Dubai time-lapse with the Nikon D850 and Ronin-S

Dubai time-lapse with the Nikon D850 and Ronin-S is by Kirill Volgin:

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The CIPA report for July is out: worse than previous years (again)


CIPA (Camera & Imaging Products Association in Japan) published their July report and the downturn continues – the total number of shipped digital cameras is lower compared to the same month in previous years  (orange: 2019, black: 2018, blue: 2017, click for larger view):

  • DSLR Units  -36%
  • DSLR Shipped Value -45%
  • Mirrorless Units -14%
  • Mirrorless Shipped Value +4%
  • Compact Units -19%
  • Compact Shipped Value -16%
  • Lenses for smaller than 35mm Units –31%
  • Lenses for smaller than 35mm Shipped Value -29%
  • Lenses for 35mm and larger Units -13%
  • Lenses for 35mm and large Shipped Value -1%
  • Mirrorless unit share (of Mirrorless + DSLR): 44%
  • Mirrorless Shipped Value share: 59%

Here are the other two graphs for lenses and compact cameras:

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Today only: the Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 UMC lens for Nikon Z-mount is $70 off


The Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 UMC super wide-angle manual focus mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount is $70 off (14% off) today only. The regular price of the lens is $499.

Additional information on the Samyang/Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 lens can be found here:

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The new Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens is now shipping

The new Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens is now shipping – NPS members already got their shipping notifications. Check lens pricing and availability at:

Previous coverage of the new Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens can be found here.

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New 2020/2021 Nikon Nikkor Z S-Line lens roadmap leaked


I received a new Nikon Nikkor Z lens roadmap from an anonymous source (click for larger view). I already reported that a new roadmap will be released soon, but I have no idea if this is legit. The listed new lenses are plausible:

2020:

  • Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S
  • Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S
  • Nikkor Z 28-70mm f/2.8-3.5 S
  • Nikkor Z 24-120 f/4 S

2021:

  • Nikkor Z 105mm f/1.8 S
  • Nikkor Z 28mm f/1.8 S
  • Nikkor Z 65mm f/1.8 S
  • Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S
  • Nikkor Z 28-280mm f/2.8-5.6 S
  • Nikkor Z 100-300mm f/4 S

For reference, here is the last official Nikkor Z lens roadmap:

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Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S vs. Nikkor 24mm f/1.8G ED specifications comparison


Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S vs. Nikkor 24mm f/1.8G ED lenses specifications comparison based on the product listings from Nikon’s website:

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The new Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S mirrorless lens now available for pre-order


The new Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S mirrorless lens is now available for pre-order:

Shipping is expected to start in October 2019.

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