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- Nikon is slowly discontinuing more Nikkor F-mount lenses
Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 12 May, 2021) - In addition to the AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens I reported a few days ago, Nikon has slowly retired several other Nikkor F-mount lenses – they are already listed as “old product” on the main Nikon Japan website or listed on the discontinued section of the website: AF-S NIKKOR... - Tokina 25-75mm T2.9 Cine Zoom – First Footage and Available for Pre-order
CineD (Tuesday, 11 May, 2021) - Tokina 25-75mm T2.9 Cine Zoom lens is now available for pre-order for $4,999. The lens offers an interchangeable mount, Super35 sensors coverage (or up to VistaVision with the 1.6x expander), compact size with relatively low weight, parfocal design, and 0.8 MOD geared rings. Let’s take a look at the sample... - Recommended lenses for the Nikon Z7/Z7II cameras Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 11 May, 2021) - Photographylife tested many (all?) Nikkor Z lenses – here is their lens recommendation for the Nikon Z7/Z7II cameras (above is the MTF performance of the three Z lenses I currently own): Highly Recommended: Nikkor Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Highly Recommended: Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S Highly Recommended: Nikkor Z 70-200mm f/2.8 S...
- Interview with Nikon engineers on the Nikkor Z 14-24mm, 24-70mm, and 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses Nikonrumors (Monday, 10 May, 2021) - Nikon USA published three new interviews with Nikon engineers on the Nikkor Z 14-24mm, 24-70mm, and 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses: A few pictures of the Nikkor Z f/2.8 zooms side by side: Check the Nikkor Z f/2.8 zoom lenses price and availability at Adorama and B&H. The post Interview with Nikon...
- Nikon DX cameras and lenses are slowly disappearing Nikonrumors (Sunday, 9 May, 2021) - Many Nikon DX DSLR cameras and lenses are out of stock in the US: Most Nikon D3500 camera combinations are out of stock at Adorama and B&H The same is the situation with the Nikon D5600: Adorama | B&H Even the D7500 is not available in many configurations: Adorama | B&H The Nikon D500 has...
- Weekly Nikon news flash #623 Nikonrumors (Saturday, 8 May, 2021) - → Nikon Nikkor Z lens roundup. → ON1 announced a new application for image noise removal called NoNoise AI. → Get a free quote for your Nikon gear at Adorama. → New Think Tank Photo rotation backpack series announced. → How good is the Nikon 14-24 2.8 Z lens for Astrophotography....
- Shooting wildlife with an ancient DSLR camera – by Des Ong Nikonrumors (Friday, 7 May, 2021) - Mountain Gorilla, Uganda. Wagler’s Pit Viper, Malay Peninsular Cheetah, South Africa Palla’s Long Tongue Bats, Costa Rica “Shooting wildlife with an ancient DSLR camera” – by Des Ong (website | Facebook | Instagram, see also his previous guest posts): I feel like a dinosaur, still using a brick that is the Nikon D4s, in...
- EasyCover for Nikon Z6II and Z7II cameras released, currently in stock Nikonrumors (Thursday, 6 May, 2021) - EasyCover released new silicone camera cases for the Nikon Z6II and Z7II mirrorless cameras. Three different colors are available: black, yellow, and camouflage. All three versions are currently in stock at B&H Photo and some of the colors are also in stock at Amazon. The post EasyCover for Nikon Z6II...
- Ending this weekend: $20 off the new version of Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 5 May, 2021) - The $20 off the new version 5.5.0 of Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI will be ending on May 7, 2021 (see the new and updated Topaz Labs pricing). Also: Topaz Labs Image Quality Bundle is now on sale for $149.99 (orig. $259.97). You can also get an additional 15% off all Topaz Labs products with code RUMORS15....
- Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens tested at DxOMark Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 5 May, 2021) - DxOMark posted their review of the Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens – here is their conclusion: Modern short teles like this one rarely display any noticeable distortion, and indeed, this lens has only a very small amount (measured at 0.1%). With two ED elements, it has very...
- 7Artisans 50mm f/1.05 full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z sample photos Nikonrumors (Wednesday, 5 May, 2021) - Some sample photos from the 7Artisans 50mm f/1.05 full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount courtesy of Dariusz Breś (see also his previous posts): The 7Artisans 50mm f/1.05 lens can be purchased at: Photo Rumors Online Store (with free international shipping) B&H Photo Additional information on the lens can be found here...
- Leica SL2-S Gets 10-Bit HEVC Recording, Better Autofocus, and More
NoFilmSchool (Tuesday, 4 May, 2021) - The Leica SL2-S receives a significant update for video shooters. While Leica is known for its excellent photographic images, the company has been steadily improving the video features on its mirrorless cameras for some time. The SL was a significant jump in Leica's hybrid approach, and it's only gotten... - Nikon Z30 APS-C mirrorless camera mockup Nikonrumors (Tuesday, 4 May, 2021) - A new Nikon Z APS-C mirrorless camera has been rumored for a while. I believe the new Z model will most likely come without an EVF and it should be announced in the next 2-3 months. DIYphotography recently published a very good mockup of what this new camera could look...
- Venus Optics Releases Laowa Argus 33mm for APS-C Sensors NoFilmSchool (Monday, 3 May, 2021) - The Laowa Argus lens series starts to take shape. Earlier this year Venus Optics released a lens roadmap of future focal lengths, and among them was a new series of lenses dubbed Argus. Designed with an extremely fast 0.95 aperture, the series plans to cover different-sized sensors including MFT,...
- Announced: Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount Nikonrumors (Monday, 3 May, 2021) - The previously rumored Venus Optics Laowa Argus 33mm f/0.95 CF APO APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced: Pre-orders are open at the Laowa store with free international shipping (other retailers like Adorama and B&H will open their pre-orders later) Shipping starts in mid-May Product page Additional coverage of the...
