Reminder: the new AF-P Nikkor lenses are not compatible with older Nikon DSLR cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: February 7, 2018


I keep receiving questions from readers about Nikkor AF-P lenses compatibility with older Nikon DSLR cameras – the short answer is: they are not compatible. Here is some additional information:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #456

By [NR] admin | Published: February 5, 2018


→ Nikon D5 price drop in the UK at Jessops and Park Camera (£390 cheaper, some offer free XQD/CF cards).


→ Good deal on the Nikon D7500 in the UK: £899, sold by Amazon.


→ Do you remember the ridiculous “rumor” about Sony buying Nikon? It’s real – check out the new Nikon a900 mirrorless camera 🙂


→ Warning: fake Nikon MH-25 battery chargers (buy it from an authorized dealer, not eBay).


→ Samyang/Rokinon could not confirm if they will start making autofocus lenses for Nikon F-mount (they already announced the first Canon DSLR autofocus lens).


→ Nikon USA has started a new incentives/rewards program. I am not sure how this all works, if anyone is already using it, please share your experience in the comments section.


→ Press release: Nikon enters into a business alliance to establish a clinical-use master cell bank, to be utilized for regenerative medicine products derived from dental pulp cells for the first time in Japan.


→ Nikon Plaza Paris is now open.

The latest Nikon related videos:

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Photographing the Dolomites with a Nikon D610 and D810

By [NR] admin | Published: February 4, 2018

Photographing the Dolomites with a Nikon D610 and D810

Professional adventure photographer James Rushforth has just completed his long term project to document 52 (it was originally 50 but choosing proved difficult) of the most scenic photogenic locations in the Italian Dolomites. His guidebook is aimed at helping aspiring and professional photographers to choose a suitable itinerary for their visit. Each of the locations details the access, major viewpoints, seasonal variations and best time of year / day you’re likely to encounter favourable conditions and light.

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Another weekend deal: Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens + free USB dock for $789

By [NR] admin | Published: February 2, 2018


Another weekend deal: the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary lens with a free USB dock for $789 only at Adorama (regular price: $1,089).

B&H is selling the Contemporary lens in a kit with a 1.4x teleconverter for 1,289.

The Sigma Contemporary lens is lighter, cheaper and with a slightly simplified lens design compared to the Sport model that is almost twice as expensive:

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Deal of the day: Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens for $1,049 (additional $250 student discount available)

By [NR] admin | Published: February 2, 2018



The Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens is currently on sale for $1,049 at BuyDig with coupon code HOLIDAY150 (discount will be shown on the last confirmation step). This is the new version of the lens and the regular price is $1,199.

If you’re an eligible student, you can get an additional $250 discount (more info available here).

Did you know you can get EDU savings at B&H?

Additional information on the Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 lens:

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The latest Nikon design patents

By [NR] admin | Published: February 2, 2018




This new Nikon design patent (USD789434) could be for the rumored Nikon Coolpix P900 replacement. The top dials are different when compared to the current Nikon P900 model.


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The latest Nikon patents: 400mm, 500mm and 600mm f/5.6 Phase Fresnel (PF) lenses

By [NR] admin | Published: February 1, 2018
Nikon 400mm f:5.6 lens patent

Nikon 400mm f/5.6 lens patent

Nikon 500mm f/5.6 lens patent

Nikon 500mm f/5.6 lens patent

Nikon 600mm f:5.6 lens patent

Nikon 600mm f/5.6 lens patent

Nikon filed a patent (P2018-17857A) in Japan for a 400mm f/5.6 (22cm long), 500mm f/5.6 (28cm long) and 600mm f/5.6 (33cm long) full frame Phase Fresnel (PF) lenses.

Addition information on Nikon Phase Fresnel (PF) lenses can be found here:

Nikon’s Phase Fresnel (PF) lens explained

As of today the Nikkor 300mm f/4E PF ED VR is the only Nikon Phase Fresnel (PF) lens.

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