Update: the price of the lens is $899. The Sigma 24-105mm f/4 DG OS HSM is one of the rumored new DSLR lenses to be announced in 2014 and yesterday we got the first picture of the new lens. The basic specs are: 82mm filter, weigh of 885 grams, lens design: 19 elements in 14 groups (for comparison the Nikon […]
This is an updated list on what to expect from Nikon in the next few months based on my previous post: Nikon D5300 → Coming soon, most likely to be announced at the CES show in early January. Rumored specifications: 24MP 39 AF points EXPEED 4 (new) Built-in Wi-Fi (new) Built-in GPS (new) Nikon D4x or […]
Zeiss today announced the price of their new “best fast 50mm ever” OTUS 55mm f/1.4 APO Distagon T* ZF.2 lens: $3,999 (US). The lens is currently available for pre-order at B&H and Adorama. Some sample images from a pre-production version can be found here and here.
Fotodiox announced new WonderPana FreeArc filter system for wide angle Nikon lenses. For more information check the two videos and specifications below:
Nikon announced the development and deployment of OPTIA – a device that is able to measure all forms of lens aberration. The new system includes also a dedicated image simulator. This technology will help the company produce “high-performance lenses with unique characteristics” and “provide customers with interchangeable lenses that offer new forms of value never before […]
I guess this week will be dominated by patents and guests posts… First, few patents (USD682338, USD684203 and USD683779) that show different Nikon 1 camera designs. Could those be the new set of Nikon 1 cameras that will be announced in the next few months? All three patents were filed on March 6th, 2012. Maybe the […]
Nikon filed a patent in Japan for a 300mm lens with a diffractive optical element (Canon has a good DOE explanation on their website). The exact aperture was not specified, but I am pretty sure it’s f/4 (see this patent from last year). This is an interesting development because I expect Nikon to announce a new […]
