Monthly Archives: February 2009

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR lens discontinued?

By [NR] admin | Published: February 18, 2009

Update: B&H contacted NR and reported that this was a programing error. The lens is not discontinued. According to B&H – yes:

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More on the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX review from Optyczne

By [NR] admin | Published: February 17, 2009

Here is some more info and a better translation of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX review posted few days ago (link): “In fact, in your translation, there is a lack of the one serious adventage: exceptional sharpness in the center of the frame. The behavior at the center is really good and comparable to much more expensive […]

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No Nikon MX today

By [NR] admin | Published: February 17, 2009

For everyone that missed this post: there will not be a new Nikon MX announcement today @ WPPI.

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX detailed review

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

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX advantages and disadvantages: Advantages: small and compact design with a metal bayonet good image quality at the edge of the frame to stop more than the f/2.0 very good work under severe light quiet and efficient autofocus good value for money Disadvantages: poor image quality at the edge of the […]

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 10-18mm f/4 G ED N?

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

I will be updating this post as I get more info on this potentially new lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 10-18mm f/4 G ED N.  Origin: someone claimed that the picture was found in QQ groups (QQ is something like MSN messenger in China). jeff-c could not confirm or deny this rumor on dpreview. Here is a […]

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Missing Nikon lens model numbers

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

A post from a reader in response to the missing Nikon HB-44 hood: “Here’s another missing number (at least in the U.S): The 16-85mm, released February 08 was model #2178 (link) The 18-105mm, released August 08 was model #2179 (link) The 50mm 1.4G, released September 08 was model #2180 (link) The 35mm AF-S is model […]

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Nikon related news/links

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

Lazy Sunday reading: a brief summary of what happened in Nikon’s world in the past few days and few interested links: “Market Prospect and Our Measures” Nikon’s take on the recession. Nikon’s D700 digital SLR has won overall Product of the Year at the annual awards hosted by Amateur Photographer (AP) magazine. More Nikon awards Did […]

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