Nikon launch two new lenses!

Nikon has announced the release of two wide angle lenses.
The AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED will cost £1,950 and will be available to buy from March 2010. Dubbed as the ultimate wide angle lens is targeted at the professional reportage and landscape photographer.

The second lens is the AF-S 16-35mm f/4G ED VR – the first ultra-wide lens with VR for FX-format cameras. Priced at £1,050 and available from February 2010, the vibration reduction can allow the photographer to shoot at shutter speeds of up to four stops slower than normal.

For more information on both lenses read the full press release below or visit: www.nikon.co.uk

NIKON DELIVERS THE AF-S NIKKOR 24MM F/1.4G ED: THE ULTIMATE WIDE ANGLE LENS
 
RRP: £1949.99/€2319.00
Sales start date: March 2010
 
Nikon today announces a class leading ultra-fast aperture wide angle lens, the AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED. Designed for professional reportage and landscape photography, the new lens features a ground-breaking optical design for Nikon’s range of class leading FX-format DSLR cameras. 
 
Zurab Kiknadze, Product Manager Lenses, Accessories & Software, Nikon Europe says: “The new 24mm lens continues to strengthen Nikon’s professional lens line up which already includes a range of award winning NIKKOR zoom lenses such as the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED. The shallow depth of field and bright viewfinder image offered by this new fast aperture prime lens will appeal to many photographers, particularly in the photojournalism community.”
 
New NIKKOR optical design
The AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED features a unique optical design which provides improved image quality, with minimal distortion and excellent edge to corner sharpness especially at wider aperture settings. The new optical system combines Nikon’s exclusive anti-reflection Nano Crystal coat, ED glass and aspherical lens elements to deliver brilliant, high contrast image quality with minimised distortion and aberration. The f/1.4 aperture and nine blade rounded diaphragm contribute to render images with stunning NIKKOR trademark bokeh.
 
Discreet and Durable
The lens boasts a dedicated Silent Wave Motor for smooth and discrete autofocus operation, and is built to last with extensive use of magnesium in its construction, and weather and dust sealing, including around the mount. The AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED comes complete with dedicated secure fitting hood HB-51, and soft pouch.
 
Specifications
 
Focal length

24mm

Max/min aperture

f/1.4 / f/16

Lens construction

12 elements in 10 groups (with two ED glass and two aspherical lens elements, and Nano Crystal Coat)

Picture angle

84° (61° with Nikon DX format)

No. diaphragm blades

9 pcs. (rounded)

Closest focusing distance

0.25 m/0.82 ft

Filter/attachment size

77mm

Diameter x length

Approximately 83 x 88.5 mm

Weight

Approximately 620 g/21.9 oz


THE NEW AF-S NIKKOR 16-35MM F/4G ED VR: DEFINES A NEW CLASS OF NIKKOR
 
RRP: £1049.99/€1249.00
Sales starts date: February 2010
 
Nikon UK today announces the AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR, the world’s first ultra-wide angle zoom lens with VR for FX-format cameras. The new lens offers an affordable and practical proposition for general photography with FX-format cameras such as the D700.
 
Zurab Kiknadze, Product Manager Lenses, Accessories & Software, Nikon Europe says: “The AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR covers all bases for wide angle shooting and addresses market feedback for a more affordable alternative to the professional AF-S Zoom-Nikkor 17-35mm f/2.8D IF-ED or more recent AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED ultra-wide-angle lens”.
 
Sharper handheld images at slow shutter speeds
The AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR is the world’s first ultra-wide angle zoom lens to feature Vibration Reduction technology, providing the ability to shoot at shutter speeds up to four stops slower. The application of VR complements the f/4 maximum aperture when shooting in low light.
 
Class leading image quality
The new lens’ complex optical design features Nikon’s exclusive anti-reflection Nano Crystal coat, two ED glass elements and no less than three aspherical glass elements to minimize distortion and aberration, even at maximum aperture. The VR II system and Silent Wave Motor deliver extremely quiet, discrete operation and the nine bladed rounded diaphragm renders delightful bokeh.
 
Built for everyday use
The AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR balances well with more compact FX format cameras such as the D700 and is consequently built to withstand the demands of everyday shooting. The robust magnesium construction and weather sealing will make it an ideal choice for the adventurous enthusiast and professional photographer. It comes complete with durable hood HB-23, and soft pouch.
 
Specifications
 
Focal length

16-35mm

Max/min aperture

f4 / f22

Lens construction

17 elements in 12 groups (with two ED glass and three aspherical lens elements, and Nano Crystal Coat)

Picture angle

107° - 63° (83° - 44° for Nikon DX format)

No. diaphragm blades

9 pcs. (rounded)

Closest focusing distance

0.29m at a focal length of 16mm or 35mm, 0.28m at a focal length between 20mm and 28mm

Filter/attachment size

77mm

Diameter x length

Approximately 82.5 x 125 mm

Weight

Approximately 680 g/24.0 oz