Monthly Archives: February 2009

Nikon lens hood HB-44 – which lens is it for?

By [NR] admin | Published: February 9, 2009

Nikon has skipped the lens hood model HB-44 in their product line: HB-47 AFS 50/1.4 HB-46 AFS 30/1.8 HB-45 AFS 18-55VR HB-44 new lens ?? HB-43 45/2.8 PC-E HB-42 60/2.8 micro HB-41 24/3.5 PC-E HB-40 AFS 24-70/2.8 HB-39 AFS 16-85 HB-38 AFS 105/2.8 VR micro HB-37 AFS 55-200VR Is the HB-44 reserved for a new, unreleased […]

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The new Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX available for pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: February 9, 2009

Here is the link many readers have been asking me about: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX is now available for pre-order. I will be updating this entry as more stores start selling this lens (sticky post – scroll down for the latest rumors).  Amazon

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Nikon Media Port UP300x video headset gets reviewed

By [NR] admin | Published: February 9, 2009

Do you remember the Nikon Media Port UP300x video headset? If you want to find out more about this weird product, Akihabaranews just published a review: “The UP300 Series is an interesting concept and a really high-end product. Definitely not made for everyone, don’t expect to get the perfect PMP player experience, but once you understand […]

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Here it is: Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX

By [NR] admin | Published: February 8, 2009

This post will be updated constantly – keep checking. 10:40 pm: Nikon Japan just could not wait to give us the goodies… before the official release time and Nikon US – like a Swiss watch @ 11pm: nikonusa.com Product brochure link Very good price (US): $199.95! Nikon will be selling a bunch of those. It all […]

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

By [NR] admin | Published: February 8, 2009

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX specs: Min focusing distance: 1 ft. / 0.3 m. Weight: 7 oz. /200 g. One aspherical element Rubber seal: yes Not a “N” lens Price: EUR 250 Just for comparison the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G (what the hell is that price on Amazon anyway) can focus at 0.45 m/1.5 […]

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…and you know that Nikon D400 will be coming out soon…

By [NR] admin | Published: February 8, 2009

After the leak on Amazon, now a online book seller in Switzerland is ready to sell the same Nikon D400 book (expected July 2009): A reader actually found the German publisher and they have the book on their website as well: So, we know the D400 is coming and I will not be surprised if […]

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX – now 100% sure

By [NR] admin | Published: February 7, 2009

Yes, it will be DX and we may see it… on Monday, February 9th (I am not 100% about the date – either Feb 9th or Feb 16th). Price: EUR 250. One aspherical element. Yehaaaa! I put the final nail on this rumor myself  – found it on a web site that I will not disclose (not […]

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NR was down

By [NR] admin | Published: February 7, 2009

Almost done… NR is now running WordPress 2.7, has an updated theme, and the avatar issue is fixed – if someone cares. The site is still under construction – a small change in the RSS feeds is still pending. You can still get NR updates on twitter and facebook and while you are there you can become […]

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