Nikon Rumors

Updated Nikon NIKKOR Z lens roadmap (December 2021)

By [NR] admin | Published: December 13, 2021

Here is the updated Nikon NIKKOR Z lens roadmap until 2023 (December 2021 edition):

Nikon Z9 additional coverage

By [NR] admin | Published: December 13, 2021

Here is the latest Nikon Z9 coverage:

→ The Nikon Z9 started to appear online – the above picture is from Venus Optics and their new Laowa 85mm f/5.6 2x Ultra Macro APO lens for Nikon Z-mount.

→ The new Capture One Pro 22 supports the Nikon Z9 camera.

Posted in Nikon Z9 | Tagged Nikon Z9 professional mirrorless camera | 19 Comments

Coming soon: new Tokina 400mm f/8 IIS mirror/reflex lens for Nikon F and Z mounts

By [NR] admin | Published: December 13, 2021

A new Tokina 400mm f/8 IIS mirror/reflex lens for Nikon F and Z mounts will be announced soon according to Nokishita. It is not clear if this will be a replacement for the current Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 reflex MF lens (pictured above) that uses interchangeable lens mounts or a completely different new design (see previous coverage).

Via PhotoRumors

The Tokina SZX 400mm f/8 reflex lens is now compatible also with Nikon Z mount

Posted in Other Nikon stuff | Tagged third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount, Tokina SZX Super Tele 400mm f/8 reflex MF lens for Nikon F-mount | 11 Comments

Confirmed: Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens announcement and Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 lens development UPDATED

By [NR] admin | Published: December 13, 2021

An unknown photo news website already leaked two articles with the following titles:

“Nikon officially announced the NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8”
“Nikon announced the development of the Z 800mm” (via Nokishita)

Update: the new 800mm lens for Z-mount will be Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3.

This confirms my previous report from earlier today that Nikon will also make the Nikkor Z 800mm lens development announcement tonight (or tomorrow).

Stay tuned for the detailed coverage!

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 lens, Nikkor Z 800mm lens development, Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens | 73 Comments

The new Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens will be announced tonight, the US price will be $1,199

By [NR] admin | Published: December 13, 2021

Last week I mentioned on social media (Facebook and Twitter) that Nikon may announce another new lens. I now have more information on that new lens – the Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 will not be an S lens and it will be priced at $1199.99 in the US. For comparison, the price of the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S is currently $1,996.95 after a $300 rebate – the new 28-75 zoom will be almost half the price of the classic 24-70.

The new Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens is expected to start shipping in mid-January 2022. The official announcement is expected tonight (if not tonight, for sure this week).

There are some speculations online that the new Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens will be based on the existing Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens (pictured above) – this could explain why the lens was not on Nikon’s roadmap and why the shipping will start so soon compared to other Nikon products.

There is also a chance that we may get the development announcement of the new Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 lens, but this is not confirmed yet.

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 lens, Nikkor Z 800mm lens development, Nikon Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens | 134 Comments

One more thing: Nikon will soon announce a new Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens

By [NR] admin | Published: December 13, 2021

Here is an end-of-year surprise – Nikon will soon announce a new Nikkor Z 28-75mm f/2.8 lens according to Nokishita. Unless I am missing something since it is currently 2:30 am here, this lens was not listed on any previous Nikon Z roadmaps.