Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

Thom Hogan writes about what’s next from Nikon

By [NR] admin | Published: July 15, 2008

In his post from July 14 Thom Hogan writes about what’s next from Nikon:   – He confirms that the next FX camera will be in D3 body (we also did not believe his previous prediction for D900) – he claims to have received that message out of Japan. – “Few f/1.4 primes” which completely confirms all […]

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Nikon to produce NEW 17-55 2.8 lens

By [NR] admin | Published: July 15, 2008

According to this post in dpreview: Grays of Westminster in London UK said they are POSSIBLY expecting a new nano coated version of the 17-55 2.8 later this year with possible VR” They even mention the phone number. Can someone in the UK call them up and confirm?

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More on Nikon@Photokina

By [NR] admin | Published: July 13, 2008

A reader wrote us about the next release from Nikon @ Photokina: 24mm 1.4 AF-S35mm 1.4 AF-S50mm 1.4 AF-S85mm 1.4 AF-S all “G” but not DXs not as sure about the 35mm as the others No meaty info on D90 yet stay tuned. Should be D300 chip in more prosumer body with live view D3x […]

Also posted in Nikon D3x, Nikon D90| 42 Comments

Photokina rumors

By [NR] admin | Published: July 11, 2008

Did someone noticed this comment from a reader on one of the posts? 24-120mm VR II – correct 70-200mm VR II – correct D3x – correct Primes – correct, 3 will be introduced with D3x D90 (d80 replacement) correct I would not have mentioned it, but I got confirmation form another source that this may […]

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Fake pictures of 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII lens

By [NR] admin | Published: July 10, 2008

Yes, they are fake but the rumor about new 70-200mm f/2.8 VRII lens is still out there. Here are the fakes (not even a poll is needed here):

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Nikon SB-900 released! PC-E lenses released!

By [NR] admin | Published: July 8, 2008

Update: more images available @  http://www.flickr.com/photos/nikonrumors/ (files too big to upload) PC-E Micro Nikkor 45 mm f/2,8D ED (2000 euros) & PC-E Micro Nikkor 85 mm f/2,8D (1849 euros)http://www.focus-numerique.com/news_id-861.html SB 900 (429 euros)http://www.focus-numerique.com/news_id-853.html Thanks Derek!!! Update (from Derek again): “In the video of the D700 the guy (chief product of Nikon France) says the D700 have only 95% visor.At […]

Also posted in Nikon D700, Nikon Flashes| 2 Comments

Is Jacobs (UK) confirming Nikon’s release on July 1st?

By [NR] admin | Published: June 28, 2008

Jacobs (UK) is promising a “Major SLR Surprise” on July 1: Nikon D700? Via Gizmodo

Also posted in Nikon D700, Nikon Flashes| 2 Comments