New Nikon rebates in the US (800mm f/6.3: $500 off, Z8: $200 off)


The new Nikon rebates I reported last week are now live:


The Nikon European cashback program is extended until January 29th:

New Nikon USA rebates starting on Monday, European cashback extended

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Influencers are flying today… be on the lookout for the Nikon Z6III in Lanzarote


Last month I reported that Nikon is rumored to have an event for photographers/influencers/YouTubers in January 2024 on the island of Lanzarote – most likely for the rumored Nikon Z6III camera. If you happen to be in Lanzarote this week, be on the lookout for the usual suspects:

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Nikon developed a new AI camera system that can detect cows that are about to give birth


Nikon developed a new AI camera system that can detect cows that are about to give birth:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #763


Third-party lens hood for Nikkor 40mm f/2 lens.


→ Similar to Godox and HoboliteViltrox announced a new retro 8X/12X portable RGB LED light: a good fit for the retro Nikon Zf/Zfc.


→ Ulanzi released a new F12 mini camera flash speedlite L044GBB1 with a price tag of $30.


→ The new Maven Wave 2 color-coded filters raised almost $340k on Kickstarter.

  
→ For a limited time, you can get 15% off at SPINN.DESIGN with coupon code SD15-RUMORS (valid until February 7, 2024).

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My favorite lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens


My favorite lens: Nikon NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S lens by Mark Comon from Paul’s Photo (originally posted here):

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New Nikon USA rebates starting on Monday, European cashback extended



Nikon will start a new instant rebates program in the US on Monday. Here is what to expect:

  • $500 off the Nikon 800mm f/6.3 VR S telephoto lens
  • $400 off the Nikon Z5 body & kits
  • $200 off Nikon Z8 body & kits
  • Up to $500 off on 19 different Z lenses

Check for the new rebates at Amazon, B&HAdorama, Paul’s Photo, and Service Photo.


The Nikon European cashback program is extended until January 29th:

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Nikon at the 2024 CES show

Here are some photos from the Nikon booth at the 2024 CES show (more pictures available here, some of the newly announced products at the CES show can be found here, and additional coverage is available here):

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More Chinese lenses for Nikon Z-mount


The previously reported Yongnuo YN 11mm f/1.8S DA DSM WL APS-C ultra-wide angle autofocus lens is now officially announced in China for Sony E mount. The Nikon Z-mount version of the lens will be released later this year. The new lens has a unique feature: remote wireless focusing using the optional remote control operating at 2.4 GHz. Additional information is available here.


Viltrox is rumored to announce the previously reported AF 40mm f/2.5 full-frame autofocus lens for Nikon Z in Spring 2024 (pictured above is the Sony version).


The new Laowa 10mm f/2.8 C&D Dreamer autofocus lens for Nikon Z-mount from Venus Optics will be officially announced soon.


Zyhongyi Optics (ZY Optics) is also rumored to be developing autofocus lenses, similar to several other Chinese lens manufacturers (Yongnuo, Meike, AstrHori, Sirui, 7artisans, TTartisan, Viltrox, Venus Optics).

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