Weekly Nikon news flash #224



Refurbished Nikon 1 V1 camera with a 10mm-30 VR lens currently sells for $289 (with 1 year warranty).





Lomography, in cooperation with Zenit, started a kickstarter project for a Petzval portrait lens for Nikon DSLR cameras.



Nissin announced a new Di600 flash for Nikon cameras.



Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 Di Macro 1:1 VC USD lens for Nikon mount tested at DxOMark:

While the new lens has improved imaging performance over its predecessor, including higher and more consistent sharpness over the first three aperture settings, there has been quite a hike in the price (from $499 to $749). However, the addition of stabilization, an ultrasonic motor and internal focusing are tempting features. Like independent rival Sigma, Tamron is upping its game and competing head on with the camera marques.



Nikon India promotes photography as a culture.