Nikon Rumors

The Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR PF S lens is rumored to be announced this week

By [NR] admin | Published: April 4, 2022

The Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR PF S lens is rumored to be announced this week:

Weekly Nikon news flash #670

By [NR] admin | Published: April 3, 2022

→ 7artisans is currently running up to 20% off Easter sale on select lenses – see the details here. This offer is valid until April 17.

→ What’s new on Kickstarter:

Pinhole Pro Max pinhole lens: $151,742 pledged of $10,000 goal
KUVRD cleaning tool for lenses & screens: $118,476 pledged of $2,500 goal
Benroe modular drop-in filter system: $27,028 pledged of $6,383 goal
Sirui 75mm 1.6x anamorphic lens: $495,866 pledged of $5,000 goal

→ Venus Optics Laowa 15mm vs. 20mm shift lens side by side comparison.

→ NIKKOR The Thousand and One Nights #81: the GN Auto NIKKOR 45mm f/2.8 lens.

→ Ricci and Morten Hilmer are releasing several new videos – I am sure there will be more to come in the next few days with the new Nikkor Z 800mm lens:

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New versions of Sharpen AI 4.1, DeNoise AI 3.6, Luminar AI 1.5.2, and Luminar Neo 1.0.4 released

By [NR] admin | Published: April 3, 2022

Topaz Labs Sharpen AI version 4.1 released with improved auto-select mask models, streamlined batch model downloads, and other performance enhancements (use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off).

Topaz Labs DeNoise AI version 3.6 released with an updated RAW model, refreshed file saving experience, and stability improvements to bring you even better noise reduction (use coupon code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off).

Skylum Luminar AI version 1.5.2 and Luminar Neo version 1.0.4 were released with new functionality and better performance.

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S mirrorless lens for Z-mount now shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: April 3, 2022

The new Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S mirrorless lens for Z-mount is now shipping in the US. I received the first email confirmation from a reader that the lens is actually shipping. Of course, the order was placed on the day of the announcement (January 18). I expect the wait time for the Nikkor Z 400mm lens to be similar to the Z9 (around 1 year) – check pricing and availability at: