The new 7artisans 10mm f/2.8 fisheye full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount is open for pre-orders again


 
A few weeks ago 7artisans temporarily suspended the orders for their new 10mm f/2.8 fisheye full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount. Pre-orders are now open again at the Photo Rumors Online Store (the free shipping is expected to start by the end of June).

Update – the new 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 II APS-C lens for Nikon Z mount is also now available:

New 7artisans 55mm f/1.4 II lens also available (APS-C/MFT for E/Z/X/MFT/EOS-M mounts)

Here are the MTF chart, lens design diagram, and technical specifications:

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Nikon D6 firmware update version 1.30 released


Nikon released firmware update version 1.30 for the D6 DSLR camera with the following changes:

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More leaked pictures of the upcoming Nikon Z fc retro-styled APS-C Z-mount mirrorless camera

A mysterious unknown source with the initials “NPR” sent me two new photos of the upcoming Nikon Z fc retro-styled APS-C mirrorless Z-mount camera (unfortunately this is only one-way communication and I cannot get any additional information):




Most of the previously reported Z fc rumors are confirmed – I am still working on getting the details on the new DX lenses. Stay tuned!

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Recap of a recent internal Nikon presentation


Here is another recap of a recent internal Nikon presentation:

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Nikon Zfc retro-styled APS-C mirrorless Z-mount camera rumored to be announced on June 28 + new details


I received several confirmations that the rumored Nikon retro-inspired APS-C mirrorless Z camera is real and will be announced soon. Here is a recap of the latest rumors:

  • Model name: Zfc (or ZFC or Z-Fc) – not sure what the Zfc stands for – “F Classic” maybe? The Zfc will be basically an APS-C-based Z-mount version of the Df camera (maybe it will just be called Nikon Zf – it makes more sense to me). In previous blog posts, I have referred to this camera as the Z30.
  • Nikon Z-mount APS-C mirrorless camera.
  • The technical specifications will be very close to the Nikon Z50.
  • Very thin camera body without a handgrip.
  • Nikon Df-inspired design with mechanical dials and articulating screen (“selfie screen”).
  • Shape and handling similar to old Nikon FM cameras.
  • Three different colors are rumored: silver, black, and brown (leather?)
  • Price with kit lens: $999.
  • The new APS-C mirrorless lenses for Z-mount could be named “SE”: 28mm f/2.8 and/or 35mm f/1.8 (kit lens).
  • The new DX lenses will not be retro, will have the familiar Nikkor Z design.
  • Official announcement expected on June 28 (as previously reported: announcement expected in the first half of 2021).
  • The other date I heard is July 31 – I think this is the actual shipping date.

Update – more leaked pictures available here:

More leaked pictures of the upcoming Nikon Z fc retro-styled APS-C Z-mount mirrorless camera

Here are a few mockups of the rumored Nikon Zfc Z-mount APS-C mirrorless camera based on the already leaked image:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #628


→ The ZYOptics Mitakon Speedmaster 50mm f//0.95 mirrorless lens is available also for Nikon Z-mount.


In the new again: Nikon to end camera body production in Japan by end of the year (initially reported last year).


→ Reminder: the new DxO Nik Collection 4 is now on sale (price: $99.99, regular: $149).

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Nikon Nikkor Z MC macro mirrorless lenses additional coverage


Nikon Nikkor Z MC macro mirrorless lenses additional coverage:

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Nikon continues to discontinue Nikkor F-mount lenses


Nikon is slowly discontinuing Nikkor F-mount lenses and many products are still out of stock. The latest casualty spotted by mirrorless-camera.info is the Nikon AF-S Micro NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED lens for F-mount – it is already listed as discontinued on the official Nikon Japan website and it is out of stock at Adorama and B&H Photo:

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Is this the rumored Nikon Z retro mirrorless camera?

A reader sent me this picture of what appears to be the rumored Nikon Z retro mirrorless camera:


Everything we see in the above pictures matches the previously reported rumors (thin Df-inspired camera body without a handgrip and mechanical dials). For comparison here is the Nikon Df:


What do you think?

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The rumored Nikon “retro-inspired” mirrorless camera should be coming next


The previously rumored Nikon “retro-inspired” mirrorless camera is still coming and could be announced at the end of June (I do not have an exact date yet). Here is what to expect:

  • APS-C mirrorless camera
  • Very thin camera body without a handgrip
  • Nikon Df-inspired mirrorless camera with mechanical dials and articulating screen

If you have any additional information, you can contact me anonymously here.

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