Nikon Rumors

Nikon announces 3 new lenses: Nikkor 24mm f/1.8G ED, 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR and 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR

By [NR] admin | Published: August 4, 2015

Nikon officially announced three new full frame lenses (full US press release). Pre-order options can be found here.

The technical details, MTF charts, pricing, shipping dates and sample images are next:

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Nikon announces three new full frame lenses (press release)

By [NR] admin | Published: August 4, 2015

This is the full US press release for the three new Nikon lenses (see also the pre-order options):

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Nikon D750 and D810 filmmaker’s kits are now $350 off

By [NR] admin | Published: August 3, 2015

Nikon D750 filmmaker’s kit

Nikon D750 filmmaker’s kit

Nikon D810 filmmaker’s kit

In addition to the new Nikon lens-only rebates, the prices of the D750 and D810 filmmaker’s kits are now $350 off with 2% in rewards:

Nikon D750 filmmaker’s kit: $3,646.95 (was $3,996.95)
Nikon D810filmmaker’s kit: now $4,646.95 (was $4,996.95)

The last time I calculated it (without the new $350 rebate), the D750 kit offered savings of about $650 compared to purchasing the items separately. The D810 kit’s savings were $993.

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What to expect next from Nikon

By [NR] admin | Published: August 3, 2015

This is an updated post on what to expect from Nikon in the future – the next official announcement will be this week (most likely tonight EST) and will include three new, previously rumored lenses:

Rumored Nikon products that will be announced later in 2015 or in early 2016:

→ Nikon D5: the D5 is rumored to have 15 fps continuous shooting rate. The official announcement will most likely be at the next CES show in January 2016.

→ Nikon Coolpix camera with a large sensor:

Nikon is working on new Coolpix cameras with a large sensor. Most likely there will be two different models.
On several occasions in the past Nikon’s reps mentioned that they are still committed to their mirrorless and Coolpix product lines and they still see potential future in 4K video and advanced compact cameras.
I am still not sure of the size of the sensor – I am receiving rumors for everything between 1″ to APS-C and full frame. Most likely there will be one model with 1″ sensor and another with a DX sensor (replacement for the Coolpix A, which is already listed as discontinued). In a recent interview, Nikon’s executive confirmed that a new compact camera with 1″ sensor is coming in the future:

Q: Any new Coolpix A? Any plans to respond to Canon and Sony’s 1-inch sensor fixed-lens compact cameras?
A: Sony’s 1-inch CSC is definitely very successful. We will have a competing product in the future.

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Nikon announcement this week (most likely tonight): 24mm f/1.8G ED, 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR and 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: August 3, 2015

New Nikon announcement this week (most likely tonight around midnight EST) that will include the three new, previously rumored lenses:

Nikon 24mm f/1.8G ED
Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR – slightly heavier than the current version, bigger filter size, US price will be over $2,200
Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR – Update: the new 200-500mm lens will be priced between $1,500 and $1,700 (£1,000 to £1,200).

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New Nikon lens only rebates now live (up to $400 off)

By [NR] admin | Published: August 2, 2015

Nikon USA has a nice surprise for August – new lens-only rebates that are now live at B&H, Adorama, Best Buy and Amazon (you don’t have to purchase a camera in order to qualify):

Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G: $50 off
Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G: $50 off
Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR Micro: $135 off
Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED: $150 off
Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR: $110 off
Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G ED: $140 off
Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II: $220 off
Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR: $400 off

The “regular” Nikon camera and lens bundle rebates can be found here.

The new rebates are set to expire on August 28th.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #326

By [NR] admin | Published: August 2, 2015

→ New: Shanny SN910EX-RF 2.4GHz i-TTL master/slave flash with built-in wireless radio (1/8000s, GN60) for Nikon. More information available here.

→ The new AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR lens is not compatible with Nikon D1, D2, D100, D200, D40, D50, D60 D70 D80, D90 and D3000 cameras. Read more on dpreview and check Nikon’s lens manual.