Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

What to expect next from Nikon

With the latest rebates and refurbished deals, it seems that Nikon is trying to clear their D810 and D750 inventory right before the summer when I expect the next big announcement to be. After the previously rumored D7500 camera is already officially announced, here is an updated list of what to expect next from Nikon:

Also posted in Nikon D760, Nikon D850, Nikon Point and Shoot| Tagged , , , | 372 Comments

Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon F-mount (sample photos)

Brazilian photographer Charles Oliveira (www.charlesoliveira.com.br) sent me some sample photos taken with the Mitakon Speedmaster 85mm f/1.2 lens for Nikon F-mount (US price: $799) using a D600 camera. He photographed his girlfriend Gaby Ramos in the city of Ouro Preto, a historic city in Brazil. The only thing he did to the images was to apply […]

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged , , | 55 Comments

Soon you will be able to calibrate and update Samyang lenses with this new “Lens Station”

At the 2017 Seoul International Photo & Imaging Show Samyang had on display their upcoming “Lens Station” – a new USB docking station for firmware updates and customization similar to the Sigma USB Dock and Tamron TAP-In Console. Samyang is expected to start making AF lenses for DSLR cameras. Via PhotoRumors

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged , | 42 Comments

Nikon may also announce a new Nikkor 10-20mm DX lens

In addition to the Nikon D7500 camera, Nikon could also announce a new Nikkor 10-20mm DX lens tonight or tomorrow (see the previously reported rumors). This will be a cheap lens (around $300) that should compete with the Canon 10-18mm and Sigma 10-20mm. The new Nikkor lens is expected to start shipping in May (the D7500 will […]

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged | 70 Comments

Getting closer to a Nikon announcement

I already reported that I expect new products to be announced in the 2nd or 3rd week of April. We are entering this period next week and there are already rumors floating around that we may see new products being introduced as early as next week (the one date I heard is April 11th but […]

Also posted in Nikon D7500| Tagged , , , | 50 Comments

First Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens reviews (now in stock)

The first reviews of the Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art lens started to appear online: More reviews of the lens (Canon version) can be found here, here, here and here. Sample photos are available here. The Sigma 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art  lens is now in stock at B&H and available for pre-order at Adorama: Related videos:

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged , | 84 Comments

Also coming soon: new Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR lens

In addition to the ultra wide angle lens, Nikon is going to announce also a new Nikkor AF-P 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR full frame lens. Please note that Nikon already announced a new Nikon AF-P Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED (VR) DX lens for APS-C cameras last year. The new lens I mentioned in this post will […]

Posted in Nikon Lenses| Tagged | 202 Comments