Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens sample photos

By [NR] admin | Published: October 23, 2021


Here are some sample photos from the new Nikon Nikkor Z 40mm f/2 lens by Dariusz Breś (see also his previous posts):

The full resolution photos are available on Flickr:

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Some last moment leaked Nikon Z9 specifications *UPDATED*

By [NR] admin | Published: October 22, 2021

I just received another set of Nikon Z9 camera specifications from Asia – nothing really new or breaking, everything is pretty much as I already reported it a few months ago:

  • The Nikon Z9 shutter will close when the camera is off to protect the sensor
  • 45 MP stacked sensor
  • 20 fps (could be also 30fps as initially reported)
  • 120 fps in DX mode with reduced resolution (11MP)
  • New AF tracking (humans, animals, birds eye AF + cars, motorcycles, and planes AF tracking)
  • No rolling shutter (better than Sony A1 and Canon R3)
  • Black-out free viewfinder in all situations (around 5MP)
  • No pixelshift feature (it could be implemented later with a firmware update)
  • There will be an 8K 60p video option with 1 hr time limit
  • Big improvements in the color balance
  • The Z9 price is expected to be less than the Nikon D6 camera that currently sells for $6,500.

Update #1 – a few more specs just came in (not verified, coming from a new source):

  • Weight: 300g heavier than the Canon R3 or around 1020g (the Nikon D6 is at 1270g)
  • The Nikon Z9 will be the only camera on the market without a mechanical shutter

Update #2:

  • Sensor read time is 4ms (the Sony A1 is 5ms) and this will allow 1/250 s in fash synchronization and more…

Update #3:

  • Only 20 fps with electronic shutter
  • The viewfinder resolution is 3.69MP
  • New fold-out and swivel LCD screen (we have seen that already in one of the teasers)
  • Newly designed menu system
  • Shipping is expected to start in December
  • 8K 60 fps, N-RAW, and maybe other features will be added later with a free firmware update. The firmware update is also expected to be announced on October 28

Please note that some of the Z9 features may come later with a firmware update and will not be available at launch.

The previously reported Nikon Z9 rumored specifications:

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Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens shipping date

By [NR] admin | Published: October 22, 2021


Here are the shipping dates for the new Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens, listed by different online stores:

Amazon – November 30:


Park Cameras – mid-November:


Calumet – November 11:


The new Nikon Nikkor Z DX 18-140mm f/3.5-6.3 VR lens is now available for pre-order:

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And the two new Nikkor Z lenses to be announced with the Z9 next week are….

By [NR] admin | Published: October 22, 2021



I already mentioned on several occasions that we can expect at least one, possibly even two new Nikkor Z-mount lenses with the Nikon Z9 announcement next week (October 28). The reason for the confusion is that we will get one real announcement and one development announcement – at least those are the latest rumors. Here is what to expect:

  • Nikkor Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 IS S: official announcement next week
  • Nikkor Z 400mm f/2.8 S: development announcement next week

Nikon updated their Nikkor Z mirrorless lens roadmap

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Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens tested at DxOMark: the highest score ever achieved and the best sensor/lens combo ever tested

By [NR] admin | Published: October 21, 2021


DxOMark published their test results for the Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens. With the Nikon Z7 this is the best sensor/lens association DxO has ever tested (it replaces the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM with the Nikon D850). The actual DxO Mark test score is 55 – the highest score ever achieved. Here are the top 5 best lenses according to DxO Mark:


The 58mm Noct offers high center sharpness even when wide open, and homogeneity in the field of view that improves when stopping down. The light transmission is impressive at 1.1 T-Stop thanks to the f/0.95 aperture. Some of the drawbacks are vignetting and some lateral chromatic aberration which of course are typical for lenses of this type. DxO’s conclusion:

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This could be the Nikon Z9 LCD screen *UPDATED*

By [NR] admin | Published: October 21, 2021

The previous Z9 posts have almost 700 comments and Disqus is already acting weird. Time to start a new discussion with what appears to be a leaked picture of the Nikon Z9 LCD screen:


Update – the above picture is part of a presentation in Asia – the slide explanation for that screenshot is:

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Just released: Capture One 14.4.1, DxO PhotoLab 5, FilmPack 6 + new Luminar Neo features

By [NR] admin | Published: October 21, 2021


Capture One 21 version is now available with added support for Windows 11 and some new cameras and lenses (see discount coupons at the bottom of this post).


New DxO software releases:


All other DxO products are currently 30% off.


Skylum revealed more new features of the upcoming Luminar Neo.

Additional information on each of the new releases is available at PhotoRumors.

$60 off Topaz Labs Image Quality Bundle
30% off all DxO products
15% off Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15
10% off ON1 products with code NIKONRUMORS
$10 off Skylum products with code NIKONRUMORS
10% off Capture One products with code NIKONRUMORS
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