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The D3x and D3s are big bricks— but outstanding DSLRs.
- Nikon D800 $3,000
36 megapixels, with anti-aliasing filter. Coming in late March 2012 for REVIEW. - Nikon D800E $3,300
36 megapixels, WITHOUT anti-aliasing filter. Coming in April 2012 for REVIEW. - Nikon D4 $6,000
Coming in April 2012 for REVIEW. - Nikon D3S $5,200
As of 2011, the world’s finest DSLR in terms of per-pixel image quality and high ISO performance. - Nikon D3X $8,000
As of 2011, the world’s finest DSLR in terms of image resolution + image quality. - Nikon D700 $2,700
Workhorse camera with excellent high-ISO capabilities and relatively compact form factor. - 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) SEARCH
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 $57
Keep those pictures sharp by avoiding camera movement. - Nikon MC-36 Remote Trigger Release with intervalometer, timers, etc $127
Keep those pictures sharp by avoiding camera movement.
Rebates and Bundles
Deals.
- B&H Photo REBATES AND PROMOTIONS SEARCH
Varies regularly. - Nikon DSLR Kits (D90, D3100, D7000, D5100, D300s, etc) SEARCH
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
Outstanding fast prime lens. - Nikon 24mm f/3.5D ED PC-E Nikkor $1,979
Use tilt to evade depth of field limitations, shift to correct perspective. - Nikon 35mm f/1.4G $1,650
Outstanding fast prime lens. - Nikon 35mm f/1.8G DX $197
Fst prime lens for DX sensor cameras. - Nikon 45mm f/2.8 PC-E $1,899
Use tilt to evade depth of field limitations, shift to correct perspective. - Nikon 50mm f/1.2 AIS manual focus lens $700
Nikon’s fastest lens, classic design with an unusual image rendition. - Nikon 50mm f/1.4G $440
Outstanding fast prime lens. - Nikon 50mm f/1.8 II $119
Entry level but very good standard lens. Highly recommended first prime lens for those using a slow kit-lens zoom. - Nikon 50mm f/1.8G $217
High performance normal lens. - Nikon 60mm f/2.8G ED Micro-Nikkor $560
Outstanding all-around normal lens and macro lens. I use mine for product photography. - Nikon 85mm f/1.4G $1,700
Outstanding fast prime lens. - Nikon 85mm f/1.8G $500
Sure to be a favorite lens! - Nikon 85mm f/2.8 PC-E PC-Micro-Nikkor $1,829
Use tilt to evade depth of field limitations, shift to correct perspective. - Nikon 105mm f/2.0D DC-Nikkor $1,069
Unusual defocus control lens — get one while they’re still made. - Nikon 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR macro lens $899
High quality macro lens. Less good at infinity focus. - Nikon 135mm f/2.0D DC-Nikkor $1,390
Unusual defocus control lens — get one while they’re still made. - Nikon 200mm f/2.0 G ED VR II super-tele $5,819
Outstanding fast prime lens. - Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G zoom lens $1,997
World’s finest ultra wide angle zoom. - Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G zoom lens $1,887
Nikon’s finest mid-range zoom. - Nikon 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II zoom lens $2,397
Outstanding and fast telephoto zoom. Must-have. - Nikon 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II zoom lens $6,999
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 SEARCH
For Zeiss lenses (or any brand). Circular polarizer works on all cameras. - Zeiss UV T* filters SEARCH
For Zeiss lenses (or any brand). - Zeiss 18mm f/3.5 Distagon T* ZF.2 lens $1,395
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
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
Outstanding new design. - Zeiss 25mm f/2.8 Distagon T* ZF.2 lens $1,004
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
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
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
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
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
Versatile normal lens with lovely bokeh. Some field curvature at edges/corners. - Zeiss 85mm f/1.4 Planar T* ZF.2 lens $1,283
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
A reference lens against which few lenses compare. - Zeiss Zeiss ZF.2 SLR 5-Lens BUNDLE $6,063
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.
- Voigtlander Color Skopar 20mm f/3.5 SL-II Aspherical Manual Focus Lens $550
Virtually flare-free pancake ultra-wide. - Voigtlander Ultron 40mm f/2.0 SL-II Manual Focus Lens $449
Pancake lens for Nikon. - Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Autofocus Lens $499
Low vignetting, nice bokeh. - Voigtlander Nokton 58mm f/1.4 SL-II Manual Focus Lens for Nikon AIS $449
Very sharp, beautiful bokeh. - Voigtlander 90mm F/3.5 SL II APO-Lanthar $549
Superlative sharpness corner to corner, no color errors.
other
- Schneider Schneider Tilt/shift lenses for Nikon SEARCH
See Schneider lens review in DAP.










