New Nikon D750 DSLR, SB-500 Speedlight, and 20mm f/1.8 lens

Nikon has just announced another new DSLR camera, the D750. Along with it, there is an all new MB-D16 battery grip, SB-500 speedlight, and a fast 20mm f/1.8 lens.
Given the flow of new (and indeed improved) products from Nikon, one wonders what's keeping Canon from bringing out competing products? Apart form some pretty definite rumours of an upcoming 7D Mark II, there doesn't seem to be anything new in the DSLR-pipeline from Canon…

D750/MB-D16

The new D750 DSLR is Nikon's first full-frame camera to feature a tilting Vari-angle display and built-in Wi-Fi® connectivity. The 24.3MP camera has the pro video features as inspired by the D810 and uses the same autofocus and metering systems as the D4S and D810. The price of the body will around $2,299.95 (available: mid-October).

For extended battery life and addition vertical controls, the D750 can be paired with the MB-D16 battery grip ($485.00).

SB-500 Speedlight

The new SB-500 is a compact, lightweight i-TTL Speedlight and LED video light (a first for Nikon Speedlights!). Price: $249.95 (available: late September).

AF-S Nikkor 20mm f/1.8G ED

With the new fast ultra-wide 20mm f/1.8, Nikon extends its range of fast fixed focal lenses, once again (we already have 35mm, 50mm, and 85mm f/1.8 counterparts). This new lens, of course, makes use of Nano coating to keep flare and chromatic aberration to a minimum. Price: $799.95 (available: late September).

Specifications

Below are the full specifications of the new products (from the Nikon website).

New Nikon 18-140/3.5-5.6 DX VR lens and SB-300 speedlight

Nikon has just announced a new 18-140 DX VR lens and a small SB-300 speedlight.

The NIKKOR AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens is an all rounder lens for Nikon's DX cameras. Given its versatility, it could very well end up becoming the new kit lens.

The new SB-300 speedlight is a very small flash, meant as a starter's flash, or when you want to travel light but still want to be able to use flash every now and then. The SB-300 is compatible with Nikon's i-TTL flash technology and can be used with all Nikon D-SLR cameras as well as COOLPIX cameras equipped with an accessory-shoe.

Specifications of the NIKKOR AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens:

Focal length	18-140 mm
Maximum aperture	f/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture	f/22-38
Lens construction	17 elements in 12 groups (including one ED glass and one aspherical lens elements)
Angle of view	76° - 11°30'
Minimum focus distance	0.45 m/1.48 ft from focal plane
Maximum reproduction ratio	0.23x
No. of diaphragm blades	7 (rounded)
Filter-attachment size	67mm
Diameter x length	Approximately 78 x 97 mm/3.1 x 3.8 in.
Weight	Approximately 490 g/17.3 oz
Accessories	67 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-67, Rear Lens Cap LF-4, Bayonet Hood HB-32 (optional), Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1018 (optional)

Specifications of the SB-300 speedlight:

Electronic construction	Automatic Insulated Gate Bipolar Transistor (IGBT) and series circuitry
Guide number (20°C/68°F)	18/59 (ISO 100, m/ft)
Angle of coverage	Covers angle of view of 27 mm lens (FX format) or 18 mm lens (DX format)
Effective flash range (i-TTL)	0.6 m to 20 m (2 ft to 66 ft); varies with ISO sensitivity, bounce angle, and aperture
Options available using camera controls	Flash control mode: i-TTL, manual Flash mode: Fill flash (front-curtain sync), front-curtain with slow sync, rear- curtain sync, and rear-curtain with slow sync
Bounce angle	Flash rotates vertically up to 120° with stops where the flash is pointing directly ahead and at 60°, 75°, 90°, and 120°
Device on/off	Power switch used to turn SB-300 on and off
Power source	Two AAA alkaline or NiMH batteries
Flash-ready light	Charging complete: Lights Warning: Blinks
Flash duration	Lights for about 1/1650 s when fired at full power
Battery endurance and flash recycling time*1	Battery type	Minimum recycling time*2	Endurance*3/recycling time*2
	Alkaline	Approx. 4.0 s	70 or more uses/4.0-30 s
	NiMH	Approx. 3.5 s	110 or more uses/3.5-30 s
Mounting foot lock lever	Locking pin prevents accidental detachment
Other options	Thermal cut-out, firmware update*4
Dimensions (W x H x D)	Approx. 57.4 x 65.4 x 62.3 mm (2.3 x 2.6 x 2.5 in.)
Weight	Approx. 120 g (4.2 oz), including two AAA alkaline batteries Approx. 97 g (3.4 oz), body only
Supplied accessories	Soft Case SS-DC1

^*1 Figures are for fresh batteries; actual results may vary with performance and other factors even among batteries of identical ages and makes.
^*2 Time between flash firing at full power and flash-ready light illuminating when flash is fired once every 30 s.
^*3 Number of times flash can be fired at full power with flash-ready light illuminating within 30 s.
^*4 Firmware can be updated from camera.