Nikon have announced a new 85mm lens, the medium telephoto AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G.
The new optic replaces the older screw-drive AF-D 85mm f/1.8, bringing Nikon’s f/1.8 range up to date with Silent Wave Motor focusing technology.
Weight is around 350g, making it much lighter than the f/1.4 version, and the lens will perform with full autofocus [...]
TOKYO – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce that total production of NIKKOR interchangeable lenses for Nikon SLR cameras reached 60 million in March 2011.
In 1959, Nikon (then Nippon Kogaku K.K.) released its first SLR camera, the Nikon F. At the same time, Nikon also released its first NIKKOR interchangeable lenses for Nikon SLR cameras, [...]
One of the most popular “toy” cameras is the well-known Holga 120N, famed for producing interesting images on 120-format film with it’s plastic lens and light-leak prone body. Now some of that analog-style goodness is available for your Nikon DSLR, with the launch of the Holga HL-N lens for Nikon DSLRs.
This is the original Holga [...]
If you’re in the market for a fast telephoto lens and you happen to have a spare $15k hanging around (quick, look down the back of the couch), then here’s the lens for you.
A seemingly well-used and rare Nikkor 300mm f/2.0 is up for sale on eBay:
Front and rear glass are in excellent condition, no [...]
Tamron have announced the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD superzoom for APS-C DSLRs. It features a new development for Tamron, a Piezo Drive (PZD) focus system that sounds similar to Nikon’s own AF-S.
The lens also features image stabilization (VC), takes 62mm filters and is described as the world’s lightest, smallest 15x zoom.
The acclaimed Tamron 18-270mm VC [...]
If you’re in the market for one of the items announced today, here are some pre-order links to help you beat the queues…
Amazon
D7000 body only
D7000 kit with 18-105mm VR lens
SB-700 Speedlight
35mm f/1.4G
200mm f/2G
B&H
D7000 body only
D7000 kit with 18-105mm VR lens
SB-700 speedlight
35mm f/1.4G
200mm f/2G
Adorama don’t seem to be listing these items just [...]
