Weekly Nikon news flash #385

By [NR] admin | Published: September 18, 2016

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→ New Novoflex SL/NIK lens adapter allows you to use Nikon lenses on Leica SL camera.

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→ The new Rokinon/Samyang 20mm f/1.8 ED AS UMC lens for Nikon F mount is now available for pre-order (more info available here).

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Nikon’s Photokina press event is tomorrow

By [NR] admin | Published: September 18, 2016

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In case you missed my previous post, Nikon will have their Photokina press event tomorrow (Monday, September 19th) at 4:00pm CET (10:00 am EST). You can watch the live streaming of the event on Facebook:

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Nikon Df camera listed as discontinued at authorized dealer

By [NR] admin | Published: September 18, 2016

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I am not sure if this is a mistake, but the Nikon Df camera is listed as discontinued at BuyDig (an authorized US dealer). All Df versions seems to be in stock at other retailers.

I expect a new “Df-like” camera to be announced for Nikon’s 100th anniversary in 2017.

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This lens patent could be for the Nikon Coolpix P900 camera replacement

By [NR] admin | Published: September 18, 2016

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Nikon has a new patent for a 4.3-357mm f/2-6.5 VR lens designed for cameras equipped with 1/2.3″ sensor (24-2000mm equivalent). There is a good chance that this lens could be used in the replacement of the popular Nikon Coolpix P900 camera ($529). For comparison, the P900 has a 4.3-357mm f/2.8-6.5 lens – the zoom will basically remain unchanged, while the aperture on the wide end will change from f/2.8 to f/2. Additional patent information:

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New Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM lens to be announced next week

By [NR] admin | Published: September 17, 2016

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Remember the Canadian nature photographer Brad Hill who correctly “predicted” the Nikon D500 camera (see this post)? Well, he is now saying that Sigma will announce a new flagship 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports lens next week at Photokina and I do believe him. Here are the details taken straight from his last blog post:

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New Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II S lens for Nikon F-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: September 16, 2016

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Cosina announced a new Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL II S lens for Nikon F-mount that will replace the previous N version (already discontinued). The lens has built-in CPU and is Ai-S compatible, the optical design is not changed. The new model also has the classical Nikon design (color-coded depth of field scale). Two different versions will be available – silver and black (price in Japan: ¥65,000, around $630). The LH-58s lens hood will be sold separately (¥5,000). US pricing is not yet announced.

Key Features (Google translation):

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Nikon DL cameras delayed because of serious issues with the integrated circuit for image processing

By [NR] admin | Published: September 14, 2016

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The Nikon DL cameras were delayed because of the Kumamoto earthquakes and serious issues with the integrated circuit for image processing – this is according to Nikon tech support’s answer to reader:

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