No new Nikon mirrorless camera at the 2018 CP+ show?


I asked every possible source I have and nobody has heard anything about the new rumored Nikon mirrorless camera. Of course, Nikon could have kept everything under a new level of unseen secrecy and still announce something next week. We may also only see a “development announcement” or maybe just a prototype on display under glass and a press release. Whatever it is, I do not see any of the regular signs before a major new product announcement. As the [NR] history has proven many times in the past: no rumors = no new product.

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Lensbaby announced a new Burnside 35mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon F-mount


I somehow forgot to cover the new Lensbaby Burnside 35mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon F-mount that was announced last week. Here are the specs:

  • Aperture Range: f/2.8-16
  • 6 blade internal aperture
  • 8 blade secondary internal aperture for the effect slider
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 6 inches
  • Maximum Focus Distance: Infinity
  • 62mm filter threads
  • Focus type: Manual
  • Size/ Weight: 13.2 oz (374.21g)
  • 6 multi-coated glass elements, in 4 group
  • Price: $499.95

Lensbaby Burnside 35mm f/2.8 lens sample photos:

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New Samyang XP 50mm f/1.2 lens leaked online


Samyang will soon announce a new XP 50mm f/1.2 lens (I assume it will come in Nikon F-mount as well, unless this is another AF lens only for Canon mount like the latest Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 EF):

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First pictures of the upcoming Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD lens


Tamron will soon announce a new 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD full frame lens for DSLR cameras. I am not convinced that the Tamron teaser from a few days ago was for this lens.

Update: the new Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD lens will be announced on February 22nd:

The new Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD lens will be announced on February 22nd

Tamron to announce two new lenses this week

Additional pictures:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #458

 
→ New deals on Tamron lenses for Nikon F-mount  (you can get also an additional student discount):


EasyCover silicone protection cover for Nikon D850 now in stock.


ProGrade Digital is a new memory card company started by former lexar executives.


Nikon’s dedicated page for the 2018 CP+ show is already online


PyeongChang 2018 Winter Olympic Games reports on the Nikon Blog.


→ You can see the 50 finalists of the 2018 Nikon Film Festival:

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Nikon Canada teaser for 02.22.18 (new Nikon TV?)


Nikon Canada has a new teaser “2.22.18 Nikon Canada is launching…” for what appears to be a new Nikon TV:

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Nikon MB-D18 battery grip for the D850 camera now in stock in the US


A quick update: the Nikon MB-D18 battery grip for the D850 DSLR camera is currently in stock at Adorama and Pictureline (all are authorized Nikon US dealers).

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