For the next hour and a half Amazon has a lighting deal on the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 lens for Nikon mount for $699.99 ($200 off). This is a tough choice since Nikon is rumored to announce a new 35mm f/1.8G full frame lens in few weeks.
Update: the deal is now over. All upcoming Amazon lightning deals can be found here.
The Nikon instant lens rebates were extended till December 28, 2013 and include also the Nikon Df camera. Here is a list of the lens savings you can get after purchasing a Nikon DSLR body:
For the 2014 CES show Nikon will announce a new AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G full frame lens. I do not have an exact date, but CES starts on January 7th and most of the new product announcements are done in the first day. Nikon already has a 35mm f/1.4G FX lens ($1,619) and a 35mm f/1.8G DX lens ($196.95) – the new addition should provide a lightweight and cheaper alternative for full frame shooters.
There will be also another DX lens announcement during the CES show, but I am still trying to get the details – stay tuned.
Nikkor 800mm f/5.6 lens patent
Nikkor 600mm f/4 lens patent
Nikkor 400mm f/2.8 lens patent
Nikon filed a new patent in Japan for a 800mm f/5.6, 600mm f/4 and 400mm f/2.8 super telephoto lenses. The patent was originally submitted on May 30th, 2012. The 800mm f/5.6 lens is already announced and in stock. The current Nikkor 400mm f/2.8G ($8,899) and 600mm f/4G ($9,799) lenses were announced back in 2007 – maybe Nikon is planning to refresh them for the upcoming Winter (or maybe Summer) Olympics?
→ It does exists: Nikon lens pillow.
→ New: Really Right Stuff plate for Nikon Df camera.
→ Tokina AT-X M100 AF Pro D 100mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon mount ($449) tested at DxOmark:
A Nikon Df camera review by Tom Grill (Web | Blog, click on images for larger view):
When I first held the Df I immediately felt at home, as if I was greeting the return of an old friend. The Nikon D3 and D4 cameras have been my professional digital workhorses, but I was weaned on the original Nikon Ftn and F2 cameras and eventually used every film camera Nikon has ever made. So it was no wonder why I was looking forward to the Df and why it felt so comfortable in my hands. I immediately mounted some of my older Nikkor glass on it, as you can see in the photo above.
Today Tamron announced the price and availability of their new SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD (model A011) lens. The price in Japan will be ¥140,000 (around $1,350). The Canon version will start shipping on December 19th, the Nikon version will follow at a later date. Few pictures of the lens can be found here. Sample images taken with the lens can be found here and here.
Update #1: the US press release is now up and the release date is listed as January 17, 2014.
Update #2: the US price will be $1069.
