New Nikon 24mm f/1.8 lens on the horizon

By [NR] admin | Published: November 18, 2014

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In addition to a new DX camera, Nikon is rumored to announce a new 24mm f/1.8 lens in 2015 – most likely in the January-February timeframe for the CES or CP+ shows. With a performance close to the f/1.4 versions and for a fraction of the price, the f/1.8 lenses have been a huge success for Nikon and it is not a surprise if they decided to expand their current f/1.8 line (20mm, 28mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm).

Nikon currently has four 24mm lenses: Nikkor AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED, Nikkor AF 24mm f/2.8D, Nikkor AIS 24mm f/2.8 and Nikkor PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED.

Sigma is also preparing to announce a new 24mm f/1.4 lens soon (they already have a 24mm f/1.8 lens).

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Third party battery grip for Nikon D750 camera: Pixel Vertax D16

By [NR] admin | Published: November 17, 2014

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Pixel announced a new battery grip for the recently released Nikon D750 DSLR camera (the Nikon versions costs $369.95). The grip is currently in stock at Amazon for $89.36. Additional information on the third party grip is available here and here.

The original Nikon MB-D16 battery grip just started shipping and is currently available only on eBay (check availability at B&H | Adorama | Amazon).

More Pixel Vertax D16 pictures:

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More Nikon patents for telephoto lenses with fluorite (FL) element

By [NR] admin | Published: November 17, 2014

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Nikon filed more patents for telephoto lenses with fluorite element – the list of future FL lenses now matches exactly the rumor I reported few months ago with the exception of the 200-400mm f/4 lens.

Here are the upcoming Nikkor FL lenses described in the latest Nikon patent filed recently in Japan:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #289

By [NR] admin | Published: November 16, 2014

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→ Rokinon announced new 12mm T3.1 ED AS IF NCS UMC Cine DS fisheye lens for Nikon F mount.

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→ Grey market Nikon prices on eBay:

Apple Camera RAW
→ Apple released Digital Camera RAW Compatibility 6.01 with Nikon D750 RAW support for Aperture and iPhoto.

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→ New Nikon Support article – Vibration Reduction (VR) functionality when using AF-ON button: “When using a Vibration Reduction (VR) lens on a D-SLR camera, the AF-ON button will only activate the cameras focusing and metering systems, it does not activate the lens VR function. To activate the VR function the shutter release must be used.” Update: Nikon removed the article.

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The price of the Nikon D610 drops by another $100

By [NR] admin | Published: November 16, 2014

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Just two weeks after the last D610 price drop, Nikon’s entry level full frame DSLR camera now costs $1,596.95 (another $100 off) at:

  • B&H – includes $142.84 worth of free accessories, 2% in rewards and free expedited shipping (see all D610 listings)
  • Adorama – includes free 32GB SDHC memory card, camera case and spare lithium battery, 4% in rewards and free expedited shipping (see all D610 listings)
  • Amazon – includes free SanDisk 32GB Extreme memory card, backpack and 60-inch lightweight tripod (select the free accessories configuration) with free shipping (see all D610 listings)

The Nikon D610 also qualifies for the new instant rebates:

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The new Nikon instant rebates now include a better selection of Nikkor lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: November 16, 2014

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In case you missed my post on social media yesterday (Facebook, Twitter, Google+): for November Nikon has new instant rebates in the US that include all DSLR cameras and now have a better selection of Nikkor lenses and Speedlight flashes:

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Marco Carmassi’s trip around Rajasthan with the Nikon D810

By [NR] admin | Published: November 16, 2014

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Marco Carmassi (Facebook | 500px) shares his experience and photographs from his trip to Rajasthan:

Two days before I was to begin a trip to Rajasthan I decided to replace my Nikon D800 with the new D810.

With my D800 I had some doubts about the speed of autofocus, because it is one thing to use it in static situations such as a studio or a landscape and another to use it in dynamic conditions such as street photography where the AF accuracy is very important.

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