Nikon News: New Nikkor lenses released

Nikon have launched a couple of new zoom lenses.

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

DX format 16.7x zoom lens with versatile 18-300mm focal length (FX/35mm equivalent: 27 to 450mm)

Vibration Reduction II (VR II) stabilization system enables more flexible hand-held shooting and lets you use shutter speeds that are up to 4 stops slower.

Maximum aperture of f/5.6 at the telephoto end of the range.

Zoom-lock switch keeps the lens secure when not in use.

9-blade rounded diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus elements blend together smoothly.

Three ED glass and three aspherical lens elements ensure high resolution and superior contrast.

SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for fast, whisper-quiet autofocus.

Compact and lightweight design for a lens with this range.

More information here.

 

AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR

• FX-format standard zoom lens with 24–85mm focal range (36–127.5mm when used with a Nikon DX-format SLR).
• Vibration Reduction (VRII) system enables more stable handheld shooting and lets you shoot at shutter speeds up to four stops slower.
• Nikon Super Integrated Coating greatly reduces ghosting and flare and ensures outstanding color reproduction.
• Designed specifically for use with Nikon FX-format digital SLR sensors.
• ED (extra-low dispersion) glass and three aspherical lens elements ensure high resolution and contrast while minimizing aberrations and distortions.
• SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet and accurate autofocus.
• Two focus modes: M/A (manual-priority autofocus) and M (manual focus).
• Lightweight and compact body.
• Weather-sealed rubber lens mount.

More information here.  

 

 

Nikon News: AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G Lens Launched

Nikon have launched a new lens, the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G:

 More details here

Nikon News: New AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 40mm f/2.8G LENS

Nikon have launched a new addition to their Nikkor lenses, with a 40mm f/2.8 'micro' lens.  It promises to be great for macro work, with a 1:1 reproduction ratio, light weight and near-silent auto-focus.

Highlights:

• 40 mm DX-format macro lens (FX-format/35mm equivalent:60mm).
• Large maximum aperture of f/2.8.
• 1:1 reproduction ratio offers life-like close-ups.
• Closest focusing distance: 0.163 m.
• SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for accurate, whisper-quiet autofocus.
• Two focus modes: M/A (manual-priority autofocus), allows quick switching between Autofocus and Manual focus operation, and M (manual focus).
• Hood and soft lens case included.

More details here.

Nikon News: new 35mm and 200mm prime Nikkor lenses

Nikon have launched a couple of new Nikkor lenses.

AF-S NIKKOR 35mm F1.4G

• Professional, wide-angle FX-format lens.
• 35mm focal length (DX equivalent: 52.5mm) with fast f/1.4 aperture.
• Outstanding optical performance: boasts an aspherical lens element for superior resolution and contrast.
• Bright Viewfinder image.
• Nano Crystal coat reduces ghost and flare.
• 9-blade rounded diaphragm opening for super-smooth bokeh.
• SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet and accurate autofocus.
• Durable weather-sealed magnesium body.
• Detachable hood and soft case included.

More details here.

AF-S NIKKOR 200mm F2G ED VRII

• Professional telephoto lens.
• 200mm focal length (DX equivalent 400mm) with fast f/2 aperture.
• Vibration Reduction II (VR II) stabilization system with Normal and Active modes. Lets you use shutter speeds that are up to 4 stops slower.
• Nano Crystal coat reduces ghost and flare.
• Three focus modes: instant manual focus override (M/A), manual (M) and instant auto focus override (A/M) that prioritizes autofocus even when the focus ring is in use.
• Closest focusing distance: 1.9 m.
• Three ED (Extra low Dispersion) and one super-ED glass elements ensure high resolution and superior contrast.
• SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for quiet, accurate autofocus.
• Durable weather-sealed magnesium body with meniscus glass to protect the front element.

More details here.

Nikon News: new Nikkor lenses

Four new lenses from Nikon:

AF-S NIKKOR 85MM F/1.4G

• Fast f/1.4 aperture
• Newly-developed optical system with 10 elements in 9 groups
• Incorporates Nikon’s exclusive anti-reflection Nano Crystal coat, drastically reducing ghosting and flare
• Dedicated Silent Wave Motor (SWM) to ensure quiet and accurate focusing
• Magnesium body and sealing against moisture and dust 

More details here

AF-S NIKKOR 24-120MM F/4G ED VR

• 5x zoom lens for FX format D-SLR photographers
• Excellent value and performance in a compact package for adventurous photographers everywhere
• Second generation Vibration Reduction system (VR II)
• Design uses Nano Crystal coat, two ED glass elements and no less than three aspherical lens elements to maintain bright, high contrast images
• Very discreet autofocus performance with instant Manual override possible in M/A mode

More details here

AF-S NIKKOR 28-300MM F/3.5-5.6G ED VR

• Huge 10.7 zoom ratio makes it the ultimate ‘walkabout’ lens.
• Two ED and three aspherical elements to effectively manage the risk of aberrations that can occur with super-zoom lenses
• Second generation Vibration Reduction system (VR II)
• Can focus as close as 50cm at all focal lengths for added flexibility
• The Silent Wave Motor (SWM) was designed specifically to deliver quiet and accurate AF operation across the extended zoom range with intuitive manual override

More details here

AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300MM F/4.5-5.6G ED VR

 

• 5.5 times zoom ratio offers flexibility by drastically extending the telephoto reach
• Incorporates high quality ED and new HRI (High Refractive Index) glass elements to help deliver crisp images, even under harsh lighting conditions.
• Second generation Vibration Reduction system (VR II)
• Weather sealed mount, which prevents moisture and dust infiltrating the lens or camera sensor

More details here

Nikon News: new lenses - AF-S 24mm f/1.4 G ED and 16-35mm f/4 G ED VR

Nikon have introduced a couple of new lenses:

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED (more details)

• Professional ultra-fast aperture wide-angle lens
• 24 mm focal length (DX equivalent 36 mm).
• Bright viewfinder image
• 9-blade rounded aperture produces soft and pleasing blur characteristics.
• Nano Crystal coat reduces ghost and flare.
• ED (Extra low Dispersion) glass and aspherical lens elements ensure high resolution and superior contrast.
• SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for fast, quiet autofocus.
• Durable magnesium body with rubber mount seal.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR (more details)

• Ultra- wide-angle zoom lens with constant f/4 aperture.
• 16-35mm zoom range (DX equivalent: 24-52mm).
• Vibration Reduction II (VR II) stabilization system. Lets you use shutter speeds that are up to 4 stops slower.
• Exceptionally high optical performance.
• Nano Crystal coat reduces ghost and flare.
• ED (Extra low Dispersion) glass and aspherical lens elements ensure high resolution and superior contrast.
• SWM (Silent Wave Motor) for fast, quiet autofocus.
• Durable magnesium body with rubber mount seal.

Nikon News: New lens and teleconverter

Nikon have updated their 300mm f/2.8 lens, known as AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II. Details are:

• Vibration Reduction (VR II) enables sharper pictures while shooting at shutter speeds up to four stops slower than would otherwise be possible
• Three focus modes are available — A/M mode is added to conventional M/A and M modes
  
• Nano Crystal Coat effectively suppresses ghosting and flare for clear images
  
• Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures smooth and quiet AF operation

Nikon have also introduced a new verion of their 2x teleconverter, the AF-S Teleconverter TC-20E III, with an aspherical element. It will double the focal length of a compatible lens, but two stops of light will be lost.

New Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

New Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G