Rumored Nikon Z9 specs

Here are the rumored Nikon Z9 specs:

–Newly developed 45-megapixel stacked FX sensor
-Continuous shooting at 30 frames / sec
-Vertical grip integrated type
-Nikon admits that Z9 is superior to D6-
Multi-shot mode-
16bit RAW
–8K30p, 4K120 / 60 / 30p ――New
EXPEED image processing engine designed for 8K ――Improved
AF (subject recognition AF) ――Amazing
AF tracking (better than D6) ――Evolved
real-time tracking
――Dual CFexpress type B card slot
-ISO64-25600, Hi1, Hi2-
Improved noise level, especially dynamic range-
Blackout-free EVF with 5.76 million or 9 million dots and 120Hz refresh rate-
New user interface (like D6) There is no second LCD monitor on the back)
–New battery: EN-EL18x
–Gbit LAN, USB-C, Wi-Fi, GPS, Built-in Transmitter-
Price $ 6000-7000-
Planned to be tested in August-
Announcement is rumored to be November or December (exact release date) Is unknown for now)

via Digicameinfo via NR

Sigma will soon announce a new 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS lens for Sony E and Leica L mount cameras

Nokishita reports:

The L mount version of Sigma “150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports” has a lens configuration of 25 elements in 15 groups, a minimum shooting distance of 58cm-280cm, a maximum shooting magnification of 1: 2.9 (at 180mm), and 9 aperture blades (at 180mm). (Circular aperture), filter size φ95mm, size φ109.4×263.6mm, weight 2100g (including tripod mount), teleconverter (TC-1411 / TC-2011) seems to be compatible.

According to unconfirmed information about the domestic price of Sigma 150-600mm Sports, “The suggested retail price in Japan will be a little higher than Tamron’s 150-500 (170,000 excluding tax)” “The list price will not exceed 200,000 yen including tax” So, is the suggested retail price around 180,000 yen excluding tax?

There are no plans for teleconverters for Nikon “Z MC 105mm F2.8” and “Z MC 50mm F2.8”

The Chinese website Xitek had a chat with Nikon managers. Here is the google translated text:

  • Is it an improvement from AF-S 105mm?
    It is a completely new design to meet the expectations of users.
  • What is the secret to making it smaller and lighter?
    The material of the lens body has been changed, and it has been realized with an aluminum alloy mount and a newly developed stepping motor. Despite its weight reduction, it ensures strength, durability, and optical performance.
  • Some people used teleconverters for F-mounts, but is there a dedicated teleconverter?
    So far, there is no such plan. It was not compatible with teleconverters in order to achieve optical performance, AF performance, and weight reduction.
  • Speaking of lenses, we emphasize the opening performance of the maximum aperture, but do you think that the resolution when the lens is stopped down is also important for macro lenses?
    The two lenses announced this time are excellent not only in optical performance with the aperture open, but also in suppressing aberrations when the aperture is stopped down. Even if you use a small aperture like the F11, the difference from the current model is obvious.
  • Is it compatible with ES-2?
    50mm F2.8 is supported, but 105mm is not.
  • What are the main design differences between 50mm F2.8 and 50mm F1.8?
    Although it is compact and lightweight, it maintains high resolution from infinity to 1x and low optical performance with little aberration. It is suitable for close-ups of subjects that are prone to bleeding, such as jewelry and watches.
  • Regarding the disappearance of the F-mount ring,
    S-Line does not adopt the ring design. Newly adopted S-Line logo and dark silver ring. I intend to make use of this design in the future, but the super-telephoto lens may change in the future.
  • Is the “S” logo changed?
    The design has been redesigned. Adjusted the size ratio to better convey the impression of S-Line. We want to realize a more luxurious design.
  • What is the effect of the combination of 105mm in-lens image stabilization and in-body image stabilization?
    There is no change in the performance value of image stabilization, but the correction effect improves in conjunction with the 5-axis in-body image stabilization.
  • Does the effect of image stabilization change depending on the shooting distance?
    The correction effect becomes smaller as the shooting distance becomes shorter.
  • Dust-proof and drip-proof
    105mm has a high dust-proof and drip-proof property by sealing the moving parts. 50mm is designed to prevent water droplets and dust from entering the main body.
  • Why is there no lens with the same magnification or larger?
    The magnification is set to the same size in consideration of the balance between optical performance, AF performance, and weight reduction.

via Asobinet