What to expect next from Nikon

By [NR] admin | Published: June 9, 2017


After the latest announcements, here is an updated list of what to expect next from Nikon (see previous lists here):

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Nikon AF-S Fisheye NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED lens now shipping *UPDATED*

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



I already reported that the new Nikon AF-S Fisheye 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED lens started shipping a few days ago. A reader from India received the lens and sent me two quick full resolution sample pictures (direct link to flickr album):

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Nikon NEF Codec version 1.31.0 released

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


Nikon released NEF Codec version 1.31.0 with one single change:

  • Windows Photo Gallery, Windows Live Photo Gallery, and Windows Photo Viewer now display the previews embedded in NEF (RAW) images.

Nikon NEF Codec makes RAW (.NEF) files easy accessible in a Windows environment.

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Yongnuo YN 100mm f/2 lens for Nikon F-mount coming in 6 months

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



I received some information that the new Yongnuo YN 100mm f/2 lens for Nikon F-mount should be released in 6 months:

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About that Fuji “helping” Nikon “rumor”

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



Every few months I have to make a post and debunk some fake news/clickbait story reported by another website. Today we are dealing with the “rumor” that Fuji and the Japanese government are supposed to help Nikon and Fuji will buy Nikon. What is the source you may ask? A random Japanese blog post from a random person with the online name ayaya030915. Several readers already emailed me to inform me that the translation of the article is completely wrong and the source of this “rumor” is questionable, to say the least. The hatenablog.com website is like blogger.com – anyone can start a blog and write about the Loch Ness monster. Of course some websites would love to blow up everything out of proportion, but this is what happens when the desperation for more clicks is bigger than your common sense.

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If you have tried to contact me in the past few weeks, I may have not received your message

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


I just realized that since I moved to a new secure (https) server on April 17th, I stopped receiving tips and emails sent from the contact form on the blog. The problem is now resolved, so please re-send your messages if possible. Thanks and sorry for the inconvenience.

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New Nikon “lens only” rebates for June

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



Nikon introduced new instant “lens only” rebates on nine Nikkor lenses (up to $300 off) – check the details at B&H and Adorama (Amazon should have the new pricing as well):

The free battery grip offer from last month was extended and will be valid also for the month of June (the rebates will expire on June 24th).

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