New Nikon announcement this week (most likely tonight around midnight EST) that will include the three new, previously rumored lenses:
Nikon USA has a nice surprise for August – new lens-only rebates that are now live at B&H, Adorama, Best Buy and Amazon (you don’t have to purchase a camera in order to qualify):
The “regular” Nikon camera and lens bundle rebates can be found here.
The new rebates are set to expire on August 28th.
→ New: Shanny SN910EX-RF 2.4GHz i-TTL master/slave flash with built-in wireless radio (1/8000s, GN60) for Nikon. More information available here.
→ The new AF-S DX Nikkor 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR lens is not compatible with Nikon D1, D2, D100, D200, D40, D50, D60 D70 D80, D90 and D3000 cameras. Read more on dpreview and check Nikon’s lens manual.
→ Hands-on review of the Tokina AT-X 24-70mm f/2.8 PRO FX lens.
→ Top sports photographers review the new Nikon 500mm f/4E FL ED VR and 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lenses during Wimbledon and The Open 2015.
This field test report on the new Nikon 500mm f/4E FL ED VR lens is by Roy Mangersnes (Facebook | Twitter | Instagram, click on images for larger view):
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
The 500mm f/4 was my preferred telephoto lens for many years. I was using the Nikon one between 2008 and 2013 before switching to the 400mm f/2,8. As a wildlife photographer I have always appreciated the versatility of the 500mm compared to the more specialised 600mm. I also enjoyed the slightly lighter weight of my lens compared with colleagues dragging around the “monstrous” 600 f/4. Now it seems things have changed.
The latest deals on third party lenses for Nikon F mount:
DxOMark published their review of the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f/2.8E FL ED VR lens ($11,996.95) that includes comparisons to the previous 400mm f/2.8G version ($9,699.99) and the Canon EF 400mm f/2.8L IS II USM ($9,999):
DxOMark’s conclusion:
