Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

There was a new F mount lens announced today… from Carl Zeiss

By [NR] admin | Published: October 27, 2011

Today Carl Zeiss announced their new Distagon T* 2/25 ZF.2 lens for F mount ($1,699.00). See all the details, press release and samples on PhotoRumors.com.

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How to convert your Nikon lens into a telescope or a microscope (Nikon lens scope converter)

By [NR] admin | Published: October 20, 2011

Today’s guest post is from Fabrizio Belardetti (www.fabriziobelardetti.com) who also reviewed the rare Nikkor 19mm f/2.8 Macro lens last year. He will explain how to turn your Nikon G lens into a telescope (or a microscope) with the help of an old Nikon lens scope converter: The Nikon lens scope converter is an unusual item (check those eBay listings), […]

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Rumor: Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G DX lens to be refreshed

By [NR] admin | Published: October 18, 2011

There are some rumors that the next DX lens may actually be a refresh of the current AF-S DX Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR ($650). This matches previous reports that the new DX Nikkor will be a consumer lens and it will be a replacement of an already existing zoom lens.

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65 million Nikkor lenses produced

By [NR] admin | Published: October 17, 2011

Today Nikon announced that as of the beginning of October 2011 they have produced a total of 65 million Nikkor lenses (as of April 2011 that number was 60 million): TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that total production of NIKKOR interchangeable lenses for Nikon SLR cameras reached sixty-five million at the beginning of October 2011.

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More rumors on the two upcoming Nikon lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: October 14, 2011

More info regarding the new Nikon lenses that might be announced with the D800: The new DX lens will be replacing one of the current superzooms (not a pro-level lens). The FX lens will be an update to one of the current AF-D prime lenses and probably will not be wide angle. If this is correct, […]

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You can already see the new Nikon pricing policy in action at B&H

By [NR] admin | Published: October 12, 2011

Since B&H will be closed till the weekend, it seems that they already updated their prices according to the new Nikon policy. You can get a feeling of the new prices on their website. Here are few examples: Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8 is $2,399.95 at B&H, currently $2,159.96 at Amazon. Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 is $1,889.95 at B&H, currently $1,700.96 […]

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New: Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM for Nikon mount

By [NR] admin | Published: October 12, 2011

  Last week Sigma announced a new lens for Nikon cameras: 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM that will replace the previous version that was announced back in 2007. MSRP is expected to be $720. Press release:

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