Nikon Z6/Z7 digitutor videos now available online

By [NR] admin | Published: September 21, 2018





Nikon released the English versions of the Nikon Z6/Z7 digitutor videos (already reported here: Japanese versions are available here):

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Confirmed: Irix Dragonfly is a new macro lens

By [NR] admin | Published: September 21, 2018


Irix published another teaser video confirming that Irix Dragonfly is a new macro lens with a 1:1 macro and a minimum focusing distance of 34.5cm:

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Specifications of the upcoming Sigma lenses (28mm f/1.4, 40mm f/1.4, 70-200mm f/2.8 and 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3)

By [NR] admin | Published: September 21, 2018


Here are the leaked technical specifications of the upcoming Sigma lenses:

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Nikon D3500 now shipping, currently in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: September 21, 2018


The new Nikon D3500 DSLR camera is now shipping and is currently in stock in several retailers:

The Nikon D3500 two lens kit is already $250 off (30%) at Adorama and B&H.

The Nikon P1000 is in stock at Amazon, Focus Camera and Park Camera (UK).

The Nikon D850 is… aah, nevermind.

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Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF lens for Nikon F-mount released, US pricing announced

By [NR] admin | Published: September 20, 2018




Tokina officially released their Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF full frame DSLR lens for Nikon F-mount. The US price is $949. Shipping will start at the end of October. Pre-orders are now open at Adorama and B&H.

Tokina Opera 50mm f/1.4 FF lens additional information (MTF chart, lens design, specifications):

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First Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens reviews

By [NR] admin | Published: September 20, 2018

70-200mm f/2.8E, 500mm f/5.6E and 200-500mm f/5.6E

Kevin Lisota published his review of the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens:

“Handling of the lens is very similar to carrying a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens. It is easy to carry and handhold, where some of its larger siblings can be fatiguing or require a monopod for any significant amount of shooting. It is still ~3 lbs, so you will feel it on your shoulders if you carry it around for an extended period of time, like a 70-200mm f/2.8 lens.

I own the Nikon 200-400mm f/4G VR II lens, the 200-500mm f/5.6E lens and have frequently rented the 500mm f/4E FL super telephoto. This is certainly the lightest and easiest super telephoto to put in a backpack and carry for any length of time. The 200-500mm f/5.6E is definitely bulkier, though does offer more focal length flexibility depending on your subject matter.”

Update – see also this post:

“I found the sharpness of images from the 500mm f/5.6E PF to be quite good at all distances, even at the far end of the field 100+ yards away. Higher ISO settings did give some grain to the photos, so a true evaluation of the lens sharpness will have to wait until I have the chance to shoot a game in full daylight.”

The new 500mm f/5.6 lens is now in stock at Amazon UK and Amazon Germany.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens video reviews/field test reports:

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Nikon Coolpix P1000 camera now in stock at Amazon

By [NR] admin | Published: September 20, 2018


The Nikon Coolpix P1000 camera is now in stock for the first time at Amazon US (ships from and sold by Amazon.com). Previous P1000 coverage can be found here.

Update: the P1000 is now also in stock at Focus Camera.

The Nikon D850 is “expected” to be in stock on September 25th at Amazon and October 5th at B&H.

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