Monthly Archives: February 2009

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

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?

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

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

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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New lens coming out soon: Voigtlander Color Skopar 20mm F3.5 SL II Aspherical (for Nikon Ai-s)

Expected Release Date: February 28, 2009 Focal length: 20mm  Angle: 94 degrees  Relative aperture: 1:3.5  Minimum aperture 6 of 9 pieces: F22  Minimum focusing distance: 0.2m  Number of diaphragm blades: 9 pieces Weight: 205g  Maximum total length × diameter: 63 × 28.8mm  Filter size: 52mm  Mounting: Ai-s (CPU-Chip)  The price will be announced on the […]

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Confusion: another Nikon UK price hike in March

Email sent to customers of Grays of Westminster: “As a uniquely Nikon-only shop, Grays of Westminster is the perfect destination for your Nikon needs. Now, as well as a full range of bodies and accessories, we are pleased to announce that we unexpectedly have in stock a very small number of the following sought-after, rarely available […]

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Amazon stopped taking pre-orders, Adorama still is (Nikon 35mm f/1.8G DX)

Amazon stopped taking pre-orders for the new Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX lens. The good news is that now Adorama has it on their website for pre-order: Nikon 35mm f/1.8G AF-S DX from Adorama.

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Happy Valentine’s Day from NR

Happy Valentine’s Day with this free download of “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye 🙂

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