Monthly Archives: April 2009

Cheap 85mm f/1.4 lens alternative

By [NR] admin | Published: April 16, 2009

Bower 85mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon (manual focus, aspherical IF, badged also as Samyang, Polar, Vivitar): Here is the Vivitar version: The lens sells for USD 350. If you are lucky you can find it on Amazon for less. FYI the Nikon AF version sells for over USD 1200. The manual focus Nikon 85mm 1.4 (discontinued) sells on [...]

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Nikon D90: another price increase (UK) and LV bug

By [NR] admin | Published: April 16, 2009

Amateurphotographer reports another 10% price increase of the Nikon D90 in the UK starting next month (May, 2009). The reason - exchange rate fluctuations. Expect this price increase to trickle-down to other countries as well. Now, the D5000 pricing will not be so close to the D90 price. According to this post in dpreview, Nikon support confirmed the D90 LV [...]

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What is BJP talking about?

By [NR] admin | Published: April 15, 2009

This was published by BJP just few hours ago: “As BJP went to press, Nikon unveiled two new digital SLRs – one entry level and another semi-pro – as well as new lenses. Both new DSLRs come with a high-definition video mode, with the entry-level model, the D5000, also offering a swivel LCD screen – [...]

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What to expect from Nikon in 2009

By [NR] admin | Published: April 14, 2009

According to Kamera & Bild (Sweden): In 2009 Nikon will release as many products as in 2008: 3 DSLRs, the D5000 being the first one (from the translation it is not very clear whether Nikon said that). I am sure someone from Sweden will clarify. Nikon has a long list of lenses that are almost [...]

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Nikon D5000 and new lens now available for pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: April 14, 2009

Pre-orders are always first-come, first-served: Nikon 10mm – 24mm f/4.0G ED-IF AF-S DX @ Adorama   Ritz (US): Nikon D5000 (body only) / Nikon D5000 kit UK: D5000 pre-order option Japan: D5000 pre-order option / 10-24 lens pre-order option Post updated

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Nikon D5000 and Nikkor 10-24 polls

By [NR] admin | Published: April 14, 2009

Are you going to buy the new Nikon D5000? ( online surveys) Are you going to buy the new Nikkor 10-24 DX lens? ( polls)

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