Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

Possible list of upcoming Nikon lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: July 5, 2011

This is a list of lenses scheduled to be announced by Nikon in the near future (not necessary in 2011): Nikon AF-S VRII Zoom-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4G IF-ED N Nikon AF-S VRII Zoom-Nikkor 70-300mm f/4 IF-ED Nikon AF-S VRII Micro-Nikkor 70-200mm f/4 IF-ED N Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/2G Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/2G Nikon AF-S […]

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Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2 lens patent

By [NR] admin | Published: June 10, 2011

Back in December of 2010 I reported on a rumor for a new Nikon AF-S 105mm f/2 VRII Nano lens: “2011 fall no more DC but VR and 77mm filter size min. focusing to 3.6 feet and max magnification of 1:3.4 priced at $2199 no more 135DC” Yesterday a patent for a new Nikon 105mm f/2 lens […]

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Nikon 50mm f/1.8G lens now in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: June 9, 2011

The Nikon 50mm f/1.8G lens is now in stock at B&H. Please note that Amazon will cancel your pre-order if they cannot ship an item after 60 days from the day you placed the order.

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Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G lens now shipping in the US

By [NR] admin | Published: June 2, 2011

The Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G lens is now being shipped in the US. I know for sure that at least one dealer (Acephoto) will be getting it in the next few days. This time Nikon started shipping the lens before the previously announced US release date. Shipments in Europe already started 10 days ago.

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The first detailed Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G lens review is out

By [NR] admin | Published: May 29, 2011

Photozone.de just published the first detailed review of the new Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G lens. Their verdict: “Compared to its predecessor (the Nikkor AF-D 50mm f/1.8) the new AF-S lens delivers better border resolution and improved bokeh, but has gained some weight and especially size.”

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Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G unboxing video

By [NR] admin | Published: May 23, 2011

The Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G lens is already shipping in Europe and here is the first unboxing video:

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Nikon D7000 + Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G samples

By [NR] admin | Published: May 21, 2011

The Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G lens is already available for sale in Slovakia and a [NR] reader posted some sample photos online. You can use Picasa’s zoom feature for each photo for pixel picking. The lens is expected to ship on June 2nd (June 16th in the US?). Thanks Viktor!

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