→ First neoprene lens protection and camouflage cover for the Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E lens now available in the UK. Update: here is the LensCoat version.
→ Shipping dates for the already delayed Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens:
Check also the new review posted by mobile01.
I don’t have a guest post for this weekend, but a reader sent me an interesting picture comparing the size of the older full frame Nikon AF (D) lenses with the new “modern” APS-C Fuji XF mirrorless lenses (click for larger view):
picture credit: Yannick Khong
Obviously the new Nikon AF-S lenses are bigger but the old AF (D) models are still available and they are dirt cheap compared to the Fuji XF lenses.
Another reader sent me some interesting stats on Nikkor lenses:
The new Tamron SP 35mm and 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lenses for Nikon F mount (see reviews) are now shipping and are currently in stock in the US at Amazon and B&H (Adorama will get them soon). European readers can check availability at WEX, Amazon UK, Amazon Germany and Fotohanskeuzekamp.
Nikon was established in 1917 and in two years it will celebrate its 100th anniversary. In connection with that, the new Nikon Museum will open on October 17, 2015 on the second floor of Nikon head office building in Shinagawa. Admission is free. Additional information and photos from the exhibitions:
Fstoppers published a controversial video “The iPhone 6s Takes Better Video Than My Professional Nikon DSLR” (the DSLR in question was the Nikon D750). They basically compared the 4k footage from the latest iPhone 6s (down-sampled to 1080p) to the 1080p footage from the Nikon D750. Their conclusion? The iPhone won:
Nikon launched a new website called “Step into the world of astrophotography, with a Nikon camera“. Some of the discussed topics are:
In addition to the D810A, Nikon also recommends the Nikon 1 J5 and P900 cameras for astrophotography:
Press release:
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