Nikon Rumors

New Nikon rebates in the US for May 2025

By [NR] admin | Published: April 28, 2025

Even with the upcoming tariffs and price increases by other companies, Nikon did introduce new rebates in the US for May (B&H Photo, Paul’s Photo, Service Photo). The new rebates will end on June 1st, 2025. This could be our last chance to get discounted Nikon gear before a potential price increase.

Here are the new rebates by mount type and category:

Next are the complete lists of discounted Nikkor lenses and Nikon cameras:

Nikkor Lenses

NIKKOR	REG PRICE	REBATES	SALE PRICE
NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens	$1196.95	$200	$996.95
NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 Lens with UV Filter Kit	$1196.95	$200	$996.95
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Lens	$2696.95	$400	$2296.95
NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S Lens with Accessories Kit	$2696.95	$400	$2296.95
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro Lens (Nikon Z)	$1046.95	$200	$846.95
NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S Macro Lens with Filter Kit (Nikon Z)	$1046.95	$200	$846.95
NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR Lens (Nikon Z)	$356.95	$60	$296.95
NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR Lens with 67mm Filter Kit (Nikon Z)	$356.95	$60	$296.95
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Lens	$2496.95	$200	$2296.95
NIKKOR Z 135mm f/1.8 S Plena Lens with 82mm UV Filter Kit	$2496.95	$200	$2296.95
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens	$2496.95	$500	$1996.95
NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Lens with Accessory Kit	$2496.95	$500	$1996.95
NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S Lens	$1346.95	$200	$1146.95
NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S Lens with UV Filter Kit	$1346.95	$200	$1146.95
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Lens (Nikon Z)	$1096.95	$100	$996.95
NIKKOR Z 24-120mm f/4 S Lens with UV Filter Kit	$1096.95	$100	$996.95
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Lens	$2396.95	$400	$1996.95
NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Lens for Mirrorless Cameras with UV Filter Kit	$2396.95	$400	$1996.95
NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 Lens (Nikon Z)	$496.95	$100	$396.95
NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 Lens with 52mm Filter Kit	$496.95	$100	$396.95
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Lens	$296.95	$70	$226.95
NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 Lens with 52mm UV Filter Kit	$296.95	$70	$226.95
NIKKOR Z 400mm f/2.8 TC VR S Lens	$13996.95	$1000	$12996.95
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens	$296.95	$100	$196.95
NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 Lens with UV Filter Kit	$296.95	$100	$196.95
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S Lens	$2096.95	$200	$1896.95
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S Lens with UV Filter Kit	$2096.95	$200	$1896.95
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens	$626.95	$100	$526.95
NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S Lens with UV Filter Kit	$626.95	$100	$526.95
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens	$2696.95	$500	$2196.95
NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Lens with UV Filter Kit	$2696.95	$500	$2196.95
AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED Lens	$1746.95	$650	$1096.95
AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR Lens	$2096.95	$500	$1596.95
AF-S NIKKOR 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR Lens	$2346.95	$450	$1896.95

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Another CP+ interview with Nikon: “We are exploring the possibilities offered by AI to facilitate image selection”

By [NR] admin | Published: April 28, 2025

Phototrend published their interview with Nikon at the 2025 CP+ show. Here is the recap:

Posted in Other Nikon stuff| Tagged 2025 CP+ show, interview, Nikon interviews| 15 Comments

The latest updates from Luminar, DxO, ON1, Topaz, and Adobe

By [NR] admin | Published: April 27, 2025

Skylum released a new Luminar Neo Spring update with new AI-powered enhancements (additional informtion).

DxO Labs added support for the latest cameras and lenses (see the full list here).

ON1 released their free April update for Photo RAW 2025.

Topaz Labs collaborates with WhiteWall to provide pristine prints (additional information).

Adobe Max London product updates.

Posted in Nikon Software| Tagged Adobe, Adobe Lightroom, Adobe Photoshop, DxO, DxO Optics Modules, Luminar, ON1 Photo RAW, photo editing tools, Skylum Luminar Neo, Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI| 2 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #831

By [NR] admin | Published: April 26, 2025

→ Viltrox released firmware update version 1.06 for the new 135mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon Z-mount.

→ 7Artisans AF 24mm f/1.8 full frame lens for Nikon Z-mount additional information.

→ Think Tank Photo Sling Bags Sale.

→ Check out the latest gear at the B&H Photo Used Department: Photo | Video | Lighting | Audio | Drones & Action Cams.

→ Photo news roundup week of April 20, 2025.

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash| 9 Comments

Nikon, rebates, and tariffs

By [NR] admin | Published: April 25, 2025

As of today, I have not heard any rumors about an upcoming Nikon price increase, resulting from the new tariffs proposed by President Trump (Leica, Fuji, Blackmagic have already announced price increases, Canon will follow soon, and I believe Sony will be next). Update: the first Sony price seems to be already here.

Nikon was planning to introduce new rebates this weekend on April 27th, but I am no longer sure if this will happen. The current rebates are very limited (only 26 items, mainly old products):

As I mentioned earlier, Nikon products are manufactured in China, Japan, and Thailand. Here are the expected/proposed tariffs for each of the countries: