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Nikon announce NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR, NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8 lenses

June 21, 2023June 22, 2023 GaryPageau Nikon

Nikon Inc. announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR and the NIKKOR Z 70-180mm f/2.8, two super telephoto NIKKOR Z lenses for enthusiasts that combine outstanding zoom capabilities with lightweight design. “Within a relatively short time period, we have built an extensive series of lenses for our mirrorless system with a selection of lenses that differentiates itself... Read More

New Products

Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7

May 31, 2023June 8, 2023 GaryPageau Nikkor Z, Nikon

Nikon Inc. announced the release of the NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7, a fast aperture and affordable compact prime lens for Nikon Z mount APS-C size/DX-format mirrorless cameras. The NIKKOR Z DX 24mm f/1.7 is the first prime APS-C size NIKKOR Z lens and gives a wide range of creators the benefits of a versatile angle of view and fast... Read More

News

Nikon debuts lightweight wide-format Z lens

April 18, 2023April 26, 2023 GaryPageau Nikon, Z lens

Nikon Inc. announced the NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR, the ultra-wide angle lens made for content creators and vloggers. This lightweight lens is the widest NIKKOR Z DX-format lens and has the added benefit of a power zoom. The new NIKKOR Z DX 12-28mm f/3.5-5.6 PZ VR will be available in May 2023 for a suggested retail price... Read More

Events

TIPA World Awards 2023 recognize dozens of products

April 15, 2023April 16, 2023 GaryPageau Canon, DJI, Fujifilm, Nikon, TIPA1 Comment

The Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) announce the TIPA World Awards 2023 for the Best Photo and Imaging Products of the Year. The group says the awards reflect the current state as well as the future direction of technology, products, and services that appeal to professional, enthusiast, and amateur consumers and serve as an indication of exciting things to come... Read More

News

Nikon debuts NIKKOR Z 85mm, NIKKOR Z 26mm

February 7, 2023February 7, 2023 GaryPageau Nikkor, Nikon

Nikon Inc. has announced the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S, a professional-level ultra-fast prime lens and the NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 “pancake” lens. “The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S is a lens that unquestionably exhibits the extraordinary potential of the Z mount to resolve amazing details and dimensionality, and I’m confident this lens will quickly establish itself with legendary status... Read More

New Products

Nikon announces development of NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S, NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8

January 4, 2023January 7, 2023 GaryPageau CES 2023, Nikkor, Nikon, Z-series

At CES 2023, Nikon Inc. announced the development of the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S, a fast mid-telephoto prime lens, and the NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8, a slim wide-angle prime lens, for full-frame (FX-format) Nikon Z series mirrorless cameras. The NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S is part of the S-Line NIKKOR Z lens series, and realizes both superior rendering performance and... Read More

New Products

Nikon announces the release of the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE)

December 17, 2022December 19, 2022 GaryPageau Nikon

Nikon Corp. announced the release of the NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE), a compact and lightweight prime lens, compatible with full-frame/FX-format mirrorless cameras for which the Nikon Z mount. The NIKKOR Z 40mm f/2 (SE) is a compact and lightweight standard prime lens with a heritage design that matches the Nikon Z fc body. The lens inherits its design features,... Read More

Earnings reports

Nikon reports second-quarter net profit of ¥7 billion

November 10, 2022November 13, 2022 GaryPageau Nikon

Nikon Corp. reported a net profit of ¥7 billion for the second quarter ending Sept. 30, 2022, a decline from the year-ago profit of ¥10.6 billion. For the second quarter, revenues rose 1.4% year over year to ¥142.7 billion. Imaging Products, which is 37.4% of Nikon’s total revenues, had revenues rose 36% year-over-year to ¥53.3 billion in the reported... Read More

News

Nikon unveils Nikkor Z 600mm lens, remote grip accessory

November 2, 2022November 14, 2022 GaryPageau Nikon

Nikon Inc. announced the NIKKOR Z 600mm f/4 TC VR S, the latest in an unrivaled collection of high-performance super-telephoto lenses for professionals. The 600mm f/4 TC VR S offers a combination of versatility and performance, boasting the latest optical technology and anti-reflective coatings for the ultimate in image quality, plus the added benefit of a built-in 1.4x teleconverter for... Read More

Updates

Nikon releases upgraded firmware for Nikon Z 9

October 26, 2022October 31, 2022 GaryPageau Nikon, Nikon Z 9

Nikon Inc. announced a substantial update for the Nikon Z 9. Now available for free download, the firmware 3.0 update is the second major update to the Z 9 this year, adding enhancements to video and photo capture, usability, operability, autofocus and so much more. “Firmware 3.0 not only demonstrates Nikon’s commitment to addressing our customers’ needs, but also our... Read More

New Products

Tamron developing first Nikon Z-mount lens

August 30, 2022September 6, 2022 GaryPageau Nikon, Tamon, Z-mount

Tamron announces the development of the 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD (Model A047), a Nikon Z-mount system compatible telephoto zoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras. The lens is expected to ship this fall and pricing was not announced. Tamron says the 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 telephoto zoom lens combines the world’s smallest size and lightest weight together with high image quality based... Read More

Promotions

Tamron USA announces up to $200 instant savings on seven lenses

July 14, 2022July 14, 2022 GaryPageau Canon, Nikon, Sony, Tamron USA

Tamron USA, Inc. announces a two-week Flash Sale on seven popular zoom lenses designed for Sony mirrorless cameras and Canon and Nikon DSLRs. The Flash Sale runs through Sunday, July 24th. Purchasers of the 17-28mm, 28-75mm G2, 70-180mm, 28-200mm, 150-500mm for Sony mirrorless and the SP 70-200mm G2 and SP 150-600mm G2 for Canon and Nikon DSLR cameras will get... Read More

New Products

Nikon debuts PROSTAFF binoculars, memory card

June 9, 2022June 9, 2022 GaryPageau binoculars, Nikon

Nikon Vision Co., Ltd., (Nikon Vision), a subsidiary of Nikon Corp., announced the release of the PROSTAFF P7 and PROSTAFF P3 binocular series. The new PROSTAFF P7 models have been redesigned with a new exterior and are even more advanced than the previous PROSTAFF 7S binoculars which have gained a high reputation, according to Nikon. The PROSTAFF P7 series binoculars... Read More

Earnings reports News

Nikon fourth-quarter revenues increase

May 12, 2022May 18, 2022 GaryPageau Nikon

Nikon Corp. reported a net profit of ¥42.6 billion for the year ended Mar 31, 2022, against the year-ago loss of ¥34.4 billion a year ago. For the year ended Mar 31, 2022, revenues rose 19.6% year-over-year to ¥539.6 billion. In the fourth quarter, revenues increased 6.6% to ¥133.3 billion from the year-ago quarter. The Imaging Products segment (which 31.7%... Read More

Updates

Nikon releases update for remote shooting system, NX Field, adding support for Nikon Z 9

April 21, 2022May 3, 2022 GaryPageau Nikon, NX Field

Nikon Inc. announced Ver. 1.2.0 of NX Field, the latest version of its remote shooting system for professional agencies, was released, adding support for the Nikon Z 9 FX-format/full-frame mirrorless camera. Support for the Z 9 added with Ver. 1.2.0 enables the detection of nine subject types; people, dogs, cats, birds, bicycles, motorcycles, cars, trains, and airplanes, for the more... Read More