Nikon Rumors

Nikon @ 2019 CES schedule

By [NR] admin | Published: January 6, 2019

The 2019 CES show starts tomorrow and Nikon released their detailed event schedule (click for larger view):

What to expect next from Nikon?

By [NR] admin | Published: January 5, 2019

Here is an updated list of what to expect next from Nikon:

Cameras

Nikon D6 is rumored for 2019 – (the D6 trademark is already registered).
Nikon D760 is rumored for late 2019.
A new high-end compact Nikon camera is still a possibility.
Nikon will announce two new low-budget Coolpix cameras.
Currently, there are three new, not-yet-announced cameras register online: N1838, N1811 and N1721.

Lenses

New Nikkor F-mount lenses: 60mm macro but it could also be a 200mm macro lens, Nikkor 600mm f/5.6 PF and/or a new Nikkor 400mm f/5.6 PF lenses are still a possibility (priority now are the new Z-mount lenses).
New Z-mount mirrorless lenses the Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 could be announced as early as next week – the 14-30mm lens will have an almost flat front lens that will allow the use of filters (77mm or 82mm), the lens barrel is sealed and retractable (the lens is very small and compact when not in use).

Tamron, Sigma, Zeiss and Voigtlander rebates are expiring this weekend

By [NR] admin | Published: January 3, 2019

The holiday promotions and rebates from Tamron, Sigma, Zeiss and Voigtlander are set to expire this weekend:

Posted in Deals | 11 Comments

New 3 Legged Thing Zelda L-brackets for Nikon Z series cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: January 3, 2019

The UK based 3 Legged Thing company announced new Zelda L-brackets designed for Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras that are milled from a single block of aircraft-grade magnesium alloy. The retail price is £89.99/$99.99. Shipping will start in February 2019.

In the US 3 Legged Thing products are sold at Adorama, B&H, Amazon and eBay.

Check out also the Nikon Z L-plates from Really Right Stuff, Kirk and Markins.

Press release and additional pictures:

Posted in Nikon Mirrorless Camera, Nikon Z6, Nikon Z7 | Tagged 3 Legged Thing L-brackets for Nikon Z series cameras, L-plate for Nikon Z | 54 Comments

Grey market Nikon Z6: $1,629.99

By [NR] admin | Published: January 2, 2019

The grey market price of the Nikon Z6 mirrorless camera is now $1,629.99 (this is a new low price that will be valid for the next 5 days only).

The lowest Z6 price on eBay is $1,746.57.

The Nikon Z6 MSRP is $1,996.95.

Posted in Deals, Nikon Mirrorless Camera, Nikon Z6 | Tagged Grey market deals | 69 Comments

Nikon at the 2019 CES show

By [NR] admin | Published: January 2, 2019

The 2019 CES show starts next week and Nikon will have several live presentations and panel discussions from ambassadors and professional photographers at their booth:

Posted in Other Nikon stuff | Tagged CES 2019 | 26 Comments

Kipon started selling their new ELEGANT lenses for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: January 2, 2019

On January 1st Kipon started selling their new ELEGANT full frame lenses (see MTF charts here) for Nikon Z mirrorless cameras on Amazon and eBay. The metal lens hoods pictured above are sold separately. The available focal lengths are:

Posted in Nikon Mirrorless Camera, Nikon Z6, Nikon Z7 | Tagged Kipon, Kipon ELEGANT lenses for Nikon Z-mount, third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount | 64 Comments

The most popular NikonRumors blog posts of 2018

By [NR] admin | Published: January 1, 2019

Here are the top 10 most popular [NR] blog posts for 2018 – yes, it was all about the Nikon Z (the first report about the Nikon Z mount was published in January):