Monthly Archives: May 2021

Nikon is slowly discontinuing more Nikkor F-mount lenses

In addition to the AF-P DX NIKKOR 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens I reported a few days ago, Nikon has slowly retired several other Nikkor F-mount lenses – they are already listed as “old product” on the main Nikon Japan website or listed on the discontinued section of the website (see previous reports on discontinued Nikon products): AF-S […]

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Recommended lenses for the Nikon Z7/Z7II cameras

Photographylife tested many (all?) Nikkor Z lenses – here is their lens recommendation for the Nikon Z7/Z7II cameras (above is the MTF performance of the three Z lenses I currently own):

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Interview with Nikon engineers on the Nikkor Z 14-24mm, 24-70mm, and 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses

Nikon USA published three new interviews with Nikon engineers on the Nikkor Z 14-24mm, 24-70mm, and 70-200mm f/2.8 lenses:

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Nikon DX cameras and lenses are slowly disappearing

Many Nikon DX DSLR cameras and lenses are out of stock in the US: Most Nikon D3500 camera combinations are out of stock at Adorama and B&H The same is the situation with the  Nikon D5600: Adorama | B&H Even the D7500 is not available in many configurations: Adorama | B&H The Nikon D500 has been out of stock for months: […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #623

→ Nikon Nikkor Z lens roundup. → ON1 announced a new application for image noise removal called NoNoise AI. → Get a free quote for your Nikon gear at Adorama. → New Think Tank Photo rotation backpack series announced.

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Shooting wildlife with an ancient DSLR camera – by Des Ong

Palla’s Long Tongue Bats, Costa Rica

“Shooting wildlife with an ancient DSLR camera” – by Des Ong (website | Facebook | Instagram, see also his previous guest posts): I feel like a dinosaur, still using a brick that is the Nikon D4s, in 2021. Mirrorless bodies certainly look very interesting and the boy in me is eager to try my hands on the new toys. […]

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EasyCover for Nikon Z6II and Z7II cameras released, currently in stock

EasyCover released new silicone camera cases for the Nikon Z6II and Z7II mirrorless cameras. Three different colors are available: black, yellow, and camouflage. All three versions are currently in stock at B&H Photo and some of the colors are also in stock at Amazon.

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