Nikon Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR full frame lens review (from the perspective of a hummingbird photographer)

By [NR] admin | Published: August 19, 2017


Here is a quick review of the Nikon Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR full frame lens by a reader:

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Next rumored Nikon D850 announcement date: August 24th

By [NR] admin | Published: August 18, 2017


The next rumored Nikon D850 announcement date is August 24th (±1 day depending on your time zone). Shipping is expected to start in mid-September.

As some of [NR] readers already noticed, yesterday Nikon Japan posted the D850 teaser again on Facebook and Instagram with a link to the Nikon Fan Meeting that will take place on August 26th indicating that the camera will be on display at that event:

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New Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL II S lens for Nikon F-mount announced

By [NR] admin | Published: August 17, 2017


Today Cosina announced a new Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2 SL II S manual focusing lens for Nikon F-mount that will replace the previous version from 2012. The original Ultron 40mm f/2 Aspherical SL lens was announced back in 2002 (see eBay listings). In the new version Cosina changed the helicoid ring, while keeping the same optical design. As a result, the minimum focusing distance was reduced to 25 cm.

The US price of the lens is not yet announced (check B&H website).

Here are the translated specifications:

  • Focal length: 40 mm
  • Aperture ratio: 1: 2
  • Minimum aperture: f/22
  • Lens configuration: 5 groups 6 sheets
  • Angle of view: 57 °
  • Number of diaphragm blades: 9 blades
  • Shortest shooting distance: 0.25 m
  • Maximum shooting magnification: 1:4
  • Maximum diameter × total length: 66.3 × 37.5 mm
  • Filter size: 52 mm
  • Weight: 260 g
  • Mount: Ai-S (CPU built-in)
  • Round screw type lens hood LH - 40 IIS (sold separately)
  • Expected release date: September 7, 2017
  • Suggested retail price in Japan (excluding tax): ¥ 60,000 or around $550 (US prices are usually lower)
  • Colors: black and silver rim (the lens is the same color, just the front rim is different):


Sample photo from the Voigtlander Ultron 40 mm f/2 SL II S lens:

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Low light video shot on a pre-production Nikon D850 camera

By [NR] admin | Published: August 17, 2017


This video was reportedly shot on a pre-production Nikon D850 camera by photographer Harrison Mason:

"Pretty awesome test I ran today on the pre-production Nikon D850 capabilities in lowlight"

Take a look at the Instagram video before it gets removed (the video was shot at ISO 1,200 with a shutter speed of 1/60th):

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Getting closer to Nikon D850 announcement

By [NR] admin | Published: August 16, 2017


Just a quick update on the Nikon D850 announcement date - the August 16th date was suggested from the leaked Chinese presentation but as I already reported last week:


I never received a confirmation for the exact date when the D850 will be made official, but we are definitely getting close to the official announcement. Nikon US already has a placeholder in their press release section - I am pretty sure this is for the D850:

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New: Oprema Jena Biotar 75/1.5 lens for Nikon F-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: August 15, 2017


A new Kickstarter project was started today to bring back to life the Biotar 75/1.5 lens which will be available also for Nikon F-mount.

The full press release can be found on PhotoRumors.com.

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