Monthly Archives: February 2018

The new Nikon ES-2 film digitizing adapter set for the D850 will start shipping on March 30, 2018

After the initial delay, Nikon Japan just released an update on the Nikon ES-2 film digitizing adapter set for the D850 – shipping for the following products will start on March 30, 2018: Nikon ES-2 film digitalizing adapter set (B&H | Adorama | WEX) Nikon FH-4 strip film holder (B&H | Adorama | WEX) Nikon FH-5 slide mount holder (B&H | Adorama | WEX) In order […]

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Announced: Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF full frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount

Tokina announced their previously rumored Opera 50mm f.1.4 FF  “premium” full frame lens for high-end DSLR cameras. Shipping is expected in the Summer of 2018. US pricing is not yet available. Additional info: F-Mount Lens/FX Format Maximum Aperture: f/1.4 Ring-Shaped Ultrasonic AF Motor Electric Diaphragm Mechanism Weather-Sealed Construction The Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF lens is […]

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Sony A7III vs. Nikon D750 specification comparison

Yesterday Sony announced a new 24MP Sony A7III mirrorless camera priced at $1,998. Here is a quick specification comparison from SonyAddict.com (the Nikon D750 was announced in September 2014, the previous Sony a7II model was announced in November 2014):

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Sigma announces the development of 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and 70mm f/2.8 DG MACRO Art lenses

Sigma just announced the development of the 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and 70mm f/2.8 DG MACRO Art lenses – only the 105mm lens will be available in Nikon F-mount (US pricing not yet available):

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New Nikon KeyMission cameras price drop expected on March 1st in the UK

Nikon UK is rumored to reduce the prices of the KeyMission cameras on March 1st: Nikon KeyMission 80: £99 (currently £239) Nikon KeyMission 170: £149 (currently £269) Nikon KeyMission 360: £289 (currently £299) In the US the Nikon KeyMission 170 is already $53 (13%) off.

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Nikon releases new firmware updates for the D4, D4s, Df, D800, D800E, D810, D810A, D7100 and D7200 cameras

Nikon just released firmware updates for nine different DSLR cameras. Most of the changes are for adding AF-P lens support (maybe a new AF-P lens is coming soon):

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Deal of the day: Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 and 135mm f/2 lenses now $200 off

Two of the new Zeiss Milvus full frame DSLR lenses for Nikon F-mount are currently $200 off: Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Zeiss Milvus 135mm f/2 ZF.2 Check also the Zeiss savings in the UK. I believe those deals are part of the B&H Photo specials for the WPPI show. Here are a few more […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #459

→ The Really Right Stuff L-plate set for Nikon D850 with MB-D18 battery grip is now in stock. → The latest Nikon deals (use promo code “BHWPPI18”): Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art + USB dock: $999 ($200 off) Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art: $799 ($100 off) Tamron SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens for $399 […]

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