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New Video Teases Lenses for Nikon’s Z6/Z7 Mirrorless Cameras

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Nikon has released a new update in its continuing tease of the full frame mirrorless camera coming August 23. The teaser video (above) shows of Nikon’s historic lenses, opening with the legendary Noct-Nikkor 58mm f/1.2 lens. The video closes with a quick tease of the upcoming Nikkor Z lens.

Native lenses are an important part of any mirrorless system. While mount adapters are sure to be a part of Nikon’s new system, having native lenses for the new mirrorless mount are necessary for widespread adoption. Sony has been working overtime to build out its stable of E-mount lenses over the past several years. Let’s see if Nikon can excite its user base with some important and practical lenses out of the gate.

 

Nikon Announces Development of AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR Lens

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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR Lens (uses same Phase Fresnel lens element design)

Nikon has announced the development of the AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/5.6E PF ED VR lens. It is significantly smaller and lighter than comparable camera lenses due to the adoption of Phase Fresnel lens elements. The PF element first appeared in the AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4E PF ED VR lens (above) back in 2015.

Details are scarce and there are no photos released yet. Nikon says final pricing and availability info will come later this year. Check out the press release below. [Read more…]

Nikon Introduces the D850 Filmmaker’s Kit

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Like its predecessor, the Nikon D850 is getting the Filmmaker’s Kit treatment. The new HDSLR kit includes the following:

  • Nikon D850 Body
  • AF-S NIKKOR 20mm f/1.8G ED Lens
  • AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G ED Lens
  • AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens
  • Spare EN-EL15a Lithium-Ion Battery
  • ME-1 Stereo Microphone
  • ME-W1 Wireless Microphone Set
  • Atomos Ninja Flame 7″ Recording Monitor

The Nikon D850 Filmmaker’s Kit retails for $5499.95. Check it out here at B&H Photo.

Nikon Trade-In Promotion Toward D850 at Adorama

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Adorama is running a new Nikon trade-in promotion for the Nikon D850. You can trade-in your used Nikon DSLRs and get up to 70% credit of the resale value of any used equipment to apply towards the purchase of a new Nikon D850 or other gear.

Right now the promo applies to:

  • D810
  • D800
  • D800E
  • D500
  • D750
  • D700
  • D610
  • D600

You can find more details and get a quote for your gear here on Adorama’s website.

Black Friday Deal: Nikon D750 w/ MB-D16 Battery Grip for $1496

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B&H has the Nikon D750 with the MB-D16 battery grip for $1496 (reg. $1996 for the D750 only). The deal also includes a SanDisk 64GB Extreme SDXC card, spare battery and camera bag. Check it out while it lasts here at B&H Photo.

Check out the main Black Friday and Cyber Monday Camera and Photo Deals page for more.