The Nikon AF-S 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR lens started shipping in the US in limited quantities last week. The official release date is today (March 19th) – expect many other stores to start selling/shipping the lens. Foto Hans Keuzekamp provided me with some sample images taken with the new lens, but first few more product images (FYI: the lens is made in Japan):
Few quick updates on the Nikon D7100 DSLR camera:
DxOMark published their test results and conclusions for the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM lens with Nikon mount:
“The lens sets a new benchmark for optical performance for a retro-focus lens in this focal length and it’s a feat that’s even more remarkable given the price is well-below that of any of the big name brands.”
With a price of $899, the new Sigma 35mm f/1.4 lens has one of the best price/performance ratios in the 35mm full frame category:
This rumors comes from phonearena.com: the upcoming Google Nexus 5 smart phone will have a Nikon camera module inside that will feature a mysterious “triple camera sensor“.
Google has been promising to include an “insanely great camera” in the next Nexus phones:
Picture credit: Tony Hurst
The Nikon Repair Center in Taiwan repaired a Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8 lens ($1,769.00) that was dropped in the sea by… boiling it. After the staff dissembled the lens for investigation, they determined that the AF motor was damaged and needed to be replaced:
The Nikon deals get better and better every day. Amazon is currently offering 6% back in rewards when you purchase Nikon D4, D800/D800E body or the D600 kit which translate to $360 in rewards for the D4 ($167 for the D800). This savings comes on top of the already existing $200 off for the D800 body/D600 kit. Check this Amazon page for all details. This offer will be valid till April 13, 2013. The latest Nikon deals/rebates/savings can be found here.
Update: B&H now also offers 6% in rewards on selected Nikon cameras.
