Nikon Rumors

Something Nikon related coming in the next few hours? UPDATED

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

Update #1: I just was able to clarify with my source – the tip I received was for the Sony a7r III mirrorless camera that will be announced shortly (2:30 am EST). The camera will be a direct competitor with the D850.

Update #2: Sony a7r III mirrorless camera officially announced (42MP)

Something happened earlier today – I am not sure if it was a joke or it relates to an announcement from another company (maybe the Tamron 100-400 lens?), but we may get something Nikon related (a surprise?) in the next 1-2 hours. I don’t know if it will be a new Nikon product or something from a third party company that can be used with a Nikon camera. I already reported that I don’t expect any major Nikon announcements for the CP+ show, especially since Nikon already got their PhotoPlus press release out. I will stay online for the next 1-2 hours just to make sure we don’t miss anything.

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US price of the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens: $799

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

A quick update on my post from yesterday: the US price of the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens will be $799.

This is a pretty good deal, considering that the Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6 is $1,396.95, while the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary is also priced at $799.

Like the new Tamron Facebook page and join the Tamron Facebook group for additional coverage.

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Nikon D850 updates

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

I was told that the first shipment of Nikon MB-D18 battery grips has arrived in the US and will start shipping in the next few days – check availability at Adorama, B&H and Amazon.

New Sunwayfoto PNL-D850 L-plate for Nikon D850 cameras.

Nikon released a new SDK that includes the D850 camera.

You can find a lot of additional Nikon D850 information, tips and photos on the biggest Nikon D850 Facebook page and Nikon D850 Facebook group (each with over 12k likes/members).

The Nikon D850 is the best selling camera in MapCamera (a retail store in Japan) for September:

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Nikon at the PhotoPlus Expo 2017 press release

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

Nikon already released their official press release for the PhotoPlus Expo 2017 expo – this means no new products will be announced for the show (as I already reported last week).

Here is the full press release:

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Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens (model A035) to be released on October 26th

By [NR] admin | Published: October 23, 2017

In September Tamron announced a new 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD lens (model A035) for Nikon F-mount. The US pricing and availability is not yet available. The official release date is rumored to be October 26th. Stay tuned for details.

Here are some of the lens features and specifications:

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A new Sigma 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary lens to be announced this week

By [NR] admin | Published: October 23, 2017

The upcoming lens Sigma was teasing for the PhotoPlus show will be a new 16mm f/1.4 DC DN Contemporary that will most likely be announced on Wednesday. DC and DN indicate that this will be an APS-C mirrorless lens. I am not sure if this lens will be available for DSLR cameras.