Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

Nikon 35mm f/1.4 and SB-700 get shipping dates from Amazon

By [NR] admin | Published: October 31, 2010

I am on my way back from PDN PhotoPlus and will be catching up on the latest news from the past few days. Nikon 35mm f/1.4 lens and the SB-700 already have shipping dates from Amazon (US): We now have delivery date(s) for the order you placed on October 05 2010 (Order# xxx): “Nikon SB-700 […]

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This week only: rebates on the Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 and 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: October 25, 2010

The rebates are up to $150 for the Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lens: Nikon D3000 with 55-300mm: $150 instant rebate Nikon D3100 with 18-55mm and 55-300mm: $100 instant rebate (plus additional printer rebate) Nikon D5000 with 18-55mm and 55-300mm: $100 instant rebate (plus additional printer rebate) Nikon D90 with 55-300mm lens: $150 instant rebate and $300 […]

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Nikon 200mm f/2G AF-S ED VR II now shipping *updated*

By [NR] admin | Published: October 25, 2010

It seems that the Nikon 200mm f/2G AF-S ED VR II lens is now shipping because BorrowLenses.com has already one available for rent: According to Amazon, third party resellers (J&R, Ritz, Cameta) have it in stock.

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Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs. Nikon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR hands-on comparison

By [NR] admin | Published: October 24, 2010

This is my hands-on comparison between the Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR and Nikkor 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR lenses. I hope you will find it useful when deciding which one to buy. General The Nikon 24-120mm f/4G ED VR and Nikon 28-300 mm f/3.5-5.6 ED VR lenses are considered to be “general walk around lenses”. Standard accessories […]

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Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens hands-on

By [NR] admin | Published: October 17, 2010

This is my hands-on of the Nikon AF-S DX 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens. Dimensions The Nikon 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 lens is sold with a hood and a soft lens case. At 18.7oz / 580g this lens weights as much as the 18-200 VRII lens – pretty light considering the zoom range. Size comparison: the 55-300 lens is […]

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Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4G lens hands-on review

By [NR] admin | Published: October 9, 2010

From now on, I will try to have hands-on posts on all (ok, most) new Nikon products. They will be part of the new buying guide section that will combine the current price watch section. I will include also other reviews that are worth reading. First on the list is the new Nikon AF-S 85mm […]

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Nikkor AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 lens could be released next

By [NR] admin | Published: October 7, 2010

Several readers asked me about the replacement of the current Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR lens. I searched trough my old emails and I found this list of lenses that was sent to me back in October of 2009. I did not publish this online, but it seems that everything was spot on, except the […]

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