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

This field test report on the new Nikon 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lens is by Jess Lee (jessleephotos.comwesternphotographers.com, click on images for larger view):

I had been waiting for this lens to be announced for what seemed like a very long time. I needed a replacement for the Canon 600 I had sold after the first of the year. When the new lens was announced I expected a wait of 3 to 6 months before delivery but was pleasantly surprised when one of the first ones Nikons shipped showed up at Bozeman Camera with my name on the box. As luck would have it, I was in Cody Wyoming leading one of my Cowboy and Wild Horse workshops so I had to wait a few days before I could lay my hands on the lens but Saturday morning I was off on the 2 hour drive to Bozeman.

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Nikon has new 95mm and 82mm circular polarizing and neutral color NC filters

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With the latest Nikkor lens announcement, Nikon also introduced four new circular polarizing and neutral color NC filters in 95mm (for the Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E ED VR lens) and 82mm (for the Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens):

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The $2,099.99 grey market Nikon D810 deal is back

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The Nikon D810 (grey market) deal for $2,099.99 is back on eBay. Limited quantities available, comes with free shipping, 30 days return policy, 1 year store warranty.

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

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Foto-info.si published their full review in English of the new Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR lens that includes full resolution photos (incl. sharpness and distortion samples):

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New firmware updates for the Nikon Coolpix P900 and S6700 cameras

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Nikon released firmware update 1.2 for the Coolpix P900 (still out of stock, except on eBay) and 1.1 for the Coolpix S6700 cameras:

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Grey market Nikon D5500 camera is now $489

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Another new low price, this time on a grey market Nikon D5500 DSLR camera$489. The camera comes with free shipping, 2% back in eBay bucks and 1 year seller’s warranty.

For comparison, the D5500 with US warranty is currently priced at $746.95 after a $150 instant savings rebate, refurbished D5500 kits are $649 on eBay and Adorama.

Additional information/coverage on the D5500 can be found here.

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Rokinon launches Xeen line of cinema lenses for Nikon F mount

Rokinon launches Xeen line of cinema lenses for Nikon F mount
The previously rumored new Rokinon Xeen cinema lenses are now officially announced and are available also for Nikon F mount:

  • Rokinon Xeen 24mm T1.5 ($2,495)
  • Rokinon Xeen 50mm T1.5 ($2,495)
  • Rokinon Xeen 85mm T1.5 ($2,495)

Additional information:

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