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Nikon announcement this week (most likely tonight): 24mm f/1.8G ED, 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR and 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lenses

New Nikon announcement this week (most likely tonight around midnight EST) that will include the three new, previously rumored lenses: Nikon 24mm f/1.8G ED Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR – slightly heavier than the current version, bigger filter size, US price will be over $2,200 Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR – Update: the new 200-500mm lens will be priced […]

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New Nikon lens only rebates now live (up to $400 off)

Nikon USA has a nice surprise for August – new lens-only rebates that are now live at B&H, Adorama, Best Buy and Amazon (you don’t have to purchase a camera in order to qualify): Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G: $50 off Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G: $50 off Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED VR Micro: $135 off Nikkor 14-24mm f/2.8G ED: […]

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Weekly Nikon news flash #326

→ New: Shanny SN910EX-RF 2.4GHz i-TTL master/slave flash with built-in wireless radio (1/8000s, GN60) for Nikon. More information available here. → The new AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR lens is not compatible with Nikon D1, D2, D100, D200, D40, D50, D60 D70 D80, D90 and D3000 cameras. Read more on dpreview and check Nikon’s lens […]

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4E FL ED VR lens field test

    This field test report on the new Nikon 500mm f/4E FL ED VR lens is by Roy Mangersnes (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram, click on images for larger view): FIRST IMPRESSIONS The 500mm f/4 was my preferred telephoto lens for many years. I was using the Nikon one between 2008 and 2013 before switching to the 400mm f/2,8. As […]

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Top 10 NikonRumors posts for July 2015

         These are the top 10 most visited NikonRumors posts for July, 2015:

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The latest deals on third party lenses for Nikon F mount

The latest deals on third party lenses for Nikon F mount: Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye lens for Nikon F mount: $214 (regular price: $399, offer expires 7/31) The up to $300 instant rebate on Zeiss lenses for F mount (update: extended through Sept 30th) Tokina instant rebates Sigma instant rebates Tamron instant rebates Sigma 24mm f/1.4 […]

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens tested at DxOMark

DxOMark published their review of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens ($11,996.95) that includes comparisons to the previous 400mm f/2.8G version ($9,699.99) and the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM ($9,999): DxOMark’s conclusion:

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