More info on the Nikkor 500mm f/4E FL ED VR, 600mm f/4E FL ED VR and 16-80mm f/2.8-4G DX lenses

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Some more information on the new Nikkor lenses I already reported two weeks ago:

Nikkor AF-S 500mm f/4E FL ED VR

  • Fluorite element (FL)
  • Three ED elements
  • Electromagnetic diaphragm
  • Lightweight
  • Improved AF performance during motion tracking
  • Fluorine coating
  • VR up to four stops
  • Sports VR mode

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Weekly Nikon news flash #321

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→ Several new Nikon D7200 books are listed on Amazon, check your local listings for more info:

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Refurbished Nikon 1 J4 camera + 10-30mm lens for $199 with coupon code RULEOF3RDS. You can also get the same kit with the WP-N3 waterproof housing for $229 with the same discount code. The Nikon WP-N1 waterproof housing is now 69.95 (for J1). Here are the rest of the Nikon deals for this week:

Refurbished (US warranty) Grey market (no US warranty)
Nikon D3300 lens kit: $369.95
Nikon D3300 two lens kit$499
Nikon D5200: $379.95
Nikon D5300 lens kit: $509.95
Nikon D7000: $499.95
Nikon Df: $1,949.95
Nikon Df lens kit: $2.149.95
Nikon D800: $1,849
Nikon D800E$1889
Nikon D810: $2,449
Nikkor 70-200mm f/2.8G: $1,847
Nikon D7200$882↓
Nikon D750: $1,529
Nikon D810: $2,389
Nikon 24-120mm f/4G lens: $579
Full US warranty
Nikon WP-N1 waterproof housing for J1: 69.95↓
Nikon 1 AW1 is now $100 off
Nikon D610 with free MB-D14 grip at Adorama & B&H
Nikon D750 with free 12 months CC subscription
Nikon D750/D610 with free Shure VP83 microphone
Nikon Df with free GP-1A GPS & WU-1a wireless adapters
Nikon D810 with 24-120mm f/4 lens is now $900 off
The July Nikon rebates are now online
Few different Nikon 1 J4 deals are available here

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→ The Meyer Optik Trioplan 100mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon F mount is now on Kickstarter.

primary mirror of the HISAKI space telescope was manufactured by Nikon
→ The primary mirror of the HISAKI space telescope was manufactured by Nikon.

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Nikon D810A recap

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A quick recap on the Nikon D810A camera:

 

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The latest Nikon patents

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Photographybay discovered a series of cell phone related Nikon patents (see this previous filing for a camera that can be attached to a smart phone, another phone related patent can be found here). I’ve already mentioned that Nikon is rumored to be working on some kind of a smart phone integration.

1 Nikkor 10-600mm f:3.5-6.7 VR FL lens patent
Nikon also has a new patent for 1 Nikkor 10-600mm f/3.5-6.7 VR FL lens (designed for 1″ sensor).

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What to expect next from Nikon

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This is an updated post on what to expect from Nikon in the future – the next official announcement will most likely be for the Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-3.5 DX, 500mm f/4E and 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lenses (not sure if they will be introduced together):

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Tokina 24-70mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro FX lens US price announced: $999

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The US price of the Tokina 24-70mm f/2.8 AT-X Pro FX lens was announced today: $999. B&HAdorama and Amazon are currently taking pre-orders. Shipping will start in August.

Specifications:

  • Mount Availability: Canon, Nikon
  • Focal Length: 24-70MM
  • Full Frame Sensor Comp’: Yes
  • Maximum Aperture: F/2.8
  • Minimum Aperture: F/22
  • Optical Construction: 15 Elements / 11 Groups
  • Coatings: Multi-layer coatings
  • Angle of View: 84.20° – 34.49°
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 14.96 in. (0.38m)
  • Reproduction Ratio: 1:4.73
  • Zooming System: Rotary Zoom
  • Number of Diaphragm Blades: 9
  • Filter Size: 82mm
  • Maximum Outer Diameter: 3.52 in. (89.6mm)
  • Dimensions: 4.23 in. (107.5mm L) x 3.52 in. (89.6mm W)
  • Weight: 35.63 oz. (1,010g)
  • Lens Hood: BH-822 Included with lens (pictured)
  • ETA: August

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Press release:

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The world’s widest 1:1 macro lens Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4 will be available in Nikon F mount

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Just a quick note in case you are not following PhotoRumors (you should!) – the world’s widest 1:1 macro lens, the Laowa 15mm f/4 that got announced by Venus Optics earlier today, will be available also in Nikon F mount. The price is $479 (available for pre-order). Read all the details and see some interesting sample images taken with the new lens over at PhotoRumors.

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