Today Lensbaby announced the availability of several of their lenses for Nikon Z-mount:
Shipping is expected to start on August 2nd.
As a part of their DealZone, B&H has the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens for Nikon F-mount for $1,199 – this is $300 or 20% off the original price of $1,499:
Previous coverage of the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sports lens can be found here.
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Nikon unveiled the winners of the 2018-2019 Nikon Photo Contest:
→ “KUVRD Universal Camera Strap” on Kickstarter: 538 backers, 55 days to go.
→ Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD lens for Nikon F-mount now in stock in the US: Adorama | B&H.
→ New patents for Tamron 85mm f/1.4 and Tamron 24-120mm f/4 full-frame DSLR lenses.
→ Can you get a better camera for less money? Refurbished Nikon D5600 + AF-P DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens now $459.95 at Adorama and B&H.
→ Techart TZE-01 Sony FE to Nikon Z adapter review (Adorama | B&H).
The Nikon Z7 / Z6 Experience Guide is now updated for firmware 2.0, including eye-detection AF. The updates include:
Additional information:
Ibex photography in the Swiss Alps with the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens by Peter Lütkes:
In this article I would like to talk about two things: firstly, the attraction of photographing ibexes, ptarmigans and black grouses with nice colleagues in the Swiss Alps, and secondly, what extended possibilities there are with the new AF-S 500 mm 1:5.6E PF ED VR (what a name) from Nikon.
Fotopro Eagle E6 and E9 Tripod / Gimbal-Head / Leveling Base Review by Paul Richman
All images © Pixels By Paul www.PixelsByPaul.com. Availability and pricing of Fotopro Eagle: Adorama | B&H.
Nikon z7 + Nikkor 14-30mm F4 S lens on the Fotopro E6
INTRODUCTION
The Fotopro Eagle E6 and E9 packages each consist of a carbon fiber tripod integrated with a gimbal-head and a leveling-base, topped off with a custom carrying case. These packages are well thought-through and come with many useful innovations. The E6 hardware is lightweight and yet sturdy, beautifully designed and machined, and so nice to have and use. The E9 is big brother to the E6, being twice as heavy but otherwise quite similar.
Gimbal heads are typically used for action and nature photography, to follow both slow and fast movement especially when using long heavy lenses. Smooth panning with just the right amount of tension is essential for this. I find the tension on both setups just perfect, although one can adjust tension with the two panning knobs if desired. Here are example shots with fast movement:
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