Nikon eBay finds: rare and expensive


→ Rare Nikon museum collection of more than 75 special and rare Nikon cameras/items for $59,995.

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Nikon 13mm f/5.6 AIS rectilinear ultra-wide angle lens for $44,999.99.

Nikon Stereo-Nikkor f:3.5 3.5cm lens attached to a Nikon S2 rangefinder camera
Nikon Stereo-Nikkor 1:3.5 3.5cm lens attached to a Nikon S2 rangefinder camera for $47,500.

Nikon Nippon Kogaku SP with Nikkor N.C 50mm f:1.1 black paint
Nikon Nippon Kogaku SP camera with Nikkor N.C 50mm f/1.1 black paint lens for $23,099.23.

Nikon S2 black paint early type black dial camera with Nikkor-H 50mm f:2
Nikon S2 black paint early type black dial camera with Nikkor-H 50mm f/2 for $14,361.14.

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First Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E lens review now online

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Few days ago I reported that the new Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E lens is already shipping in Asia. The first review of the lens is already available online at digineff.cz (Google translation) and includes full resolution sample photos.

According to B&H and Amazon, the Nikkor 200-500mm f/5.6E lens will start shipping in the US on September 17th.

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Two new Nikon lens patents: Nikkor 28mm f/1.8 VR and 1 Nikkor 7.5mm f/2.8

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28mm f:1.8 VR lens patent
Nikon has filed a new patent application for a 28mm f/1.8 VR lens (the current 28mm f/1.8 model doesn’t have VR)

Nikon 1 Nikkor 7.5mm f:2.8 lens patent
Nikon also has a patent application for a new 1 Nikkor 7.5mm f/2.8 lens (designed for 1″ sensor). In the past few months Nikon has filed a large number of lens patents for the Nikon 1 mirrorless system.

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Weekly Nikon news flash #331

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→ New Nikon D810A review.

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Sigma released a firmware update for their 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports lens for Nikon F mount (currently in stock) that improves focusing performance when using continuous servo (AF-C) mode.

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The latest Nikon deals

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Here is an updated list of currently available Nikon deals:

Refurbished (limited US warranty)

Grey market (no US warranty)

Full US warranty:

Check out also the $170 off coupon on the Sigma 50mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art lens that will expire tonight.

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First Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E lens shipped in Asia

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mobile01 forum member already received the new Nikon 200-500mm f/5.6E lens. The thread contains also several sample images. The technical specifications of the lens can be found here. According to B&H and Amazon, shipping in the US should start on September 17th.

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Arctic Svalbard, seen through the lens of my Nikon

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I am a photographer from Melbourne Australia, with a passion for travel and landscape photography. If you have some time check out my galleries on Zenfolio, or my Facebook page for the latest updates and images.

I recently saw my childhood dream come true when I undertook a two week boat expedition through the Svalbard Islands.

The Svalbard Islands are located in the Arctic Ocean, approximately half way between Norway and the North Pole. It’s an untouched wilderness featuring snow-capped peaks, glaciers, icebergs and wildlife.

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