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A quick Nikkor Z 14-24 f/2.8S vs. Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 vs. Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G lens comparisons

By [NR] admin | Published: March 23, 2021

A quick Nikkor Z 14-24 f/2.8 S ($2,397) vs. Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art ($1,199)  vs. Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lens ($1,747) comparisons by Dariusz Breś  – see also his previous posts (click on images for larger view):

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Nikon’s CFO: at least 12 new lenses planned for the next 12 months

By [NR] admin | Published: March 22, 2021

In a recent interview with the Japanese Nikkei, Nikon’s CFO Muneaki Tokunari confirmed that at least 12 new lenses are planned for the next financial year (April 2021 – March 2022). The full Nikkei article is behind a paywall, but here is a recap from another Japanese website:

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Update: the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens is not discontinued

By [NR] admin | Published: March 22, 2021

A quick update on my post from last week: the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens is not discontinued – the previous response by Nikon UK support was a mistake. The lens is just out of stock, which has been the case since pretty much the lens was introduced back in 2018. […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #616

By [NR] admin | Published: March 21, 2021

→ Many of the photo editing deals are ending this week: The new Skylum Luminar AI Update 2 savings are ending on March 24. Since Capture One released version 14.1.0, B&H has a sale offering $100 off. The DxO Spring 30% sale on Nik Collection, Photolab, Filmpack, and Viewpoint is ending on March 28. Exposure software is 15% off through March 22. Get 15% off […]

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LIM leather half cases with dovetail plate for Nikon Z7II and Z6II cameras now available

By [NR] admin | Published: March 21, 2021

LIM leather half cases with a dovetail plate for Nikon Z7II and Z6II cameras are now listed for sale on Amazon (available in black and brown). Additional information from the product listing:

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens discontinued?

By [NR] admin | Published: March 19, 2021

I got multiple emails about a recent response from Nikon UK/EU support indicating that the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens is already discontinued (click for larger view): I personally don’t believe this is the case, since the 500mm f/5.6 PF lens is one of the best-selling lenses Nikon ever produced. I […]

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New Nikon products announcement coming soon

By [NR] admin | Published: March 19, 2021

Based on recent internal presentations, Nikon is rumored to soon announce up to four new lenses, including the new Nikkor Z macro lens(es) and the new Nikkor Z pancake lens(es) – see the latest Nikkor Z lens roadmap for more info. I already reported that a new Nikon Z APS-C mirrorless camera is also expected in the […]

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