Nikon Rumors

Announced: Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF full frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: February 27, 2018

Tokina announced their previously rumored Opera 50mm f.1.4 FF “premium” full frame lens for high-end DSLR cameras. Shipping is expected in the Summer of 2018. US pricing is not yet available. Additional info:

F-Mount Lens/FX Format
Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
Ring-Shaped Ultrasonic AF Motor
Electric Diaphragm Mechanism
Weather-Sealed Construction

The Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF lens is rumored to be identical to the HD Pentax D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens and is expected to be priced over $1,000.

Here is the full press release:

Sony A7III vs. Nikon D750 specification comparison

By [NR] admin | Published: February 27, 2018

Yesterday Sony announced a new 24MP Sony A7III mirrorless camera priced at $1,998. Here is a quick specification comparison from SonyAddict.com (the Nikon D750 was announced in September 2014, the previous Sony a7II model was announced in November 2014):

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Sigma announces the development of 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and 70mm f/2.8 DG MACRO Art lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: February 27, 2018

Sigma just announced the development of the 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and 70mm f/2.8 DG MACRO Art lenses – only the 105mm lens will be available in Nikon F-mount (US pricing not yet available):

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged 2018 CP+ show, Sigma, Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens, Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG MACRO Art lens | 166 Comments

New Nikon KeyMission cameras price drop expected on March 1st in the UK

By [NR] admin | Published: February 27, 2018

Nikon UK is rumored to reduce the prices of the KeyMission cameras on March 1st:

Nikon KeyMission 80: £99 (currently £239)
Nikon KeyMission 170: £149 (currently £269)
Nikon KeyMission 360: £289 (currently £299)

In the US the Nikon KeyMission 170 is already $53 (13%) off.

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Nikon releases new firmware updates for the D4, D4s, Df, D800, D800E, D810, D810A, D7100 and D7200 cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: February 26, 2018

Nikon just released firmware updates for nine different DSLR cameras. Most of the changes are for adding AF-P lens support (maybe a new AF-P lens is coming soon):