Monthly Archives: March 2017

Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports lens vs. Nikon 500mm f/4E FL ED VR lens comparison review

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

Brad Hill has posted a detailed comparison review between the Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports lens ($5,999) and the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4E FL ED VR lens ($10,296.95) on his blog. Here is a summary:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #409

By [NR] admin | Published: March 12, 2017

→ The new Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports lens for Nikon F-mount is finally in stock (see also this post for a comparison with the latest Nikon 500mm lens). → The just announced Meyer Optik Gorlitz Trioplan 35mm f/2.8 lens will be available also in Nikon F-mount. → The latest Nikon deals: Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 […]

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Nikon is rumored to announce five new Nikkor lenses in 2017

By [NR] admin | Published: March 10, 2017

In addition to the D820 and D7300 Nikon is rumored to announce five new Nikkor lenses this year (as of today Nikon still has two camera models that have already been registered with various government agencies but are not yet announced: N1546 and N1610). The Nikon D750 replacement is rumored for late 2017 or early […]

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Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art lens for Nikon F-mount reviewed by DxOMark

By [NR] admin | Published: March 9, 2017

DxOMark published their test results for the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art lens for Nikon F-mount (price: $1,599 or $300 less than the Nikkor 14-24mm):

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The latest deals from B&H (Nikon D4s, Tamron and Tokina lenses)

By [NR] admin | Published: March 8, 2017

The latest deals from B&H: Nikon D4s: $500 off Tokina 10-17mm f/3.5-4.5 AF fisheye: $50 off Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD: $100 off Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD: $100 off Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD: $300 off The latest Sigma rebates:

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Using a Sony NEX as a digital back for a Nikon FE film SLR camera

By [NR] admin | Published: March 7, 2017

Photographer Robin Guymer found a better use for his Sony NEX-3 mirrorless camera – he made a digital back out of it for his Nikon FE SLR film camera – check his website for more info:

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Adobe Camera RAW (ACR) 9.9, Lightroom CC 2015.9 released with support for the latest Tamron and Voigtlander F-mount lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: March 7, 2017

Adobe Camera RAW (ACR) 9.9 is now released with support for two Tamron and one Voigtlander lenses for Nikon F-mount: DNG converter 9.9 download links: Win | macOS Update: Adobe Lightroom CC 2015.9 was also released (download info, see also this page). New Nikon F-mount lens profiles added in Camera Raw 9.9: Tamron 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 Di […]

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