Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.0 ZF.2 lens, Fantasea FP7100 now shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: January 23, 2012

B&H is now shipping the new Zeiss Distagon T* 25mm f/2.0 ZF.2 lens (F mount) and the Fantasea Line FP7100 underwater housing for Nikon Coolpix P7100.

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Nikon V1 + FT1 adapter + Celestron Reflex 2000mm f/10 = 5400mm

By [NR] admin | Published: January 21, 2012

I cannot get enough of those crazy Nikon 1 lens combinations. This setup was sent by Peter Korp and includes Nikon V1 + FT-1 adapter + Nikon T adapter + Celestron reflex 2000mm f/10 which makes this a 5400mm weapon (FX equivalent). Both objects were approximately a mile away. Electronic shutter, self timer at 10 seconds and focus magnification were used to take those […]

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What to expect from Nikon at the CP+ show in Japan next month

By [NR] admin | Published: January 19, 2012

New Nikon Coolpix cameras announcement before the CP+ show in Japan is guaranteed. There is a high probability that the Nikon D800 will be released as well, but I am not 100% sure yet. The website digicame-info reports that the D800 without the AA filter will cost around ¥300,000 in Japan (around $3,900) and will start shipping in mid-March […]

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Nikon’s patent for a 16-30mm f/4.5-5.6 FX lens

By [NR] admin | Published: January 17, 2012

Patents 2012-8268, 2012-8271 and 2012-8273 filed in Japan are for a 16-30mm f/4.5-5.6 full frame lens:

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Some Nikon V1 + FT-1 + TC 2.0x + 400mm f/2.8 fun = 2160mm

By [NR] admin | Published: January 17, 2012

Here are some samples from the Nikon V1 + FT-1 adapter + TC 2.0x + Nikkor 400mm f/2.8 lens. The focal length calculation should be: 400 x 2 x 2.7 = 2160mm:

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Nikon files patent for a 35mm f/2.8 VR full frame lens

By [NR] admin | Published: January 15, 2012

Nikon filed patent 2012-8264 in Japan for a 35mm f/2.8 VR full frame lens:

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New Sigma APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens with 1:1 magnification

By [NR] admin | Published: January 11, 2012

For the CES show Sigma announced a new APO Macro 180mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM lens:

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