Monthly Archives: October 2015

DIY solution for using Nikkor G lenses on Nikon film SLR cameras

A reader sent me this DIY solution for using modern Nikkor G lenses on manual Nikon film SLR cameras like the FE or FM2 (it solves the lack of aperture ring problem):

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Weekly Nikon news flash #335

→ First neoprene lens protection and camouflage cover for the Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E lens now available in the UK. Update: here is the LensCoat version. → Shipping dates for the already delayed Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens: October 24th according to Amazon October 31st according to Adorama October 7th according to B&H Check also […]

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Nikon AF vs. Fuji XF lenses size comparison

I don’t have a guest post for this weekend, but a reader sent me an interesting picture comparing the size of the older full frame Nikon AF (D) lenses with the new “modern” APS-C Fuji XF mirrorless lenses (click for larger view): Obviously the new Nikon AF-S lenses are bigger but the old AF (D) […]

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Tamron SP 35mm and 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lenses for Nikon now shipping

The new Tamron SP 35mm and 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lenses for Nikon F mount (see reviews) are now shipping and are currently in stock in the US at Amazon and B&H (Adorama will get them soon). European readers can check availability at WEX, Amazon UK, Amazon Germany and Fotohanskeuzekamp.

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The Nikon Museum will open on October 17, 2015 in Japan

Nikon was established in 1917 and in two years it will celebrate its 100th anniversary. In connection with that, the new Nikon Museum will open on October 17, 2015 on the second floor of Nikon head office building in Shinagawa. Admission is free. Additional information and photos from the exhibitions:

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Top 10 NikonRumors posts for September 2015

         These are the top 10 most visited NikonRumors posts for September, 2015:

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