Nikon Rumors

More new Z-mount lenses from TTartisan, 7Artisans, AstrHori, Meike, and Venus Optics

By [NR] admin | Published: December 19, 2023

Meike will announce a new AF 55mm f/1.4 APS-C autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount (previously reported here).

The specifications of the upcoming Venus Optics Laowa 10mm f/2.8 C&D Dreamer autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount leaked online.

7Artisans to announce their first AF 50mm f/1.8 autofocus lens for Nikon Z cameras (previously reported here).

AstrHori will release a new limited edition graphite version of their 50mm f/2 full-frame lens (B&H Photo | Amazon | Astrhori).

Via PhotoRumors

Unique Photo, an authorized Nikon USA dealer, is selling Z9 cameras for $4,000 on eBay ($1,500 off)

By [NR] admin | Published: December 18, 2023

Unique Photo, an authorized Nikon USA dealer, is selling Nikon Z9 cameras for $4,000 on eBay (regular price: $5,497). I was told that these are brand-new Z9 cameras with US warranty, not gray market imports (see all Z9 listings on eBay):

Update: the price is now changed back to normal.

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First Nikon Z6 III camera mockup picture

By [NR] admin | Published: December 18, 2023

Here is the first Nikon Z6 III camera mockup I received, placed next to the Nikon Z8 for comparison (click for larger view):

The upcoming/rumored Nikon Z6 III was described to me as a “mini-Z8 small flagship camera” (the Z8 was a mini-Z9, the Z6III should be a mini-Z8). I obviously do not know if this mockup is legit, but I have to mention that the Nikon Z8 mockup I posted a while back was 100% accurate:

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Service Photo: “current Nikon instant savings will absolutely end on 12/31”

By [NR] admin | Published: December 18, 2023

Service Photo mentioned in their latest newsletter that “the current Nikon instant savings will absolutely end on 12/31“:

Reminder – the current Nikon rebates include a $300 price drop on the Nikon Z8 camera (the discount for the different Z8 kits is up to $500):

The rest of the Nikon rebates can be found here:

In Europe, the current Nikon winter instant rebates expire on January 15th:

New Nikon rebates in the US

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3 Legged Thing announced a new Lexie universal multifunction L-bracket (works with Nikon and other cameras)

By [NR] admin | Published: December 17, 2023

3 Legged Thing announced a new Lexie universal multifunction L-bracket that is compatible also with Nikon cameras:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #759

By [NR] admin | Published: December 17, 2023

→ New Gura Gear Kiboko City Classic 18L+ camera backpack announced.

→ PictureCorrect holiday sale.

→ Prograde tech support confirmed that their new CFExpress B 4.0 memory cards will take full advantage of the Z8/Z9 throughput for min. write speed. Nikon Z8/Z9 implements PCI Express 2.0 which has a top throughput of 2GB/sec. The Prograde CFExpress Gold 4.0 claims to have a minimum of 2.4GB/sec when used in a CFExpress 4.0 capable system, yet is backward compatible with CFExpress 2.0.

→ B&H Photo has a sale on Hobolite products.

→ Photo news roundup: week of December 10, 2023.

→ Capture One Express to be discontinued on January 30, 2024.

→ Capture One is now 50% off.

→ Next week, on December 19th, Brightin Star will announce its first autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount (previously reported here): the AF 50mm f/1.4 (APS-C).