Tokina officially released their Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF full frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount. The US price is $949. Shipping will start at the end of October. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H. Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF lens additional information (MTF chart, lens design, specifications):
Kevin Lisota published his review of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens: “Handling of the lens is very similar to carrying a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. It is easy to carry and handhold, where some of its larger siblings can be fatiguing or require a monopod for any significant amount of shooting. […]
Irix published their third teaser and it seems that they will be announcing a new Irix Dragonfly 150mm macro lens (I could be wrong here). Take a look at the three teasers – what do you think they will announce?
Sigma will announce five new lenses for Photokina, including the long-rumored Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens (the fifth lens is mirrorless):
The first Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lenses are already shipping (above picture sent from Foto Hans Keuzekamp). I ordered mine shortly after the announcement, but my order is still pending: Has anyone received a shipping notification from B&H, Adorama or Amazon? There is a new Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens […]
The Nikon AF-S Nikkor 180-400mm f/4E TC1.4 FL ED VR lens is finally in stock in the US at B&H Photo and Amazon. Additional information and previous coverage on the lens can be found here.
Lenstip published their Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens review. Here is their conclusion:
