Still no shipping date for the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S lens, the Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S could also be delayed


After the initial delay, there is still no shipping date for the Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S lens. Amazon lists the shipping date as March 31:


The Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S lens could also delayed – here is the email NPS sent out this week:

“We apologize for the delay of the NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S lens. We are currently making final adjustments as part of our production process in order to ensure the highest quality product. We will provide availability as soon as possible.”

The Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S lens was supposed to start shipping in March 2020


20mm f/1.8: AdoramaB&H | Amazon | WEX | Park | Calumet
70-200mm f/2.8: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | WEX | Park | Calumet | Canada

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New 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon Z-mount


7Artisans has a new 35mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount. The small and light design is 10 elements in 9 groups with all metal parts (weight: 298g, length: 5cm). For now, the new lens is listed for sale only at AliExpress for $199.

7artisans already has a 60mm f/2.8 APS-C macro mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount: Adorama | B&HAmazon.

7Artisans lenses are also sold at: Amazon US | Amazon UK | Amazon DE | eBay US | eBay UK.

Specifications, lens design diagram and additional pictures of the new 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon Z-mount:

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New discount codes for DxO Nik Collection, ON1, KEH, Franzis, Luminar and WPPI


DxO released new Nik Collection version 2.5 and is offering a 15% off when you coupon code “GETNIK25NOW”. This offer is valid until March 10.


→ ON1 is also offering a 15% off coupon code “FEB” on their ON1 Creative Styles + Essentials bundle.


Get 10% off Canon and Nikon gear at KEH with code “CN2A” at checkout.


Franzis Photographer’s Projects Collection is now on sale (86% off).


Skylum Luminar special: use coupon code “NIKONRUMORS for an additional $10 off.


→ The new Topaz Labs Video Enhance AI for Windows can upscale videos up to 8k (now $100 off).


New lighting special at B&H.


→ Check also the WPPI specials at B&H (use code “BHWPPI20“).

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Nikon’s lens rebates set to expire this weekend


Nikon’s rebates on 28 different Nikkor F-mount lenses are set to expire this weekend – see the listings at Adorama and B&H Photo for more details:

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Nikon Z8 and Nikon D850 replacement rumored to have a 60MP sensor


Both the Nikon Z9 and the Nikon D850 replacement are rumored to have a 60MP sensor:

  • There will be 2 more Nikon mirrorless cameras announced this year, one of them should be high-end/pro (Z8?)
  • The Z9 is rumored to have dual SD and CF express cards slots, vertical grip option, pro body, higher price tag (previous rumors suggested two CF Express cards)
  • The high-end mirrorless Z camera will be announced before the Nikon D850 replacement
  • Nikon D850 replacement is not expected in 2020, maybe in 2021

Flashback:

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Nikon on Nikkor Z teleconverters: “we are thinking about it”


Nikon currently doesn’t offer any Nikkor Z teleconverters but they “are thinking about it” according to the latest Dpreview interview with Kenji Oishi (Department Manager of Nikon’s UX Planning Dept, Imaging Business Unit):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #563


→ New: Panasonic 128GB CFexpress card


→ Nikon NASA lenses listed for sale on eBay: 28mm f/2 and 35mm f/1.4.


Metabones introduced new Nikon G lens (F-mount) to Fuji G-mount (GFX) expander 1.26x and adapter.


Adobe updates Photoshop for its 30th birthday.

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