Venus Optics is rumored to announce a new Laowa FF S 20mm f/4 C-Dreamer shift lens for Nikon next week

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


Next week Venus Optics is rumored to announce a new Laowa FF S 20mm f/4 C-Dreamer shift lens for Nikon cameras (previous coverage of the lens can be found here):

Read More »

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged , , , , , | 62 Comments

Nikon Z fc camera sensor measurements released at PhotonsToPhotos

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


PhotonsToPhotos published their Nikon Z fc camera sensor measurements – here are a few comparisons with other Nikon cameras (click for larger view, the Nikon Zfc is now in stock at B&H and Adorama):

Read More »

Posted in Nikon Zfc| Tagged | 49 Comments

The Nikon Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR PF S lens will be officially announced on April 4th

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


I already reported that the next new product from Nikon will be the Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3 VR PF S lens – the official announcement is expected on or around April 4th.

I was told that the price will be significantly lower than initially anticipated because the new 800mm will be a PF lens:

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?

Nikon’s Phase Fresnel (PF) lens explained:

Nikon’s Phase Fresnel (PF) lens explained

Stay tuned for more details!

Previous coverage of the 800mm Z lens:

Read More »

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged , | 236 Comments

The latest US Nikon Z9 pre-orders/shipment update

By [NR] admin | Published: March 20, 2022


Several readers in the US just received their Nikon Z9 cameras from Adorama. The currently shipped orders were placed on the day of the announcement (October 28). Almost 5 months since the Z9 is available to purchase, Nikon is still fulfilling orders placed on the first day:

Read More »

Posted in Nikon Z9| Tagged | 101 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #668

By [NR] admin | Published: March 19, 2022



→ The new Pegear CFExpress Type B memory card is now available also on Amazon.(see all Pergear CFExpress memory cards).


→ Kristi Odom’s Nikon wildlife photography gear.


→ Nikon Z9 + Topaz Sharpen AI report can be found here. The Topaz Labs Sharpen AI sale is ending soon.


→ Profoto released a new firmware update for their Nikon-specific products.

Read More »

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash| Tagged | 33 Comments

Free online event: Nikon Z9 Focus Tour (Thursday, March 24)

By [NR] admin | Published: March 18, 2022


The Creative Photo Academy is offering a free online event “Nikon Z9 Focus Tour” on Thursday, March 24 at 5:30 pm (Pacific time):

Read More »

Posted in Nikon Z9| Tagged | 4 Comments

Nikon is North Korea’s favorite camera in 2021

By [NR] admin | Published: March 18, 2022


Nikon is the most used camera in North Korea in 2021 according to this article published on a media outlet specializing in North Korean topics: Nikon is the most used camera by the State News Agency KCNA. Although the article is paywalled, here are two tweets published by NK NEWS:

Read More »

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged | 52 Comments