Category Archives: Nikon Lenses

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4G ED VR lens discontinued?

By [NR] admin | Published: February 18, 2009

Update: B&H contacted NR and reported that this was a programing error. The lens is not discontinued. According to B&H – yes:

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More on the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX review from Optyczne

By [NR] admin | Published: February 17, 2009

Here is some more info and a better translation of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX review posted few days ago (link): “In fact, in your translation, there is a lack of the one serious adventage: exceptional sharpness in the center of the frame. The behavior at the center is really good and comparable to much more expensive […]

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX detailed review

By [NR] admin | Published: February 16, 2009

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX advantages and disadvantages: Advantages: small and compact design with a metal bayonet good image quality at the edge of the frame to stop more than the f/2.0 very good work under severe light quiet and efficient autofocus good value for money Disadvantages: poor image quality at the edge of the […]

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 10-18mm f/4 G ED N?

By [NR] admin | Published: February 16, 2009

I will be updating this post as I get more info on this potentially new lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 10-18mm f/4 G ED N.  Origin: someone claimed that the picture was found in QQ groups (QQ is something like MSN messenger in China). jeff-c could not confirm or deny this rumor on dpreview. Here is a […]

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Missing Nikon lens model numbers

By [NR] admin | Published: February 15, 2009

A post from a reader in response to the missing Nikon HB-44 hood: “Here’s another missing number (at least in the U.S): The 16-85mm, released February 08 was model #2178 (link) The 18-105mm, released August 08 was model #2179 (link) The 50mm 1.4G, released September 08 was model #2180 (link) The 35mm AF-S is model […]

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New lens coming out soon: Voigtlander Color Skopar 20mm F3.5 SL II Aspherical (for Nikon Ai-s)

By [NR] admin | Published: February 14, 2009

Expected Release Date: February 28, 2009 Focal length: 20mm  Angle: 94 degrees  Relative aperture: 1:3.5  Minimum aperture 6 of 9 pieces: F22  Minimum focusing distance: 0.2m  Number of diaphragm blades: 9 pieces Weight: 205g  Maximum total length × diameter: 63 × 28.8mm  Filter size: 52mm  Mounting: Ai-s (CPU-Chip)  The price will be announced on the […]

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More Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX sample images

By [NR] admin | Published: February 13, 2009

Dpreview has some new Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G DX  sample images here.

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