What to expect from Nikon in early 2016

By [NR] admin | Published: December 24, 2015

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Here is another updated “what to expect” list:

I expect the official announcements for most of the products listed above to be in early 2016 – around the CES (January) or CP+ (February) shows.

Few potential rumors for late 2016/2017:

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Leaked specifications of the upcoming Tokina AT-X SD 14-20mm f/2 PRO IF PRO DX lens for APS-C cameras *UPDATED*

By [NR] admin | Published: December 24, 2015

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Back in November I reported about a new Tokina AT-X SD 14-20mm f/2 PRO IF PRO DX lens for APS-C cameras. Here are the leaked lens specifications:

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Deal of the day: Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Apo Planar T* ZF.2 lens for Nikon F mount now $458.61 off

By [NR] admin | Published: December 23, 2015

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The Zeiss Otus 85mm f/1.4 Apo Planar T* ZF.2 lens for Nikon F mount is now $458.61 off at B&H (with 4% in reward and free expedited shipping).

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Samsung denies rumors again about selling its imaging technologies to Nikon

By [NR] admin | Published: December 23, 2015

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Koreatimes has a new article today about Samsung denying (again) speculations about selling its imaging technologies to Nikon:

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New “Df-like” camera rumored for Nikon’s 100th anniversary in 2017

By [NR] admin | Published: December 23, 2015

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On July 25, 2017 Nikon will celebrate its 100th anniversary. I was told that Nikon will announce a special “Df-like” camera and lens.

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Another PDAF compatible Nikon F/Sony E mount AF lens adapter in development

By [NR] admin | Published: December 22, 2015

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I received an email about a new PDAF compatible Nikon F/Sony E AF lens adapter (similar to the Commlite version). Here are the details:

  1. AF-S lens support only (for now)
  2. Fast full range PDAF on Sony A7R II, good CBAF speed on A7R II
  3. The status of the project can be tracked here (Google translation)

Here is a demo video of a prototype adapter:

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All Nikon D850 YouTube videos are fake/clickbait

By [NR] admin | Published: December 22, 2015

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There are many fake videos on YouTube about all kinds of “made up” new Nikon cameras. Some of them are based on information I reported here on NR, others are just plain good old BS – they are all made to appear like official Nikon promotions, but I can assure you they are not.

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