Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

Is that it? (Nikon 35mm AF-S f/1.4 N)

By [NR] admin | Published: June 26, 2010

I received this picture (original source) few days ago and my initial thought was that this is the current Nikon 24mm f/1.4 lens. Ever since, I received multiple emails from readers pointing the differences between the two lenses (thanks D40-owner and everybody else who sent that in): One aperture in the DOF scale (probably 16), […]

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DXOmark does lenses (no rumors here)

By [NR] admin | Published: June 22, 2010

DXOmark added lens measures and scores to their website. Currently 16 Nikon lenses are part of their database. The highest lens + body score (61) goes to the 70-200mm f/2.8G IF-ED + D3x combo followed by the 85mm f/1.4, 50mm f/1.8D and 50mm f/1.4G lenses: Here are the top 7 Nikon lenses based on optical […]

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New Nikon Imaging website is up

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

The Nikon Imaging website got a face lift. I cannot find anything interesting to report except the fact that there is a new Nikon lenses catalog (pdf format). At that point I think it is safe to assume that there will be no new product announcement this month (June). July 4th is an official holiday in the US, which makes […]

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Carl Zeiss presents the Distagon T* 2,8/25 ZF.2 for F bayonet mount

By [NR] admin | Published: June 8, 2010

Update: B&H now has the lens in stock. This new lens has electronic contact and “you no longer have to manually set the data for focal length and speed in the cameras menu because the lens passes on these parameters to the camera. In addition to standard data such as lens manufacturer, date and metering mode, lens […]

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Canon pro photographer who is switching to Nikon was told no D700 replacement in 2010

By [NR] admin | Published: June 4, 2010

This is the email I received from a professional Canon photographer who is currently looking to switch to Nikon – I slightly edited the text to keep the privacy of everyone involved: I’m working for GQ, Men’s Health, Stern, Geo etc. and since these switches aren’t cheap and easy (there’s quite some equipment involved in […]

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Patent for a new Nikon AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 lens

By [NR] admin | Published: June 2, 2010

After the surge of Nikon patents application filed in the US last year, it seems that Nikon is very cautious lately – I can hardly find any interesting entries. Most of the patents are filed in Japan and I am starting to monitor the Japanese patents website on a regular bases. Please note that patents […]

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Nikon D8000 could be the name of the D90 replacement

By [NR] admin | Published: June 1, 2010

Update: Nikon D3s now in stock. I started to get some good vibes from the rumor mill. The model numbers are really insignificant but I was always curious how Nikon will continue the D90 DSLR line. One very possible combination could be: Nikon D4000 (D3000 replacement) and D8000 (D90 replacement), both with full HD and 14-18MP […]

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