→ You can now use Nikon full frame lenses on the Fuji GFX medium format camera without vignetting with the world’s first Laowa lens adapter that can enlarge the image circle of full frame lenses.
→ Photonstophotos: Sony a9 vs. Nikon D5 vs. Canon 1D X Mark II comparison (more info available here).
I already reported that Nikon is rumored to announce five new Nikkor lenses this year. I also reported that we will see an ultra wide angle and/or a fisheye lens (probably a 10-20mm DX lens to compete with the Canon 10-18mm and Sigma 10-20mm).
I can now confirm that Nikon will have a new products announcement as early as next week. I was told that this will be mainly a lens announcement. There could also be a new Coolpix camera announced (replacements for the Coolpix AW130 and P900 cameras are expected).
I do not expect a new DSLR or a mirrorless camera.
Stay tuned for additional information – there could be a surprise that I have not yet reported here on the blog.
Update #1: Nikon rumored to announce a new Nikkor 28mm f/1.4 lens.
Update #2: the second lens will be Nikkor AF-S 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED fisheye
Reuters reports that the U.S. International Trade Commission has launched a patent infringement investigation of certain Nikon digital cameras, software and components triggered by a complaint from Carl Zeiss and ASML.
Everything started last month when Nikon filed a lawsuit against ASML and Carl Zeiss over patented semiconductor lithography technology. Three days later Zeiss and ASML started suing Nikon back…
I am not a lawyer, but it is way too early to speculate what the outcome of all this will be. Cases like this usually take years and end up being settled out of court. My only issue is if Zeiss and ASML had a valid reason to sue Nikon, why did they wait until Nikon filed a lawsuit against them?
Nikon Japan announced the official shipping date for the new Nikon D7500 DSLR camera: June 9th.
The new Nikon EN-EL15a battery and Nikon DK-28 eyepiece will also ship on June 9th. The Nikon EH-5c AC adapter is delayed due to production issues (you can still use the old EH-5b model).
Nikon D7500 pre-order links:
In the last poll over 33,300 readers voted on what camera they want Nikon to release next (see the results at the bottom of this post).
Some of you have requested another poll based on sensor resolution (direct link to poll):
→ The Tokina 24-70mm F/2.8 AT-X Pro FX lens has a $120 mail-in rebate (download rebate form).
→ Nikon released firmware update version 1.4 for the Coolpix W100 waterproof camera.
→ The new Sigma EF-630 flash for Nikon cameras was officially released in Japan on May 19th.
