I will be traveling in the next few days and will have limited internet connectivity. My coverage of the latest Nikon news and rumors could be delayed. While I am on the road you can check the Nikkor Lenses, Nikon D7500 and Nikon D850 Facebook groups for some interesting discussions and photographs. If you have any questions about Nikon gear, you can visit the Nikon Rumors Forum and ask a question.
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→ The new Tamron 70-210mm f/4 Di VC USD lens for Nikon F-mount is now in stock at B&H and Adorama.
→ In addition to the D7500, there is also a new price drop on the Nikon D5600 in the US.
→ Steve Perry has just released a new publication, The Back Button Autofocus Guide For Nikon Cameras. In this free 30 page guide, he explains what Back Button AF is, why so many photographers find it beneficial, how to use it, and answers many of the frequently asked questions on the topic. The book also includes step by step setup instructions for most current Nikon cameras.
→ “Pictures of the Year” Photo Exhibit Opens April 6 at the Newseum (sponsored by Nikon):
Here is an update on the Lexar XQD memory cards situation (currently still listed as discontinued) – a reader recently contacted the company and this is the answer he got:
Three Irix lenses are currently on sale in the US:
The new discounts are now active also at Adorama and Amazon and similar offers are available also in Europe (Amazon UK, Amazon DE, Amazon FR, Amazon IT):
The Nikon ES-2 film digitizing adapter set ($139.95) for the D850 DSLR camera is now shipping in the US and Europe.
B&H already charged credit cards for the first batch of existing pre-orders:
A reader also sent me the ES-2 user’s manual:
Roy Mangersnes ((Facebook | Twitter | Instagram, see his previous [NR] guest posts) published his field test report of the new Nikkor AF-S 180-400mm f/4 ED TC VR lens:
Today B&H Photo’s DealZone has the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens for Nikon F-mount on sale $599 ($200 off). The lens comes with a free Sigma 67mm WR UV filter ($70 value) and free shipping.
This is a new low price for this lens – the last time the discount was only $100. For comparison, the Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR is $1,396.95.
Additional information on the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens:
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