Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

Another rumored Nikon 1 lens: collapsible Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR zoom

In addition to the V3 mirrorless camera  and 10-30mm f/3.5-5.6 PD VR lens, Nikon is also rumored to announce a new 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR zoom for the Nikon 1 system. The new lens will feature very advanced optics with SuperED glass and Nano coating. The official announcement t is expected this month. Update #1: this Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 VR […]

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Samyang to start producing autofocus (AF) lenses

A quick update from PhotoRumors: Samyang will start producing autofocus (AF) lenses.

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The new Nikon “lens only” rebates are now live *UPDATED*

The new Nikon “lens only” rebates are now live – a total of 15 lenses are now up to $400 off and you don’t have to buy a DSLR body in order to qualify. The best deals are: $100 off the Nikkor 85mm f/1.8G lens $100 off the Nikkor 28mm f/1.8G lens $185 off the Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G […]

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Nikon D3300 camera and Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G lens now shipping

The Nikon D3300 camera started shipping today and is currently in stock in Europe at Foto Hans Keuzekamp. In the US the stock status should be changed any moment (listed as “temporarily out of stock“ on Amazon). The new Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G lens should also be shipping today according to Nikon Japan (currently in stock at […]

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Good news: Nikon “lens only” rebates are coming back

Update: the lens only rebates are now live. Good news: the Nikon US “lens only” rebates are coming back! I do not have the details, but the savings should be similar to last year’s rebates (no need to purchase a Nikon DSLR body in order to qualify. The program is not yet available online. Check back […]

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Lomography Petzval 85mm lens review

Craig C. Houdeshell reviews the Lomography Petzval 85mm lens on Nikon cameras (the lens is no longer available on Kickstarter, but Lomography is already taking pre-orders on their website – the different versions can be found here):  Discussion of the Petzval Lens  The Petzval lens is a very old design going back to the beginning of photography. […]

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Nikon Rumors: what to expect in the next few months

This is an updated post on what to expect from Nikon in the next few months: Nikon D4s The Nikon D4s will most likely be officially announced before the CP+ show in Japan (February 13-16). Shipping should start in March. Those are the D4s specifications to the best of my knowledge. The D4s will also be […]

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