I received multiple confirmations from retailers and readers that the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD lens ($1,069.00) for Nikon mount is now shipping to existing pre-orders in the US and Europe. Additional information on the new Tamron lens can be found here.
Pre-order options: Adorama | B&H | Amazon | WEX UK | Foto Hans Keuzekamps
Sample photos from the Nikon version of the lens: Flickr, Nikonites and Mobile01.
Unboxing video:
Nikon released their financial results for the year ending March 2014:
Nikon (7731) Corp. posted its lowest close in three years after the camera maker’s net income for the last fiscal year and profit outlook missed estimates.
Nikon sank 4 percent to 1,567 yen, its lowest close since March 2011. The company announced net income of 46.8 billion yen for last fiscal year, missing its own forecast of 50 billion yen. Nikon projected profit of 45 billion yen for the current year, while analysts estimated 48.5 billion yen. (Bloomberg)
The above Nikon Corp. stock charts shows a -42.38% one year return. This should not be a surprise to anyone that follows this blog. As a result of the poor financial results, Nikon appointed new directors and officers and changed the assignment of some executives positions. The company also announced reorganization of their corporate structure.
Update: the lens is now available for pre-order at B&H | Adorama | Amazon.
Today Tokina Japan official launched their full frame AT-X 70-200mm f/4 PRO FX VCM-S lens that was announced earlier this year for the CP+ show. Here are the details (there is still no press release form Tokina USA):
100% crop, f/2.8, 1/2000s, ISO 500, D4s
100% crop, f/2.8, 1/2500s, ISO 400, D4s
Here are few sample images taken with the new Nikkor AF-S 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens:
Nikon released a short video explaining their fluorine coating currently present in the 800mm f/5.6 and the just released 400mm f/2.8 lenses:
Here is the fluorine coating description from Nikon’s website:
The refurbished Nikon D800 deal for $2,199.99 is back on eBay for the next 24 hours (free shipping, 180 days warranty, from a reputable dealer).
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