Today Nikon released firmware update version 1.01 for the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens with a single fix: “Aperture control has been made more reliable by setting aperture to a medium diameter (around f/8) when the camera is turned off, rather than close to the minimum diameter.” The Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S lens […]
Slow news day. Check out this video on the Nikon lens scope converter: Nikon no longer makes this product (you can still find some on eBay). Kenko has a similar solution that is available now for $180 at Adorama and B&H. Some third party options are available on Amazon. See also this related NikonRumors blog […]
Nikon’s new short-wavelength refractive (SR) lens element explained:
This $16,300 Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR lens had water damage and it was fixed by NRC Taiwan. Here are some pictures – you can see the wet element towards the end:
Ricci published a video comparing the new 20mm f/1.8S Z-mount lens ($1,047) with the existing 20mm f/1.8G F-mount lens ($717). Spoiler alert – the Z-mount version is better: The Nikkor Z 20mm f/1.8 S lens is now shipping in the US, check availability at: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | WEX | Park Camera | Calumet. I think we […]
Brad Hill confirmed on his blog that after the initial delay the new Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR lens is now shipping (in Canada). Nikkor 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR lens additional coverage (pre-order links: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | WEX | Park Camera | Calumet | Camera Canada):
Some crazy low prices on Nikkor gear: Nikkor Z 35mm f/1.8 S: $599 (regular: $846.95) Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/4 S: $699 (regular price: $996.95) Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR: $1,496.95 (regular: $1,896.95) Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8E FL ED VR: $1,876 (regular: $2,146.95) Nikon 50mm f/1.4G: $279 (regular: $406.95) Nikon Z7 + 24-70mm f/4 S: $2,969 (regular: […]
