Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

Nikon patents a 200-500mm f/4-5.6 lens

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

Nikon patent application 20110007403 is for a new full frame 200-500mm f/4-5.6 lens: “The present invention is made in view of the above described problem, and has an object to provide a zoom optical system capable of coping with the problem of variation in aberrations upon zooming and obtaining excellent optical performance, an optical apparatus […]

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Samyang AE 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC Aspherical lens now shipping

By [NR] admin | Published: December 28, 2010

Samyang AE 14mm f/2.8 ED AS IF UMC Aspherical lens with Nikon F mount is now shipping. The lens was initially delayed for further improvements. A full review can be found here. The US price is $512.99 with free shipping.

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Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2G ED VRII lens review

By [NR] admin | Published: December 15, 2010

I am continuing with the tradition to have a brief hands-on for every new Nikon lens. Next in line is the Nikon AF-S 200mm f/2G ED VRII lens which I got for few days from Borrowlenses. The lens was announced on September 15th, 2010 and is an update (VRII) of the previous version. Size, controls and ergonomics This […]

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Guest post: Nikkor 19mm f/2.8 Macro lens review (part 2)

By [NR] admin | Published: December 15, 2010

This is just a continuation of the previous guest post with some setup and real life pictures. More photographs taken with the Nikkor 19mm f/2.8 Macro lens can be found on fabriziobelardetti.com under the “Macro” section. Equipment used: Nikon D3s Nikon PK 11-12-13 Nikon PB 6 Nikon PB 6E 3 Nikon PB 6D Nikon RMS-39 adapter Nikon […]

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Guest post: Nikkor 19mm f/2.8 Macro lens review

By [NR] admin | Published: December 14, 2010

Today’s guest post is from Fabrizio Belardetti (www.fabriziobelardetti.com) who will review the rare Nikkor 19mm f/2.8 Macro lens (you can click on all images for larger view): Macro-Nikkors comprises four lenses made for the Nikon Multiphot: 19mm, 35mm, 60mm, 120mm. Each lens is optimised for a restricted range of magnifications and together they cover the entire range […]

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New Nikon patent: Nikkor 100-400mm f/4-5.6G VR ED lens

By [NR] admin | Published: December 13, 2010

Nikon filed a patent application in Japan for a AF-S 100-400mm f/4-5.6G VR ED lens. Here is the lens design: Rumors about this lens have been floating for a while. At one point it was expected that this lens will be the replacement of the current Nikkor 80-400mm, but later Nikon filed two different designs […]

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Nikon SB-700 and Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G now shipping in the US

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

BorrowLenses and few NR readers informed me that Nikkor 35mm f/1.4 lens is finally shipping in the US: Nikon SB-700 flash is also shipping in the US and here is the proof (unboxing video):

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