The new Irix 11mm f/4 full frame lens for Nikon DSLR cameras will start shipping this week

By [NR] admin | Published: July 4, 2017



B&H and Adorama will start shipping the new Irix 11mm f/4 full frame lens for Nikon DSLR cameras later this week. The lens is already in stock in several EU retailers (Amazon UK, Amazon DE, Amazon FR, Amazon IT).

Just a reminder that all Irix lenses are available in Firefly and Blackstone versions:

Just like the Irix 15mm, the new lens is offerred in two finish versions. Firefly, as a standard version is made of lightweight composite, provided with an anti-slip rubber coating and clearly printed markings. The premium version, the Blackstone, features a durable aluminum/magnesium alloy body that ensures rugged durability. Blackstone’s engraved fluorescent markings reflect UV light to enable easy operation in low-light conditions.

Additional coverage of the Irix 11mm f/4 lens can be found here.

Here is a picture of the new Irix filters that will also be launched in a few days (more info here):

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Nikon Arcrest protection filters update

By [NR] admin | Published: July 4, 2017



A quick update on the new Nikon Arcrest “high-performance” protection filters that were announced in June:

The Nikon Arcrest filters are made with real 2mm thick glass. Five different filter sizes were introduced:

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Different Lexar SDXC and XQD memory cards tested on the Nikon D7500 and D500 cameras

By [NR] admin | Published: July 3, 2017


After the news that all Lexar memory cards will be discontinued, there have been some discussions about the speed of the different SD and XQD memory cards. I found some tests performed by Lexar that you may find interesting – the first one is a comparison between the Lexar 64GB 2000x SDXC UHS-II ($94.82) and Lexar 64GB 633x SDXC UHS-I ($26.95) on a Nikon D7500 camera:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a-7-YThsRBQ

Here is a similar test performed on the Nikon D500:

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Weekly Nikon news flash #425

By [NR] admin | Published: July 2, 2017


→ New Meike Nikon F-mount to MFT lens adapter announced.


→ The Nikon GP-1 GPS unit is listed as discontinued at B&H and is back-ordered at Adorama. Expect a new version to be released with the D810 replacement.

 
→ Spotted this Nikon 600mm f/4.0 D-AF/i ED-IF autofocus lens at B&H during my last trip to NYC.


→ Nikon Japan is selling some additional 100 years commemorative items (leather bag, gold hot shoe cover). The 100 years Nikon items available in the US can be found here.


→ New version of ON1 Photo RAW 2017.5 software released. A free trial is available here.


→ KEH has some new coupon codes for selling and buying used photo gear.

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Top 10 NikonRumors posts for June 2017

By [NR] admin | Published: July 1, 2017

  
  
  
These are the top 10 most visited NikonRumors posts for June, 2017: Read More »

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Nikon D7500 real life review

By [NR] admin | Published: July 1, 2017

Klaus Tan (Facebook | Instagram | Flickr) shares his quick review of the Nikon D7500 DSLR camera ($1,246.95):

Nikon Singapore recently invited me to have a hands-on experience with the D7500. The event was held at a wake park, basically an enclosed cable ski park for wakeboarders. The camera packs a punch within its almost featherweight mass of 640 grams, considering the powerful features it packs. It inherits many features once unavailable in enthusiast-level cameras from its professional range cousins. It indeed lives up to the claims of a more ergonomic design with deeper grip – I could exert a more firm grip on the camera than its D7200 predecessor.

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Nikon 28mm f/1.4E and 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G lenses now in stock

By [NR] admin | Published: June 30, 2017


The new Nikon 28mm f/1.4E and 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G lenses are now in stock and shipping:

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED lens (more info):

Nikon AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR lens (more info):

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