Nikon Rumors

Weekly Nikon news flash #451

By [NR] admin | Published: December 30, 2017

→ The $300 off deal on the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens for Nikon F-mount is back (price: $789, this is 28% or $300 off plus additional cashback rewards). The regular price of the lens is $1,089.

→ Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens is now $400 off.

→ Yongnuo released a firmware update for their 100mm f/2 full frame lens for Nikon F-mount that fixes some AF issues.

→ Starting today until the end of the year KEH is offering 10% off on all cameras and lenses when you use coupon code NY17E. KEH is also offering a limited-time holiday promotion: 365-day warranty instead of their regular 180-day warranty.

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash| Tagged 100 years Nikon, NIK Software, Yongnuo YN 100mm f/2 lens for Nikon F mount| 19 Comments

Kill some time before the end of the year with these interesting Nikon related videos

By [NR] admin | Published: December 28, 2017

In the last days of 2017 I have nothing interesting to report, so enjoy a few Nikon related YouTube videos:

→ Jared interviews NASA astronaut Randy Bresnik – a lot of Nikon talk there and a lot of interesting info.

→ SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket launch timelapse shot with the Nikon D810 and 14-24mm lens.

→ $30,000 wildlife shootout: Nikon D850 vs. Canon 5DS-R.

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged Nikon & NASA| 45 Comments

What to expect next from Nikon?

By [NR] admin | Published: December 27, 2017

Last recap for 2017 on what to expect from Nikon:

Still no confirmation on a potential Nikon D5 or D750 replacements
New Nikkor 60mm macro lens
New Nikkor 180-400mm f/4 ED TC VR lens
Replacement for the Nikon Coolpix P900 camera
New Nikon mirrorless camera (two different models are a possibility)
Nikon has two new cameras that have already been registered with various government agencies but are not yet officially announced – N1546 and N1622 (both will be made in China).

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm f/4 ED TC VR lens, what to expect| 218 Comments

Nikon D850 is the 2017 camera of the year in Japan (by DC.Watch), should be in stock in early 2018

By [NR] admin | Published: December 26, 2017

The Nikon D850 was selected as the best camera for 2017 by DC.Watch in Japan (reader’s choice based on votes). Here is the break down:

Posted in Nikon D850| 178 Comments

Current Nikon rebates are set to expire tomorrow

By [NR] admin | Published: December 25, 2017

The current Nikon USA rebates are set to expire on December 30. See the details at B&H and Adorama (many of the listings also offer cash back rewards and free accessories):