Nikon started a new discount offer in Germany: 10% off on almost all Nikkor lenses (Nikon Z and F mount). This offer is valid from August 31 until September 18 (PayPal 0% financing applies).
Update: Nikon Germany made a mistake and the Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens is nor on sale as previously reported.
Check also the Nikon combo discount in Germany:
The latest Nikon US rebates can be found here:
Credit: Barbier Photography
Several readers contacted me that the new Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens is already shipping (the official shipping date is tomorrow). Here are the first unboxing pictures courtesy of Martin Beran:
Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 pre-order links:
First impressions by Barbier Photography (source):
Two more pictures from Nikon Plaza Tokyo and some hands-on reports from Japan:
DxO announced Nik Collection version 6.3 with several new features (additional information available here):
DxO also updated their Optics Modules with added support for the latest Z-mount lenses (additional information available here):
The update is available to download from within your DxO software:
Fun fact – Nikon was a major investor in the early Nik Software and the original Capture NX was co-developed by Nik Software and Nikon:
New: Leofoto NF-06 replacement foot for Nikkor Z 800mm f/6.3, 400 f/2.8, and 600mm f/4 mirrorless lenses. The price is $79.
Additional information:
The Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 lens is now available also for Nikon Z-mount. Pre-orders are already open at B&H Photo (check also the Viltrox Amazon store and Viltrox website):
The price of the new Viltrox lens is $379. For comparison, the price of the Nikkor Z 28mm f/2.8 lens is $277.
The Viltrox AF 28mm f/1.8 lens already exists for Sony E-mount – additional information can be found here and here:
→ Nitecore released a new and improved BlowerBaby 21 electronic cleaning air blower:
→ New: RODE Wireless PRO two-person clip-on wireless 2.4 GHz microphone with lavaliers.
→ Nextorage CFexpress memory cards are now sold on Amazon.
→ Adobe Creative Cloud sale:
→ Nikon NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S lens in stock at B&H Photo.
Here is a list of new/upcoming lenses for Nikon Z-mount from various Chinese manufacturers/brands:
7Artisans will soon announce a new 9mm f/5.6 full-frame ultra-wide-angle lens.
AstrHori officially announced (development announcement) the previously reported 85mm f/1.8 AF lens for Nikon Z-mount (the Sony version can be found here).
Viltrox confirmed that their new AF 27mm f/1.2 Pro lens will be available also for Nikon Z-mount.
Venus Optics has two new lenses:
Xingyao Optical will announce two new lenses (sold on Amazon and Funleader):
Meike displayed a new AF 55mm f/1.4 APS-C lens.
Astrhori will announce a new 28mm f/13 mark II probe lens.
B&H Photo will celebrate its 50-year anniversary with a new Bild Expo that will take place on September 6-7 at the Javits Center in NYC – it looks like this can be a replacement for PDN PhotoPlus Expo which got canceled during the pandemic and slowly disappeared:
“B&H will be celebrating its 50th anniversary, September 6-7, at the Bild Expo in the Javits Center, in Manhattan, just two avenues over from the B&H Photo SuperStore. Bild, the Yiddish word for “image,” was chosen to reflect B&H’s history of helping bring creative visions to life across the media landscape. The two-day event will offer something for every type of creator: inspiring presentations from the best of the best across creative industries, hands-on learning opportunities, a massive gear expo, photo walks around New York City, and portfolio reviews with some of the best eyes in the photo world.” (source)
Many big names are on the schedule, including several Nikon ambassadors (Ami Vitale, D’Ann Boal, Deanne Fitzmaurice, Jerry Ghionis, Ron Magill, Brian Skerry, Vincent Versace) and two Nikon Photowalk leads:
