Nikon Rumors

Nikon D780 now shipping, currently in stock

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

The new Nikon D780 is now shipping and is currently in stock in most retailers:

The first unboxing videos are already out:

Posted in Nikon D780 | Tagged in stock, Nikon D780 DSLR camera | 160 Comments

Compatibility of Tokina lenses with Nikon Z6, Z7 and Z50 cameras

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

Tokina issued an update to their lens compatibility with the Nikon Z6, Z7, and Z50 mirrorless cameras (see previous reports here). Tokina currently has a dozen lenses for Nikon F-mount. Here is the full press release:

Posted in Nikon Mirrorless Camera | Tagged third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount, Tokina, Tokina Nikon Z7 lens compatibility | 9 Comments

Nikon D6: 20MP, built-in GPS and no IBIS?

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

photo: Amadeusz Andrzejewski

Nikon registered their new camera model N1823 with the Taiwan NCC agency – this is most likely the upcoming Nikon D6 DSLR. The description of the camera includes:

Wi-Fi (11a/b/g/n/ac)
Bluetooth
GPS
Battery: Nikon EN-EL18c (this specific battery is used for the Nikon D5, D4, and D4s cameras)

Posted in Nikon D6 | Tagged Nikon D6 rumored specifications, Nikon N1823 | 411 Comments

Deal of the day: Nikon Z7 with 24-70mm f/4 lens & FTZ adapter for $2,847

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

Amazon has again one of those strange deals on the Nikon Z7 kit – you get the Z7 with 24-70mm f/4 lens and the FTZ adapter for $2,847. The same combo is priced at $3,447 at Adorama and B&H. Limited time offer. Camera ships from and sold by Amazon.

Update: the deal is now gone.

Posted in Deals, Nikon Z7 | 35 Comments

The Nikon D880 and the Loch Ness Monster are not real

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

Several readers have asked me already – I have nothing to report about a potential new Nikon D880 camera.

Please do not visit websites that make up fake stories in order to get extra clicks. These websites never reported a valid rumor in the past and they will never report one in the future.

Posted in Other Nikon stuff | Tagged clickbait, fake news, Nikon D880 | 93 Comments

Zeiss has no plans to make mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: January 21, 2020

A reader (thanks Konstantinos!) contacted Zeiss and asked them about their plans to produce mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount. Here is the response he got: