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The D3x and D3s are big bricks— but outstanding DSLRs.
- Nikon D600
$1,997
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24 megapixels, body only. - Nikon D600 with 24-85mm f/3.5 - 4.5G ED VR lens
$2,397
24 megapixels - Nikon D800
$2,797
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36 megapixels, with anti-aliasing filter. See the REVIEW. - Nikon D800E
$3,297
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36 megapixels, WITHOUT anti-aliasing filter. See the REVIEW. - Nikon MB-D12 Multi Power Battery Pack for D800/D800E Camera
$369
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Grip that attaches to the Nikon D800 camera, provides extended battery power, plus giving you a better, more secure and stable hold on the camera. - Nikon D4
$5,997
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See the review. - Nikon EN-EL15 Lithium-Ion Battery for Nikon D800 / D800E
$20
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Rechargeable battery for the Nikon D7000, D800, and the D800E. - Nikon GP-1 GPS Unit
$209
Allows you to "geotag" your images with valuable information such as latitude, longitude, altitude and time information. - Nikon D3X
$6,699
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As of 2011, the world’s finest DSLR in terms of image resolution + image quality. - Nikon D7100
$1,197
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24.0MP DX-Format CMOS sensor with no anti-aliasing filter (!). - Nikon DK-17M Magnifying Eyepiece for D3, D2 & D1 Series, D700
$38
A great aid for manual focus. - Nikon DSLR camera bodies and kits (D90, D3100, D7000, D5100, D300s, etc)
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ALL Nikon DSLR bodies. - Nikon Nikon DK-19 Rubber Eyecup for D3, D2 Series, D700
$8
Keeps stray light out. - Nikon MC-30 Remote Trigger Release
$60
Keep those pictures sharp by avoiding camera movement.
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Varies regularly. - Nikon DSLR Kits (D90, D3100, D7000, D5100, D300s, etc)
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Nikon Lenses
Nikon makes superb lenses. Choose a zoom for fast-paced work, or flexible shooting, or fixed focal length (prime) lens for low light versatility and increased background blur potential. See also photo tips.
- Nikon 24mm f/1.4G
$1,999
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Outstanding fast prime lens. - Nikon 24mm f/3.5D ED PC-E Nikkor
$1,999
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Use tilt to evade depth of field limitations, shift to correct perspective. - Nikon 28mm f/1.8G
$697
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Fast prime lens. - Nikon 35mm f/1.4G
$1,619
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Outstanding fast prime lens. - Nikon 35mm f/1.8G DX
$197
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Fst prime lens for DX sensor cameras. - Nikon 45mm f/2.8 PC-E
$1,899
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Use tilt to evade depth of field limitations, shift to correct perspective. - Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS manual focus lens
$700
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Nikon’s fastest lens, classic design with an unusual image rendition. - Nikon 50mm f/1.4G
$439
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Outstanding fast prime lens. - Nikon 50mm f/1.8G
$217
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High performance normal lens. - Nikon 60mm f/2.8G ED Micro-Nikkor
$549
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Outstanding all-around normal lens and macro lens. I use mine for product photography. - Nikon 85mm f/1.4G
$1,649
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Outstanding fast prime lens. - Nikon 85mm f/1.8G
$497
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Sure to be a favorite lens! - Nikon 85mm f/2.8 PC-E PC-Micro-Nikkor
$1,829
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Use tilt to evade depth of field limitations, shift to correct perspective. - Nikon 105mm f/2.0D DC-Nikkor
$1,079
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Unusual defocus control lens — get one while they’re still made. - Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR macro lens
$899
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High quality macro lens. Less good at infinity focus. - Nikon 135mm f/2.0D DC-Nikkor
$1,299
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Unusual defocus control lens — get one while they’re still made. - Nikon 200mm f/2.0 G ED VR II super-tele
$5,820
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Outstanding fast prime lens. - Nikon 200mm f/4.0D ED Micro-Nikkor
$1,649
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200mm telephoto macro lens. - Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G zoom lens
$1,997
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World’s finest ultra wide angle zoom. - Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G zoom lens
$1,887
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Nikon’s finest mid-range zoom. - Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II zoom lens
$2,397
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Fast telephoto zoom. - Nikon 70-200mm f/4G ED VR zoom lens
$1,397
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Slower-speed telephoto zoom, but much smaller and lighter. - Nikon 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR Lens
$2,697
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Portable long telephoto. - Nikon 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II zoom lens
$6,749
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A bit hard to shoot well, but a good performer overall.
Zeiss ZF.2 Lenses for Nikon F Mount
All these lenses are examined in detail in the Guide to Zeiss ZF/ZE Lenses. Zeiss lenses are ideal for video work.
- Zeiss CZ T* Circular Polarizing filters
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For Zeiss lenses (or any brand). Circular polarizer works on all cameras. - Zeiss UV T* filters
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For Zeiss lenses (or any brand). - Zeiss 15mm f/2.8 Distagon T*
$2,950
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Outstanding extreme wide angle. See review in Guide to Zeiss ZF/ZE Lenses. - Zeiss 18mm f/3.5 Distagon T* ZF.2 lens
$1,395
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Ultra wide (!), most users should prefer the better corrected the 21mm Distagon first. - Zeiss 21mm f/2.8 Distagon T* ZF.2 lens
$1,843
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Brilliant performer even wide open. Exceptional level of correction. No better lens in this focal length. - Zeiss 25mm f/2 Distagon T* ZF.2 Lens
$1,699
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Outstanding new design. - Zeiss 25mm f/2.8 Distagon T* ZF.2 lens
$1,004
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Personal favorite even though it is not technically as well corrected. Wonderful contrast and color wide open. Fantastic for shooting at dusk. - Zeiss 28mm f/2.0 Distagon T* ZF.2 lens
$1,283
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Brilliant moderate wide! Moderate field curvature, but best of the 28mm f/2 lenses. - Zeiss 35mm f/1.4 Distagon T ZF.2 lens
$1,843
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Outstanding bokeh, truly world class in all respects. Highly recommended, but big and heavy. - Zeiss 35mm f/2.0 Distagon T* ZF.2 lens
$1,117
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Wonderful lens, great all-around choice, and much smaller and lighter than the 35/1.4. - Zeiss 50mm f/1.4 Planar T* ZF.2 lens
$725
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Very compact, brilliant images, some distortion, very active bokeh at f/1.4. - Zeiss 50mm f/2 Makro-Planar T* ZF.2 lens
$1,283
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Versatile normal lens with lovely bokeh. Some field curvature at edges/corners. - Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* ZF.2 lens
$1,283
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Classic portrait lens with almost an embossed look when shot wide open. Not corrected for close focusing, classic look for portraits. - Zeiss 100mm f/2 Makro-Planar T* ZF.2 lens
$1,843
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A reference lens against which few lenses compare. - Zeiss 135mm f/2 APO-Sonnar T* ZF.2 lens NEW!
$2,122
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A reference lens against which few lenses compare. - Zeiss Zeiss ZF.2 SLR 5-Lens BUNDLE
$6,063
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Five fast Zeiss primes with carrying case at signficant cost savings: 21/28/35/50/85
Other Lenses for Nikon F Mount
Sigma and Voigtlander make some optically attractive lenses for Nikon.
- Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1
$899
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Low vignetting, nice bokeh. - Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Autofocus Lens
$399
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Low vignetting, nice bokeh. - Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL-II Manual Focus Lens for Nikon AIS
$489
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Very sharp, beautiful bokeh.
other
- Schneider Schneider Tilt/shift lenses for Nikon
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