Nikon Rumors

CIPA July numbers

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

CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their latest camera production data (orange: 2022, black: 2021, blue: 2020):

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged CIPA| 27 Comments

TTArtisan announced a new 25mm f/2 APS-C mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount priced at $55

By [NR] admin | Published: September 2, 2022

TTArtisan announced a new 25mm f/2 APS-C mirrorless manual focus lens for Nikon Z-mount priced at $55. Here are the details:

Focal Length: 25mm
Maximum Aperture: f/2.0
Minimum Aperture: f/16
Lens Format Coverage: APS-C
Angle of View: 61°
Minimum Focus Distance: 25 cm
Optical Design: 7 Elements in 5 Groups
Diaphragm Blades: 7
Focus Type: Manual Focus
Image Stabilization: No
Filter Size: 43 mm (Front)
Dimensions (ø x L): 59 x 31 mm
Weight: around 166-189g
The new lens is currently ins stock at Amazon US, Amazon DE, Amazon UK, Pergear, and at the official TTartisan online store

Additional information:

August is over, where is the Nikon Z8?

By [NR] admin | Published: September 1, 2022

I hope that all clickbait websites that reported about the Nikon Z8 camera being announced in August have learned a valuable lesson. Yes, today is September 1st and there is still no sign of the “rumored” Nikon Z8 camera. Maybe some editors will at least have the decency to admit their mistakes, but I seriously doubt it.

I still believe that we will not see a new Nikon Z8 camera for as long as the Nikon Z9 is out of stock.

If the Nikon Z8 ever surfaced, it could look something like this (this is not a leaked picture, just a mockup by somebody who claimed to have seen the real Z8 camera):

As usual, I would love to hear from you if you have any information on the Nikon Z8 since I am still not convinced that it exists:

Posted in Nikon Z8| Tagged Nikon Z8 pro mirrorless camera rumors| 285 Comments

Nikon Europe has a new offer: 10% off select Nikkor Z and F mount lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: August 31, 2022

Nikon Europe started a new instant rebate campaign where you can get 10% off select Nikkor Z and F lenses. This offer is valid until September 14, 2022. Click on the links to see the qualifying lenses:

Other Nikon EU offers:

Posted in Deals, Nikon Lenses| Tagged lens only rebates, Nikkor Z-mount lens only rebates, Nikon Rebates, Nikon Sofort Rabatt, Nikon sofortrabatt, Nikon Z rebates| 57 Comments

Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount additional information

By [NR] admin | Published: August 30, 2022

Here is some additional information on the new Tamron 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount from the B&H Photo product listings: