Nikon Rumors

Report: Nikon to stop making DSLR cameras, withdraws from SLR development after 60 years of history

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

Today Nikkei reported that Nikon will stop making DSLR cameras and withdraws from SLR cameras development after 60 years of history. Nikon quickly came out with a press release calling the report “speculation” and denying the rumors:

“There was a media article regarding Nikon’s withdrawal of SLR development. This media article is only speculation and Nikon has made no announcement in this regards. Nikon is continuing the production, sales and service of digital SLR. Nikon appreciate your continuous support.” (Nikon)

I personally believe Nikkei’s report becuase I have not heard a reliable F-mount rumor for a very long time.

Update – here are the latest BCN+R DSLR camera sales data from Japan:

Here are the quotes from Nikkei:

Posted in Nikon D6, Nikon D780, Nikon D850| Tagged Nikon DSLR cameras are dead| 218 Comments

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:

The latest deals and offers on photo gear
Renewed Nikkor Z lenses on Amazon are up to 47% off
Amazon Prime Day deal: buy a $50 eGift Card & get $12,50 credit with promo code EGCPRIME22 (see details)

Nikon Europe Summer promotion is ending on July 18

Posted in Deals, Nikon Lenses| Tagged third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount, Viltrox, Viltrox AF 24mm f/1.8 Z lens, Viltrox mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount| 3 Comments

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:

Voigtlander NOKTON D23mm f/1.2
Voigtlander NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 (only on eBay for now)

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

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount, Voigtländer, Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Asph lens for Z-mount, Voigtlander lenses for Nikon Z, Voigtlander NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon Z-mount, Voigtlander NOKTON D23mm f/1.2 Asph lens for Z-mount| 2 Comments

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):