Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

Nikon Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens tested at DxOMark (compared with the Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E DSLR lens)

By [NR] admin | Published: July 11, 2019

DxOmark published their test results of the Nikkor Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S lens ($2,297). I find the comparison with the latest Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR DSLR lens ($2,397) interesting – click for larger view: Here is DxOMark’s conclusion:

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A visit to the Nikon Tochigi factory

By [NR] admin | Published: July 6, 2019

Damien Roué visited the Nikon Tochigi Factory and published a photo essay about it. The article covers the different steps of the production of a NIKKOR lens:

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Venus Optics will release the Laowa 15mm f/2 FE Zero-D lens for Nikon Z-mount in August

By [NR] admin | Published: June 26, 2019

Venus Optics confirmed previous reports that their Laowa 15mm f/2 Zero-D lens will be available also for Nikon Z mount (and Canon RF mount). The lens is currently available only for Sony E-mount. The price will be around 1,000 Euro (in the US the E-mount version is $849). Shipping will start in August. Venus Optics will release more […]

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Nikon Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S lens tested at DxOMark

By [NR] admin | Published: June 18, 2019

DxOMark published their test results for the Nikkor Z 14-30mm f/4 S mirrorless lens (Adorama | B&H | Amazon). Here is their conclusion:

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New firmware updates for the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens and KeyMission 170 camera

By [NR] admin | Published: June 18, 2019

Nikon released firmware updates for the Nikkor Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens and KeyMission 170 camera:

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Bargain pro camera – FX lenses on DX cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: June 15, 2019

Bargain Pro Camera – FX Lenses on DX Cameras A Guest Post by Douglas Cape z360.com I am often asked for camera recommendations and my standard reply is the Nikon D5500. The later D5600 is basically the same camera with Snapbridge (an app for phones), which I never use. To make this into a “Pro“ […]

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Refurbished Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens now available for $1,680

By [NR] admin | Published: June 14, 2019

Adorama currently has the refurbished Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens for $1,6980. The last time we had a similar offer (the lens was $20 more expensive), it sold out in minutes. Additional coverage of the Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens for $1,699 lens can be found here.

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