Monthly Archives: September 2014

Confirmed: Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 is the best performing portrait lens ever tested by DxOMark

DxOmark concluded that the $4,490  Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 lens (announced few days ago) is currently the best performing 85mm portrait lens for Nikon F mount. Here is their conclusion:

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New Samyang 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS fisheye full frame lens for Nikon mount announced

Samyang announced a new 12mm f/2.8 ED AS NCS fisheye full frame lens for Nikon F mount. For additional information, including few sample images, visit PhotoRumors.com.

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Nikon D810 cameras with thermal fix are marked with a blue dot on the box

After my weekend post, several readers from different countries confirmed that their new Nikon D810 camera they purchased from the new batch do indeed have a blue dot marking on the box to indicate that the thermal fix was already applied. Not all cameras with a blue dot on the box have the black dot inside the […]

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Nikon invitation for press conference on September 12th in Thailand

Nikon already sent out press invitation in Thailand for an event on September 12th at 10:30 (Bangkok time). For US readers, the official announcement will be around midnight on September 10th or 11th. I am surprised that Nikon decided to do the press event on a Friday (maybe this is a post-announcement event).

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Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Apo Planar T* lens for Nikon F mount officially announced

The Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Apo Planar T* lens for Nikon F mount is now officially announced. The lens is available for pre-order at $4,490. For ad additional information, technical specifications and sample images, check this post on PhotoRumors.com.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #279

→ Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Apo Planar T* lens will be announced tomorrow (US price: $4,490). → Sigma to announce tow new lenses: 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM and 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM. → Refurbished Nikon D4 listed for $4,495 at Adorama and eBay. → The Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM lens (old […]

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Where to follow the Nikon D750 announcement next week

Just in case the servers overheat next week for the Nikon D750 announcement, here are few alternative ways to follow NikonRumors.com: Facebook Twitter Google+ NikonRumors.net

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What to expect from Nikon for Photokina

A quick recap on what to expect from Nikon for Photokina. First, an updated list of Nikon D750 specifications: 24.3MP full frame sensor (99% sure) EXPEED 4 imaging processor (some rumors suggested dual EXPEED 4 processor, but I doubt it) 51 AF points (some rumors suggested a new 79 points AF system, but I don’t think Nikon will […]

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