A reader forwarded me this screenshot from earlier today of the Nikon Direct Japan website that shows a listing for the rumored Nikon Z f camera in the lower right corner:
Maybe after all the camera was scheduled to be announced today (August 2nd) and was pulled in at the last moment. I personally did not see the listing – I guess it was removed shortly after being published.
In addition to the Nonikkor 35mm f/1.4 and 24mm f/1.7 lenses ArtraLab also has a Lunaelumen 50mm f/1.1 lens for Nikon Z-mount. The full list of all available ArtraLab lenses can be found here and here.
Next are the details of the ArtraLab Lunaelumen 50mm f/1.1 lens for Nikon Z-mount:
I still do not have a confirmation that a new Nikon Zf 45MP full-frame retro mirrorless camera for $2,000 will be announced tomorrow – this rumor just sounds too good to be true.
The latest tip I received indicates a 24MP sensor, dual memory cards, and an announcement later in August/September.
Usually, the lack of solid leaks and rumors indicated no official announcement anytime soon.
Nikon is also rumored to release a major autofocus firmware update for the Nikon Z6II and Z7II cameras alongside the new Zf.
The Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially released and available for pre-order:
Viltrox 75mm f/1.2 APS-C lens highlights:
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.
