Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S vs. Z Noct Nikkor 58mm f/0.95 lens size comparison

By [NR] admin | Published: December 17, 2018

More “hands-on” pictures of the new Nikon Z Noct Nikkor 58mm f/0.95 lens, this time compared to the Nikon Z 50mm f/1.8 S lens, sent by a reader (thanks Matias & Jimmy):

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Here is a 58mm f/0.7 full-frame mirrorless lens designed for Nikon Z-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: December 17, 2018


The above lens design is for a 58mm f/0.7 full-frame mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount. I believe this is a third-party project and I am not sure if it will come to production. Stay tuned for additional information.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #501

By [NR] admin | Published: December 16, 2018


→ The Topaz Labs holiday sale promotion is now live (details available here)


→ Check the latest Nikon refurbished gear at BuyDig.


→ New: the Nikon D850 now comes with free accessories (memory card and shoulder bag).


→ The new Irix Edge square filers and the holder are now in stock for the first time in the US.

  

→ Rare Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4 D II ED grey lens listed on eBay for $3,995.

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The wonderful Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED lens

By [NR] admin | Published: December 16, 2018

The wonderful Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED lens by Elbert Jan Achterberg (http://www.achterbergbv.nl/fotografie/):

The AF Micro-Nikkor 200mm f/4D IF-ED is by far the oldest lens in my camera-backpack. It was bought, second hand, in 1997 and has been used by me on a F801s, F90x, F100, F5, D2x, D800E and now regularly graces a D850. Despite its age the 200mm is in my opinion still an absolute top performer in terms of image quality and usability. The working distance (distance from front lens to subject) of 260 mm at 1:1 reproduction ratio and its excellent tripod collar are big benefits. The long (for a macro lens) focal length of 200mm really helps with subject isolation.

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Shooting the Nikon 1 J4 mirrorless camera with the new Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 AF-P VR (FX) lens

By [NR] admin | Published: December 16, 2018


Combining the older Nikon 1 J4 model mirrorless compact camera with the newer Nikon 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 AF-P VR (FX) lens by Paul Shepard:

A few years back I saw and “bit” (purchased) a special deal combining the Nikon 1 J4 (N1 J4) camera and 10-30mm kit lens along with the WP- N3 underwater housing. I think I had just destroyed my previous underwater camera (don’t ask) and wanted something to play around with in the nearby Caddo River in western Arkansas (USA).

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Two more “hands-on” pictures of the Nikon Z Noct Nikkor 58mm f/0.95 lens

By [NR] admin | Published: December 16, 2018

A quick update to my post from yesterday – two more “hands-on” pictures of the Nikon Z Noct Nikkor 58mm f/0.95 lens sent by a reader:

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Today only: 10%-15% off eBay coupon

By [NR] admin | Published: December 15, 2018


The popular eBay coupons are back: today you can get 10%-15% off with coupon code PICKUPSALE (up to $75 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.

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Nikon Z Noct Nikkor 58mm f/0.95 lens additional coverage (coming in January 2019?)

By [NR] admin | Published: December 15, 2018



 
Nikon mentioned that the goal of the new Nikon Z Noct Nikkor 58mm f/0.95 lens is to beat the Zeiss Otus performance. My only disappointment is that the new Noct lens will not have AF, but as Nikon explained, it is very difficult and expensive to move large and heavy glass elements with an AF motor. Manual focusing a f/0.95 lens could be challenging because of the thin depth of field:

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