Nikon Rumors

New Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-400mm f/4E ED VR lens rumored to be announced at the end of 2017

By [NR] admin | Published: June 27, 2017

The current Nikon 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II model

Nikon is rumored to announce a new Nikkor AF-S 200-400mm f/4E ED VR lens towards the end of 2017. The lens will be equipped with a built-in 1.4x extender just like the latest Canon version. Optical quality is expected to be extremely high and so will be the price (the current models is priced at $6,996.95). The new lens will mainly be targeted at sports photographers. Shipping should start before the 2018 FIFA World Cup that will take place in Russia from June 14th to July 15th, 2018.

New Lensbaby Velvet 85 85mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon F-mount announced (with 1:2 macro capabilities)

By [NR] admin | Published: June 27, 2017

Lensbaby announced a new Velvet 85 85mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon F-mount with 1:2 macro capabilities:

Pricing and availability: Adorama | B&H
Sample photos can be found here (see also this hands-on report)
Velvet 85 lens specifications:

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged Lensbaby, Lensbaby Velvet 85 85mm f/1.8 lens | 21 Comments

Nikon releases Distortion Control Data version 2.016

By [NR] admin | Published: June 27, 2017

Nikon released Distortion Control Data version 2.016 with updates for the latest Nikkor wide angle lenses (except the 8-15mm). Here is a list of all supported lenses:

Posted in Nikon Lenses, Nikon Software | Tagged Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR, Nikon Distortion Control Data, Nikon Nikkor 28mm f/1.4 lens | 6 Comments

The new Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens now listed at Adorama

By [NR] admin | Published: June 26, 2017

The new Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 full frame lens for Nikon F-mount DSLR cameras is now available for pre-order at Adorama. It appears that the lens is not yet officially announced. The official announcement should take place on June 30th.

The price of the Tamron lens is $1,199. For comparison, the price of the new Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Art lens is $1,299, while the Nikon version is $2,396.95. The previous version of the Tamron 24-70mm lens is now priced at $1,099.

Here are the lens features and specifications:

Posted in Nikon Lenses | Tagged Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens | 48 Comments

Nikon creates the biggest human camera to celebrate their centenary (included in the Guinness Book of World Records)

By [NR] admin | Published: June 26, 2017

Nikon created the biggest human camera to celebrate their centenary (previously reported here). The photo made it to the Guinness Book of World Records as the “largest human image of a camera”. The event was created in collaboration between Nital and Media Italia. Additional details can be found here.

Press release:

Posted in Weird | Tagged 100 years Nikon, Guinness Book of World Records | 101 Comments

This Nikon D500 camera still works after getting destroyed by a German Shepherd named Rex

By [NR] admin | Published: June 26, 2017

The Belgian photo store PCH sent me this story of a Nikon D500 camera being chewed by a German Shepherd named Rex. While some of the plastic is gone, the dog could not damage the magnesium alloy frame and the camera is still working as you can see in the video:

Posted in Nikon D500, Weird | 62 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #424

By [NR] admin | Published: June 25, 2017

→ Adorama got several new Nikon listings in their new overstock section and existing refurbished section.

→ Ritz Camera is selling the old versions of the Nikon 500mm and 600mm lenses at a significant discount (note: Ritz is not an authorized Nikon dealer):