Nikon Rumors

Voigtländer VM-Z close focusing lens adapter additional information released

By [NR] admin | Published: June 17, 2020

Today Cosina released additional information on their new Voigtländer VM-Z close-focusing adapter for using M lenses on Nikon Z-mount cameras. The adapter was announced last year together with two additional Z adapters (Google translation):

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New Nikon Z rebates in Germany

By [NR] admin | Published: June 17, 2020

Today Nikon introduced new instant rebate promotion in Germany – the “Nikon Z Wochen” is from June 17 to July 17. The instant rebates are for Nikon Z bodies and lenses – between 50€ (Z50) and 400€ (Z7 Kit 14-30 f/4 S). The new prices should be already updated on Amazon.de. Here are the details:

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Tamron rep confirms mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount are under development

By [NR] admin | Published: June 16, 2020

In this “Camera Shop Talk with Marc Morris of Tamron” video, the rep confirmed the rumor I reported a few days ago – Tamron is currently developing mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount – watch the video at the 29-minute mark:

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Nikon USA repair service is now open only for mail-in customers (no walk-in because of COVID-19)

By [NR] admin | Published: June 16, 2020

Nikon USA repair service is now open only for mail-in customers. Walk-in customers are still now allowed because of COVID-19 (click for larger view):

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The Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens should start shipping this Friday (Jun 19)

By [NR] admin | Published: June 16, 2020

Now all three major US photo retailers (Adorama | B&H | Amazon) list the shipping date of the Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR lens as June 19:

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Rumors: Tamron to make mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: June 15, 2020

There have been some reports that Tamron is still evaluating and researching the possibility of developing mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount.

I received a tip that Tamron will indeed make mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z mount. The company is planning to release its entire line of full-frame mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z mount. The COVID-19 has significantly impacted their release schedule.

The last we heard from Sigma is that they have not decided yet if they will make mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount.