Deal of the day: 10% off on all Oberwerth bags (coupon code included)


Oberwerth announced a new SLING bag and I have an exclusive 10% off coupon code RumorsN21 valid for all products sold at oberwerth.com (the discount cannot be combined with any other offer).

Additional information on the new Oberwerth SLING bag:

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Firmware update version 1.2.0 for the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 Z mirrorless lens released


There is a new firmware update version 1.2.0 for the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 Z mirrorless lens (the first autofocus Z-mount lens from a third party). The new firmware contains improved lens compatibility.

CameraLabs recently published their review of the Viltrox 85mm f/1.8 Z mirrorless lens – here is their verdict:

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The TTartisan 50mm f/1.2 APS-C lens is now available for Nikon Z-mount



The TTartisan 50mm f/1.2 APS-C mirrorless lens has already been available for Sony E, Canon EOS M, Fuji X, and MFT mounts and TTartisan just released the lens also for Nikon Z mount – the new version is now available for pre-order at the Photo Rumors Online Store (international shipping included in the price).

Additional information on the TTartisan 50mm f/1.2 APS-C lens:

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New Nikon Z7II, Z6II, Z7, Z6, Z5, and Z50 firmware updates released and available for download


The previously rumored firmware updates for the Nikon Z7II, Z6II, Z7, Z6, Z5, and Z50 mirrorless cameras are now officially released – here are the download links:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #621


Topaz Labs released Gigapixel AI version 5.5.0 with some major improvements – see the full list here. Gigapixel AI is currently $20 off and you can use code RUMORS15 for an extra 15% off (valid for all Topaz Labs products).


NiSi filters and accessories sale.


Is Photopia the new Photokina?

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Speculations: the upcoming Nikon Z9 sensor will be made by Tower Semiconductor (former TowerJazz) and not by Sony


I usually do not report on speculation from the Dpreview forums, but this one is interesting and I think it is worth mentioning here – the upcoming Nikon Z9 camera sensor could be produced by Tower Semiconductor (former TowerJazz) and not by Sony. Both threads on Dpreview are very long (see here and here) – here are the main points:

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Rumors: Nikon discontinuing their pension plan in the US


There is no way for me to confirm that, but I got a tip that Nikon has discontinued their pension plan for their employees in the US. I was told that Nikon employees who haven’t turned 65 were offered a lump-sum buyout. Nikon will no longer offer a pension plan for their US employees (a pension plan is not a required benefit in the US and only a few companies are still offering it).

If anyone has more information on this rumor, please post a comment to this post or email me anonymously here.

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