Nikon Rumors

Only 1000 Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lenses are produced every month

By [NR] admin | Published: August 21, 2019

The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens has been out of stock since it was announced in August 2018 (I am lucky to have one). Nikon Japan already issued several apologizes on the lens shortage. A few months ago Amazon removed the order option for the Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E and the lens no longer appears in Amazon’s search results. Amazon also canceled all existing pre-orders (for that reason I strongly suggest ordering from Adorama and B&H).

A few months ago I posted some possible explanation on why the lens is hard to find. A reader recently sent me a screenshot from the German NPS website that states the monthly production capacity of the 500mm f/5.6 lens is limited to approximately 1000 lenses:

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Nikon Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S mirrorless lens additional information

By [NR] admin | Published: August 20, 2019

Some additional information on the upcoming Nikkor Z 24mm f/1.8 S mirrorless lens that is expected to be announced on or around September 4th, 2019:

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Nikon SnapBridge version 2.6.0 released with RAW file download

By [NR] admin | Published: August 20, 2019

Nikon released SnapBridge version 2.6.0 that now allows direct RAW file download (iTunes | Google Play). Here is what’s new:

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I think the Nikon Df camera will be discontinued next

By [NR] admin | Published: August 19, 2019

The Nikon Df is now almost €900 off at the official Nikon France store. The Df is no longer available for sale at Amazon France and Amazon Germany.

Similar is the situation in the UK – only used Nikon Df cameras are listed at WEX Photo, Park Camera and Amazon UK.

Surprisingly, in the US the Nikon Df is still listed for $2,746.95 at Adorama and B&H, but I expect that to change soon – this price in 2019 is a joke ($1,000 more than the Nikon Z6).

Update – the Nikon Df price drop is now also active in the UK:

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World Photography Day Nikon teaser: new Nikon Z6 “Ultimate Filmmaker’s Kit” (for Indian market only?)

By [NR] admin | Published: August 19, 2019

Last week I posted a teaser from Nikon India about “something exciting for videographers and filmmakers” coming today (World Photography Day). My guess was correct – Nikon India introduced the “Ultimate Filmmaker’s Kit”. The price of ₹3,82,832 (around $5,300) should offer 24% savings. The new kit seems to be available only in India (see the US version at Adorama, B&H Photo and Amazon).

The new kit includes the following products:

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No, this is not the Nikon Z9 camera design patent

By [NR] admin | Published: August 19, 2019

A few days ago I shared on Facebook patent drawings of a Nikon Z camera. I did not even bother posting it here on the blog because it is obvious that this is the Z6/Z7 camera and not a new Nikon Z9 camera.