The US price of the Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX lens (Aspherical, IF, APS-C) was officially announced today – B&H just listed the lens as available for pre-order at $599.
Shipping will start on March 2, 2015. Additional information on the Tokina AT-X 11-20mm f/2.8 PRO DX lens can be found here, some sample images are available here.
It seems that Nikon USA still has some Nikon 1 J1 cameras they need to get rid of: today you can get a refurbished J1 with 10-30mm VR Lens and a case for $145 (with free shipping). Use Visa checkout and coupon code VISAVDAY15.
If you want to go underwater, the Nikon WP-N1 waterproof housing for the Nikon 1 J1 is also currently on sale for $96.95 ($650 off).
Today Nikon released Capture NX-D version 1.1.0 software.
Download link: Nikon EU | Nikon USA | Global download website
Here is the full list of modifications enabled in this version:
→ The last Nikon D7000 cameras are on sale:
→ Nikon D3300 deals:
→ Nikon has no longer parts to support/repair the D100 DSLR camera (6.1MP sensor, introduced in 2002).
→ Nikon amusing lens set: Nikon produced this set back in 1995. Additional information including sample photos can be found here: mtu.edu | marcocavina.com | dcview | Nikon Japan.
→ Sigma released a new firmware for the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport lens with some optimizations improvements in the OS algorithm.
→ Nikon is ready for the CP+ show in Japan next month (see list of rumored new cameras).
→ Nikon behind the scenes: capturing fast indoor sports in challenging light:
The Nikon D750 camera (gray market) is now listed for $1,599.99 on eBay (regular: $2,296.95) – this is a new low price for that model.
In case you are wondering: several readers have already contacted Nikon USA and confirmed that they will service gray market D750 cameras for the reflection/flare issue (just like they serviced grey marked D600 cameras for the oil spot problem).
FYI: new Nikon D600 is now selling for $1,349.95 on eBay, the D610 goes for even less – current prices are around $1,260-$1,290 (all grey market).
Update: the camera is now sold out. You can see the all current D750 eBay listings here.
The US price for the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD (model A012) full frame lens was announced today: $1,199.00. Adorama is currently taking pre-orders for the Nikon version (update: the lens is also now available at B&H).
Additional information on the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 DI VC USD lens:
Two weeks ago I posted online a leaked Nikon USA press release about a new “I AM ADVANCING” program for Nikon DSLR owners where photographers will be able to download advanced firmware updates and add new functionality to their cameras. The official announcement was supposed to be on January 19th but it did not happen. Here are the reasons why I think the press release is legit:
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