Google Trends: Sony a7r3 vs. Nikon D850


Google Trends is not really an indication of how well a particular camera brand or model is doing, but since I already see misleading information online, here are some Google Trends comparisons:

Sony a7r3 vs. Nikon D850 (no surprise here, we already knew that the D850 outsold the a7R3):


Sony vs. Nikon vs. Canon – for any “meaningful” (not really meaningful at all if you ask me) camera comparison between brands, you need to add “camera” in the search term, otherwise you will get all Sony TVs and Canon printers in the mix (even this is still not accurate because of the Sony and Canon video cameras that are included in the search terms):

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Nikon SnapBridge 2.5.1 released


Nikon released SnapBridge version 2.5.1 (iTunes | Google Play). Here is what’s new:

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Nikon mirrorless camera poll

 
 
This is the first of several Nikon mirrorless camera polls – would you buy the upcoming Nikon mirrorless camera based on the already reported rumors and leaks (see specs recap here)?


Direct link to poll.

Here is what’s important in a new Nikon/Canon mirrorless camera according to dpreview’s poll:

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Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD lens (Model A037) announced, available for pre-order

       
The previously rumored Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 Di OSD lens is now officially announced. The US price is $599 and pre-orders are already open at B&H, Adorama and WEX (UK). Shipping will start on September 4th.

Specifications, press release and additional information:

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New old stock Nikon Noct-Nikkor 58mm f/1.2 lens listed for sale on eBay for $12,800

Check out this new old stock Nikon Noct-Nikkor 58mm f/1.2 lens listed for sale on eBay for $12,800. The seller purchased 13 of these lenses 30 years ago, “all brand spanking new”:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #482


Firmware update version 1.3 for the Nikon Coolpix P610 camera released.


→ ON1 released Photo RAW 2018.5.2 – this is a free update for all ON1 Photo RAW 2018 owners (you can try PhotoRAW 2018.5 for free for 30 days).


→ New parts added to Brad Hill’s review of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR lens.

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens next to the 500mm f/4E and 180-400mm f/4



Roie Galitz (Website | Facebook | Instagram) is currently testing the new Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens in Kamchatka. The above picture shows the size of the new 500mm f/5.6 lens (right) compared to the 500mm f/4E (left, total length: 15.24in / 387mm) and the 180-400mm f/4E (center, total length: 14.27in / 362.5mm).

Also, check Roie’s previous guest posts on NikonRumors. Follow Roie Galitz on Facebook and Instagram for photos and additional information from Kamchatka on the new 500mm f/5.6 lens.

The last spotting of the AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens was at a Nikon World Cup party:

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