Weekly Nikon news flash #411

By [NR] admin | Published: March 27, 2017


→ It seems that the last Nikon D810 firmware update made some third party batteries, like the Watson EN-EL15, unusable. Update: I received multiple reports that the batteries do work fine after the latest firmware update – maybe this was just an isolated incident.


→ Firmware update version 1.2 released for the Nikon Coolpix W100 camera.

 

→ Subal announced a new special edition of underwater housings – Subal Navy line (available also for Nikon cameras).


→ Brad Hill has posted his final summary on the Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sports ($5,999) vs. Nikon 500mm f/4E FL ED V ($10,296.95) lens comparison.


→ 15% off all used gear at Borrow Lenses with coupon code SpringGear17 (valid: 03/24/2017 to 03/31/2017).

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Travel photography with a 35mm prime lens

By [NR] admin | Published: March 26, 2017




“Travel Photography with a 35mm prime lens” is by Thorge Berger (reisefotografie.de):

I am a travel photographer from Germany and a long-term NikonRumors reader. I have written one guest post for NR before which you can find here.

From the beginning of my photography – which is … almost 30 years ago (can’t be true!)- I was always shooting with zoom lenses. Due to the flexibility they offer, I was convinced to make the best choice. And as far as I know, there will be thousands of travel photographers who would say the same.

I personally started with the classic 18-200mm zoom lens which is sometimes referred to as the travel zoom. But after some time, I moved to a heavier solution, the 24-70mm f/2.8 and the 70-200mm f/2.8 because I wanted faster glass and the option to compose with a smaller depth of field. At some point, I started to travel with 2 bodies (currently Nikon D4s and Nikon D500 or D3s as second body). Read More »

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Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 lens review (for Nikon)

By [NR] admin | Published: March 25, 2017


Lensbaby Velvet 56mm f/1.6 lens for Nikon F-mount ($499.95) review by Marc Rogoff (Twitter | Instagram | Website | Facebook):

I bought this lens last year and I must admit I haven’t used it all that much so far. This is mainly due to the fact that for the kind of work I do as a professional fashion and portraiture photographer it is a little bit cumbersome as it requires manual focusing and doesn’t really fit my fast paced workflow easily. As far as focusing is concerned – it has a very smooth long travel gearing which does allow for very fine focus adjustments but any swaying back and forth whilst shooting wide open leaves little margin for error. The barrel is very smooth and as its a metal lens it feels like a quality bit of kit with a good weight and balance when attached to a body.


The lens has a very nice “Velvety” bokeh and a diffusion in the focussed areas when wide open. This I am told is not out of focus but rather a diffused effect. It is not something one can replicate in photoshop as it is not blur…it is a rather unique aspect to this lens alone.

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What to expect next from Nikon

By [NR] admin | Published: March 24, 2017


Time for another recap. Do not expect anything new to be announced from Nikon this month (obviously) since March 31st is the end of their financial year. It seems that Nikon has decided to take a hit in the yearly financial reports and start fresh on April 1st (no pun intended). I already started receiving tips that there could be a new product announcement in April (second or third week of April, Nikon usually does their inventory in the first week of Aril) – two big shows are taking place next month and several companies are planning to announce new products. I received at least two tips suggesting April 20th as a potential date for a big Nikon event for a new product and a 100th anniversary celebration in Beijing. It also makes sense for Nikon to concentrate on the Indian and Chinese market which may explain the event in Beijing.

Here is a recap on what to expect from Nikon:

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One of the upcoming Nikon lenses is rumored to be an ultra wide angle or a fisheye lens

By [NR] admin | Published: March 21, 2017


One of the upcoming five Nikkor lenses this year is rumored to be a full frame ultra wide angle or a fisheye lens, probably something similar to the Canon 11-24mm f/4 or Canon 8-15mm f/4.

Update – the new lens could also be a competitor for the Canon EF-S 10-18mm f/4.5-5.6 (APS-C lens).

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New Nikon advertisement campaign: “Love Letters from the N Line”

By [NR] admin | Published: March 21, 2017

Update: here are two pictures of the new Nikon advertising campaign in NYC (thanks Spy Black):

Nikon Inc. Proclaims Its Love For New York City Through New Love Letters Campaign

Kicking off with “Love Letters from the N Line,” Nikon’s Newest Campaign Celebrates the Things We Love About New York City Through Amazing Images and Invites Others to Share the Love Using #NikonLoveNY

NEW YORK, NY – Today, Nikon Inc. unveiled its new “Love Letters” campaign which features open letters to the residents of New York City, highlighting some of the reasons why we love New York and inspiring people to share their love for the city that never sleeps. Evoking the traditional concept of the love letter but on a grander scale, the campaign will feature a variety of stunning images and curated love notes that highlight the city’s diversity, showcase its exhilarating energy and celebrate the sights and sounds that are distinctly New York City. The campaign creative includes vibrant images, taken with Nikon cameras, that truly capture the city and those that call it home in incredible image quality, vivid colors and stunning detail that Nikon cameras and NIKKOR lenses are known for. Nikon’s “Love Letters” will also encourage New Yorkers to share their own beautiful images and affection for their city through social media, using #NikonLoveNY. Participants’ images dedicated website: www.NikonLoveNY.com.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #410

By [NR] admin | Published: March 20, 2017


→ New focal reducer lens adapter announced – it mounts Nikon F-mount lenses on Fujifilm X cameras.


→ Sigma 85mm f/1.4 HSM DG ART lens ($1,199) for Nikon F mount tested at Photozone:

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