Nikon 400mm f/5.6 lens patent
Nikon 500mm f/5.6 lens patent
Nikon 600mm f/5.6 lens patent
Nikon filed a patent (P2018-17857A) in Japan for a 400mm f/5.6 (22cm long), 500mm f/5.6 (28cm long) and 600mm f/5.6 (33cm long) full frame Phase Fresnel (PF) lenses.
Addition information on Nikon Phase Fresnel (PF) lenses can be found here:
As of today the Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR is the only Nikon Phase Fresnel (PF) lens.
Here are the results from the Nikon mirrorless camera poll:
Also – the 2017 CIPA camera shipment report is out:
I will let you make your own conclusions, because you already know mine…
Dan and Sally Watson published an interesting video comparing the Sony a7rIII ($3,198), Nikon D850 ($3,296.95) and Canon 5D Mark IV ($3,299) cameras. Here is a quick recap from SonyAddict:
Are you going to buy the new Nikon mirrorless camera? I know we don’t have much information – I just want to see how many people are generally interested in a new mirrorless solution from Nikon:
Graphics: Broxibear
The Nikon D810a DSLR camera is currently listed as discontinued or on backorder at the top three US retailers:
The Nikon D810a DSLR camera was specifically designed for astrophotography and it was announced back in February 2015.
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A quick update: the Nikon MB-D18 battery grip for the D850 DSLR camera is currently in stock at Adorama, Pictureline and Huppin’s (all are authorized Nikon US dealers).
Update: the $940 battery kit that gives you 9fps for the D850 is also now in stock at Adorama.
Here is some additional info on the new Nikon EN-EL18b battery and its performance:
