Tamron announced the lightest 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC zoom lens for Nikon F mount (among 18-200mm interchangeable lenses for APS-C DSLR cameras with image stabilization, weight: 400g/14.1oz):
The price of the new version is $249 and shipping will start on August 20th. Technical specifications, MTF charts and other details can be found over at PhotoRumors.com.
This is not really a fair comparison since those lenses don’t have much in common except somewhat similar focal lengths, but here is a specifications comparison of the new Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR vs. the 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II vs. the 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens – click here to open the table in full screen.
Specifications comparison between the old Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G ED lens and the new 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR (see also this related post):
Specifications comparison between the new Nikkor 24mm f/1.8G ED lens and the Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED:
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It seems that those hot shoe covers are selling well because few months after the first ASC-01 stainless steel model, Nikon announced (in Japan only) a new leather ASC-02 version. The price is ¥3,500 (can be purchased on Amazon Japan).
The ASC-02 is a perfect match for the Nikon Df Gold edition:
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BuyDig is currently selling on eBay manufacturer refurbished Nikon D810 cameras for $2,099 with 30-day return policy, free shipping and US warranty (no grey market).
After the announcement of three new lenses, Nikon released the third video from the series “Philosophy of Nikkor” in which they describe the mechanical design process and some technical details on the new 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens:
