Nikon Rumors

Weekly Nikon news flash #794

By [NR] admin | Published: August 18, 2024

→ Viltrox released new firmware updates to several Z-mount lenses.

→ New Fotodiox macro and tilt/shift (DLX Stretch + TLT ROKR) lens adapters announced:

The DLX Stretch lens adapters improve close-focus performance with a built-in macro helicoid.
The TLT ROKR lens adapters offer tilt and shift movements.

→ For a limited time (until August 27th) Think Tank Photo is running a 25% off sale on BackLights backpacks and camera holsters.

→ PictureCorrect Adventure Cheat Sheets summer sale.

→ Photo news roundup: week of August 11, 2024.

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New Nikon Nikkor 28-135mm power zoom cinema lens?

By [NR] admin | Published: August 18, 2024

With the recent RED acquisition, we already know that Nikon is planning to gain a significant portion of the existing video market. We also got several reports about Nikon actively developing Nikkor cinema lenses:

I first reported back in March that Nikon will start making cinema lenses for Z mount with T stops.
Keiji Oishi (RED’s new CEO) on a new line of Nikkor cinema lenses: “In the future, we would like to take these different approaches into consideration for an additional cinema lens lineup if we have a chance”.
From a recent interview with Nikon/RED: “Nikon is actively considering developing Nikkor cinema lenses”.

Here are two leaked pictures of what appears to be a new Nikkor 28-135mm power zoom lens:

New releases from Topaz Gigapixel, ON1 NoNoise AI, and Luminar Neo

By [NR] admin | Published: August 16, 2024

→ Topaz Labs released Gigapixel version 7.3.1 (additional information).

→ ON1 released NoNoise AI 2024.5 (AI noise reduction). The new version of ON1 NoNoise AI features the new 2024 high-detail models, an upgraded Quick Mask AI tool for faster noise reduction adjustments, and optimized performance for smoother editing. ON1 also added support for the Nikon Z6 III camera. NoNoise AI 2024.5 can be used as a standalone application on Mac or Windows or as a plugin for Adobe PS/Lr and other editors. Additional information is available here.

→ Skylum announced that the next Luminar Neo Fall Update will be coming in mid-October – see the details here. There is also a new Early bird offer for new users (ends: August 25, 2024):

12-month subscription for $79 instead of $99
Lifetime access for $139 instead of $299
Use coupon code “RUMORS” for an additional discount

The Skylum Luminar Neo photo editing software is now available for download/sale at B&H Photo.

Posted in Nikon Software | Tagged ON1 NoNoise AI, Skylum Luminar Neo, Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI | 2 Comments

New: AstrHori 120mm f/2.8 full-frame macro 2x lens for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: August 15, 2024

The previously reported AstrHori 120mm f/2.8 full-frame macro 2x lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced. Orders are currently open at Amazon, Pergear, and AstrHori website (international shipping). Additional information is available here:

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged AstrHori, AstrHori lenses for Nikon Z-mount, Chinese lenses for Nikon cameras, third party lenses for Nikon Z-mount | 14 Comments

You can now order colored SmallRig camera cages for Nikon cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: August 15, 2024

The orders for the colored SmallRig camera cages for Nikon cameras are now open:

Global
USA
Japan
Germany
South Korea
UK
Australia

Update: all sold out.

See the details in my previous post:

Posted in Other Nikon stuff | Tagged SmallRig | 10 Comments

Nikon won five EISA photography awards

By [NR] admin | Published: August 14, 2024

Nikon won five 2024-2025 EISA photography awards:

FULL-FRAME CAMERA: Nikon Zf
ADVANCED FULL-FRAME CAMERA: Nikon Z6III
SUPER-TELE ZOOM: Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
PORTRAIT LENS: Nikon Nikkor Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
SUPERZOOM LENS: Nikon Nikkor Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR

Here are the rest of the winners:

CAMERA OF THE YEAR: Sony Alpha 9 III
APS-C CAMERA: Sony Alpha 6700
MICRO FOUR THIRDS CAMERA: Panasonic Lumix G9II
COMPACT CAMERA: Fujifilm X100VI
LENS OF THE YEAR: Sigma 50mm F1.2 DG DN | Art
ULTRA-WIDE ANGLE LENS: Laowa 10mm f/2.8 Zero-D FF
ULTRA-WIDE ANGLE ZOOM LENS: Canon RF 10-20mm F4L IS STM
WIDEANGLE ZOOM LENS: Sony FE 16-25mm F2.8 G
BEST-BUY WIDEANGLE ZOOM: Tamron 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD
STANDARD ZOOM LENS: Sigma 28-45mm F1.8 DG DN | Art
TELEPHOTO LENS: Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
TELEPHOTO ZOOM LENS: Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II
BEST TELE ZOOM LENS: Tamron 70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2
PHOTO/VIDEO ZOOM LENS: Canon RF 24-105mm F2.8 L IS Z

Total count by brand:

Posted in Other Nikon stuff | Tagged EISA | 34 Comments

ArtraLab Nonikkor-Nocty 50mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon Z-mount now available for pre-order at a discounted price

By [NR] admin | Published: August 13, 2024

The previously reported ArtraLab Nonikkor-Nocty 50mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon Z-mount is now available for pre-order at a discounted early bird price of $380 (the price will later go to $398). International shipping is available. During the intro period, the lens will also come with two free filters (magnetic MCUV and white mist). The official announcement will be on August 15th.