where there’s smoke there’s fire

→ There are a lot of fake listings/scams on Amazon (in this case: used DL cameras) – make sure you are purchasing from Amazon directly or from a reliable reseller.

→ Capture One ($299) 10.0.2 released with support for the Nikon 1 J5 camera (release notes).

→ Lensrental published their MTF test results for the Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens ($1,199): “From an MTF standpoint, it’s better than any other 85 except the Otus, and it makes a very respectable showing against that fine lens” (they tested the Canon version).

→ £200 trade-in offer on the Nikon D810 in the UK.

→ Interesting: Laowa 105mm f/2 STF lens ($699) vs. Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED lens ($2,196.95).

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→ The Venus Optics Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 “distortion-free” lens for Nikon F-mount is now in stock at Adorama and B&H.

→ Photozone tested the Nikon 105mm f/1.4E ED lens: “Excellent. Period. Never had anything like this in the lab before” (quote from the MTF chart results).

→ The new Metz M400 flash for Nikon is now in stock at B&H and Adorama.

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