Nikon Rumors

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

By [NR] admin | Published: February 28, 2020

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

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

By [NR] admin | Published: February 27, 2020

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&H | Amazon.

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:

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged 7Artisans 35mm f/1.4 mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount, 7artisans lenses, 7artisans lenses for Nikon Z-mount, third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount | 87 Comments

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

By [NR] admin | Published: February 26, 2020

→ 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“).

Posted in Deals | 14 Comments

Nikon’s lens rebates set to expire this weekend

By [NR] admin | Published: February 26, 2020

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:

Posted in Deals | Tagged lens only rebates, Nikon Rebates | 9 Comments

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

By [NR] admin | Published: February 25, 2020

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:

Posted in Nikon Z9 | Tagged Nikon 60MP camera rumors, Sony IMX455 60MP sensor, what to expect | 776 Comments

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

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

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):