Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm f/4 ED TC VR lens field test report by Roy Mangersnes

Roy Mangersnes ((Facebook | Twitter | Instagram, see his previous [NR] guest posts) published his field test report of the new Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm f/4 ED TC VR lens:

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At least two high-end Nikon cameras and at least two lenses expected by the end of 2018

For 2018 Nikon is rumored to announce at least two high-end/professional grade cameras and at least two lenses. I assume that at least one of those cameras will be mirrorless. Nikon already has three new cameras that have been registered for a while with various government agencies but are not yet officially announced. A replacement for the Nikon […]

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New: Meike MK 85mm f/1.8 AF full frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount

A few days ago I reported on PhotoRumors about the new Meike MK 85mm f/1.8 AF full frame DSLR lens – Meike’s first autofocus lens. The lens was initially listed only for Canon mount. Meike’s website now has some additional information and the lens will be available also for Nikon F-mount. The Meike lens looks similar to the […]

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Dpreview’s sample gallery: Nikon AF-S 180-400mm f/4 ED TC VR lens

Dpreview published their sample gallery from the Nikon AF-S 180-400mm f/4 ED TC VR lens ($12,396.95):

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Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO lens for Nikon F-mount officially announced

  Today Venus Optics officially announced the previously rumored Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2X Ultra Macro APO full frame manual focus lens for Nikon F-mount. Pricing and availability were not released. Here are the technical specifications:

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Venus Optics is rumored to announce a new Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 macro lens for Nikon F-mount

Venus Optics will announce a new Laowa 100mm f/2.8 2:1 macro lens for Nikon F-mount (pictured above) at the Beijing P&E show that starts on May 3rd. After the Laowa 60mm f/2.8 2X Ultra-Macro ($399), this will be the second 2:1 lens in Laowa’s lineup with infinity focus and no chromatic aberration. The latest Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens is delayed until […]

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Imaging Resource visits Nikon’s Hikari glass factory

Today Imaging Resource published a detailed report from their visit to Nikon’s Hikari glass factory – a lot of interesting information and pictures. Here are the related videos:

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