Nikon Rumors

The Nikon EN-EL18D battery for the Z9 camera is now in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: April 7, 2022

Just a quick update – the Nikon EN-EL18D battery for the Z9 camera is now in stock at ~~Adorama~~ (sold out) and Amazon. These will sell out fast.

From Nikon’s website:

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Interesting: the Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 lens hood costs $1,071, the Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 lens hood costs $150

By [NR] admin | Published: April 7, 2022

Here is some interesting Nikon trivia for you – the lens hood for the new Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 lens costs $150 (top left), while the lens hood for the Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 lens costs $1,071 (top right). Here is how the rest of the accessories compare:

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Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR vs. Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens specifications comparison

By [NR] admin | Published: April 6, 2022

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens ($16,296.95) vs. Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens ($6,496.95) specifications comparison:

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Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR PF S lens pre-order links UPDATED

By [NR] admin | Published: April 6, 2022

Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR PF S lens pre-orders links:

Americas

Europe

WEX (UK)
Jessops (UK)
Calumet (DE)
Calumet (NL)
Foto Koch (DE)
Foto Erhardt (DE)

Amazon has already closed its pre-order option in the US. I strongly encourage readers to pre-order the new lens asap even if you are not sure you want this lens – you can always cancel later. The wait time for this lens will be very, very long – probably more than 12 months.

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 lens, Nikkor Z 800mm lens development, pre-order| 67 Comments

Here are the first Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR PF S lens video reviews

By [NR] admin | Published: April 6, 2022

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 lens, Nikkor Z 800mm lens development| 40 Comments

Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR PF S lens officially announced

By [NR] admin | Published: April 6, 2022

As already reported, Nikon officially announced the Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR PF S lens. Here are the details – pre-orders are now open (pre-order now even if you are not sure you need this lens, you can always cancel later – the wait time for this lens will be very, very long):

Americas	Europe
Adorama Amazon B&H Photo Pauls Photo Service Photo Camera Canada	WEX (UK) Jessops (UK) Calumet (DE) Calumet (NL) Foto Koch (DE) Foto Erhardt (DE)