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Today only: Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens for Nikon for $799 (orig. $1,069)

By [NR] admin | Published: December 8, 2016

B&H has a deal for today only on the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens for Nikon: $799 (orig. $1,069): Also – Adorama has refurbished Nikon D810 for $1,999,95:

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Mitakon Zhong Yi Optics CREATOR 135mm f/2.8 II lens for Nikon F mount

By [NR] admin | Published: December 7, 2016

The Mitakon Zhong Yi Optics CREATOR 135mm f/2.8 II lens for Nikon F mount (price: $229) was announced a few months ago but I somehow missed to cover it here on the blog. Technical specifications and additional pictures after the break:

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A better picture of the rumored Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 lens for Nikon F mount

By [NR] admin | Published: December 6, 2016

Here some better pictures of the upcoming Yongnuo YN 85mm f/1.8 lens I reported about a month ago: Here are the lens specifications (thanks for the pictures Radojuva): Yongnuo already has two cheap DSLR full frame lenses: 50mm f/1.8 and 35mm f/2 (see review). The company is also rumored to announce a new 100mm f/2 and 50mm f/1.4 lenses […]

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Nikon price increase coming to Europe

By [NR] admin | Published: December 6, 2016

I have received tips from at least two different European countries that a new price increase on Nikon equipment will be introduced on January 1st, 2017. I assume that this price increase will include most, if not all European countries. In some cases, the price increase can go up to 15% (you can check the current prices […]

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Nikon Fisheye-Nikkor 8mm f/8 lens and the HAL 9000

By [NR] admin | Published: December 6, 2016

This short video created by Ron Volmershausen is showing the story behind a Nikon lens that turned into the HAL 9000 in the epic movie “2001: A Space Odyssey” from the 1960s . Using a collection of screen-grabs and footage taken from other sources, the video tells the story about how the lens would go on […]

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Refurbished Nikon D500 for $1,496.95 (coupon code included)

By [NR] admin | Published: December 5, 2016

The authorized Nikon dealer BuyDig is currently selling refurbished Nikon D500 cameras for $1,496.95 with coupon code DXPRO2X50 (limited quantity available, limit 1 camera per order, free shipping, 45-day return policy, 90 days Nikon USA warranty). New Nikon D500 body only now costs $1,796.95 and comes with a free grip. The Nikon MB-D17 grip alone costs […]

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Nikon lens-only rebates

By [NR] admin | Published: December 4, 2016

The latest Nikon lens-only rebates are set to expire on December 10th. All other Nikon Black Friday offers seems to be extended as well. Different free accessories and rewards are offered for each lens – check the listings at Adorama and B&H for more details.

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