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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens review

By [NR] admin | Published: December 25, 2016

This review of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens ($2,196.95) is by the Romanian photographer and Nikon Ambassador Mircea Bezergheanu (Website | Facebook | Vimeo | YouTube). The original review was published here in Romanian (thanks for the translation Marius; click on images for larger view):

Posted in Nikon Lenses, [NR] Reviews | Tagged Mircea Bezergheanu, Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens, Nikon Ambassadors, [NR] Guest Posts | 169 Comments

Weekly Nikon news flash #398

By [NR] admin | Published: December 24, 2016

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

→ EasyCover silicone protection covers are now available also for the Nikon D3400 and Nikon D5600 cameras (via DC.Watch).

→ This Sphere Pro lens (available also for Nikon f-mount) employs a toroidal design with the ability to capture a 360° horizontal and 180° vertical field of view. No other lenses with an equivalent capability are known to exist. A sample video can be seen here. More info is available here.

Posted in Weekly Nikon News Flash | 16 Comments

Additional information on the low light Nikon DSLR camera

By [NR] admin | Published: December 22, 2016

The tw0 low light pictures I published two days ago were not taken with a new camera, but with a new sensor if this makes any sense: the new sensor was installed inside a Nikon D750 test mule/body without any specific markings on the outside. The sensor had 20MP resolution (full frame) and was specifically designed for low light photography. There is no indication if Nikon will or will not go ahead with that sensor. This was simply a test and nothing more. Similar tests are done all the time in different locations and this is not really an indication of an upcoming camera. I was ensured that this was not a hoax and the pictures were not fabricated in order to gain online fame. I am hoping to get the full resolution JPG or NEF files in order to get additional information. Once and if I receive them, I will upload them here on the blog. This is really all I can share for now.

Update: here is the full resolution JPG photo I received today:

The EXIF shows just regular D750 data and I could not find anything unusual about it. I still hope to get the original NEF file that will provide us more details about the photo. As far as I am concerned, based on this photo, this could have been taken with a regular 24MP D750 camera (over the last two days I was told multiple times that the sensor was 20MP and it appears to be 24MP based on the EXIF).

Posted in Nikon D760, Weird | Tagged low light Nikon DSLR camera | 186 Comments

Light pollution clip-on filter for full frame Nikon DSLR cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: December 22, 2016

The Hong Kong based company Cyclops Optics is selling light pollution filters for Nikon full frame cameras. The filter can be “clipped-on” on top of the sensor in order to block light pollution for astrophotography.

Update #1: This clip filter was made by STC and not by Cyclops Optics. Cyclops Optics is one of the resellers in Hong Kong. STC is a Taiwanese company and their website can be found here. Some tests can be found here.

Update #2 from a reader: the clip filter is actually inserted during sensor cleaning mode. The mirror flips up and it sets almost level with the electric contacts. The filter bracket holds the mirror up after cleaning mode is disabled allowing for live view mode only. This solution works well with the D810 and D810, but not with the D610.

A new STC MS Clip filter V2.0 is coming soon: the new version will not require the mirror to be locked up and thus should work with D610 and other models.

Additional information from the product listing on their website:

Posted in Other Nikon stuff | Tagged astrophotography | 55 Comments

Pictures reportedly taken with a new Nikon D7xx full frame DSLR camera with incredible low light capabilities

By [NR] admin | Published: December 20, 2016

A Swedish photographer claims that the two photos he posted on his Facebook page were taken with a new Nikon D7** full frame DSLR camera that has some incredible low light performance. The new camera should be released in 2017. The first picture was supposedly taken in a pitch black forest at night:

Posted in Nikon D760, Weird | Tagged baby Nikon D5 camera, low light Nikon DSLR camera | 401 Comments

ZY Optics Zhongyi Mitakon 20mm f/2.0 4.5X: a new compact super macro lens with high magnification ratio for Nikon F mount

By [NR] admin | Published: December 19, 2016

ZY Optics announced the Zhongyi Mitakon 20mm f/2.0 4.5X – a new compact super macro lens with high magnification ratio for Nikon F mount. Specifications, press release and sample pictures can be found over at PhotoRumors.