Weekly Nikon news flash #330

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→ TopazLabs released ReMask 5 – an updated version with new features of their masking software. Use coupon code “GetReMask5” for $20 off (valid from August 25th – September 18th).

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→ Pixel recently announced a new X800N flash for Nikon (check pricing and availability at Amazon and eBay).

→ Check out this Red Bull photoshoot with Nikon D810, J5 and V3 cameras (from Wired):

“The team completed three shoots in three days at an airport in Prague. Vojtech works with Fomei and Nikon, which provided his complicated kit. The photographer used 34 strobes, each between 400 and 600 watts, to saturate the sky with light. The lighting crew positioned half of the strobes above the plane on a lift; the others stood on the ground. Vojtech used a Nikon D810 camera with Nikkor 24-70/2.8 and Nikkor 70-200/2.8 VRII lenses. Filmmaker Martin Privratsky documented the shoot with Nikon D800, Nikon J5 and Nikon V3 cameras.”

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→ New EasyCover for the Nikon D5500 now available.

Nikon-deals
→ Here are this week’s deals on Nikon cameras:

Refurbished (limited US warranty)

Grey market (no US warranty)

Full US warranty:

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens review

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My name is Bojan Stepančič and I am a professional photographer from Slovenia. I run the photography site foto-info.si. More information about me and my work can be found here.

What is the effect on the perception of quality of a certain lens when comparing it in its own quality range is best seen in the new Nikon lens AF-S Nikkor 24-70 f/2.8E ED VR. That is also the reason I made the test and evaluation from the user’s point of view. I focused on detailed analysis, but all in the context of visual depiction of certain differences and features and not just listing boring numbers, which is often the case with these tests. I tested the lens as a photographer and focused on the features that matter to me . Read More »

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lens review


This Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lens review is by Nikhil Bahl (website | Facebook | Google | Twitter):

In 2011 Canon released the lighter versions of their 500mm and 600mm lenses. At that time, I owned Nikon’s very first AF-S 600mm f/4 version which weighed in at 14.5 lbs, on my scale. Safe to say, I didn’t do much hiking with it and was very envious of Canon’s new offerings. About 4 years later, Nikon has released the new 600mm f/4E FL ED VR and 500mm f/4E FL ED VR Lenses. After reading all the specs, it took me only 2 days to order the new 600mm lens. Weight was the biggest factor, but I have been pleasantly surprised by other improvements.

This review is based on my tests at home and over 10,000 images made in the field. The lens was primarily used with a Nikon D4 camera body and some tests were done with the D810 camera body to see how well the lens performed with a high resolution sensor. I have given the lens a good workout in different conditions and the following are my thoughts on various aspects of the lens.

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Nikon Coolpix P900 camera now in stock at BestBuy

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The hard to find Nikon Coolpix P900 super zoom camera is currently in stock at BestBuy – shipping is marked as “usually leaves our warehouse in 1 business day“.

If you have not yet seen the zoom capabilities of this camera, check out this post.

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Tamron to announce SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD and SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD lenses for Nikon F mount

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Tamron will soon announce two new prime lenses for Nikon F mount:

  • SP 35mm f/1.8 Di VC USD (model F012)
  • SP 45mm f/1.8 Di VC USD (model F013)

In addition to several zooms, Tamron currently has only 60mm, 90mm and 180mm prime lenses in their lineup.

Via Digicame-info

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Now in stock: Tokina AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 PRO FX lens for Nikon F mount

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Another interesting third party lens for Nikon F mount – the Tokina AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 PRO FX lens is now shipping and is currently in stock at B&H and Amazon. Tokina also published the MTF charts of the lens (additional information can be found here):

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The Commlite Nikon F to Sony E adapter will come with autofocus and stabilization support

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Matt Granger published a hands-on review of a new Commlite Nikon F to Sony E adapter (Nikkor lenses on a Sony a7 camera) that will come with autofocus and stabilization support:

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