Nikon Z9 mirrorless camera mockups





A reader sent me these amazing renderings of a hypothetical Nikon Z9 top-of-the-line mirrorless camera (of course we are not sure if the Z9 will have a built-in grip or not). Enjoy and click for a larger view:

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Moose on the Nikon D6


Moose Peterson just published his initial thoughts on the new Nikon D6 camera:

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New Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens review


There is a new review of the upcoming Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens at coolpix.com.tw (translated) – it contains a lot of sample photos and comparisons (previous reviews can be found here). Here is the recap – compared to 70-200 VR FL with FTZ:

Pro:

  • Better balanced
  • Improve CA, flare
  • Improved focus breathing
  • Improved sharpness
  • On par with F mount prime lenses
  • A perfect lens for both videography and photography

Con:

  • Slightly slower focusing speed compared to SWM

Nikon USA confirmed on Twitter that he lens is delayed because of COVID-19:


Calumet Germany lists the shipping date as July 23. Amazon lists the release date as June 30:

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Tokina ATX-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF lens for Nikon F-mount officially announced



The previously rumored Tokina ATX-i 11-20mm f/2.8 CF lens for Nikon F-mount is now officially announced (pre-orders are open at Adorama and B&H Photo). Here are the details:

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Notice about compatibility for Nikon D6 with Tokina lenses


After Sigma and Tamron, Tokina also issued a notice about using Tokina lenses with the new Nikon D6 camera:

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Voigtländer VM-Z close focusing lens adapter additional information released


Today Cosina released additional information on their new Voigtländer VM-Z close-focusing adapter for using M lenses on Nikon Z-mount cameras. The adapter was announced last year together with two additional Z adapters (Google translation):

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New Nikon Z rebates in Germany


Today Nikon introduced new instant rebate promotion in Germany – the “Nikon Z Wochen” is from June 17 to July 17. The instant rebates are for Nikon Z bodies and lenses – between 50€ (Z50) and 400€ (Z7 Kit 14-30 f/4 S). The new prices should be already updated on Amazon.de. Here are the details:

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Tamron rep confirms mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount are under development


In this “Camera Shop Talk with Marc Morris of Tamron” video, the rep confirmed the rumor I reported a few days ago – Tamron is currently developing mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount – watch the video at the 29-minute mark:

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