Weekly Nikon news flash #779

By [NR] admin | Published: May 5, 2024

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→ Westcott released new FJ80 speedlight models: Adorama | B&H Photo.

   
→ Delkin announced three new Black CFexpress Type B 4.0 memory cards


→ Topaz Labs has a new logo, redesigned website, and released several new software updates:


→ Luminar Neo Spring update version 1.19.0 is now officially released (see pricing) with new technologies like Water Enhancer AI, Twilight Enhancer AI, new masking tools for Luminosity and Object Selection, Batch processing in HDR Merge, and a brand new interface.


→ Tamron plans to release 7 new lenses in 2024.


→ You can get 15% off LensRentals with promo code RUMORS15.


→ Nikon Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S lens field impressions by Photographylife.

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New: Megadap EFTZ21 Canon EF to Nikon Z lens adapter

By [NR] admin | Published: May 5, 2024

Megadap EFTZ21 lens adapter for using Canon EF lenses on Nikon Z cameras (previously reported here). The adapter works with both full-frame and APS-C lenses and is unlocking 150+ new EF lenses to the Nikon Z system.

The new adapter is already available for sale on eBay and should be listed soon at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H.

Additional information:

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Phileweb: strong Nikon sales due to recovery in the supply of products (best-selling cameras in the top 5 Japanese stores)

By [NR] admin | Published: May 4, 2024


Phileweb published the article “Nikon promotes strong sales due to recovery in the supply of products such as Zf” together with the best-selling cameras in the top 5 Japanese stores for March (keep in mind that Nikon has not announced a new camera in 8 months – usually new cameras are the top sellers):

“Under these circumstances, one company that stands out is Nikon, which has recovered its product supply. Since its release on October 27th last year, the “Z f” has continued to be popular, and a total of 5 models of the body and lens kit have made it into the rankings. A total of 25 models compete with Nikon’s 7 models and Sony’s 8 models.” (Phileweb)

Yodobashi Camera

  1. Nikon Z8
  2. Nikon Zf 40mm f/2 lens kit
  3. Canon EOS R6 Mark II
  4. Sony α7 IV
  5. Sony α7C II zoom lens kit

Bic Camera

  1. Sony ZV-E10 power zoom lens kit
  2. Sony α7CII
  3. Canon EOS R10 18-150mm lens kit
  4. Sony α7C II zoom lens kit
  5. Olympus PEN E-P7 double zoom kit

Camera Kitamura

  1. Fujifilm X-T5
  2. Sony ZV-E10 power zoom lens kit
  3. Nikon Zf 40mm f/2 lens kit
  4. Canon EOS R10 18-150mm lens kit
  5. Canon EOS R6 Mark II

Map Camera

  1. Fujifilm X100VI
  2. Nikon Zf
  3. Sony α7RV
  4. Fujifilm X-T5
  5. Sony α7CII

Fujiya Camera

  1. OM Sytem OM-1 Mark II
  2. Canon EOS RP 24-105mm lens kit
  3. Nikon Z8
  4. Nikon Zf
  5. Nikon Zf 40mm f/2 lens kit

Total camera listings by brand:

  1. Sony: 8
  2. Nikon: 7
  3. Canon: 5
  4. Fujifilm: 3
  5. OM System/Olympus: 2
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The new Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC full-frame reflex lens for Nikon Z-mount: now 20% off, sample photos, first reviews

By [NR] admin | Published: May 4, 2024

The new Kase 200mm f/5.6 MC full-frame manual focus reflex mirror lens for Nikon Z-mount is now 20% off at Amazon (the lens is $749 at B&H):


Sample photos:

Additional information:

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Nikon’s stock surged 10%, the most since 2013 (and other Nikon corporate news)

By [NR] admin | Published: May 2, 2024


→ Bloomberg – “Nikon soars most in 11 years as London’s Silchester takes stake”:

“Silchester International Investors, a London-based firm that has advocated for corporate change in Japan, disclosed it has taken a stake in Nikon Corp., pushing the shares up by the most in more than a decade. Silchester reported it holds 5% of the Tokyo-based company and that it may request dividend increases, share buybacks or other changes to capital policy, according to a filing to Japan’s Finance Ministry. Nikon’s stock surged 10%, the most since 2013.”

