Monthly Archives: February 2018

No new Nikon mirrorless camera at the 2018 CP+ show?

I asked every possible source I have and nobody has heard anything about the new rumored Nikon mirrorless camera. Of course, Nikon could have kept everything under a new level of unseen secrecy and still announce something next week. We may also only see a “development announcement” or maybe just a prototype on display under glass […]

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Lensbaby announced a new Burnside 35mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon F-mount

I somehow forgot to cover the new Lensbaby Burnside 35mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon F-mount that was announced last week. Here are the specs: Aperture Range: f/2.8-16 6 blade internal aperture 8 blade secondary internal aperture for the effect slider Minimum Focus Distance: 6 inches Maximum Focus Distance: Infinity 62mm filter threads Focus type: Manual […]

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New Samyang XP 50mm f/1.2 lens leaked online

Samyang will soon announce a new XP 50mm f/1.2 lens (I assume it will come in Nikon F-mount as well, unless this is another AF lens only for Canon mount like the latest Samyang AF 14mm f/2.8 EF):

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First pictures of the upcoming Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD lens

Tamron will soon announce a new 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD full frame lens for DSLR cameras. I am not convinced that the Tamron teaser from a few days ago was for this lens. Update: the new Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD lens will be announced on February 22nd: The new Tamron 70-210mm f/4 […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #458

  → New deals on Tamron lenses for Nikon F-mount  (you can get also an additional student discount): Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for $1,099 with coupon code RUSHMORE (regular price: $1,399). Tamron SP 70-200mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 for $1,069 with coupon code RUSHMORE (regular price: $1,299). → EasyCover silicone protection cover for Nikon D850 now […]

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Nikon Canada teaser for 02.22.18 (new Nikon TV?)

Nikon Canada has a new teaser “2.22.18 Nikon Canada is launching…” for what appears to be a new Nikon TV:

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Nikon MB-D18 battery grip for the D850 camera now in stock in the US

A quick update: the Nikon MB-D18 battery grip for the D850 DSLR camera is currently in stock at Adorama and Pictureline (all are authorized Nikon US dealers).

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Lexar XQD memory cards discontinued (again)

B&H sent out emails to existing pre-orders that the Lexar 64GB XQD memory card is now officially discontinued by the manufacturer and all orders will be canceled:

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