Nikon Rumors

DPReview TV: Nikon Z6 and Z7 eye-autofocus tested

By [NR] admin | Published: July 12, 2019

Dpreview published a new video testing the Nikon Z6 and Z7 eye-autofocus:

Posted in Nikon Mirrorless Camera| Tagged Nikon Z eye AF| 67 Comments

Officially announced: Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 and Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: July 11, 2019

Venus Optics officially announced the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 and Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount (previously reported here and here). The lenses are now available for pre-order only at the official Vanus Optics store (the Adorama and B&H listings should come later). Ordering directly from the official website is the fastest way to get the lens – here are the direct links:

Everything you need to know on the new Laowa lenses for Nikon Z-mount is here (specifications, MTF charts, lens design diagrams, sample photos and press release):

Posted in Nikon Lenses, Nikon Mirrorless Camera| Tagged third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount, Venus Optics, Venus Optics Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount, Venus Optics Laowa 10-18mm ultra wide-angle zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount, Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D lens for Nikon Z-mount, Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D, Venus Optics Laowa lenses for Nikon Z-mount| 26 Comments

Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens tested at DxOMark (compared with the Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E DSLR lens)

By [NR] admin | Published: July 11, 2019

DxOmark published their test results of the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens ($2,297). I find the comparison with the latest Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR DSLR lens ($2,397) interesting – click for larger view:

Here is DxOMark’s conclusion:

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged DxOMark, Nikon NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens| 85 Comments

Another price drop: refurbished Nikon D7500 DSLR camera now $599

By [NR] admin | Published: July 10, 2019

The price of refurbished Nikon D7500 DSLR cameras went down another $100 and it is now $599 (was $699 in March):

Update: refurbished Nikon D500 cameras are now selling for $1,250.

More refurbished Nikon gear can be found at Adorama, B&H, Amazon, eBay, Cameta Camera and BuyDig.

With the recent price drops and refurbished offers, Nikon is definitely trying to clear their DSLR inventory. With the exception of a few Coolpix cameras, Nikon has not announced a new camera in the past 12 months (since the Z6/Z7). The lens situation is similar – only two mirrorless lenses (24-70mm f/2.8 and 14-30mm f/4) were announced since the Z6/Z7 introduction. It’s time for Nikon to wake up.

Posted in Deals, Nikon D600| Tagged Nikon refurbished deals, Refurbished| 83 Comments

Nikon to end D600 sensor repairs on January 10, 2020

By [NR] admin | Published: July 10, 2019

Nikon Japan issued a notice informing D600 camera owners that the free sensor spots repair service will end on January 10, 2020. If you still have any spot issues with the D600 sensor, you have another 6 months to fix them. It is not clear if the same date is valid for all Nikon subsidiaries.