Monthly Archives: May 2014

Weekly Nikon news flash #263

→ The Nikon1 V3 has been sold out for weeks at all three major US retailers: Amazon, Adorama, B&H. → Check the new batch of refurbished Nikon DSLR cameras and Nikkor lenses. → Lock Circle announced LockPort 800 DUAL micro HDMI and micro USB 3.0 camera ports for Nikon D800/800E cameras. → Nikon Taiwan now provides 2nd hand […]

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Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens for Nikon mount is now shipping

I received multiple confirmations from retailers and readers that the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens ($1,069.00) for Nikon mount is now shipping to existing pre-orders in the US and Europe. Additional information on the new Tamron lens can be found here. Pre-order options: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | WEX UK | Foto Hans Keuzekamps Sample photos from the Nikon […]

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Nikon misses financial forecast, stock down at 3 years low, company restructuring announced

Nikon released their financial results for the year ending March 2014: Nikon (7731) Corp. posted its lowest close in three years after the camera maker’s net income for the last fiscal year and profit outlook missed estimates. Nikon sank 4 percent to 1,567 yen, its lowest close since March 2011. The company announced net income […]

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Tokina officially announces their AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S lens

Update: the lens is now available for pre-order at B&H | Adorama | Amazon. Today Tokina Japan official launched their full frame AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S lens that was announced earlier this year for the CP+ show. Here are the details (there is still no press release form Tokina USA):

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Nikon AF-S 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens sample images

Here are few sample images taken with the new Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens:

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Nikon TC-14E III vs. TC-14E II specifications comparison, lens compatibility

Nikon TC-14E III vs. TC-14E II specifications comparison:

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Nikon’s fluorine coating explained

Nikon released a short video explaining their fluorine coating currently present in the 800mm f/5.6 and the just released 400mm f/2.8 lenses: Here is the fluorine coating description from Nikon’s website:

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Refurbished Nikon D800 cameras available again for $2,199.99

The refurbished Nikon D800 deal for $2,199.99 is back on eBay for the next 24 hours (free shipping, 180 days warranty, from a reputable dealer).

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