: the 10% lens Nikon lens discount is available in most (all?) European countries

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

A quick update on my previous post – the 10% discount on selected Nikon lenses is available in most (all?) European countries (not only in Germany):

Germany: Erhardt | Koch | Calumet
UK: WEX Photo

Check your local Nikon website for the details.

Nikon USA will announce new rebates next week – expect them on September 4th since the current offers expire on September 3rd. Stay tuned!

Posted in Deals, Nikon Lenses| Tagged lens only rebates, Nikkor Z-mount lens only rebates, Nikon Rebates, Nikon Sofort Rabatt, Nikon sofortrabatt, Nikon Z rebates| 1 Comment

The new and improved Meyer Optik Görlitz Biotar 75 f/1.5 II lens for Nikon Z and F mount is now available

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

The previously reported new and improved Meyer Optik Görlitz Biotar 75 f/1.5 II lens for Leica M and L mount is now officially released (the full press release can be found here). Pre-orders are now open at B&H Photo (Meyer Optik Görlitz lenses are also sold at Adorama):

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New: 10% off on almost all Nikkor lenses in Germany (Nikon Z and F mount)

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

Nikon started a new discount offer in Germany: 10% off on almost all Nikkor lenses (Nikon Z and F mount). This offer is valid from August 31 until September 18 (PayPal 0% financing applies).

Update: Nikon Germany made a mistake and the Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens is nor on sale as previously reported.

Check also the Nikon combo discount in Germany:

The latest Nikon US rebates can be found here:

New Nikon Summer Savings Event starts today

Posted in Deals, Nikon Lenses| Tagged lens only rebates, Nikkor Z-mount lens only rebates, Nikon Rebates, Nikon Sofort Rabatt, Nikon sofortrabatt, Nikon Z rebates| 29 Comments

The new Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens is now shipping

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

Credit: Barbier Photography

Several readers contacted me that the new Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens is already shipping (the official shipping date is tomorrow). Here are the first unboxing pictures courtesy of Martin Beran: