This week I will try to catch up on all the latest Nikon patents. Coincidently the folks from Optic Explorer contacted me about their new lens simulator/lens database website: “I thought your readers might be interested to know that when interesting new Nikon (or other photographic/optical) patents emerge, they can use this web application to […]
The 10% discount on Nikon lenses in Europe I reported a while back is now live at (this offer is valid until March 06, 2023): Amazon DE | Amazon IT | Amazon FR | Amazon ES Foto Erhardt Foto Koch Calumet WEX (UK) Excluded from the promotion are the following lenses: Nikkor Z 58mm f/0.95 […]
A reader sent me (thanks!) this diagram from club-nikon forum with all current Nikkor Z lenses compared by size and lens design (click for larger view): Here is the legend of the different glasses used:
Here are the updated pre-order links for the new lenses: Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm f/2.8 lens Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens Adorama B&H Amazon Paul’s Photo Service Photo Koch Erhardt Calumet WEX Camera Canada Adorama B&H Amazon Paul’s Photo Service Photo Koch Erhardt Calumet WEX Camera Canada
Here is a quick specifications comparison between the new Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens ($2,797) and the Canon RF 85mm f/1.2 L USM lens ($2,499 after $300 off). The specifications comparison can also be accessed directly here (click for a larger view):
Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 and Nikkor Z 26mm f/2.8 lenses additional coverage – check the hands-on review with sample photos at West 42 and Explora: Nikkor Z 26mm f/2.8 hands-on photos from DC.watch – the thinnest and lightest pancake for Nikon Z (23.5mm, 125g): More pictures from Nikon Plaza Tokyo and Nikon Plaza Osaka: Hands-on […]
As expected, Nikon officially announced the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S and NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8 lenses (see development announcement). Pre-orders are now open – some of the store listings will be updated shortly: Nikon Nikkor Z 26mm f/2.8 lens Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.2 S lens Adorama B&H Amazon Koch Erhardt Calumet WEX Camera Canada Adorama […]
