Monthly Archives: March 2017

Sony to no longer sell certain sensors to other manufacturers?

By [NR] admin | Published: March 18, 2017

Imaging Resource published their interview with Kenji Tanaka (Senior General Manager Digital Imaging Group, Sony Corp.) and it is their understanding that Sony will no longer provide other manufacturers with some of their sensors/technologies:

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Deal of the day: Nikon 85mm f/1.8G lens now $40 off

By [NR] admin | Published: March 17, 2017

The Nikon 85mm f/1.8G lens is currently selling on Amazon for $439.95 – this is $40 off compared to the full price of $476.95. The lens is shipped and sold by Amazon. In the past few months Amazon has been quietly discounting Nikon products for a few days and then bringing the price back to normal.

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Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens now available for pre-order

By [NR] admin | Published: March 17, 2017

As I already reported earlier today, here are the pre-order links for the new Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens: B&H Photo Adorama Park Cameras (UK) Shipping will starts on April 25, 2017. Additional coverage for the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens can be found here. Full press release:

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Sell your old gear to KEH for an additional 10% cash back (coupon code included)

By [NR] admin | Published: March 17, 2017

KEH sent me this coupon code LUCKY10A for an additional 10% cash back if you sell your gear to them between 12pm EST on 3/17 and 6pm EST on 3/18 by using this link. This is how it works: KEH provides an online quote on your equipment here (people are earning an average of $700 on their submitted gear) […]

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Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens pricing, pre-order and shipping dates

By [NR] admin | Published: March 16, 2017

Here is the pricing, pre-order and shipping information for the new Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens: Pre-order start on March 17, 2017 (tomorrow) Shipping starts on April 7, 2017 Suggested retail price in Japan: ¥175,000 + tax (around $1,546, US pricing will be lower – check Adorama and B&H, the pricing should be available tonight) Additional coverage […]

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Nikon D750 was the best selling camera for the Japanese retailer Map Camera for February

By [NR] admin | Published: March 15, 2017

Almost three years after its official announcement, the Nikon D750 DSLR ($1,896.95) was the best selling camera for February for the Japanese retailer Map Camera. Here is the full list:

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Irix 11mm f/4 lens now available for pre-order at Adorama

By [NR] admin | Published: March 13, 2017

Adorama is now also selling Irix lenses in the US. The new Irix 11mm f/4 is available for pre-order (shipping is expected to start in mid-April): IRIX 11mm f/4.0 Firefly lens: $575 with free shipping IRIX 11mm f/4.0 Blackstone lens: $774.95 with free shipping Update: the Irix lenses are now listed also at B&H. In Europe […]

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