→ New Meike Nikon F-mount to MFT lens adapter announced.
→ The Nikon GP-1 GPS unit is listed as discontinued at B&H and is back-ordered at Adorama. Expect a new version to be released with the D810 replacement.
→ Spotted this Nikon 600mm f/4.0 D-AF/i ED-IF autofocus lens at B&H during my last trip to NYC.
→ Nikon Japan is selling some additional 100 years commemorative items (leather bag, gold hot shoe cover). The 100 years Nikon items available in the US can be found here.
→ New version of ON1 Photo RAW 2017.5 software released. A free trial is available here.
→ KEH has some new coupon codes for selling and buying used photo gear.
→ Check out this post on the Nikon ZOOM-NIKKOR AUTO 50-300mm f/4.5 lens from 1963.
→ DC.Watch reviewed the Nikon 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G and 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E lenses. Here is a recap (thanks Captain Megaton):
- Very soft wide open at 20mm, but very sharp at f/8, almost like a different lens.
- Almost no ghosting, very surprised.
- Build quality may not compare to high-end lenses but it is also much smaller and lighter. Add VR, and the convenience of a “relaxed” 30mm FOV and “high power” 15mm ultra-wide it is an invaluable snapshot/travel lens.
The 10-20mm lens is currently in stock at: B&H | Amazon US | Amazon UK | Park Camera.
→ Nikon 28mm f/1.4E ED lens reviewed at Cameralabs:
“Nikon’s new 28mm f1.4 lens performs better than its 24mm and 35mm f1.4 siblings. It may show some magenta haloing/loCA and one could wish for a better resolution of fine details at the border of the DX image-circle. But this is niggling on a very high level. The lens produces excellent resolution of fine detail in the center, has a pretty soft Bokeh for a wide-angle lens and is resistant against flare and glare. Add a quite and reliable focus, a good hardening against the elements and a moderate size and weight and you get a package that clearly earns a Highly Recommended. So the new Nikon 28/1.4E is well worth its price.”
Dpreview and Optyczne also posted some sample photos. The 28mm f/1.4 lens is currently in stock at: B&H | Focus Camera | Park Camera.
→ Some more Nikon management changes:
- Notice Regarding Revision of Business Segments
- Notice of the division of work among directors and officers
- On the Conclusion of the 153rd Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting
→ Any Heavy Metal fans here? This Accept video was shot with the Nikon D5 and Nikkor lenses.
→ Any Game of Thrones fans here? About the on-set photographers of Game of Thrones:
“Both photographers carry a wide array of cameras with different lenses on each of them, including Nikon D5s and Nikon DFs, which are housed in sound blimps (A sound blimp is a heavy housing for the DSLR’s body that is meant to reduce shutter noise during filming).” (source)
