The new Nikon ES-2 film digitizing adapter set for the D850 will start shipping on March 30, 2018

By [NR] admin | Published: February 28, 2018


After the initial delay, Nikon Japan just released an update on the Nikon ES-2 film digitizing adapter set for the D850 – shipping for the following products will start on March 30, 2018:

In order to use the kit, you will need a compatible macro lens (the Nikon ES-2 film digitizing adapter is compatible only with the D850, for other Nikon cameras you can use the existing Nikon ES-1 slide copying adapter):

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Announced: Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF full frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount

By [NR] admin | Published: February 27, 2018


Tokina announced their previously rumored Opera 50mm f.1.4 FF  “premium” full frame lens for high-end DSLR cameras. Shipping is expected in the Summer of 2018. US pricing is not yet available. Additional info:

  • F-Mount Lens/FX Format
  • Maximum Aperture: f/1.4
  • Ring-Shaped Ultrasonic AF Motor
  • Electric Diaphragm Mechanism
  • Weather-Sealed Construction

The Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF lens is rumored to be identical to the HD Pentax D FA ★ 50mm f/1.4 SDM AW lens and is expected to be priced over $1,000.

Here is the full press release:

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Sony A7III vs. Nikon D750 specification comparison

By [NR] admin | Published: February 27, 2018


Yesterday Sony announced a new 24MP Sony A7III mirrorless camera priced at $1,998. Here is a quick specification comparison from SonyAddict.com (the Nikon D750 was announced in September 2014, the previous Sony a7II model was announced in November 2014):

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Sigma announces the development of 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and 70mm f/2.8 DG MACRO Art lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: February 27, 2018



Sigma just announced the development of the 105mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art and 70mm f/2.8 DG MACRO Art lenses – only the 105mm lens will be available in Nikon F-mount (US pricing not yet available):

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New Nikon KeyMission cameras price drop expected on March 1st in the UK

By [NR] admin | Published: February 27, 2018


Nikon UK is rumored to reduce the prices of the KeyMission cameras on March 1st:

In the US the Nikon KeyMission 170 is already $53 (13%) off.

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Nikon releases new firmware updates for the D4, D4s, Df, D800, D800E, D810, D810A, D7100 and D7200 cameras

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


Nikon just released firmware updates for nine different DSLR cameras. Most of the changes are for adding AF-P lens support (maybe a new AF-P lens is coming soon):

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Deal of the day: Zeiss Milvus 85mm f/1.4 and 135mm f/2 lenses now $200 off

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


Two of the new Zeiss Milvus full frame DSLR lenses for Nikon F-mount are currently $200 off:

Check also the Zeiss savings in the UK.

I believe those deals are part of the B&H Photo specials for the WPPI show. Here are a few more offers:

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