Nikon Rumors

The new Canon RF 800mm f/5.6 lens is priced at $17,000, what price to expect for the Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3?

By [NR] admin | Published: February 24, 2022

Nikon did not announce any new products at the CP+ show in Japan, but we can now guesstimate the price of the Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 after Canon announced their mirrorless RF 800mm f/5.6 L IS USM lens and priced it at $17,000.

For example, the Canon RF 400mm f/2.8 is priced at $12,000 while the Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 is $14,000.

Given the different apertures on the 800mm lenses (f/5.6 for Canon vs. f/6.3 for Nikon), my guess is that the Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens will be priced between $17, 000 – $18,000. What is your guess?

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens review by Camera Labs

By [NR] admin | Published: February 24, 2022

I usually post reviews only in the first few days/weeks after a new camera or lens is officially released. I have already mentioned a few video reviews of the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S mirrorless lens for Z-mount and now we also have the first “real” review from Camera Labs, which still remains one of my favorite reviews outlet in this age of clickbait and influencer BS. Here is what Camera Labs had to say:

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Three new Voigtlander lenses for Nikon Z-mount on display in Japan

By [NR] admin | Published: February 23, 2022

In a presentation in Japan, Cosina displayed three additional Voigtlander lenses for Nikon Z-mount – two full-frame (based on the Sony versions) and one APS-C:

Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Asph for Z-mount (full frame)
Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 Asph for Z-mount (full frame)
Voigtlander NOKTON D 23mm f/1.2 Asph for Z-mount (APS-C)

All lenses will have electronic contacts. The official release date was not announced. The APS-C Z lenses will have a different design from the current Voigtlander X-mount lenses. Additional pictures:

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Nikon France: the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens will be available for testing in a French store on May 9th

By [NR] admin | Published: February 23, 2022

I still have no confirmation for the exact date Nikon will officially release the NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens, but Nikon France posted on social media about an event on May 9th in a French store where the 800 Z lens will be available for testing:

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The Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S macro lens is now in stock in the US and Canada

By [NR] admin | Published: February 22, 2022

The Nikon NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S macro lens is currently in stock in the US and Canada (last time the lens sold out in a few hours):

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Just announced: new Vello EXT-NZ autofocus extension tube set for Nikon Z-mounts lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: February 21, 2022

Vello announced a new EXT-NZ autofocus extension tube set for Nikon Z-mounts lenses. The price is $79.95 and B&H Photo currently has it in stock already. Additoional informtion: