B&H currently has the refurbished Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens for $1,699. Update: all sold out.
The last time we had this offer the lens sold out in minutes because you can save $500 from the regular price of $2,196.95.
Additional coverage of the Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens for $1,699 lens can be found here.
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I have already reported that the Nikkor Z Noct 58mm f/0.95 lens is “coming soon” (possibly in January 2019). Here is the rumored release schedule for the remaining Nikon Z mirrorless lenses that are on the roadmap for 2019:
→ The new Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF lens or Nikon F-mount is now $100 off.
→ The Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART lens for Nikon F-mount is now $200 off.
→ Lexar’s warranty system is being held up by US government approval.
Update: the Sony Professional XQD G-Series 128GB memory card is now also listed as discontinued at Amazon.
→ The Sony M series XQD cards are now listed as discontinued at B&H Photo and WEX Photo.
As previously reported, the Nikon D750 DSLR camera is now $100 off ($1,296) in the US – the different retailers also offer additional bonuses and cashback. For a full breakdown, check Adorama, B&H Photo and Amazon. All other Nikon rebates are now gone.
The Atlantic contacted me to share this story about Joe McNally using the Nikon Z7 in Manhattan:
A week in Manhattan with the Nikon Z7
On most shoots, Nikon Ambassador and photographer, Joe McNally, uses DSLRs. Until now. McNally traded his DSLR for Nikon’s newest portable and lightweight mirrorless camera: the Z 7, perfectly suited to the hunt-and-seek photography that gave him his start. For one week, McNally explored locations across New York City, testing out the Nikon’s portability and low-light capabilities.
When dark jazz clubs presented a challenge, McNally was still able to retain details and dynamic range using the Z 7’s clean, high ISO. The camera’s portability and in-camera stabilization made his street photography adventures swift, never compromising the quality of the shot. All frames were shot with the native Z lenses, including the 24-70mm f/4 S, the 35mm F/1.8G and the 50mm f/1.8 S, as they were light and portable. Throughout the week, he was able to lift and keep the Z 7 at eye level, tracking his changes to focus and exposure directly through the electronic viewfinder. “I can shoot five or six pictures, then release the shutter and have them all appear in front of me. Then I can just tap the multi-selector button and it’s 100% magnification, so I can instantly tell whether I’m sharp or not. I have a shortcut programmed into my DOF button for my flash works. So, I’m literally keeping my eye on the camera very faithfully now, because I’ve got all of those controls right there…I’m absolutely frickin’ diggin’ it.”
McNally’s road pack now consists of a mix of DSLR lenses, a Nikon D850, and a Z 7. “It’s the best of both worlds in the same camera bag.”
Check out the full gallery: theatlantic.com/nikonz7
Nikon Canada now offers a free battery grip with the purchase of a D850 DSLR camera. This deal is good through 1/10/2019.
In Canada, the grip’s MSRP is $529.95 (it’s cheaper on Amazon Canada). The Nikon D850 is now listed for CDN$ 4,099 at Amazon Canada.
The popular eBay coupons are back: today you can get 15% off with coupon code POPUPSAVINGS (up to $100 in savings).
Some of the Nikon US authorized resellers on eBay are BeachCamera and Focus Camera.
If you are outside of the US – see Leon’s top comment on this post on how to apply the coupon code.
This deal is also valid for eBay Canada, Latin America and the Caribbean.
Also – the Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM ART lens for F-mount is now $200 off:
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