Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon F-mount (sample photos)

By [NR] admin | Published: April 29, 2017

Brazilian photographer Charles Oliveira (www.charlesoliveira.com.br) sent me some sample photos taken with the Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon F-mount (US price: $799) using a D600 camera. He photographed his girlfriend Gaby Ramos in the city of Ouro Preto, a historic city in Brazil. The only thing he did to the images was to apply the VIVID MODE in the Nikon D600. Focusing the lens was not easy, but with enough practice one can make it work. Here are the pictures:

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Zeiss and ASML are suing Nikon back

By [NR] admin | Published: April 28, 2017



Both Zeiss and ASML are suing Nikon back as a result of the patent infringing lawsuit filed by Nikon a few days ago. You can find both press releases here and here:

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Dpreview calls the Nikon KeyMission 360 camera “a sphere of frustration”

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


Dpreview reviewed the Nikon KeyMission 360 camera ($496.95) and while they liked the hardware, they did not have anything good to say about the software – they called it “a sphere of frustration” and described having the urge to throw the camera across the room:

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Exclusive KEH coupon codes if you buy or sell gear

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


KEH offered two exclusive coupons for NikonRumors readers – the first one is if you buy used gear from KEH (use this link):


The second coupon is if you decide to sell your existing camera gear to KEH – any gear, not only Nikon (use this link):

  • Get 5% bonus cash on top of your price quote.
  • Get an additional 5% bonus when you redeem with KEH gift card (instant online quotes, free inbound shipping)
  • Use coupon code: RUMORS-APR
  • This offer is valid from 12:01am EST 4/26 – 11:59pm EST 4/27 (Wednesday – Thursday)

All used gear sold by KEH comes with a 180-day warranty.

KEH is an authorized Nikon dealer.

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Dpreview: it can cost you over $10,000 to switch to Sony

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


Dpreview published an interesting article breaking down the cost of switching from Canon to Sony. In most cases, Nikon’s pricing is very similar and the same article can easily be applied to switching from Nikon to Sony:

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Firmware update 1.01 for Nikon 1 J5 mirrorless camera released

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


Nikon released a new firmware update version 1.01 for the Nikon 1 J5 mirrorless camera with one single fix:

  • Fixed an issue that prevented additional deletions after multiple shots had been deleted in succession from a single burst of pictures.

The Nikon 1 J5 was announced in April, 2015 and is currently priced from $497 while refurbished versions are selling for $380.

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Nikon is suing ASML and Carl Zeiss over patented semiconductor lithography technology

By [NR] admin | Published: April 24, 2017


Nikon is suing ASML and Carl Zeiss for using their chip know-how. ASML is denying that it has infringed any of Nikon’s patents. Zeiss is considering Nikon’s legal action unfounded.

Update – ASML also issued a press release on Nikon’s lawsuit, here are their main points:

  • ASML believes Nikon’s claims are without merit and will defend itself vigorously
  • This sort of unnecessary patent litigation distracts from driving technology forward for the benefit of chip makers
  • ASML has made repeated efforts to negotiate an extension of its patent cross-license agreement with Nikon
  • Nikon has not engaged seriously with ASML and has instead chosen to commence legal proceedings

Here is the full press release from Nikon:

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