Nikon created the biggest human camera to celebrate their centenary (previously reported here). The photo made it to the Guinness Book of World Records as the “largest human image of a camera”. The event was created in collaboration between Nital and Media Italia. Additional details can be found here. Press release:
The Belgian photo store PCH sent me this story of a Nikon D500 camera being chewed by a German Shepherd named Rex. While some of the plastic is gone, the dog could not damage the magnesium alloy frame and the camera is still working as you can see in the video:
→ Adorama got several new Nikon listings in their new overstock section and existing refurbished section. → Ritz Camera is selling the old versions of the Nikon 500mm and 600mm lenses at a significant discount (note: Ritz is not an authorized Nikon dealer): Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4G ED VR lens: $6,649.95 (was: $8,579.95, see current B&H […]
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f/1.4E ED lens is now shipping. The lens should be in stock in the US on June 29th. Here is the first unboxing video:
A few days ago a reader alerted me that he was able to purchase a brand new Nikon Df camera + lens kit from B&H for $1,899. Initially, I thought this was a mistake, but the listings are still active at B&H: Nikon Df + 50mm lens kit black: $1,899 Nikon Df body only black: $1,799 Nikon […]
This review of the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.8 full frame lens for Nikon DSLR cameras (additional coverage of that lens can be found here) is by Arkadiy Shapoval from radojuva.com: Important: Please note that the Yongnuo YN50mm F1.8 lens model, in versions for Nikon and Canon, looks very different from one another. Usually, third-party lenses such […]
Tamron officially announced their all-in-one 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC HLD super-zoom lens. The US pricing is $649 (pre-order links: Adorama, B&H). The new Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens will be announced in the next few days. The US pricing will be $1,199. Technical specifications of the Tamron 18-400mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC […]
The Nikon US “lens only” rebates are set to expire on June 24th (more info at Adorama and B&H) AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED: $200 off ($1,799.95) AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G: $200 off ($1,499.95) AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G: $40 off ($179.95) AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED: $100 off ($799.95) AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR: $100 […]
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