Monthly Archives: February 2010

Breaking news: Another Nikon press conference next week?

By [NR] admin | Published: February 20, 2010

I am not sure about the exact wording since Google cannot translate this page, but according to the tipster Nikon is suppose to have another press conference next week on February 23, 2010 (last day of PMA): “Nikon will have a press conference regarding new camera products and their strategy on February 23.” Here is […]

Posted in Nikon 1, Nikon D800 | Tagged | 92 Comments

Nikon AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED lens now shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: February 19, 2010

The first reported lucky owner is from France. B&H is also now taking pre-orders, which is a clear indication that shipment will start in the next few days (B&H doesn’t put items for pre-order unless they know a shipment is coming).

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged | 39 Comments

Nikon AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens patent

By [NR] admin | Published: February 19, 2010

I did mention this lens briefly yesterday and today we have a patent for it (in English): Details: Patent Publication No. 2009-19945 Published 2010/01/28 Filing Date 7/9/2008 F = 28.80-292.0mm focal length Brightness F = 3.61-5.87 Angle of view 76.3-8.2 ° Focus back 38.84-96.07mm The above patent was filed in Japan and I could not […]

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Nikkor 24-120 f/4 VR will be released this year

By [NR] admin | Published: February 18, 2010

Nikon will announce a new Nikkor 24-120 f/4 VR lens (FX of course) this year. The Google translation said “soon”, but I have no idea how soon that would be. I got this info from one of the forum members I regularly follow on various Asian sites (mainly China and Japan). This time I will […]

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Review of the latest Nikon patent applications

By [NR] admin | Published: February 18, 2010

Those are the latest and most interesting patent applications filed by Nikon: Patent application for a new AF-S DX Nikkor 18-135mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR. I say “NEW” because the current AF-S DX 18-135mm has been discontinued (reported back in June, 2009) and this patent application was filed on August 28th, 2009. My guess is that […]

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New Voigtländer Apo-Lanthar 90mm F3.5 SL II with F-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: February 17, 2010

Voigtländer released a new lens for portraits/ macro photography today: Apo-Lanthar 90mm F3.5 SL II Close Focus (F-mount): Specs: Focal length / 90mm Relative Aperture / 1:3.5 Minimum Aperture / F22 Lens / 5 set of 6 pieces Angle / 27 ° Number of diaphragm blades / 9 Minimum focusing distance pieces / 0.5m (closed only […]

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Nikon DSLR with a 800mm lens used as an accelerometer

By [NR] admin | Published: February 16, 2010

It is always slow on rumors after an official announcement. While waiting, I have a series of interesting Nikon related posts. Depending on the ratings of this post, I will continue (or not) with the series. If you are impatient, just skip to 02:19 mark. Also, take a look at this picture of the Golden […]

Posted in Other Nikon stuff | Tagged | 89 Comments