Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens tested at DxOMark: “it comes close to some of the best and most expensive lenses currently available”

By [NR] admin | Published: April 24, 2019



DxOmark published their test results for the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens – here is their conclusion:

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Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 DSLR lens (1.4/100) officially announced

By [NR] admin | Published: April 24, 2019


The previously rumored Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 full-frame manual focus DSLR lens (1.4/100) is now officially announced (check pricing and availability at Adorama, B&H and Amazon):

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The Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD full-frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount to be announced on May 23rd, price: $800-$900

By [NR] admin | Published: April 24, 2019


The new Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD full-frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount (Model A043) is expected to be officially announced on May 23rd (June 20th for the Canon version). The Japanese price will be ¥99,900 including tax (around $890).

Update – the lens brochure leaked online:


The development of the Tamron 35-150mm f/2.8-4 Di VC OSD lens was announced at the 2019 CP+ show:

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Ending soon: free FTZ lens adapter with every Z6 or Z7 purchase

By [NR] admin | Published: April 23, 2019


The free FTZ lens adapter offer with every Z6 or Z7 purchase in the US is ending this week (April 27th):

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Rumors: Nikon signed up to purchase the new Sony 60MP sensor (IMX455)

By [NR] admin | Published: April 23, 2019


Some rumors from the Chinese social network Weibo:

  • Nikon already signed up to purchase the new Sony IMX455 60MP sensor.
  • The IMX455 sensor PDAF is supposed to be better than the Multi-CAM 20000 currently used in some Nikon cameras.
  • Sony will not use the IMX455 sensor, instead, they may use a slightly better version called IMX555.

Here are the details on the new Sony IMX455AQR sensor with 60MP, 8k video, and native 64 ISO:

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Nikon D500 firmware update version 1.20 released

By [NR] admin | Published: April 23, 2019


Nikon just released new firmware update version 1.20 for the Nikon D500. Here is the list of fixes:

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Nikon announced a new COOLPIX W150 compact digital camera

By [NR] admin | Published: April 23, 2019



Nikon officially announced a new COOLPIX W150 compact digital camera – this is one of the five new upcoming Nikon cameras (check availability and pricing):

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Rumors: Nikon D6 to have a built-in sensor stabilization

By [NR] admin | Published: April 22, 2019


I received the first Nikon D6 rumored specifications from a new source:

  • 24 MP sensor
  • 4K 60 video
  • Longer manual exposure times (like in the Nikon D810A): from 1/8000 – 120 seconds. (up from 30 seconds)
  • Built-in sensor stabilization (variable)

Of course, the big surprise here is the built-in sensor stabilization. This is all I have for now – in the coming weeks and months, I should be able to confirm and report additional D6 specs.

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