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The new Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens for Nikon Z-mount will be released on May 15

By [NR] admin | Published: May 2, 2024


The new Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 Aspherical lens for Nikon Z-mount will be released on May 15, 2024. Pre-orders should open soon at Adorama, Amazon, and B&H Photo.

There are now a total of 10 Voigtlander mirrorless lenses for Nikon Z-mount:

  1. NOKTON 75mm f/1.5: Adorama | Amazon |B&H
  2. SUPER WIDE-HELIAR 15mm f/4.5: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
  3. NOKTON 50mm f/1: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
  4. APO-LANTHAR 65mm f/2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H
  5. NOKTON D 23mm f/1.2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | WEX
  6. NOKTON D 35mm f/1.2: Adorama | Amazon | eBay | WEX
  7. APO-LANTHAR 50mm f/2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | WEX
  8. APO-LANTHAR 35mm f/2: Adorama | Amazon | B&H | eBay
  9. NOKTON 40mm f/1.2: Adorama | B&H | WEX
  10. MACRO APO-ULTRON D 35mm f/2: Adorama | B&H | WEX

Additional information on the new Voigtlander NOKTON 75mm f/1.5 (sample photos can be found here):

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Also new for May: get a $500 trade-in bonus towards the purchase of a new Nikon Z9 camera

By [NR] admin | Published: May 1, 2024




In addition to the new rebates where you can get up to $700 off the Z8 camera, you can now also get a $500 trade-in bonus towards the purchase of a new Nikon Z9 camera:

New Nikon rebates now live in the US (Nikon Z8 now $500 off)

Here are the new camera and lens rebates for the month of May

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New Nikon rebates now live in the US (Nikon Z8 now $500 off)

By [NR] admin | Published: May 1, 2024


The previously reported Nikon Z rebates for May 2024 in the US are already live at Adorama | B&H | Paul’s  | Service | Amazon (check also the official Nikon store):

Nikon Z cameras are now up to $1,000 off




The new rebates vary from $400-$1,000 on a body only and $400-$1,000 on a lens kit. The Nikon Z8 is now $500 off and the lens kit is $700 off:

26 Nikkor Z lenses are now up to $500 off


Click on each lens to see savings:

  1. NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 ($50 off)
  2. NIKKOR Z 28mm f/2.8 ($70 off)
  3. NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 ($70 off)
  4. NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR ($60 off)
  5. NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 ($100 off)
  6. NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.8 S ($100 off)
  7. NIKKOR ZMC 50mm f/2.8 ($50 off)
  8. NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.8 S ($100 off)
  9. NIKKOR Z 35mm f/1.8 S ($150 off)
  10. NIKKOR Z 24-200mm f/4-6.3 VR ($100 off)
  11. NIKKOR Z MC 105mm f/2.8 VR S ($200 off)
  12. NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S ($100 off)
  13. NIKKOR Z 28-75mm f/2.8 ($300 off)
  14. NIKKOR Z 20mm f/1.8 S ($100 off)
  15. NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 ($200 off)
  16. NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 ($200 off)
  17. NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f/4 S ($200 off)
  18. NIKKOR Z 50mm f/1.2 S ($200 off)
  19. NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S ($400 off)
  20. NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S ($400 off)
  21. NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S ($400 off)
  22. NIKKOR Z 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 VR S ($200 off)
  23. NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S ($200 off)
  24. NIKKOR Z 400mm f/4.5 VR S ($250 off)
  25. NIKKOR Z 600mm f/6.3 VR S($500 off)
  26. NIKKOR Z 800mm f/6.3 VR S ($500 off)

Other Nikon deals


 

Here are the new camera and lens rebates for the month of May

Also new for May: get a $500 trade-in bonus towards the purchase of a new Nikon Z9 camera

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