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- Nikkor F-mount lenses focus much faster on the Nikon Z9 compared to the Z6II
Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 12 July, 2022) - Long-time NR contributor Dariusz Breś (see his previous posts) did a quick autofocus speed test of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II lens for F-mount attached via the FTZ adapter to the Nikon Z6 II and then to the Nikon Z9 cameras. The result is visually obvious... - Tilta Nikon Z9 Camera Rig Review
News Shooter (Tuesday, 12 July, 2022) - Tilta recently introduced new Camera Rigs for the Nikon Z9. The various Camera Rigs are designed to enhance the ability to use the Z9 in production environments where added accessories need to be attached or used with the camera. One of the appeals of the Z9 is that it features... - List of Nikkor Z lenses that will get a price increase on August 1st Nikonrumors (Monday, 11 July, 2022) - As already promised, here is the list of lenses that will get a price increase on August 1st – if you are planning to make a purchase, please consider one of our sponsors (Adorama | Amazon | B&H | Pauls’s Photo | Service Photo): Description Old price New price Product...
- The new Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount are finally available for pre-order in the US Nikonrumors (Monday, 11 July, 2022) - Most of the new Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount are finally available for pre-order in the US at Amazon: Voigtlander NOKTON D23mm f/1.2 Voigtlander NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2 Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2 Voigtlander APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2 (only on eBay for now) Previous coverage of the Voigtlander Z lenses...
- Nikon US price increase on August 1st is now confirmed Nikonrumors (Monday, 11 July, 2022) - A quick update: the new Nikon US price increase I reported yesterday is now officially confirmed by Nikon. I expect to receive the new price list soon and will post it online. As I already mentioned, the price increase will mainly impact Nikkor Z lenses. The price of the Nikon...
- Nikon Europe Summer promotion is ending on July 18 Nikonrumors (Monday, 11 July, 2022) - The current Nikon Europe Summer promotion where you can get up to a €400 discount on selected Nikon Z cameras and lenses is ending on July 18: Calumet DE Foto Erhardt Foto Koch (free Capture One for Nikon) Park Cameras WEX UK Most of the Nikon Z lens rebates...
- Nikon price increase coming also to the US on August 1st Nikonrumors (Sunday, 10 July, 2022) - Just when I was wondering why the US was spared from the recent price increases, I heard a rumor that Nikon will be also raising their prices in the US on August 1st. I do not have the details yet, but it seems that the price increase will impact...
- Weekly Nikon news flash #684 Nikonrumors (Sunday, 10 July, 2022) - → Godox announced a new Lux Junior Retro flash for Nikon cameras (price: $69). → The SPINN CW.01 protective wrap for camera gear already raised $118k out of a $7,838 goal. → DxO released FilmPack version 6.3 (more info available here). → The latest BCN Ranking data from Japan. → Nikon...
- Nikon announced the start of construction for their new head office in Tokyo Nikonrumors (Friday, 8 July, 2022) - Nikon announced the start of construction for their new head office in Tokyo. Completion is expected in May 2024. Here is the full press release with some additional information: Announcement Regarding Construction of a New Head Office with Funding from Green Loan TOKYO – Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased...
- Nikon Europe Sports Optics price increase Nikonrumors (Friday, 8 July, 2022) - There was a new price increase from Nikon Europe Sports Optics (Nikon Imaging recently had a price increase): I am surprised that the US has been spared from recent price increases. Many companies (with the exception of Panasonic) have already implemented price increases in the past few months. The...
- Nikon Z 9 Firmware V2.10 Released – N-RAW is Here to Stay
CineD (Friday, 8 July, 2022) - Nikon has recently released firmware V2.10 for its flagship mirrorless camera, the Nikon Z 9. Despite RED’s lawsuit over RAW patents, the camera maintains the ability to shoot N-RAW and ProRes RAW HQ internally, while getting AF improvements and a new High-Frequency Flicker Reduction function in photo mode. The update... - Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 full frame zoom News Shooter (Friday, 8 July, 2022) - Laowa has announced its 12-24mm f/5.6 full-frame zoom which is being touted as an affordable, entry-level, manual focus lens. The lens is available in Canon RF, Sony E, Nikon Z, and Leica M mounts. The Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 zoom is a compact and small-sized lens that has an ultra-wide 121.9°...
- Venus Optics Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 full-frame lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced Nikonrumors (Thursday, 7 July, 2022) - The previously rumored Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 full-frame zoom lens for Nikon Z-mount by Venus Optics is now officially announced. The Nikon version is priced at $649. Pre-orders are now open at the official online store (Laowa lenses are also sold at Adorama and B&H). Additional information – specs, MTF chart, sample photos (the...
- VILTROX NF-Z Released – F to Z-Mount Autofocus Adapter for Nikon Mirrorless Cameras CineD (Thursday, 7 July, 2022) - The recently-released VILTROX NF-Z is a new option for adapting F-mount lenses onto Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras. The adapter offers support for EXIF data transmission, lens VR stabilization as well as eye and face-detection autofocus. It is now available for $139. The Nikon Z mount ecosystem of mirrorless cameras...
- Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6 Released – Compact Zoom Lens for Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras CineD (Thursday, 7 July, 2022) - Venus Optics has recently announced a new wide-angle zoom lens for full-frame cameras, the Laowa 12-24mm f/5.6. Available in 4 lens mount options (RF/E/Z/M), it offers an angle of view of 84-121.9°, a constant f/5.6 aperture, manual focus, and a close focus distance of 15cm/5.9”. It is available now, starting...
