Weekly Nikon news flash #459

By [NR] admin | Published: February 26, 2018



→ The Really Right Stuff L-plate set for Nikon D850 with MB-D18 battery grip is now in stock.


→ The latest Nikon deals (use promo code “BHWPPI18”):


→ Nikon D850 scoops Product of the Year at the Amateur Photographer Awards 2018.


→ The Nikon booth at the 2018 CP+ show that starts next week in Japan.



→ Subal released a new ND850 limited edition underwater housing.

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New Venus Optics Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra Macro lens for Nikon F-mount announced

By [NR] admin | Published: February 25, 2018

Venus Optics announced a new full frame macro lens for Nikon F-mount: Laowa 25mm f/2.8 2.5-5X Ultra. The US price will be $399. Here are the details (Google translation):

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Two new Sigma lenses coming next week: 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art

By [NR] admin | Published: February 25, 2018

Next week Sigma is rumored to announce two new lenses for the 2018 CP+ show:



Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art full frame lens – this will be a direct (and cheaper) competitor to the Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens ($2,196.95)



Sigma 70mm f/2.8 DG Macro Art lens – unknown mount/sensor/type configuration.

Update – here is a size comparison between the Sigma 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and the Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lenses (thanks RC Jenkins):

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The new ProGrade memory cards are now shipping (no XQD for now)

By [NR] admin | Published: February 25, 2018


ProGrade Digital is a new memory card company started by former Lexar executives that recently began producing professional-level CFast 2.0 and SDXC UHS-II memory cards and card readers.

ProGrade memory cards are currently listed for sale on Amazon US and are already shipping – a reader just sent me the above picture of the ProGrade Digital SDXC UHS-II model he received yesterday.

ProGrade memory cards will be sold also at B&H Photo.

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Nikon live streaming at the 2018 WPPI expo

By [NR] admin | Published: February 25, 2018


You can watch the live streaming of all Nikon events at the 2018 WPPI expo on this dedicated page. Streaming begins on Monday, February 26th (February 26-28).

Check out also the WPPI specials from B&H that will include:

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Mean, green, D850 machine (Nikon D850 camera camo conversion)

By [NR] admin | Published: February 24, 2018



Most of you know animalsbybarry who has been deciding for months if he should buy the Nikon D850 or the Sony a7r3. Barry finally decided to go with a good ol’ DSLR even though he strongly believes the future will be mirrorless. Barry shared some pictures with me from his Nikon D850 camera camo conversion:

After a long wait I just got my Nikon D850. Straight from the box it is a rather ordinary looking camera, but I will fix that. I am sure you have seen unboxing articles before, but mine is a little different:

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Nikon D500 Batterygate

By [NR] admin | Published: February 24, 2018


A reader sent me some interesting finding regarding the Nikon D500 battery and the remaining battery capacity metering. The camera seems to have different metering of battery level than all other bodies (that use the same battery). This comparison was done with D850, D810, D750, D7200: the battery that is empty according to the D500 shows 20-25% in eg. D850 – and you can take another 150 photos with a different body. I have tried several samples of D500 and they are all about the same. Here is the full report:

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