Venus Optics Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 lens for Nikon F mount launched on Kickstarter

By [NR] admin | Published: July 31, 2016

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The Venus Optics Laowa Zero-D 12mm f/2.8 lens (available also for Nikon F mount) launched on Kickstarter and already has pledged $178,246 from an initial goal of $10,000:

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Tour Divide by Eddie Clark

By [NR] admin | Published: July 31, 2016

Tour Divide by Eddie Clark (website | Facebook |Instagram | Flickr , all photos were shot with a D500 and D750 cameras):

My first year of relying solely on photography as a source of income was 2009, which is also the first year I shot the Tour Divide.  Back then the Tour Divide was still very under-the-radar in the bike racing world, and probably less than one hundred people had ever finished the race. This year would mark my seventh year covering it.

For those unfamiliar with the event, the Tour Divide is a self-supported bike race that starts in Banff, Canada and roughly follows the Continental Divide of North America for over 2700 miles down to the finish at the US and Mexico border crossing of Antelope Wells, New Mexico.  Racers must navigate the unmarked course, find supplies, and maintain their bikes all on their own.  Of course, they can purchase supplies, services and lodging, but the gist is no outside support like what you would see at races such as the Tour de France.  There’s no entry fee, no prize money, or even an award- just glory and personal satisfaction.

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New refurbished Nikon deals

By [NR] admin | Published: July 28, 2016

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Few new deals on refurbished Nikon gear:

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens additional coverage

By [NR] admin | Published: July 28, 2016

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f:1.4E ED lens on Nikon D5 DSLR camera
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens additional coverage:

→ The size of the new 105mm f/1.4 lens compered to other f/1.4 Nikkor lenses:

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→ Nikon currently offers two different 82mm lens filters for the new 105mm f/1.4 lens:

→ The updated pre-order list for the new 105mm f/1.4 lens now includes also UK links.

→ The new 105mm f/1.4 lens is designed with the same “three-dimensional high fidelity” concept as the 58mm f/1.4 lens:

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens pre-order links

By [NR] admin | Published: July 27, 2016

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The new Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens is now available for pre-order at:

Additional information on the new Nikon 105mm f/1.4 lens can be found here.

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Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm f/4.5-6.3G ED lens leaked online

By [NR] admin | Published: July 27, 2016

Nikon AF-P DX Nikkor 70-300mm f:4.5-6.3G ED lens
Back in April I reported about two new upcoming Nikkor 70-300mm lenses – one with and one without VR. Both versions are now listed on Nikon’s website (broken links) but are not yet officially announced:

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens announced

By [NR] admin | Published: July 27, 2016

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Nikon officially announced their new AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens. The US price is $2,199.95.105. Shipping starts in late August.

Pre-order links:

Here are the lens main features:

  • The “three-dimensional high fidelity” NIKKOR lens design concept enables rending of the large and beautiful bokeh with gradual transition from the focus position increases and a natural sense of depth
  • Superior optical performance with high resolution even in the peripheral areas, sharp rendering of distant subjects even at maximum aperture, and high reproduction capability of point light sources
  • Adoption of ED lens elements that compensates for chromatic aberration, and Nano Crystal Coat, which effectively reduces ghost and flare
  • Equipped with an electromagnetic aperture mechanism that enables stable exposure control, even with high-speed continuous shooting
  • Highly durable fluorine coat that effectively repels dust, water, grease, and dirt applied to the outer surfaces of the two lens elements at either end (front and rear) of the lens
  • Filter size: 82mm

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  • Lens design: 14 elements in 9 groups, with 3 ED elements (9 rounded aperture blades):

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