What’s coming next from Nikon?

By [NR] admin | Published: February 5, 2021


What to expect next from Nikon:

Nikon Z mirrorless cameras

  • Nikon will announce a new APS-C mirrorless camera in the first half of 2021 (I assume it will be positioned below the current Z50 model – maybe a Z30?) – this model will most likely come without an EVF. I do not expect any other cameras to be introduced in the first 6 months.
  • NikonZ9 mirrorless camera with 8k video and 60MP sensor (to compete with the Sony a1). Some websites report a 45MP sensor for this model – I personally don’t think this makes any sense since the Z7II already has a 45MP sensor. The official announcement is expected in the second half of the year.

Nikkor Z lenses

Nikon F-mount

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Deal of the day: Irix 15mm f/2.4 Firefly lens (Nikon F-mount) for $299

By [NR] admin | Published: February 4, 2021



Irix is selling “used” Irix 15mm f/2.4 Firefly lenses for Nikon F-mount for $299 on Amazon update: SOLD OUT (the already discounted price is $390). I was told that these are basically brand new lenses in dirty or slightly damaged boxes (not refurbished since they were never sold before – they come with a full warranty). The lenses are fulfilled by Amazon and a return should not be a problem in case there is an issue.

Previous coverage of the Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens can be found here.

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Fabian Oefner is creating art by cutting Nikon cameras into pieces

By [NR] admin | Published: February 4, 2021


Fabian Oefner is creating art by cutting Nikon cameras into multiple pieces, reassembling them in a new compositions, and then preserving them for eternity in a block of resin:

Check his website and Instagram account for more info this project:

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Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens now in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: February 4, 2021


The Nikon NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens was out of stock for months. A new batch was recently shipped in the US and the lens in now in stock at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H.

Previous coverage of the Noct Z lens can be found here.

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Nikon Q3 financial results are out: “record quarterly sales for mirrorless cameras”

By [NR] admin | Published: February 4, 2021


Today Nikon released their Q3 financial results. Here is a recap for the Imaging Business:

  • Record quarterly sales for mirrorless cameras.
  • Deficit is shrank despite decline in revenue.
  • Segment was profitable in real terms, excluding factors such as restructuring relevant expenses
  • Brisk sales of new products in mirrorless cameras and lenses.
  • Mirrorless bodies and lenses reached record high for quarterly sales volumes and revenues on contribution from new products Z 6II and Z 7II.

Summary of the overall Nikon Q3 financial results:


Note for the Imaging Business:

“Record quarterly sales for mirrorless cameras. Deficit is shrank despite decline in revenue, thanks to improved product mix and reduced business cost. Segment was profitable in real terms, excluding factors such as restructuring relevant expenses.”

Here are the details for the Imaging Business:

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New report suggest Nikon will close two lens factories in Japan

By [NR] admin | Published: February 3, 2021


A recent report from Nikkei (translated) indicates that “Nikon will closes two domestic camera lens factories due to market shrinkage”:

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Released: firmware update v2.0 for the Megadap MTZ11 Leica M lenses to Nikon Z cameras autofocus adapter

By [NR] admin | Published: February 3, 2021



Megadap released a new firmware update version 2.0 for their MTZ11 Leica M lenses to Nikon Z cameras autofocus adapter (available for sale at the PhotoRumors Online Store with free worldwide shipping) with several improvements:

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