A quick update: the Nikon MB-D18 battery grip for the D850 DSLR camera is currently in stock at Adorama, Pictureline and Huppin’s (all are authorized Nikon US dealers).
Update: the $940 battery kit that gives you 9fps for the D850 is also now in stock at Adorama.
Here is some additional info on the new Nikon EN-EL18b battery and its performance:
Very often we carry only a camera or two with just a couple of lenses in our pack while we are shooting. It is especially true nowadays for photographers who travel by air with the size and weight restrictions by most airlines as well as airports. Just today I read the news that the US is going to pass a bill to restrict electronic equipment larger than a smartphone for carry on luggage. At this moment we are already paying for the extra weight and baggage outside of the allowable limits. So one can imagine how this will affect all photographers like us.
As a traveling photographer, I always encountered the question of what to bring for a particular shoot based on what I can carry all the time and not left in the car, coach or hotel. It is pointless to carry equipment that is not with us all the time or don’t have time to change over due to the circumstances. Worst still if we are tired out every-so-often that we have to take a break every 45 minutes or so to rest our body and feet, while others are moving ahead.
I wouldn’t dispute that prime lenses or professional zoom lenses are better due to their specific design or larger aperture opening. But most of the time we will have to carry more lenses or weight, especially the latest range of zoom lenses which uses filter size that is larger than 77mm. This also affects the number of accessories like filters that we have to carry.
→ The Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM lens for Nikon F-mount is now $150 off (19% off).
→ The Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens for Nikon F-mount is now $500 off (38% off).
→ The Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED MC lens with chip for Nikon F-mount is now $110.00 off (29% off).
Nikon D850 accessories:
→ Update: the Nikon MB-D18 battery grip for the D850 camera is now in stock at Adorama.
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There is a new US price drop on refurbished Nikon cameras (compare to previous prices):
More refurbished Nikon gear is available at: Amazon | B&H | Adorama | eBay | Cameta Camera | BuyDig.
As part of their daily DealZone (today only), B&H Photo is having a big sale (up to 47% off) on Vello battery grips for Nikon D7100, D7200, D500, D600, D610 D750, D800 and D800E DSLR cameras. Additional information is available here.
Update: direct link to the Vello grip for Nikon D500.
Amazon UK offers £10 off any qualifying order over £50 with code “BIGTHANKS” (today only).
A rare Nikkor 17.3mm f/4 220° fisheye lens from Nikon is currently listed for sale on eBay for $149,500. The lens can cover a medium format image circle. Additional information and pictures:
Irix has a new special offer in Europe and the US on their wide angle lenses – 15% off the Irix 11mm & 15mm Blackstone lenses for Nikon F-mount:
Update: in Europe only some stores are offering the 15% discount (with free shipping):
Some readers also got 70% off offer from Amazon US (see the screenshots below, update – the 70% off discount was a mistake):
