Nikon Rumors

First leaked pictures of the Voigtlander NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2 lens mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: February 14, 2022

Here are the first leaked pictures of the already rumored Voigtlander NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2 mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount that will be officially announced for the 2022 CP+ show in Japan (this will be the first Voigtlander lens for Nikon Z mount):

Nikon Z mount
APS-C only
Scheduled to be released in March 2022
Probably based on the current Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 lens for Fuji X
Estimated price in Japan: around $700
Lens hood:

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount, Voigtländer, Voigtlander lenses for Nikon Z, Voigtlander NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon Z-mount | 47 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #663

By [NR] admin | Published: February 13, 2022

→ New: Tascam CA-XLR2d-AN XLR microphone adapter kit for Nikon cameras.

→ New: Peak Design released 15 new bags, backpacks, pouches, and duffels in different sizes and colors and they currently have some special offers.

→ New: Rotolight NEO 3 LED lights.

→ The latest Adobe releases are out.

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Photographing Iceland with a Nikon D810 and D850

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

: The classic view of the Vestrahorn as seen from Stokksnes beach. Nikon D850, 14–24mm at 14mm, ISO 100, 1/80s at f/10.

: Using a narrow aperture to create a sunstar in a three image panorama, while the evening light highlights the raised graves at Hofskirkja. Nikon D810, 14–24mm at 14mm, ISO 100, 0.5s at f/22, tripod.

: A great skua flies over one of Iceland’s many canyons. Nikon D850, 24–70mm at 50mm, ISO 400, 1/500s at f/6.3

: A Dacia Duster drives along the southern ring road during winter. Nikon D850, 70–200mm at 200mm, ISO 250, 1/640s at f/7.1.

: The ongoing eruption at Fagradalsfjall. Nikon D850, 70–200m at 200mm, ISO 800, 1/1000s at f/5.6.

: Early morning at Skógafoss during the winter, using the Skógá river as a leading line. Nikon D850, 20mm, ISO 64, 25s at f/13, tripod, BP X4 6-stop CPL.

: A simple composition of overlapping hillsides. Interestingly, both escarpments are covered in the same vegetation, highlighting just how important light is to our perception of colour. Nikon D850, 70–200mm at 185mm, ISO 180, 1/200s at f/2.8

: High water levels at Skógafoss following a particularly wet start to the summer. Nikon D850, 24–70mm at 26mm, ISO 100, 1/500s at f/8

Photographing Iceland with a Nikon D810 and D850 by James Rushforth (Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Website):

Four years after completing Photographing the Dolomites, professional photographer James Rushforth has just completed his next long term project – documenting 170 locations and 1000 of the most scenic viewpoints in Iceland. His two-volume guidebook set is aimed at helping aspiring and professional photographers to choose a suitable itinerary for their visit. Each of the locations describes the access, major viewpoints, seasonal variations and best time of year and day you’re likely to encounter favourable conditions and light.

Relocating to Reykjavík, James has been working on the books full time for the last five years. The guides contain over 1200 images, all taken with the Nikon D810, Nikon D850 and a range of Nikkor lenses.

: A five minute exposure of the Arnardrangur basalt sea stack looking east along Reynisfjara beach. Nikon D850, 24–70mm at 40mm, ISO 64, 300s at f/10, tripod, BP X4 15-stop ND

: Taking advantage of the many horizontal lines found at Glaumbær church. Nikon D850, 24–70mm at 70mm, ISO 100, 1/500s at f/8

: A guillemot spreads its wings on one of the two sea stacks visible from the Heimaklettur car park. Amazingly the birds stayed (relatively) sharp despite the long exposure. Nikon D850, 70–200mm at 165mm, ISO 100, 15s at f/8, tripod, BP X4 10-stop ND

: he front facade of the Harpa Concert Hall in central Reykjavík. Nikon D850, 14–24mm at 14mm, ISO 100, 1/80s at f/8

: The beautiful church in Dalvík. Nikon D850, 24–70mm at 34mm, ISO 140, 1/40s at f/8

: The source of the Rauðufossakvísl. Nikon, D850, 20mm, ISO 100, 6s at f/8, tripod, BP X4 6-stop CPL

: A beautiful heart-shaped ice cave in Svínafellsjökull glacier, viewed from a light aircraft. Nikon D850, 24–70mm at 40mm, ISO 400, 1/800s at f/9

: The stunning rhyolite mountains at Landmannalaugar. DJI P4P, 24mm, ISO 100, 1/160s at f/4.5

: A rain squall moves along the mainland’s south coast with views of Bjarnarey and Elliðaey islands, as seen from a light aircraft. Nikon D850, 24–70mm at 50mm, ISO 200, 1/800s at f/8. CPL

Posted in Nikon D810, Nikon D850 | Tagged Iceland photography, James Rushforth, [NR] Guest Posts | 50 Comments

Updated Zenitar 60mm f/2.8 Macro EA lens for Nikon F-mount

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

There is an updated version of the Zenitar 2.8/60mm Macro EA macro lens for Nikon F-mount. The updated version has a new optical design and is priced is €421.65 or around $480 (in the US, Zenit lenses are sold at B&H).

Additional third-party lenses for Nikon F-mount can be found here.

Zenitar 60mm f/2.8 Macro EA lens pictures:

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged third party lenses for Nikon F-mount, Zenit, Zenit lenses for Nikon, Zenit Zenitar 60mm f/2.8 macro lens for Nikon F-mount | 130 Comments

Cosina is rumored to announce the first Z-mount lens: Voigtlander NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2

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

At the 2022 CP+ show in Japan Cosina is rumored to announce their first mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount – the Voigtlander NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2.

I assume the new lens will be based on the current Voigtlander Nokton 35mm f/1.2 X lens for Fuji X (pictured above, more info available here).

Here are the leaked details:

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount, Voigtländer, Voigtlander lenses for Nikon Z, Voigtlander NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon Z-mount | 78 Comments

Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI version 5.8 released, currently on sale

By [NR] admin | Published: February 8, 2022

Topaz Labs released Gigapixel AI version 5.8 with several improvements, including better face refinement and increased speed when upscaling and enhancing images.