Nikon may bring back the popular “lens-only” rebates (no need to purchase a DSLR body in order to qualify) for six different Nikkor models for Father’s Day. The special is supposed to run from June 8-14th and will include the following lenses (with the corresponding instant savings):
The new Nikon 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR DX lens is now shipping and is currently in stock in the US (Amazon, B&H, Adorama) and Europe (Foto Hans Keuzekamp). Technical specifications and sample images can be found here.
In the next 1-2 years Nikon is rumored to upgrade their remaining high end tele-lenses with fluorite element (FL) currently only present in the Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 ($17,896.95) and the Nikkor 400mm f/2.8 ($11,996.95). The list of upgrade candidates includes the following lenses (most of them are currently back-ordered in the three major US stores):
Nikon filed a patent in Japan for a 10-145mm f/4-5.6 lens designed for 1″ sensor. This could either be for the Nikon 1 mirorrless system or for the rumored compact camera with 1″ sensor. Here are the patent details:
DxoMark published a series of articles on the best lenses for the Nikon D800E camera ($3,296.95). This would be an interesting feedback for anyone that already has the D800E or is planning to purchase the new D800s (or D810?) when it gets released next month (the D800E and its successor do/will not have an AA filter). Here is a […]
The new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens for Nikon mount is finally shipping to existing Amazon and B&H pre-orders:
I received multiple confirmations from retailers and readers that the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens ($1,069.00) for Nikon mount is now shipping to existing pre-orders in the US and Europe. Additional information on the new Tamron lens can be found here. Pre-order options: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | WEX UK | Foto Hans Keuzekamps Sample photos from the Nikon […]
