Weekly Nikon news flash #390

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→ There has been multiple issues reported with a batch of Lexar 2933x 32GB XQD memory cards (it’s a software issue that requires to update the card’s firmware). If you have any issues with this memory cards, contact Lexar for a replacement.

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→ The new SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC memory card is now in stock (available also in 32GB).

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→ The Venus Optics Laowa 12mm f/2.8 Zero-D lens for Nikon F is now available for pre-order.

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The Nikon D500, D750 and D810 rebates in the US were extended. The D3400 camera dropped another $50 (now $150 off). More Nikon deals can be found here.

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New Nikon Winter Cashback program started also in the UK.

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→ Even the exotic Nikon lenses are going down in price – the Nikkor Reflex 2000mm f/11 lens is now listed for $18,000 on eBay – the lowest price I’ve seen so far for this lens (see previous listings).

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED review and comparison with the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G lens

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This Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens review is by Bojan Stepančič (website: foto-info.si) and it was originally published here. The post contains also some comparisons with the Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G lens. Additional coverage on the new 105mm f/1.4E lens can be found here. The lens is currently in stock at AmazonB&H and Adorama:

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Nikon KeyMission cameras are now shipping in the US, currently in stock

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The Nikon KeyMission cameras are now shipping in the US and currently in stock at:

In Europe the three models are still listed as pre-order only: Amazon UK, Amazon Germany.

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New Nikon rebates now live in the US: additional price drops on the D500, D750 and D810

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The new Nikon instant rebates I mentioned yesterday are now live in the US:

Nikon D500

  • Nikon D500: $1,796.95 after $200 rebate at Adorama | B&H | Amazon
  • Nikon D500 + 16-80mm f/2.8-4: $2,396.95 after $670 rebate at Adorama | B&H | Amazon

Nikon D750

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Nikon D810

The different retailers also include free accessories for each purchase – check the links above for more details. The new rebates are set to expire on October 29, but I believe they will be extended.

Also: for the next 24 hours KEH is offering a site-wide sale on pre-owned digital and film gear – you can get 15% off pre-owned digital gear and 25% off pre-owned film gear with the coupon code DIGFILM.

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New “Philosophy of Nikkor” video uploaded

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Nikon released a new “Philosophy of Nikkor” video:

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Dpreview interview with Nikon: “we’ll keep doing what we’re doing”

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Today Dpreview published their interview with Nikon at Photokina and as the editor mentioned in the comments, Nikon’s answer on the future of the DSLR (and few other questions) appears to be “we’ll keep doing what we’re doing“. Here are few other quotes that just confirm this statement:

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New Nikon rebates starting on October 27th

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New Nikon rebates are expected to start tomorrow (October 27th) in the US and will be valid till January 15th, 2017. I do not know the details yet, but the D810, D750 and D7200 cameras will be included. Here are the current deals on Nikon gear:

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