Refurbished Nikon Lens Deals: 70-300mm for 349, 24-85mm for $389

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B&H Photo Video has two refurbished Nikon lens deals available:

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EF 100-400mm f/4-5.6L IS II to be announced late 2013 to early 2014

Current Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Current Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

The EF 100-400mm f/4-5.6L IS lens will be coming to an end soon. And the replacement for this lens has rumored for a long time. It is said new EF 100-400mm f/4-5.6L IS II will be announced in late 2013 to early 2014.

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AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Sample Images

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-140mm f 3.5-5.6G ED VR sample images
1/800s, f/8, 116mm
With a superior optical system employing ED glass and aspherical lens elements, even fine details of the foreground flowers are clearly resolved. The background flowers help the subjects in the foreground to stand out effectively, resulting in an impressive overall image.

Nikon just announced the AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR lens, here are sample images from official website:

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Nikon SB-300 Speedlight Shoe Mount Flash announced, Price, Specs, Release Date, Where to Buy

Nikon SB-300 Flash Speedlite Shoe mount

Nikon just announced an entry-level Speedlight SB-300 to its external flash lineup. The company says the SB-300 can ‘fit comfortably in a shirt pocket’ and weighs 120g (4.2oz) with its two AAA batteries installed. It has a guide number of 18 meters and can tilt upwards by as much as 120 degrees. The SB-300 covers 18mm with a DX-format camera, and 27mm with FX-format.

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AF-S DX 18-140mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR announced, Price, Specs, Release Date, Where to Buy

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Nikon has announced the AF-S DX Nikkor 18-140mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR, a mid-level standard zoom that looks a lot like a kit lens waiting for a camera. The 7.8x lens, designed for APS-C DSLRs, covers a 27-210mm equivalent range and includes the latest VR image stabilization system, rated as offering four stops of stabilization, according to CIPA standard tests. It will sell for around $600 and will not be bundled with any current Nikon DSLRs. We’re not convinced many users will spend so much money to gain a little reach over their existing kit lens, leading us to suspect there may be a body on its way that will match its enthusiast-friendly ambitions.

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