The $20 off the new version 5.5.0 of Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI will be ending on May 7, 2021 (see the new and updated Topaz Labs pricing).
Also: Topaz Labs Image Quality Bundle is now on sale for $149.99 (orig. $259.97).
You can also get an additional 15% off all Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15.
Here is what’s new in the latest Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI version 5.5.0:
DxOMark posted their review of the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens – here is their conclusion:
Some sample photos from the 7Artisans 50mm f/1.05 full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount courtesy of Dariusz Breś (see also his previous posts):
A new Nikon Z APS-C mirrorless camera has been rumored for a while. I believe the new Z model will most likely come without an EVF and it should be announced in the next 2-3 months. DIYphotography recently published a very good mockup of what this new camera could look like:
A while back Nikon had a design patent for what the Nikon Z30 could look like (still not sure what the final camera model/name will be):
Nikon USA introduced new rebates for the month of May – you can find the new pricing at Adorama, B&H Photo and Amazon. The new discounts include Nikkor Z and F mount lenses as well as $500 off the Nikon D850 and $300 off the Nikon D780 cameras. Here is the full list:
| Product | Reg price | New price | Discount |
| NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S | $1,047 | $947 | $100 |
| NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S | $997 | $897 | $100 |
| NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S | $847 | $697 | $150 |
| NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S | $597 | $497 | $100 |
| NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S | $797 | $697 | $100 |
| NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S | $1,297 | $1,097 | $200 |
| NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 | $897 | $797 | $100 |
| NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | $2,397 | $2,197 | $200 |
| NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S | $2,297 | $2,097 | $200 |
| NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S | $2,597 | $2,397 | $200 |
| NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G | $447 | $377 | $70 |
| NIKKOR 50mm f/1.8G | $217 | $197 | $20 |
| NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G | $1,597 | $1,447 | $150 |
| NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G DX | $197 | $167 | $30 |
| NIKKOR 24mm f/1.8G | $747 | $677 | $70 |
| NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E | $1,997 | $1,797 | $200 |
| NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G | $1,697 | $1,547 | $150 |
| NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G | $1,097 | $797 | $300 |
| NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G DX | $647 | $587 | $60 |
| NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G DX | $697 | $627 | $70 |
| NIKKOR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6E | $597 | $397 | $200 |
| Nikon D780 | $2,297 | $1,997 | $300 |
| Nikon D780 + 24-120mm f/4G | $2,797 | $2,497 | $300 |
| Nikon D850 | $2,997 | $2,497 | $500 |
| Nikon Z50 + 16-50mm f/3.5-6.3 | $997 | $897 | $100 |
| Nikon Z50 + 16-50mm + 50-250mm | $1,347 | $1,097 | $250 |
| Nikon Creator’s Kit: Z50 + 16-50mm | $1,147 | $997 | $150 |
The previously rumored Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced:
→ Topaz Labs Image Quality Bundle is now on sale for $149.99 (orig. $259.97). You can get an additional 15% off with coupon code RUMORS15.
→ Several Nikon products received the “Red Dot Award: Product Design 2021”.
→ The NIKKOR Z 50mm f / 1.2 S lens won the Japanese Digital Camera Grand Prix 2021 Gold Award.
→ Two financial notices from Nikon:
→ Pictures of the new TTArtisan 21mm f/1.5 lens for Nikon Z-mount (you can order the lens here with free worldwide shipping).
→ A few videos on the latest Nikon Z firmware updates:
