Monthly Archives: May 2018

The new Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art full frame lens will not be available for Nikon F-mount

Today Sigma announced the price and availability of their new Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art full frame lens that will be available for Sigma, Canon and Sony E mounts but not for Nikon F-mount. The reason is because Sigma is using a new autofocus motor (similar to the Nikon AF-P lenses). Here is the exact quote […]

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Deal of the day: Nikon 1 NIKKOR 10-100mm f/4.5 – 5.6 VR lens for $279 ($468 off)

If you are still using the Nikon 1 system, this deal is for you: for a limited time you can get the Nikon 1 NIKKOR 10-100mm f/4.5 – 5.6 VR lens for $279  – this is $467.95 off the regular MSRP.

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New Nikon patents: 20mm f/2 full frame lens for curved sensor, BSI sensor with dual shutter mode

Nikon filed patents (P2018-72638A, P201872640A) for a 20mm f/2 full-frame lens designed for a curved image sensor: Focal length: 20mm Aperture: 2.0 Image height: 21.1 mm Half angle of view: 53.6 Nikon filed a patent (P2018-67965A) for a stacked BSI image sensor with dual shutter mode: rolling for low-noise and global for less distortion.

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Nikon’s 2018 financial results are out

Today Nikon announced their financial results for the year that ended March 2018. As previously reported, profits are up for the entire company – here are the key numbers with relevant data from the Imaging Products Business: Operating Profit: ¥56.2 billion (¥55.5 billion increase from last year, ¥3.2 billion above estimates) Imaging Products Business: fixed cost reduction and […]

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Yongnuo and Sigma lens updates

New: Yongnuo YN 60mm f/2 MF macro lens Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG MACRO Art full frame lens pricing to be announced on Friday The Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens to be priced at €1,999?  

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Nikkei: “Nikon sees 30% profit boost on demand for panel-producing gear, camera maker’s cost-cutting and reforms show signs of working”

Nikkei just published a new article ahead of the Nikon’s yearly financial results announcement titled “Nikon sees 30% profit boost on demand for panel-producing gear, Camera maker’s cost-cutting and reforms show signs of working“: “Nikon’s operating profit is expected to jump 30% to 70 billion yen ($640 million) in the current fiscal year ending March 2019, […]

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New Nikon rebates for May

Nikon has new rebates for the month of May (see full listings at Adorama & B&H). The new dealas are set to expired on June 2nd, 2018: Nikon D500 with free MB-D17 battery grip and accessories Nikon D500 + MB-D17 for $1896.95: Adorama | B&H Nikon D500 + 16-80mm for $2496.95: Adorama | B&H Nikon D750 with free MB-D16 battery […]

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