Is this Nikon AF-S 135mm f/2G lens real?

By [NR] admin | Published: March 30, 2014

A reader sent me this picture of a new Nikon AF-S 135mm f/2G lens:

Nikon AF-S 135mm f:2G lens
What do you think, real or fake?

Update: Nikon has already filed a patent for a 135mm f/1.8 lens.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #257

By [NR] admin | Published: March 30, 2014

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→ Interesting: Canon camera with Nikon F mount. The new Canon M15P-C industrial camera equipped with 15MP monochrome APS-C sensor has Nikon F-mount.

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→ Roberts Camera is currently offering 10% off in their eBay store which also sells used, refurbished and new Nikon equipment.

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→ Refurbished Rokinon 24mm f/3.5 tilt shift lens for Nikon available for $599 on eBay (new price : $999).

Sigma-17-50mm-f2.8-EX-DC-OS-HSM-lens-sale
→ The $200 price drop for the Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM lens will expire on March 31st.

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→ Nikon New Zealand extended the manufacturers warranty to 3 years.

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→ Nikon-Walkley exhibition to open at USC gallery.

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Confirmed: Nikon lens only rebates will not be extended

By [NR] admin | Published: March 29, 2014

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I received a confirmation that the current Nikon lens only rebates will not be extended after they expire tonight. The most popular lenses are out of stock, but Amazon still lets you place an order and they will ship it once it becomes available:

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Check also the availability at B&H and Adorama.

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DIY selective focus lens (freelensing)

By [NR] admin | Published: March 29, 2014

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Here is an idea on what do to with an old/broken/unused lens: you can turn it into a selective focus lens (similar to Lensbaby). The included videos below came from Sam Hurd, the included images are by Francesco Spighi – visit his website for more information and sample images. Here are the step by step instructions:

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Nikon promises to replace defective D600 cameras if the spot issue is not fixed

By [NR] admin | Published: March 28, 2014

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Nikon issued a news announcement today indicating that they will replace defective D600 cameras with a new D600 or an equivalent model. Here is the full text of the announcement:

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LensSkins vinyl coating for Nikon lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: March 28, 2014

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A reader send me a link to the LensSkins vinyl coating options specially designed for Nikkor lenses. Currently there are over 500 designs available for a dozen of different Nikkor lenses. Here are few examples:

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Best performing 24mm lenses for the Nikon D800 camera

By [NR] admin | Published: March 26, 2014

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DxOMark published their test results for the Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC (AE) lens. Here is an updated list of the best performing 24mm lenses for the Nikon D800 camera:

LensPriceDxOMark ScoreSharpness
Carl Zeiss Distagon T 25mm f/2 ZF.2$1,6993422
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED$1,8993417
Samyang 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC$6693321
Carl Zeiss Distagon T 25mm f/2.8 ZF.2$1,0042315

DxOMark conclusion on the Samyang 24mm f/1.4:

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