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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.

 

Samyang Unveils XEEN 14mm T3.1 and 35mm T1.5 Cinema Lenses

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Samyang has added a pair of new wide angle lenses to its XEEN series of cinema lenses. A new XEEN 14mm T3.1 and 35mm T1.5 join the XEEN 24mm T1.5, 50mm T1.5 and 85mm T1.5 lenses.

All XEEN cinema lenses cover up to a full frame image circle in five different mounts – PL, Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony E and Micro Four Thirds. Samyang touts their optical performance as capable of supporting 4K+ resolutions. The are available with metric or imperial units on the focus scale and feature standard gearing for aperture and focus rings.

The new 14mm T3.1 and 35mm T1.5 retail for $2495 and will be available in March 2016. The current line of XEEN lenses sell for $2145 each. Check them out here at B&H Photo.