Monthly Archives: April 2020

The best lenses for Nikon DSLR cameras according to Dpreview

Here are the best lenses for Nikon DSLR cameras according to Dpreview: Best lenses for Nikon APS-C (DX) DSLR cameras Best kit lens replacement: Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Best prime/single focal length lens: Sigma 30mm f/1.4 DC HSM Art Best wide-angle zoom lens: Nikon AF-P DX 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR Best telephoto zoom lens: […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #569

→ Think Tank is offering 20% off on everything in their online store (sale valid from April 10 – 30). → The fake Nikon cameras made at Mosfilm for Soviet movies (pic: Niken Vorozkitskiy).     → Nikon suspended repair services in Japan as well (already suspended int he US). → The Japanese government issued […]

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The new Meyer-Optik Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II lens is available also for Nikon F-mount

The first new Meyer-Optik Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 II lens will be available also for Nikon F-mount. The new version has a revised Triplet optical design and is already available for order B&H Photo. Meyer Optik Görlitz was supposed to announce six new lenses at the 2020 Photokina show (now canceled). Last year the brand relaunched under […]

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Grand Teton National Park 2019

Grand Teton National Park 2019 by Randy Dykstra (website | Facebook | Instagram | Twitter): One of my favorite places on Earth is the Grand Tetons.  My time with that area spans from a trip I missed after graduating High School and always regretted to today where I conduct annual photography tour/workshops and share my experiences […]

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Just released: Topaz Labs Gigapixel AI, DeNoise, ON1 HDR plus the latest photo editing deals

Topaz Labs released Gigapixel AI version 4.5.0 that can upscale photos up to 600%. The new version is on sale until Monday and you can get an additional 15% off with code RUMORS15 (coupon code valid for all Topaz products).  See this post for what’s new. Topaz Labs released DeNoise version.2.1.3 (you can get an additional […]

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Tamron’s latest notice about lens compatibility with Nikon Z cameras

Tamron released new firmware updates for some of their lenses to be compatible with Nikon Z cameras – now the Tamron SP 45mm F/1.8 Di VC USD lens also works with Nikon Z cameras (Z50/Z6/Z7) and the FTZ adapter:

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Japan’s economic stimulus package will push manufacturers to shift production out of China

An interesting development coming from Japan – apparently, as part of the Japanese stimulus legislation in response to the coronavirus pandemic, the Japanese government is offering financial incentives to Japanese companies to move factories out of China, and back to Japan or other countries. I don’t know enough on that topic in order to form […]

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