Canon News: New 24-70mm and 35mm lenses

Canon have launched a couple of new lenses, details below:

Canon EF 24-70mm f/4 L IS USM

A versatile 24-70mm f/4 L-series lens with macro mode for up to 0.7x magnification. Ultrasonic AF provides fast, near-silent focusing. UD and aspherical elements deliver superb image quality.

• Versatile zoom range for a variety of subjects
• Macro mode for up to 0.7x magnification
• Up to four-stop Image Stabilizer
• Two aspherical and two UD lens elements
• Fast ultrasonic AF
• Sealed against dust and moisture
• Nine-bladed aperture for soft bokeh 

More details here.

 

 Canon EF 35mm f/2 IS USM

A 35mm prime lens with a four-stop Image Stabilizer and f/2 maximum aperture – ideal for low-light photography. Ultrasonic AF is fast and accurate. An aspherical lens element boosts image quality.

• Up to four stops of image stablisation
• Fast f/2 maximum aperture
• Ultrasonic AF for quick and accurate focusing
• Compact, lightweight design
• Eight-bladed aperture for smooth bokeh
• Moulded glass elements for consistent sharpness
• 0.24m minimum focus distance

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.