Nikon Rumors

The Nikon 1 Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR lens is finally in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: November 3, 2014

The Nikon 1 Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR lens is finally in stock at B&H, Amazon and Adorama.

Additional lens information:

Posted in Nikon 1 | Tagged Nikon 1 Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR lens | 128 Comments

Nikon D7200/D9300 specifications, maybe

By [NR] admin | Published: November 3, 2014

Nikon D7200 mockup from the Japanese magazine Impress

I do not want to give you any false hopes, but those are the rumored specifications of a new Nikon DX DSLR camera (could be called D7200, D9300 or maybe a completely new name) I received recently from a new source:

New 24.7MP sensor from Sony
EXPEED 4b processor
Nikon Advanced Multi-CAM 3600DX autofocus sensor module with TTL phase detection, fine-tuning, 72 focus points (including 39 cross-type sensors; f/10 supported by 39 sensors)
ISO: 100-12,600 (expandable to 50-51,200)
Shutter speed 30-1/8000
1.3x crop mode
8 fps; 10 fps with external grip
Video: full HD (1080p) – 120FPS, no 4K
Similar in shape to the Nikon D810
Large viewfinder with 100% coverage

[NR] probability ratings for now: 30% (new source).

Posted in Nikon D400, Nikon D7200 | Tagged Japanese photo magazine | 384 Comments

Today only: $50 off Sigma Art lenses and many other deals

By [NR] admin | Published: November 3, 2014

Till the end of today (November 3rd) B&H has a long list of special deals you can get with promo code BHPPE14. For example: up to $350 off many Sigma lenses (including $50 off the 35mm and 50mm f/1.4 Art and 18-35mm f/1.8 lenses):

The BHPPE14 promo code will work only if you use this link to access all of the listings, otherwise you will not see the promo code window:

The Nikon D750 camera now comes with free accessories ($79.39 value):

Posted in Deals | Tagged Sigma, Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens | 10 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #287

By [NR] admin | Published: November 2, 2014

→ Nikon D750 Experience e-book is now available on Amazon.

→ DxO OpticsPro 10 released (you can get a discount with coupon code BHPPE14).

→ Refurbished Nikon Coolpix AW120 underwater camera for $169.95 from Adorama on eBay (original price: $289).

→ Huge Nikon Df price drop in Finland – you can now get the camera for 1,559 EUR (around $1,950). Update: this was a one week promo that ended today, not a permanent price drop.

→ First impressions of the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports lens can be found on this dpreview post (the lens should start shipping any day now).

→ Nikon Small World competition: 40 years of winners. The winner of the 2014 competition was announced.

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash | 40 Comments

Nikon D750 camera review and comparison with the D810

By [NR] admin | Published: November 2, 2014

Roberto Panciatici (website) reviews the Nikon D750 DSLR camera (click on images for larger view):

Since I’m a full time professional photographer, the question I’ll try to answer in this review is: can the Nikon D750 be used for professional wedding photography? It’s not an easy question to answer, because there are numerous factors to consider, and the first factor is obviously the photographer’s particular style of shooting. I’ll try to respond based on my own actual experiences and real needs in the course of a day’s work, comparing the Nikon D750 with the camera I currently use (check out my ShotKit to see what’s in my backpack), and thus not limiting myself to evaluating solely technical aspects.

General features

Sensor: CMOS (35.9×24.0mm), 24.3 Million
Sensor Pixel Size: 5.9µ
Image Size: 6,016 x 4,016
Native ISO Sensitivity: ISO 100-12,800
Image Processor: EXPEED 4
Storage Media: 2x SD
Continuous Shooting Speed: 6.5 FPS
Max Shutter Speed: 1/4000 to 30 sec
Exposure Metering Sensor: 91,000-pixel RGB sensor 3D Color Matrix Metering III
Autofocus System: Advanced Multi-CAM 3500FX II
Number of AF Points: 51 AF points, 15 cross-type
Detection Range: -3 to +19 EV (ISO 100, 68°F/20°C)
Wi-Fi Functionality: Built-in
Battery Life: 1,230 shots (CIPA)
Weight (Body Only): 750g
Dimensions: 140.5 x 113 x 78mm

Posted in Nikon D750, Nikon D810, [NR] Reviews | Tagged [NR] Guest Posts | 112 Comments

Zeiss 55mm f/1.4 Otus Distagon T* lens review: the king of all lenses?

By [NR] admin | Published: November 2, 2014

Max Angeloni reviews the Zeiss 55mm f/1.4 Otus Distagon T* lens:

Big, fat, heavy and manual focus. Can a lens like this be considered a must have lens in the era of miniaturization and electronics? Let’s find out together.

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Nikon DF, Zeiss Otus 55mm f/1.4 – 1/1800, f/1.8, ISO 100

Imagine you are a lens engineer. One day your boss comes to you saying you have to design a lens. Of course you ask for more information. You need to know the price tag, the technical specifications, the materials it has to have. The answer you get is…well…no answer. You just have to design and build the perfect lens, forgetting about all the possible constraints and limits…you’re free to design the best lens without any limit.
Now even if this is just a “fairy tale”, at the same time it’s not so far from being true in this case. It’s not so far from being true even in the “no limits” idea that Zeiss engineers decided to follow.