Nikon Rumors

Nikon’s Q2 financial results are out

By [NR] admin | Published: November 7, 2017

Nikon stock is up 2% today

Today Nikon released their financial results for the second quarter of their financial year (ending March 2018). Here are the slides relevant to the Imaging Business (click for larger view):

Nikon announces the closing of sales operations in Brazil

By [NR] admin | Published: November 6, 2017

Nikon Brazil issued a press release announcing that they will no longer sale Nikon equipment in Brazil. Currently Nikon sales only through their e-commerce site in Brazil. With e-commerce closing, they will also close all sales in that country. Nikon will continue to fix broken equipment under warranty. Nikon does not have any real distribution network in this country. Brazilian camera stores sell only gray market Nikon gear without a factory warranty. Here is the full press release:

Posted in Other Nikon stuff | Tagged Nikon Brazil, press release | 169 Comments

The Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E lens will be in short supply in the next few months

By [NR] admin | Published: November 6, 2017

Nikon issued an official notice that the NIKKOR AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens will be in short supply because of the latest rebates that offer up to $200 off on selected lenses. Similar lens cashback program was also introduced in Japan as well.

The lens in question (Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E lens) is currently in stock in the US for $2,196.95 after a $200 rebate:

Here is the full text of Nikon’s notice (Google translated):

Posted in Deals, Nikon Lenses | Tagged lens only rebates, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens, Nikon Rebates | 207 Comments

The Nikon “lens-only” rebates are back

By [NR] admin | Published: November 5, 2017

The Nikon “lens-only” rebates are back – see the dedicated pages at B&H, Adorama and Focus Camera (some retailers offer also cash rewards):

Nikkor landscape & macro two lens kit – $496.95 after $150 rebate:
- B&H | Adorama | Amazon
Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G DX – $796.95 after $100 rebate:
- B&H | Adorama | Amazon
Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G – $1,696.95 after $200 rebate:
- B&H | Adorama | Amazon
Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G – $996.95 after $100 rebate:
- B&H | Adorama | Amazon
Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E – $2,196.95 after $200 rebate:
- B&H | Adorama | Amazon
Nikkor 55-200 f/4-5.6G – $146.95 after $200 rebate:
- B&H | Adorama | Amazon
Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G – $1,796.95 after $200 rebate:
- B&H | Adorama | Amazon
Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G – $596.95 after $100 rebate:
- B&H | Adorama | Amazon
Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX – $166.95 after $30 rebate:
- B&H | Adorama | Amazon
Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G – $396.95 after $50 rebate:
- B&H | Adorama | Amazon

The above deals are set to expire on November 17th.

Posted in Deals, Nikon Lenses | 26 Comments

The new Zeiss Milvus 25mm f/1.4 lens is now in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: November 4, 2017

The new Zeiss Milvus 25mm f/1.4 (1.4/25) full frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount that was announced two weeks ago is now in stock at B&H.

Additional information on the lens is available here:

Zeiss Milvus 25mm f/1.4 (1.4/25) full frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount announced

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged Zeiss Milvus 1.4/25 | 2 Comments

Deal of the day: refurbished Nikon D750 for $1,229.99 (new low price)

By [NR] admin | Published: November 3, 2017

Refurbished Nikon D750 DSLR cameras are currently listed for sale on eBay for $1,229.99 (regular price: $1,796.95). This is a new low price – the last price for refurbished D750 cameras was $1,399.