by [NR] admin | Oct 10, 2015 | Nikon Rumors
→ New article on nikkor.com: “Secrets behind the birth of the world’s first concave-convex 2 group zoom lens – the Auto Nikkor Wide-Zoom 3.5–8.5cm f/2.8–4”. → New articles published on Nikon Image Chaser. → Firmware version 1.2 for Nikon...
by [NR] admin | Oct 9, 2015 | Nikon Rumors
I have been holding off this post for few weeks now, hoping to get some additional information. Well, I did not and since it has been very slow on rumors, I decided to post this anyway. As of today, take it with a grain of salt: I received a tip that Nikon is working...
by [NR] admin | Oct 8, 2015 | Nikon Rumors
Cosina Japan announced the discontinuation (end of production) of the following Zeiss lenses with Nikon F mount (some of the models are currently up to $300 off): Zeiss Distagon T* 3.5/18 ZF Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/21 ZF.2 Zeiss Distagon T* 2.8/25 ZF Zeiss Distagon T*...
by [NR] admin | Oct 7, 2015 | Nikon Rumors
The Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens is currently in stock at BestBuy. There is no way to verify if this batch is affected by the latest AF issue, but BestBuy has a pretty good return policy (you can also ship it to your local store for pickup and decline the...
by [NR] admin | Oct 7, 2015 | Nikon Rumors
Nikon filed a new patent in Japan for a 1 Nikkor 10-30mm f/3.5-6.3 VR mirrorless lens (for 1″ sensor). There have been several Nikon 1 lens patents in the past few months: 70-300mm f/4.5-6 VR PF 3mm f/2.8 circular fisheye 9-30mm f/1.8-2.8 7.5mm f/2.8 11-27.5mm...
by [NR] admin | Oct 6, 2015 | Nikon Rumors
DxOMark published their test results for the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens for Nikon F-mount ($1,199.00): DxOMark’s conclusion: All lenses are a compromise, but the Tamron has a good balance, with high central sharpness wide-open and sharpness improving...