Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

AstrHori announced a new and improved 28mm f/13 90° periprobe lens with 360° rotating base for Nikon Z-mount

AstrHori announced a new and improved 28mm f/13 90° periprobe lens with 360° rotating base for Nikon Z-mount. Two different versions of the lens are available (check also the Amazon store): AstrHori 28mm f/13 90° periprobe lens + 360° rotating base ($939) AstrHori 28mm f/13 direct view + 90° periprobe lens + 360° rotating base ($1,398) Additional information is […]

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Camouflage waterproof lens covers for the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens

Several different camouflage waterproof lens covers are already available for the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens: EasyCover Lens Oak for the Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR (available also at B&H Photo; see more EasyCover products). Chasing Birds camouflage waterproof lens coat for Nikon Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR (see more Chasing Birds products). RolandPRO waterproof lens […]

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Nikon price increase rumored for Germany (and for the rest of Europe?) – the 180-600mm Z lens is rumored to go up by €300-400

I received a tip that Nikon will increase its prices in Germany and, most likely, the rest of Europe as well. The very popular (and still out of stock in the US) Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR lens is rumored to go up by €300-400, which is significant. I do not know the full list […]

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Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL PRO APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount officially announced

The previously rumored Yongnuo YN 56mm f/1.4 DA DSM WL PRO APS-C lens for Nikon Z-mount is now officially announced (Yongnuo lenses are sold at Adorama, B&H, and Amazon). Here are the details:

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Nikon is investing $160M in a new lens factory for high-end lenses

Nikon will be spending ¥25 billion ($160M) on consolidating lens manufacture into two new buildings in Tochigi Prefecture to focus on high-end lenses:

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The rare Nikon Fisheye-Nikkor 14.3mm f/4 lens for 70mm cinema cameras originally made for Disney

        Available now at Leica Store Lisse – the rare Nikon Fisheye-Nikkor 14.3mm f/4 lens for 70mm cine cameras (taken from their Facebook page with permission). This lens is so rare that even Google doesn’t have any information:

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New TTartisan 56mm f/1.8 (Nikon Z) and 250mm f/5.6 Reflex (M42) lenses announced

    TTartisan released two new lenses today: TTartisan 56mm f/1.8 for Nikon Z-mount (available also on Amazon) TTartisan 250mm f/5.6 Reflex lens (available in M42-mount, and like the 100mm f/2.8 bubble bokeh, it can be easily adapted, available also on Amazon) Additional information:

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What happened with the Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S-line lens?

The short answer is I don’t know. The Nikon Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.2 S-line lens was supposed to be announced a long time ago. For some reason, Nikon could not or did not want to release the lens. Over the past few months, I have received different explanations as to what exactly is going on […]

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