Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD vs. Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G specifications comparison

By [NR] admin | Published: February 22, 2016

A quick specs comparison between the new Tamron SP 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD and the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.8G lenses – the Tamron is slightly longer, almost twice as heavy as the Nikon version, has more optical elements and image stabilization:

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Tamron SP 90mm f/2.8 macro, 85mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lenses, TAP-01 announced

By [NR] admin | Published: February 22, 2016

Tamron announced two full frame lenses for Nikon F mount and a new accessory TAP-01 for firmware updates and customized lens setups of selected Tamron lenses (similar to the Sigma USB dock):

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Nikon’s “lens-only” rebates are coming back in March

By [NR] admin | Published: February 20, 2016

There is a very good chance that the popular Nikon “lens-only” rebates will be available in the US next month (March). The new rebates will most likely be applied on top of the lens price drop we already got few months ago. My guess is that after the D500 delay, Nikon decided that they will need some […]

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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens for Nikon F mount tested at DxOMark

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

DxOMark published their test results for the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens for Nikon F mount ($949):

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No joke: Sigma will announce a new 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art lens (APS-C)

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

One of the two new lenses Sigma will announce next week for the CP+ show will be a 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art designed for APS-C DSLR cameras (Nikon DX). Here are the details:

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The Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens is now $200 cheaper

By [NR] admin | Published: February 17, 2016

Strange listing on Amazon.com: the latest Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens is now $200 cheaper ($200 below MSRP) only if you get it with a free B+W UV filter (shipped and sold by Amazon directly):

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens review

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

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens review by Mohammed Ahmedullah: I am a writer-photographer based in India and contribute articles to local travel magazines and newspapers on wildlife. I recently bought a Nikon 200-500 F5.6 lens and used it for an assignment on bird photography. Below are my observations: Ergonomics: The 200-500 F5.6 […]

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