DxOmark published their test results for the Nikon Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens – here is their conclusion:
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”
Zeiss Otus 100mm f/1.4 DSLR lens (1.4/100) officially announced
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
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:
Ending soon: free FTZ lens adapter with every Z6 or Z7 purchase
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)
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:
Nikon D500 firmware update version 1.20 released
Nikon just released new firmware update version 1.20 for the Nikon D500. Here is the list of fixes:
Nikon announced a new COOLPIX W150 compact digital camera
Nikon officially announced a new COOLPIX W150 compact digital camera – this is one of the five new upcoming Nikon cameras (check availability and pricing):