Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

Nikon Japan announced the release date of the Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G lens

By [NR] admin | Published: May 19, 2011

Nikon Japan announced the release date of the new Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G lens as June 2nd, 2011. The US press release indicated a release date of June 16, 2011. Maybe this time the shipments will start earlier than previously expected. See all available pre-order options here.

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Guest post: sharpness comparison between 16 Nikon lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: May 13, 2011

Here is another great guest post from Fabrizio Belardetti who wrote also the Nikkor 19mm f/2.8 Macro lens review few months ago (see also part 2 of that review). Fabrizio did a sharpness comparison of 16 full frame Nikon lenses at different focal lengths (300mm vs. 70-200mm and tc-17 will come later). Here is a list of […]

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Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZF.2 Lens (Nikon F Mount) to start shipping in few days

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

B&H is now taking pre-orders for the latest Zeiss Distagon T 35mm f/1.4 ZF.2 lens (F mount). This is an indication that the lens will start shipping in the next few days. The initial release date was February, 2011. More details and technical specifications on the this Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 can be found here. Update: some sample images […]

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The winner of the Nikon 35mm f/1.8G DX lens is…

By [NR] admin | Published: May 1, 2011

Update: I had to select another person, because the initial winner never claimed his price. The winner of the 14th [NR] giveaway for a Nikon 35mm f/1.8G DX lens from B&H is Michael P. from Austria. Congratulations!

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Nikon AF-S 35mm f/1.4G lens hands-on review

By [NR] admin | Published: May 1, 2011

I finally got the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.4G lens few weeks ago from B&H and here is my quick hands-on review: General The 35mm is probably one of the most widely used focal lengths for photojournalism. In addition to the f/1.4G version that was introduced in September 2010, Nikon also has the AF 35mm f/2D and the AF-S 35mm […]

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New sample images taken with the Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G lens

By [NR] admin | Published: April 28, 2011

In addition to the official samples provided by Nikon France (above), here are few more photographs taken with the new Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G lens by flickr member Phantomas: AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G on D700 @ f/1.8 AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G on D700 @ f/1.8 AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G on D700 @ f/1.8 AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G […]

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Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G lens from Nikon now available for pre-order

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

For now only Amazon & Adorama is taking pre-orders for the new Nikon AF-S 50mm f/1.8G lens @ $219.00: Adorama Amazon US Amazon DE Expected shipping date is June 16th, 2011.

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