Nikkor F-mount lenses focus much faster on the Nikon Z9 compared to the Z6II

By [NR] admin | Published: July 12, 2022


Long-time NR contributor Dariusz Breś (see his previous posts) did a quick autofocus speed test of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens for F-mount attached via the FTZ adapter to the Nikon Z6 II and then to the Nikon Z9 cameras. The result is visually obvious – the Nikon Z9 focuses significantly faster compared to the Z6 II. Similar results were observed also with other lenses:

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One more deal: the Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now $265 ($164 off)

By [NR] admin | Published: July 12, 2022


The Viltrox 24mm f/1.8 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount is now $265 at Amazon only. The regular price is $429 (that’s $164 off). This offer will end tomorrow (July 13).

Update – the sale is now gone.

A few other Viltros lenses for Nikon Z-mount are currently on sale at the official Viltrox online store.


Also: the Pergear 10mm f/8 pancake lens is now $45.99 (22% off).

Check also:

Nikon Europe Summer promotion is ending on July 18

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List of Nikkor Z lenses that will get a price increase on August 1st

By [NR] admin | Published: July 11, 2022


As already promised, here is the list of lenses that will get a price increase on August 1st – if you are planning to make a purchase, please consider one of our sponsors (Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Pauls’s Photo | Service Photo):

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The new Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount are finally available for pre-order in the US

By [NR] admin | Published: July 11, 2022

Most of the new Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount are finally available for pre-order in the US at Amazon:

Previous coverage of the Voigtlander Z lenses can be found here.

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Nikon US price increase on August 1st is now confirmed

By [NR] admin | Published: July 11, 2022


A quick update: the new Nikon US price increase I reported yesterday is now officially confirmed by Nikon. I expect to receive the new price list soon and will post it online. As I already mentioned, the price increase will mainly impact Nikkor Z lenses. The price of the Nikon Z9 will remain unchanged. You can still lock in the old prices by purchasing before August 1st (even if the item is out of stock):

Update: here is the list of lenses that will get a price increase.

Most of the Nikon Z lens rebates are now also gone – see what’s still on sale at Adorama and B&H Photo.

The current Nikon Europe Summer promotion is ending on July 18.

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Nikon Europe Summer promotion is ending on July 18

By [NR] admin | Published: July 11, 2022



The current Nikon Europe Summer promotion where you can get up to a €400 discount on selected Nikon Z cameras and lenses is ending on July 18:

Most of the Nikon Z lens rebates are now also gone – see what’s still on sale at Adorama and B&H Photo.

The latest photo rebates in Germany (Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Nikon, OM System, Tamron, Fujifilm, Pentax)

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Nikon price increase coming also to the US on August 1st

By [NR] admin | Published: July 10, 2022


Just when I was wondering why the US was spared from the recent price increases, I heard a rumor that Nikon will be also raising their prices in the US on August 1st. I do not have the details yet, but it seems that the price increase will impact mainly Nikkor Z lenses. If you have been eyeing a Nikon mirrorless lens, now is a good time to pull the trigger and lock in the old price – please visit one of our sponsors for pricing and availability:

Update: here is the list of lenses that will get a price increase.

Most of the Nikon Z lens rebates are now also gone – see what’s still on sale at Adorama and B&H Photo.

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