New Nikon FTZ2 adapter confirmed

By [NR] admin | Published: September 12, 2021


I can now confirm that Nikon is indeed working on a new Nikon FTZ2 adapter – I received multiple tips from reliable sources. The new adapter will have a re-designed body (probably without the bump at the bott0m) and this should avoid problems when mounting Z cameras on a tripod or when using underwater housings. I am not sure if the new adapter will be announced together with the Z9 camera. Stay tuned for more details.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #641

By [NR] admin | Published: September 12, 2021


→ PhotoPlus 2021 canceled, Canon, Sony, and Panasonic pulled out of NAB 2021 because of COVID-19.


→ The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is already or will soon be discontinued.

→ A few pictures from the Nikon F2 50th Anniversary Cine Nikkor Exhibition.


→ The Nikon Z fc is the best-selling camera for August at Map Camera:

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Welcoming our new sponsor: Service Photo

By [NR] admin | Published: September 11, 2021


Please welcome our new sponsor Service Photo located in Baltimore, Maryland.

You can follow them on Facebook and Twitter. Check out also their eBay store (with a lot of vintage stuff).

For easy access to Service Photo, use the banner on the right sidebar or any of these direct links:

About Service Photo:

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Announced: Venus Optics Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: September 10, 2021



Today Venus Optics officially announced the previously rumored Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount. Pre-orders are now open at the Laowa online store (international shipping available). Adorama and B&H always list Laowa lenses a few weeks later.

Laowa Argus 35mm f/0.95 FF lens key features:

  • Wide perspective with an ultra-shallow depth of field
  • Ultra-fast f/0.95 aperture for low-light shooting
  • Superb sharpness at f/0.95
  • Aperture Ring Click Switch
  • Internal focus design
  • Low Focus Breathing with extended Focus Throw
  • Exquisite Bokeh
  • Press release
  • Price: $899
  • MTF chart and lens design diagram:

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New photo editing software announced: Skylum Luminar Neo and ON1 Photo RAW 2022 (plus discounts on DxO NIK Collection and Topaz Gigapixel)

By [NR] admin | Published: September 9, 2021


Skylum announced a new Luminar Neo AI image editing software. Additional information can be found here and here.


ON1 announced Photo RAW 2022 image editing software with new Sky Swap AI, Time-Lapse Creation, NoNoise AI, and more. Additional information can be found here (see also the sneak peek videos).


DxO NIK Collection is 30% off until October 10.


Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI is $20 off until September 14th. Additional information on the new version 5.6 can be found here.

Topaz labs also released Sharpen AI version 3.2 with interface improvements and bug fixes.

30% off DxO NIK Collection
$20 off Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI
15% off Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15
10% off ON1 products with code NIKONRUMORS
$10 off Skylum products with code NIKONRUMORS
10% off Capture One products with code NIKONRUMORS
$60 off Topaz Labs Image Quality Bundle
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Nikon could be working on a new FTZ2 adapter

By [NR] admin | Published: September 9, 2021


I received a tip from a new source that Nikon is working on a new FTZ2 adapter (replacement for the current FTZ version). The reason I post this rumor online is because I think this is very plausible – since Nikon is still lacking some lenses in their Z lineup, they will want to make sure that every F-mount lens works as good as possible with the current Z cameras and especially tele-lenses on the upcoming Z9 camera.

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Nikon to release the Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens very soon

By [NR] admin | Published: September 9, 2021


Nokishita reports that an online store has added the Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens to their inventory  – this indicates the official announcement should be coming very soon (probably next week).

Back in June Nikon released a development announcement for two new compact lightweight full-frame pancake mirrorless lenses: Nikkon Z 28mm f/2.8 and Nikkon Z 40mm f/2. It is not clear if the Nikkon Z 28mm f/2.8 lens will be announced together with the 40mm lens.

With the Z fc camera, Nikon released a SE (Special Edition) of the Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 lens: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Park Cameras | WEX | Calumet | Foto Erhardt | Camera Canada.

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The Nikon Report 2021 is out

By [NR] admin | Published: September 8, 2021


The Nikon Report 2021 is out in Japanese only – here is an excerpt from the report translated into English:

Update: the Nikon Report 2021 is now available in English.

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