Imaging Resource published a new interview with a group of top Nikon executives and engineering managers. Here are the main points: IR was amazed by the new 14-30mm f/4 lens: "the clearest example I've seen of how the new large-diameter / short flange-distance of the Z-mount helps lens design" Nikon doesn't expect the interchangeable-lens camera business to drop by half as previously predicted by Canon Nikon would like to keep launching surprising or exciting products one after another. The new Nikon Z- mount system has high-speed communication: "The Z-mount has new electrical connections that support very high-speed digital communication between the lens and camera body. That improved the autofocus accuracy and performance. So especially with the 70-200mm f/2.8, users will be able to experience very high speed, accurate and high-resolution performance by using this particular product. Even if you have a super telephoto or macro lens, you can still enjoy the same level of benefits or advantages." Nikon will continue to develop new F-mount lenses: "we've been investing our resources into the Z-mount, because we really want to build up a very strong lineup for the Z-series. Having said that, the SLR lenses have quite constant and strong demand from users, especially for the Nikon D750 and the D850. We have a very strong customer base for them too. The SLR lens series continues to be very well received by professionals as well as photography enthusiasts." On making 400mm f/2.8 and 600mm f/4 lenses for Z-mount: "As for the...
Published By: Nikonrumors - Saturday, 30 March, 2019