Nokishita just confirmed what I have already been reporting: the Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens will be announced this week. The US price will be $796.95. For comparison, the Nikon 85mm f/1.8 DSLR lens is almost half the price at $426.95. Stay tuned for the leaked pictures (or for the actual announcement).
Update – the lens is now officially announced:
The new Nikon Nikkor Z 85mm f/1.8 S lens is now available for pre-order
Here is the latest Nikkor Z mirrorless lens roadmap:
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.
“Alma and Alzheimer’s” Jason Parnell-Brookes (United Kingdom)
“Ayimpoka” Sara De Antonio Feu (Spain)
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.
