→ For Black Friday Irix lenses are up to $100 off at B&H and Adorama (most of the other Black Friday deals are still valid).
→ The Tokina 24-70mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro FX lens for Nikon F-mount is now $300 off.
→ New Sigma deal: the 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM ART lens + free USB dock is now $200 off (see all Sigma Black Friday deals here)
→ The Commlite CM-ENF-E1 Pro Nikon F-mount lens to Sony E-mount autofocus adapter firmware version 6 is now available.
The “dying” Nikon DSLR cameras dominate the top spots at four out of five “Best for any budget” buying guides at Dpreview. 12 different cameras were considered for each category. The only exception where Nikon did not get the top spot was the under $500 category where the Nikon 1 J5 was #6 and the Nikon D3400 was #7:
This Nikon D850 camera review is by Andy Zofka (annazofka.com | Facebook):
I’m Andy – half of Anna Zofka Photography wedding photography duo, photography tutor and a complete photography geek 😉
I got the D850 only a couple of days after its UK launch (early September) and I’ve been using it as my main camera since. Before I got the D850 I have been using mainly Nikon D750 for the last 2 years, as well as the Sony A7RII and the Nikon D5, so I’ll be making some comparisons, especially to the D750. Those of you looking to upgrade their D750 may find these bits particularly helpful. On the other hand I have no experience in using D800 or D810, so can’t really draw any comparisons to these cameras.
You probably have noticed that several Nikon Black Friday deals from the leaked flyer were missing – they are now live (see also B&H and Adorama complete listings):
If any other deals become available, I will update this post.
More Black Friday deals can be found here.
The title says it all – I am still receiving conflicting information on a potential Nikon D5s announcement in January. Historically, Nikon has been introducing their new top pro model every two years during the CES show in early January. Given all the latest developments, I am still not sure if this will be the case in 2018. Maybe this post will trigger some more tips from people in the know (tips can be submitted anonymously here).
In terms of lenses, a new 200-400 lens is expected to be announced in the next few months (it could actually be 180-400mm). A new macro lens is also rumored (could be a replacement for the current 60mm f/2.8).
Graphics: broxibear
Check the latest Black Friday deals
A quick update on the Nikon D850 shipping situation in the US: Amazon is now shipping pre-orders placed on October 7th. B&H is still fulfilling pre-orders placed at the end of August. Adorama just shipped a camera ordered on September 5th. On eBay the D850 prices are still around $4,000. Wex Photo in the UK currently has an open box Nikon D850 camera.
Nikon D850 pre-order links: B&H | Adorama | Amazon | BuyDig | BestBuy | Cameta Camera | Focus Camera | eBay | WEX | Jessops
A reader sent me a few unboxing pictures from his new Nikon D500 100th anniversary edition camera (US price is $2,799.95):
