Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens (Nikon F mount) reviewed at DxoMark

By [NR] admin | Published: January 15, 2017

The Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lens for Nikon F mount ($749) got reviewed at DxoMark (click for larger view):

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Best lenses for the Nikon D3400 DSLR camera

By [NR] admin | Published: December 26, 2016

The best lenses for the Nikon D3400 DSLR camera (now $500 off the 2 lens kit) according to the latest DxOMark tests are:

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens review

By [NR] admin | Published: December 25, 2016

This review of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens ($2,196.95) is by the Romanian photographer and Nikon Ambassador Mircea Bezergheanu (Website | Facebook | Vimeo | YouTube). The original review was published here in Romanian (thanks for the translation Marius; click on images for larger view):

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ZY Optics Zhongyi Mitakon 20mm f/2.0 4.5X: a new compact super macro lens with high magnification ratio for Nikon F mount

By [NR] admin | Published: December 19, 2016

ZY Optics announced the Zhongyi Mitakon 20mm f/2.0 4.5X – a new compact super macro lens with high magnification ratio for Nikon F mount. Specifications, press release and sample pictures can be found over at PhotoRumors. Update: the lens is now in stock at eBay and B&H.

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Irix USA website/distribution launched

By [NR] admin | Published: December 16, 2016

Irix has a new US based website and distributor at www.irixusa.com. For now only the Irix 15mm f/2.4 lens is listed for sale (reviewed here). All Irix products come with a 5 years warranty. The US prices are: Blackstone: $649.00 Firefly: $449.00 Irix is also now selling directly on Amazon US (Irix lenses have been available for […]

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What to expect from Nikon in 2017?

By [NR] admin | Published: December 15, 2016

I have no solid information on any of the rumors mentioned in this post, this is more of a list of possible Nikon products for 2017 (more expectations/speculations than rumors): CES 2017: Nikon D5600 introduction to the US market. New Nikon 1 J6 camera announcement (possibly in early 2017). Interestingly Nikon USA is “temporarily out of […]

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens tested at DxOMark: the best-performing lens in the lineup below 200mm

By [NR] admin | Published: December 13, 2016

DxOMark published their test results for the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens ($2,196.95) and called it the best-performing lens in the lineup below 200mm:

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