→ Another new third-party full frame DSLR lens: Viltrox PFU RBMH 85mm f/1.8 STM.
→ New Nisi 75mm f/0.95 mirrorless full frame lens for Nikon Z-mount.
→ SmallRig cage for Nikon Z6/ Z7 mirrorless cameras (SmallRig is also sold at B&H, but the Z7 model is not yet available).
→ Lexar memory cards on sale at B&H.
→ New firmware update released for the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art lens.
→ New Zenit lenses for Nikon DSLR cameras expected in 2019.
This Nikkor NOCT 58mm f/1.2 CF cinema lens post is by Tim Arasheben (Instagram) – the lens is rehoused by Zero Optik and is mainly used in the movie industry (available for rent here):
Nikon introduced the Noct-Nikkor lens in 1977, in an effort to create a technical marvel optimized for nocturnal (low-to-no light) use. They did just that, soon it gained a reputation among photographers and the legend was born. As a Camera Assistant and now Camera Operator I have experienced Nikon lenses quite a bit for motion picture use. Initially we used them on “THE DARK KNIGHT” in 2008 for the VistaVision plate shots and then some aerial sequences. The lenses were actually a mixed bag of rehoused and raw Nikon glass. My first actual use of the NOCT was when a Director (R.Einhorn) asked me to explore lenses for the FX TV Pilot / Series “WILFRED”. We spoke about some options and quickly landed on the Nikon AIS LINE-UP. It was the NOCT lens that convinced us. The NOCT-Nikkor, was a truly “incredible” look that rendered backgrounds beautifully and created an immediate separation with gorgeous bokeh and flattering skin tones. I’ve used Nikon Lenses continually, on TV shows like “IT’S ALWAYS SYUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA” and the entire video campaign for “Vulcan Kawasaki” motorcycles. The Nikon AIS series represent outstanding character and excellent technical aspects.
Hello, my name is Vincent from Paris and I own my food blog at cecj2.com. I already wrote an article about how I take food’s picture but today I’ll let you know about my other passion: street photography. I’m not a pro but let me share my tips about my last acquisition, a Nikon AF-S Nikkor 500mm f/4 D lens.
First, it’s huge. Second, it’s heavy. Third and most important, it’s really… EXPENSIVE – new it’s around $10k.
So why I choose it? Mainly for two reasons: I found this amazing piece of glass second hand (around $3k) and I tried other focal lengths for street photography (50mm, 85mm and 200mm) and I was disappointed. The problem with shorter tele lenses is that people you’re taking pictures of can actually see you taking pictures of them. I don’t really mind that, in the worst case, they yell at you and you delete the picture (yes people can be very aggressive in street photography). But you can lose the spontaneity or the naive situation in which people are.
Wildlife photography for non-professionals by Jørn and Tora (Facebook | Website | Instagram):
Adobe has not yet released Lightroom RAW/NEF support for the Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera. LRTimelapse.com explains how to tweak the RAW/NEF files with an EXIF editor:
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