Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens now available for pre-order at $949

By [NR] admin | Published: April 11, 2014

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The US price of the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens will be $949 (as previously reported). B&H is currently taking pre-orders for the Nikon version.

Update: Adorama and Amazon are now also taking pre-orders.

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Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art pricing and shipping info

By [NR] admin | Published: April 10, 2014

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The pricing of the new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens will officially be announced tonight, but rumors already point to a $1,000 price tag (maybe even in the $900 range in the US). Shipping will start on April 25 for the Canon version, the Nikon mount will be released later.  The first 50mm Art review from SLRgear is very positive – they compared the Sigma lens with the Zeiss Otus and posted their findings here:

“All competing lenses from Canon and Nikon fell short when compared to the resolving power of the 50mm Art. Compared to the mighty Zeiss 55mm ƒ/1.4 Otus, the Sigma holds its own, displaying nearly identical results!”

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Nikon 1 J4, Coolpix S810c cameras and Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens officially announced

By [NR] admin | Published: April 10, 2014

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Nikon officially announced a new Android based Coolpix camera, the new Nikon 1 J4 and the 18-300mm DX lens:

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Nikon 1 J4:  additional info | sample images | more sample images on flickr (the J4 was not announced in the US)

Nikon Coolpix S810c
Nikon Coolpix S810c: price: $349.00 | available also in black  | additional info | detailed specs | pre-order

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Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G ED VR lens: price: $896.95 | additional info | detailed specs | sample images | pre-order

Nikon WP-N3 Waterproof CaseNikon SB-N10 Underwater Speedlight

Two new Nikon 1 accessories were also introduced outside the US: WP-N3 waterproof case and SB-N10 underwater speedlight.

Nikon 1 J4 promo video:

Nikon 1 J4 sample video:

Press releases:

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Lensbaby 5.8mm f/3.5 circular fisheye lens with Nikon mount announced

By [NR] admin | Published: April 10, 2014

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Lensbaby announced a new 5.8mm f/3.5 circular fisheye lens for Nikon mount ($299.95). For additional information including specifications and sample images, visit PhotoRumors.

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Nikon 1 J4 camera and Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 lens to be announced tonight

By [NR] admin | Published: April 9, 2014

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Quick update: the Nikon 1 J4 and the Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3G VR ED DX lens are rumored to be announced tonight. There could also be some new Nikon 1 accessories. Stay tuned to detailed coverage in the next few hours.

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Nikon rebates program for April

By [NR] admin | Published: April 9, 2014

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The new Nikon instant lens rebates for April include also the new D3300 camera and are set to expire on April 26th. The lens-only rebates are now gone. Keep in mind that B&H and Adorama will be closed from Monday April 14 through Tuesday April 22.

Amazon offers a similar Nikon savings program:

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Nikon 1 J4 mirrorless camera leaked online

By [NR] admin | Published: April 9, 2014

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And this is the first picture of the upcoming Nikon 1 J4 mirrorless camera (initially reported on [NR] last month). Here are some of the J4 specifications:

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