Nikon Rumors

Recommended lenses for the Nikon Z7/Z7II cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: May 10, 2021

Photographylife tested many (all?) Nikkor Z lenses – here is their lens recommendation for the Nikon Z7/Z7II cameras (above is the MTF performance of the three Z lenses I currently own):

Posted in Nikon Lenses | 167 Comments

Interview with Nikon engineers on the Nikkor Z 14-24mm, 24-70mm, and 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: May 10, 2021

Nikon USA published three new interviews with Nikon engineers on the Nikkor Z 14-24mm, 24-70mm, and 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses:

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S, Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 lens, Nikon Holy Trinity f/2.8 lenses, Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens | 89 Comments

Nikon DX cameras and lenses are slowly disappearing

By [NR] admin | Published: May 9, 2021

Many Nikon DX DSLR cameras and lenses are out of stock in the US:

Most Nikon D3500 camera combinations are out of stock at Adorama and B&H
The same is the situation with the Nikon D5600: Adorama | B&H
Even the D7500 is not available in many configurations: Adorama | B&H
The Nikon D500 has been out of stock for months: Adorama | B&H

A Japanese website reported that the AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens is already listed as discontinued on the official Nikon website – this was the main kit lens for the D3500 and D5600:

Posted in Nikon D3500, Nikon D5600, Nikon D7500 | Tagged Nikon AF-P DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G, Nikon discontinued Nikkor F-mount DSLR lenses, to be discontinued... | 290 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #623

By [NR] admin | Published: May 8, 2021

→ Nikon Nikkor Z lens roundup.

→ ON1 announced a new application for image noise removal called NoNoise AI.

→ Get a free quote for your Nikon gear at Adorama.

→ New Think Tank Photo rotation backpack series announced.

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash | 53 Comments

Shooting wildlife with an ancient DSLR camera – by Des Ong

By [NR] admin | Published: May 7, 2021

Mountain Gorilla, Uganda.

Wagler’s Pit Viper, Malay Peninsular

Cheetah, South Africa

Palla’s Long Tongue Bats, Costa Rica

“Shooting wildlife with an ancient DSLR camera” – by Des Ong (website | Facebook | Instagram, see also his previous guest posts):

I feel like a dinosaur, still using a brick that is the Nikon D4s, in 2021. Mirrorless bodies certainly look very interesting and the boy in me is eager to try my hands on the new toys. As a wildlife photographer, the particular features I like is the autofocus system, specifically the animal eye-AF, the silent electronic shutter and finally the size/weight saving. I do have some reservations though, for example the electronic viewfinder, the battery life, the cost of migration, and the limited range of Z lenses.

Posted in Nikon D4s | Tagged Des Ong, [NR] Guest Posts | 159 Comments

EasyCover for Nikon Z6II and Z7II cameras released, currently in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: May 6, 2021

EasyCover released new silicone camera cases for the Nikon Z6II and Z7II mirrorless cameras. Three different colors are available: black, yellow, and camouflage. All three versions are currently in stock at B&H Photo and some of the colors are also in stock at Amazon.