Weekly Nikon news flash #694

By [NR] admin | Published: September 18, 2022


→ The Nikon 100th anniversary pin collection is still in stock.


→ DxO has announced that their products PhotoLab, PureRAW, ViewPoint, FilmPack, and Nik Collection now have access to the world’s most comprehensive set of camera and lens calibrations (over 75,000 camera and lens combinations). Additional information is available here.


→ The new NiSi fast wide-angle ASPH lens for Nikon Z-mount will be announced next week (September 21).


→ Profoto released firmware updates for several of their Nikon products (Profoto Connect Pro version A4 and Profoto Connect version C2) with improved TTL performance and a fix for the “Lost energy settings” bug for Nikon cameras.


→ Kickstarter updates:

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Confirmed: Nikon will announce another rebadged Tamron wide-angle zoom lens next week

By [NR] admin | Published: September 18, 2022



I can now confirm that Nikon will indeed announce a new lens next week that will not be from the existing Nikon Z roadmap.

Nikon will announce another rebadged Tamron wide-angle zoom lens.

From the list of Tamron mirrorless lenses that could potentially be announced for Nikon Z-mount, I think the most likely scenario is one of the following lenses:

Finally official: Tamron announces their first lens for Nikon Z-mount (70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD)

Since Nikon already has the Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens (the first rebadged Tamron lens for Nikon Z-mount), maybe next week we will see a new Nikkor Z 17-28mm f/2.8, but this range is too close to the existing 14-24mm Z lens. The best option is probably a new Nikkor Z 20-40mm f/2.8. What do you think?

The official announcement is expected on Monday or Tuesday night. Stay tuned for more details. Of course, all these are just rumors collected from multiple sources and some information could be wrong.

Please note that I expect a new Nikon Z rebadged Tamron lens and not a new Tamron lens for Nikon Z-mount. A few weeks ago Tamron announced their first lens for Nikon Z-mount – the Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD and I am sure there will be more to come in the future:

Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD lens for Nikon Z-mount officially released, available for pre-order

 

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New Nikon lens(es) announcement coming soon

By [NR] admin | Published: September 17, 2022


We are getting closer to a new Nikon lens (or lenses) announcement that can happen as early as next week (I do not have the exact date yet). Here is the list of expected lenses based on the latest Nikon Z roadmap:

  • Nikkor Z 24mm (DX)
  • Nikkor Z 26mm pancake
  • Nikkor Z 12-28mm (DX)
  • Nikkor Z 85mm S-line (probably f/1.2)
  • Nikkor Z 200-600mm  (f/6.3?)
  • Nikkor Z 600mm S-line (probably f/4)

Update – Nikon will announce another rebadged Tamron wide-angle zoom lens next week:

Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD lens for Nikon Z-mount officially released, available for pre-order

I expect one or more of the following three lenses to be announced first (or before the rest):

The latest Nikkor Z mirrorless lens roadmap

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Nikon test drive and trade-in event today at Paul’s Photo

By [NR] admin | Published: September 17, 2022

Paul’s Photo has a Nikon test drive and trade-in event today at:

PAUL’S PHOTO
23845 Hawthorne Bl
Torrance CA 90505
310-375-7014

New savings offer in the US: “Nikon Z lens trade-up event”

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New: Leofoto lens feet for Nikon lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: September 16, 2022




Leofoto has some new lens feet models designed for Nikon lenses

Leofoto NF-01 lens foot (Amazon | B&H Photo) compatible with the following Nikon F-mount lenses:

  • Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8
  • Nikkor 500mm f/5.6


Leofoto NF-02 lens foot (Amazon | B&H Photo) compatible with the following Nikon F-mount lenses:

  • Nikkor 180-400mm
  • Nikkor 200-400mm (first edition)
  • Nikkor 300mm f/2.8
  • Nikkor 500mm f/4.0


Leofoto NF-05 lens foot (Amazon | B&H Photo) compatible with the following Nikon Z-mount lenses:

  • Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S
  • Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 S

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Topaz Labs launched their new flagship Photo AI app

By [NR] admin | Published: September 15, 2022


Today Topaz Labs officially released their new flagship app Photo AI (previously reported here). Topaz Photo AI combined DeNoise AI, Sharpen AI, and Gigapixel AI into one software package:

“Topaz Photo AI is the new “autopilot” for maximizing image quality—offering AI-powered noise reduction, sharpening, and upscaling in one single, powerful app.”

Additional information on the new Topaz Photo AI, including walk-thru videos, can be found here. The full press release can be found here.

The new Topaz Photo AI is $40 off until October 7th:


You can also get 15% off with the promo code GETPHOTOAI:


Topaz Photo AI screenshots:

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B&H is now shipping Nikon Z9 orders placed in July 2022

By [NR] admin | Published: September 15, 2022



A quick update on the Nikon Z9 camera wait time: B&H is now shipping Z9 orders placed in July 2022.

Update: Paul’s Photo is delivering Nikon Z9 cameras ordered on September 1st.

Check Z9 availability at:

Z9 pre-orders (US): Europe Canada
Adorama
B&H
Amazon
Pauls’s Photo
Service Photo		 Calumet (NL)
Calumet (DE)
Foto Erhardt (DE)
Foto Koch (DE)
WEX (UK)		 CameraCanada
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