Sad news: the legendary Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II lens is now discontinued

By [NR] admin | Published: April 24, 2020



The legendary Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II lens is now marked as discontinued on the official Nikon Japan website:



The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200mm f/2G ED VR II lens is currently in stock in the US at Adorama, B&H, and Amazon and sells for $5,696.95. A refurbished version is available for $4,395. The lens was announced 10 years ago (on October 1, 2010) and when I had the chance to try the lens, I was impressed how sharp it was, and it is still considered one of the sharpest Nikon lenses ever made (see this post):

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Sale ends on Monday: Topaz Labs Mask AI version 1.2.0 released (coupon code included)

By [NR] admin | Published: April 23, 2020


Topaz Labs released a new version 1.2.0 of their Mask AI software. The latest update includes new tweaks and improvements, like improved processing models for a better masking experience. For this update, there is no additional purchase required for current Mask AI owners. For all new buyers: Mask AI is now on sale for $79.99 (regularly $99.99). You can use our exclusive coupon code RUMORS15 for an additional 15% off (the coupon code is valid on all Topaz products):


The Topaz Labs bundles are also on sale:

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Refurbished Nikon cameras and lenses are up to 50% off on eBay

By [NR] admin | Published: April 23, 2020


Ebay has a new promotion offering up to 50% off refurbished Nikon cameras and lenses. Some examples (click for larger view):

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Nikon D780 firmware update version 1.01 released

By [NR] admin | Published: April 23, 2020


Nikon just released firmware update version 1.01 for the Nikon D780 DSLR camera with a single fix:

  • Fixed an issue that sometimes prevented use of certain SD memory cards.

The Nikon D780 is now in stock at: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | WEX | Park Camera | Calumet | Camera Canada

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Nikon D6 to start shipping in early May

By [NR] admin | Published: April 22, 2020


The new Nikon D6 flagship DSLR camera will start shipping in the first week of May 2020 (in Canada) – this information is coming from Brad Hill:

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COVID-19 cabin fever: astrophotography tips and tricks from Nikon Learn & Explore

By [NR] admin | Published: April 22, 2020


Nikon’s recently distributed several articles on astrophotography tips and tricks:

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Get the full-featured Skylum Luminar 3 photo editor for free

By [NR] admin | Published: April 20, 2020



You can now get the full-featured Skylum Luminar 3 photo editor for free and give it try (you will get an email with the download link). For the latest version of Skylum Luminar, you can get $10 off with coupon code NIKONRUMORS.

Here are a few other discounts on various photo-editing software:

Here are a few Skylum Luminar 3 screenshots:

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