The first Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens already received in Europe

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

The new Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct is now shipping and the first lens was already received by Foto Hans Keuzekamp together with the additional Nikon CT-101 trunk case ($899 at B&H and $850 at Adorama).

Due to the high demand, Nikon Japan temporary suspended pre-orders for this lens.

The US shipping date is listed as November 26. Pre-orders are now open at: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | Park Camera | WEX | Calumet | Camera Canada.

Additional information on the new Noct, including sample photos, can be found here.

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Hurry, the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens is almost half price at Amazon UK and Amazon Germany

By [NR] admin | Published: October 31, 2019


Here is another one of those weird Amazon price drops – the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S mirrorless lens is now almost half price at Amazon UK (45% off) and Amazon Germany (49%) – this will not last long (see all Nikon UK discounts here):

Update – it seems that this pricing is available everywhere in Europe: Calumet Germany, WEX and Park Camera.



In the US, the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens is “only” $100 off.

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Nikon Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens pre-orders temporary suspended

By [NR] admin | Published: October 31, 2019


Nikon Japan temporary suspended the pre-orders for the new Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens because “it will take a considerable amount of time to deliver the product because we received many orders exceeding expectations” – here is the full Google translation:

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New software updates for Nikon Wireless Transmitter Utility, Message Center, Picture Control Utility, ViewNX-i, NX-D and Camera Control Pro

By [NR] admin | Published: October 30, 2019




Today Nikon released new software updates for several products: Wireless Transmitter Utility, Message Center, Picture Control Utility, ViewNX-i, NX-D and Camera Control Pro ($149.95). Here are the details:

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Nikon D6 rumors

By [NR] admin | Published: October 29, 2019


Some Nikon D6 rumors:

  • Sensor above 20MP but for sure under 36MP (my personal guess: 24MP)
  • Improved dynamic range
  • Improved AF system but probably with the same number of AF points
  • Advanced video features with RAW recording (not sure if external or internal)
  • Dual CFexpress memory cards

Nikon D5 vs. Nikon D6 comparison

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Nikon published a new Nikkor Z lens design article

By [NR] admin | Published: October 29, 2019


Nikon published a new article on the design of Nikkor Z lenses:

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New firmware updates for Nikon SB-5000 and Nikon WR-1 released

By [NR] admin | Published: October 29, 2019


Nikon SB-5000 ($596.95) firmware version 14.004:

  • Download link
  • In support of the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens, the product can now display an aperture of f/0.95.

Nikon WR-1 ($459) firmware version 1.03:

  • Download link
  • In support of the NIKKOR Z 58mm f/0.95 S Noct lens, the product can now be used to set aperture to, and to display an aperture of, f/0.95.
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