The Czech blog nikonblog.cz (I believe this is an official Nikon website) published their review of the Nikkor AF-S DX 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR lens ($1,066.95) which includes full sized JPEG and RAW files available for download.
Form the above pictures you can also see the new lens hood design I reported about last month.
Update: more reviews of the lens can be found at mobile01.com (Google translation), foto-info.si (Google translation) and makofoto.cz.
First a quick note: I will be traveling in the next 2 weeks and will have limited Internet service. Some email responses and posts might be slightly delayed.
→ The Venus Optics Laowa 15mm f/4 1:1 macro lens for Nikon F mount is now available for pre-order at B&H.
→ New free Nikon battery grip offer in the UK.
→ New book: Photographer’s Guide to the Nikon Coolpix P900: Getting the Most from Nikon’s Superzoom Digital Camera.
→ Winners of the Nikon Photo Contest 2014-2015 announced (more information is available here). Read More
Here are the latest Nikon deals for this week – some of the highlights are: grey market D4s for $3,999 (new low price), D750 for $1,499 and a refurbished Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G lens for $1,499 ($500 off) – maybe Nikon already started to clear their inventory in order to make space for the new version:
| Refurbished (US warranty) | Grey market (no US warranty) |
| Nikon D3300 lens kit: $379.95↑ Nikon D3300 two lens kit: $499 Nikon D5200: $389.95↑ Nikon D5300 lens kit: $519.95↑ Nikon D7000: $499.95 Nikon Df: $1,919.95↓ Nikon Df lens kit: $2.129.95↓ Nikon D800: $1,849 Nikon D800E: $1889 Nikon D810: $2,449 Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8G: $1,499 Nikon D810+24-120mm: $2,899.99 | Nikon D7200: $882 Nikon D750: $1,499↓ Nikon D810: $2,375↓ Nikon D4s: $3,999↓ Nikon 24-120mm f/4G lens: $575↓ |
| Full US warranty |
| Nikon WP-N1 waterproof housing for J1: 69.95 Nikon 1 AW1 is now $100 off 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 Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 fisheye lens: $189 ($160 off) |
The ↓↑ arrows indicate price drop/increase since last week.
Technical specifications comparison between the previous 600mm f/4G ED VR version (left) and the new Nikkor 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lens (on the right):
Technical specifications comparison between the new Nikkor 500mm f/4E FL ED VR lens (left) and the previous 500mm f/4G ED VR version (on the right):
Ole Jørgen Liodden published a review/beta test report of the new Nikon AF-S 600mm f/4E FL ED VR lens ($12,299.95) where he covers lens sharpness, AF speed and accuracy, the VR system and few other topics. You can also find multiple sample photos from the lens. Head over to his website and check it out.
