Nikon D600 Teardown

iFixit.com has performed a complete tear-down of the Nikon D600, reducing it to its component parts to see how easy it is to repair. Nikon’s latest full-frame DSLR scored a low ‘repairability’ score, of 2 out of 10 since ‘most components almost require a certification in soldering in order to properly remove’. On the plus side, the tripod mount is easy to remove, if you ever cross-thread it accidentally. iFixit has also worked with semiconductor experts Chipworks to take a very close look at the D600’s 24MP CMOS sensor. Continue reading “Nikon D600 Teardown”

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 for $1,499, 90mm f/2.8 Macro for $849, available for pre-order

The recently announced Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD Lens and Tamron 90mm f/2.8 SP Di MACRO 1:1 VC USD Lens now get priced, and available for pre-order online today. This two lenses will be released on November 30th, 2012.

Continue reading “Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 for $1,499, 90mm f/2.8 Macro for $849, available for pre-order”

Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Lens Price, Specs, Release Date, Where to Buy

Sigma USA has announced the price and availability details of the 35mm F1.4 DG HSM it unveiled at Photokina 2012. The 35mm F1.4, which will be available for Nikon, Canon, Sony, Pentax and Sigma DSLRs, is compatible with both full-frame and APS-C cameras. It will have an estimated street price of $899, making it significantly less expensive than the big-brand competition. Sigma UK, meanwhile, has announced an SRP of £799.99. The lens is the first of Sigma’s ‘Global Vision’ lineup, representing the ‘Art’ category of enthusiast-grade lenses.

Price | Where to Buy | Specs | Release Date | Sample Images

Continue reading “Sigma 35mm f/1.4 DG HSM A1 Lens Price, Specs, Release Date, Where to Buy”