SmallRig released a new “Night Eagle” cage kit for Nikon Z8 cameras. For now, the new Z8 cage is sold only at the official SmallRig website (international shipping available). Two different versions are available:
The “Night Eagle” cage shows some hints from iconic Nikon designs (red stripe, gold ring):
Get 15% off on select SmallRig products (coupon code included)
Additional information:
Nikon started a new Winter instant rebate program (Sofortrabatt) in Germany where you can save up to €600 on select products until mid-January (the rebates start on Friday, October 27th, 2023, and will expire on Monday, January 15th, 2024). See the full list of 115 discounted Nikon products at Foto Erhardt.
Foto Erhardt in Germany offers a free SmallRig grip with every Nikon Zf camera purchase
The current US rebates can be found here and here:
Picture from Vanbar Imaging in Melbourne
The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S lens is now shipping and is currently in stock at:
Check also availability at:
Nikon NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S: a surprisingly small super-telephoto.
Previous coverage of the new 600mm lens:
Here are some Nikon Z8 accessories you could have missed (see the full list here):
EasyCover cases for Nikon Z8 (three colors available)
Tilta camera cages for Nikon Z8
Hoodman HoodEYE eyecup for Nikon Z8
Think Tank Photo Hydrophobia eyepiece for Nikon Z8
PortaBrace top opening semirigid carrying case for Nikon Z8 camera and accessories
PortaBrace backpack for Nikon Z8 camera with lens and accessories
PortaBrace rain cover for Nikon Z8
Underwater housing for Nikon Z8 by Ikelite and Aquatica
Vello LCD screen protector Ultra II for Nikon Z8
Expert shield glass screen protector for Nikon Z8
Get 15% off on select SmallRig products (coupon code included)
Another (third?) batch of Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lenses are now shipping in the US – still for orders placed on the day of the official announcement (June 21).
Check 180-600mm pricing and availability at:
You can use code “NikonRumors” to get 15% off on select SmallRig products sold at Amazon, B&H Photo, and SmallRig website (international shipping):
The coupon code is available also at Adorama and will expire on October 27th.
Additional information on the discounted products:
Nikon NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena lens ($2,497) vs. Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens ($1,399) comparison tested on the Nikon Z9 (with a Nikon FTZ2 adapter for the Sigma lens) by long-time [NR] contributor Dariusz Breś (Instagram, Facebook, Flickr, previous posts):
