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Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f2.8G ED VR II

Posted on 8 January 2010 by f-number | No comments

Nikon has just announced an updated version of the AF-S Nikkor 300mm f/2.8 lens, incorporating the latest VR II vibration reduction system, Nano Crystal Coating, and a new A/M focus mode which prevents accidental switching from autofocus to manual focus.

AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f2.8G ED VR II

Specifications at a glance:

  • Lens construction: 11 Elements / 8 Groups (3 ED glass elements, Nano Crystal Coat)
  • Maximum aperture: f/2.8
  • Closest focusing distance: 2.3 m in AF mode (2.2 in MF mode).
  • Maximum reproduction ratio: 0.16x
  • Dimension:124 x 267.5 mm
  • Weight: 2,900g

More information on the Nikon web site:
http://www.nikon.com.au/productitem.php?pid=1355-546c3e90d6

Carl Zeiss announces new ZF.2 series of lenses for Nikon F bayonet

Posted on 23 November 2009 by f-number | No comments

Carl Zeiss has just announced updated ZF.2 series of lenses for Nikon F bayonet, now sporting CPU contact which enables aperture priority, shutter priority, program AE or manual exposure settings on compatible Nikon SLR cameras.

Carl Zeiss ZF.2 Nikon F bayonet

More information on the Carl Zeiss web site:
http://www.zeiss.com/C1256A770030BCE0/WebViewAllE/D678857A2FE7B525C125766D003FD150
http://www.zeiss.com/C12567A8003B58B9/ContentsWWWIntern/8E0430013BE9AEB9C12576700045DF32

Nikon D3S DSLR

Posted on 17 October 2009 by f-number | No comments

Nikon has just announced the D3S Digital SLR, a high speed version of their highly acclaimed flagship D3 Digital SLR.

Nikon D3S DSLR

The D3S is targeted at the professional photographers who demand high speed responses, especially for sporting and action photography.

The D3S also incorporates 720p HD video recording with its full frame FX sensor.  High ISO performance has been boosted to an incredible 12800, and ISO 102400 in the Hi 3 mode.

Notable new features and improvements:

  • ISO 12800, expandable to 102400 in Hi 3 mode
  • 720p HD video, 24 fps motion JPEG
  • Image sensor cleaning
  • 9 frames per second shooting rage in FX format, 11 frames per second in DX format
  • Quiet Shutter release mode
  • 1.2x image crop format (30 x 20), approximately 8.4 megapixels

More information at the Nikon web site:
http://www.nikon.com.au/productitem.php?pid=1348-c75670a50e

Pricing: RM 15,750 (body only) mynikon.asia

Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

Posted on 17 October 2009 by f-number | No comments

Nikon has just announced their first DX macro lens, suitable for all DX format Nikon DSLR.

AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR

The lens incorporates the latest VR II vibration reduction system, Silent Wave Motor for quiet and efficient auto focus, ED lens elements for high contrast, and has a reproduction ration of 1:1 and closest focusing distance of 28.6cm.  The 35mm equivalent focal length is 127.5mm when used on DX format DSLR.

Specifications at a glance:

  • Focal length: 85mm (127.5mm equivalent)
  • Maximum aperture: f/3.5
  • Closest focusing distance: 0.286m/0.9 ft.
  • Reproduction ratio: 1:1
  • Filter size: 52mm
  • Weight: 355g

More information on the Nikon web site:
http://www.nikon.com.au/productitem.php?pid=1352-155ca6f546

Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28 for Canon EF

Posted on 17 October 2009 by f-number | No comments

Carl Zeiss has just introduced the wide-angle Distagon T* 2/28 ZE which is compatible with the Canon EF bayonet lens mount.

Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 2/28

Specification at a glance:

  • Focal length: 28mm
  • Aperture range: f/2 – f/22
  • Closest focusing distance: 0.24m
  • Filter size: 58mm
  • Weight: 580g
  • Magnification: 1:4.7

More information on the Carl Zeiss web site:
http://www.zeiss.com/C1256A770030BCE0/WebViewAllE/F5152BEC68B0B8C0C125764A00245BC5

Lightroom 2.5 and Camera Raw 5.5 released

Posted on 16 September 2009 by f-number | No comments

Adobe has just released Lightroom 2.5 and Camera Raw 5.5.

The updates include support for the following cameras:

  • Nikon D300s
  • Nikon D3000
  • Olympus E-P1
  • Panasonic DMC-FZ35/DMC-FZ38
  • Panasonic DMC-GF1

More information from the following post by John Nack:
http://blogs.adobe.com/jnack/2009/09/lr_25_acr_55.html

Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 for Canon EF

Posted on 14 September 2009 by f-number | No comments

Carl Zeiss has just announced the Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 lens, compatible with the Canon EF mount.  This is in addition to the existing Nikon F mount and Pentax K mount.

Carl Zeiss Distagon T* 18mm f/3.5 Canon EF

Specification at a glance:

  • Focal length: 18mm
  • Aperture range: f/3.5 – f/22
  • Closest focusing distance: 0.3m
  • Filter size: 82mm
  • Weight: 510g

More information at the Carl Zeiss web site:
http://www.zeiss.com/C12567A8003B58B9/ContentsWWWIntern/E0943E181906E994C125746C0053918C#1

9/9/09 = Leica M9

Posted on 9 September 2009 by f-number | No comments

As anticipated, Leica has just revealed the M9 full frame rangefinder digital camera.

Leica M9

  • 36 x 24 mm CCD
  • 18 million effective pixels
  • 6.8 x 6.8 µm pixel pitch
  • 2.5″ 230,000 pixels LCD monitor
  • ISO 160 – 2500
  • 32 – 1/4000 sec
  • 1/180 sec flash sync
  • 2 fps, max 8 images
  • Dual processors
  • 139 x 80 x 37 mm (5.5 x 3.1 x 1.5 in)
  • 589 g (1.3 lb)

Comes bundled with Adobe Lightroom 2.

More information at the Leica web site:
http://us.leica-camera.com/photography/m_system/m9/

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Posted on 7 September 2009 by f-number | No comments

A second lens introduced at the same time as the Canon EOS 7D DSLR is the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS.

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

This is an APS-C crop factor lens, with a 35mm equivalent focal range is 29-216mm.  Filter diameter is 67mm, overall weight is 455g.

More information at the Canon web site:
http://canon.com.au/products/cameras_lenses_accessories/standard_zoom_lenses/efs18-135mmf35-56IS.aspx

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

Posted on 7 September 2009 by f-number | No comments

In conjunction with the EOS 7D DSLR announcement, Canon has also introduced the new EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM, an APS-C format zoom lens.

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

The lens has an effective 35mm equivalent focal range of 24-136mm.  Closest focusing distance is maintained at 0.35m throughout the entire zoom range.  Filter diameter is 72mm.

More information at the Canon web site:
http://canon.com.au/products/cameras_lenses_accessories/standard_zoom_lenses/efs15-85mmf35-56ISUSM.aspx

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