Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

Use this high resolution image of the Nikon limited edition f/1.4 lens kit as your desktop background

Several readers asked me if I have a high resolution image of the Nikon limited edition f/1.4 lens set for use as a desktop background or a screensaver. Here is a 2187×1753 version of the image coming directly from the person who took the photograph (credit: Nikon Corp):

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Lee SW150 filter system for the Nikon 14-24 f/2.8 lens now shipping

Lee Filters finally released the SW150 filter system for the Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 lens. The product was announced back in November of 2009. The SW150 is available as a Starter Kit that contains a filter holder, adapter collar for the lens, a 0.6ND graduated filter and a neoprene lens cap. Lee filter offers also a separate system adapter […]

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New Holga and Lensbaby add-ons for Nikon DSLR

Holga is now selling lenses for DSLR. The Nikon version HL-N is a 60mm f/8 all plastic lens that costs $24.99 and weights 38g. Other Holga lenses and accessories are compatible with the HL-N (Lomography has a similar solution). The lens is also available on eBay.

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Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon T* ZF lens (Nikon mount) now available for pre-order

The new Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon T* ZF lens was announced back in September of 2010. The lens is scheduled to be released in Q1 of 2011 and Adorama is already taking pre-orders. Once this Zeiss lens becomes available, I have planned a hands-on comparison with the new Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G.

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Nikon limited edition f/1.4 lens set

The first report of the Nikon f/1.4 limited edition box came from Belgium. Now it appears that the exclusive set will be available for sale in Sweden as well. Only 100 pieces were produced. More images:

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Watch out Leica, Nikon can also do limited editions

A Belgium store is advertising a Nikon limited edition box set that includes the latest Nikkor AF-S 24mm, 35mm and 85mm f/1.4 lenses. The price is €4,899 and only 100 pieces will be produced. Different from Leica limited editions, this Nikon set is actually selling for less than the individual items combined – the current Amazon France prices […]

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Lensbaby Composer lens review (Nikon mount)

Overview Lensbaby’s Composer model is a 50mm lens where the glass elements can be swiveled around just like a ball head and achieve selective focus only in portions of the frame. Some of the results produced with the Composer are similar to a real tilt shift lens. The box contains the lens with front and back […]

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