Sigma issued an update to their previous press release on their lenses compatibility with the Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera (see also Tamron’s and Tokina’s compatibility notices):
Sigma issued an update for their lenses compatibility with the Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera
Third party lens updates (new Yongnuo 35mm f/1.4 lens announced)
Yongnuo announced a new YN 35mm f/1.4 full frame DSLR lens. Technical specifications, MTF charts, lens design and additional information can be found here (Yongnuo lenses are sold at B&H and Amazon).
The new version of the Yongnuo YN 50mm f/1.4N E lens for Nikon F-mount is now in stock (additional information available here).
The Venus Optics Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 full frame mirrorless lens is now officially announced. The price is $849. The Z-mount version is coming in a few months as I already reported yesterday.
The IRIX 11mm f/4 Blackstone lens for Nikon F-mount is now $125 off. More PPE deals and specials can be found here and here.
Venus Optics Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 mirrorless lens for Nikon Z-mount coming in 2019
At the 2018 Photokina show Venus Optics announced their new Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 mirrorless lens:
“Designed primarily for travel photography, Venus optics have managed to compress the size to smallest in its class, less than 10 inch (<10cm) and only 1.1 pounds (<500g). The 102° (18mm) to 130° (10mm) angle of view provides flexibility for photographers to compose landscape or architecture photos with ease. The lens houses with 14 elements in 10 groups with 2 aspherical elements & 1 extra-low dispersion element to deliver exceptional performance. It can focus as close as 15cm for some mini-macro shooting. A rear filter slot is included to fit with 37mm filter. Click/clickless aperture can be toggled by the switch on the lens barrel.”
Update – the lens is now officially announced:
Venus Optics Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 full frame mirrorless lens officially announced
The Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 lens will also be available for Nikon Z-mount (and Canon EOS R mount) in 2019. Here are the Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 lens design diagram and MTF charts:
Laowa lenses are sold at B&H and on their official website.
Venus Optics Laowa 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 lens related videos:
Nikon Z7 firmware update version 1.01 released
Nikon just released firmware version 1.01 for the Nikon Z7 mirrorless camera. Here is the changelog:
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New Nikon rebates now live (also: Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 lens now $400 off)
The new Nikon rebates are now live at Adorama and B&H Photo – the savings are for the D500, D750 and D810 DSLR cameras (some models come with a free battery grip and accessories). See the new prices at:
- D500 + MB-D17: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
- D500 + 16-80 + MB-D17: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
- D750 + MB-D16: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
- D750 + 24-120 + MB-D16: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
- D810 + MB-D12: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
- D810 + 24-120 + MB-D12: Adorama | B&H | Amazon
For the next 24 hours, the Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 DG HSM Art lens for Nikon F-mount will be $400 off.
All PPE deals can be found here.
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Another eBay 10% off coupon (two days only)
New eBay deal: the last few eBay coupons were very popular with NR readers, here is another one – 10% off everything with coupon code PICKUPTEN (up to $100 in savings).
Some of the Nikon US authorized resellers on eBay are: Adorama, BeachCamera and Focus Camera.
If you are outside of the US – see Leon’s top comment on this post on how to apply the coupon code.
This deal is also valid for eBay Canada.
New Nikon rebates starts tonight: up to $1,200 off the D500, D750 & D810 cameras
Just a heads up – Nikon will launch new rebates tonight with savings up to $1,200 for the D500, D750 and D810 camera bundles. Some of the listings will come with a free battery grip. I will post the details once they go live. Stay tuned.
Update – the new Nikon rebates are now live:
New Nikon rebates now live (also: Sigma 14-24mm f/2.8 lens now $400 off)