f-number.com http://f-number.com f/1.2 - f/32 and beyond... Fri, 03 Sep 2010 22:28:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G http://f-number.com/2010/08/20/af-s-nikkor-85mm-f1-4g/ http://f-number.com/2010/08/20/af-s-nikkor-85mm-f1-4g/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 22:15:53 +0000 f-number http://f-number.com/?p=333 Nikon has finally announced the much anticipated update to the legendary 85mm f/1.4 mid telephoto lens. The new AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G features Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for extremely quiet autofocusing, and incorporate the now standard Nano Crystal Coat on the professional range of optics from Nikon.

The extra wide maximum aperture of f/1.4 promises the kind of bokeh that is much sought after by the portrait photographers, but now with the added 9 blades rounded diaphragm.

AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G

Features at a glance:

  • 85mm fixed focal length
  • f/1.4 maximum aperture
  • Nano Crystal Coat
  • Silent Wave Motor for fast autofocus
  • M/A autofocus manual override
  • Internal focus (IF) with no increase in the length of the lens
  • Filter size: 77mm
  • Dimension: 86.5 x 84 mm
  • Weight: 595g

More information on the Nikon web site:
http://nikon.com.my/productitem.php?pid=1381-25212782d6

Pricing: RM 5,200 GreatWallPhoto.com

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]]> http://f-number.com/2010/08/20/af-s-nikkor-85mm-f1-4g/feed/ 0 Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR http://f-number.com/2010/08/20/af-s-nikkor-24-120mm-f4g-ed-vr/ http://f-number.com/2010/08/20/af-s-nikkor-24-120mm-f4g-ed-vr/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:45:38 +0000 f-number http://f-number.com/?p=307 Nikon has just announced the new 24-120mm f/4 replacement.  Suitable for all Nikon FX range of DSLR, as well as the DX range of DSLR.

AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Features at a glance:

  • FX full frame
  • 24-120mm 5x zoom range
  • Fixed f/4 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range
  • VR II Vibration Reduction
  • Two ED lens elements
  • Three aspherical lens elements
  • Nano Crystal Coat
  • Silent Wave Motor for fast autofocus
  • M/A autofocus manual override
  • Filter size: 77mm
  • Dimension: 84 x 103.5 mm
  • Weight: 710g

More information on the Nikon web site:
http://nikon.com.my/productitem.php?pid=1382-d6cc269db3

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]]> http://f-number.com/2010/08/20/af-s-nikkor-24-120mm-f4g-ed-vr/feed/ 0 Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR http://f-number.com/2010/08/20/af-s-nikkor-28-300mm-f3-5-5-6g-ed-vr/ http://f-number.com/2010/08/20/af-s-nikkor-28-300mm-f3-5-5-6g-ed-vr/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:35:51 +0000 f-number http://f-number.com/?p=313 Nikon has just announced the new 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR.  This is essentially the same zoom range as the 18-200mm DX equivalent, but for the FX form factor SLR.

AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Features at a glance:

  • FX full frame
  • 28-300mm 10.7x zoom range
  • f/3.5 – f/5.6 variable maximum aperture
  • VR II Vibration Reduction
  • Two ED lens elements
  • Three aspherical lens elements
  • Silent Wave Motor for fast autofocus
  • M/A autofocus manual override
  • Internal focusing (IF) with no increase in the length of the lens
  • Filter size: 77mm
  • Dimension: 83 x 114.5 mm
  • Weight: 800g

More information on the Nikon web site:
http://nikon.com.my/productitem.php?pid=1383-42241b522c

Pricing: RM 3,400 GreatWallPhoto.com

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]]> http://f-number.com/2010/08/20/af-s-nikkor-28-300mm-f3-5-5-6g-ed-vr/feed/ 0 Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR http://f-number.com/2010/08/20/af-s-dx-nikkor-55-300mm-f4-5-5-6g-ed-vr/ http://f-number.com/2010/08/20/af-s-dx-nikkor-55-300mm-f4-5-5-6g-ed-vr/#comments Thu, 19 Aug 2010 21:30:31 +0000 f-number http://f-number.com/?p=323 Nikon has just announced the AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR, a consumer zoom lens for the DX form factor SLR.

This is the first interchangeable lens to utilise a high refractive index (HRI) lens element, which allows for a more compact and lightweight size, as well as offering pleasing rendering performance.

AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Features at a glance:

  • DX form factor
  • 55-300mm 5.5x zoom range
  • f/4.5 – f/5.6 variable maximum aperture
  • Two ED lens elements
  • Silent Wave Motor for fast autofocus
  • VR II Vibration Reduction
  • Filter size: 58mm
  • Dimension: 76.5 x 123 mm
  • Weight: 530g

More information on the Nikon web site:
http://nikon.com.my/productitem.php?pid=1380-699c05a518

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]]> http://f-number.com/2010/08/20/af-s-dx-nikkor-55-300mm-f4-5-5-6g-ed-vr/feed/ 0 Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED http://f-number.com/2010/02/10/af-s-nikkor-24mm-f1-4g-ed/ http://f-number.com/2010/02/10/af-s-nikkor-24mm-f1-4g-ed/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:50:09 +0000 f-number http://f-number.com/?p=298 Nikon has just announced the ultra fast 24mm f/1.4 FX prime lens.  Suitable for all Nikon FX range of DSLR, as well as the DX range of DSLR.

AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED

Features at a glance:

  • 24mm fixed focal length
  • f/1.4 maximum aperture
  • Two ED lens elements
  • Two aspherical lens elements
  • Nano Crystal Coat
  • Silent Wave Motor for fast autofocus
  • M/A autofocus manual override
  • Filter size: 77mm
  • Dimension: 83 x 88.5 mm
  • Weight: 620g

More information on the Nikon web site:
http://nikon.com.my/productitem.php?pid=1370-5835c04823

Pricing: RM 7,500 GreatWallPhoto.com

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]]> http://f-number.com/2010/02/10/af-s-nikkor-24mm-f1-4g-ed/feed/ 0 Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR Ultra Wide-Angle Zoom http://f-number.com/2010/02/10/af-s-nikkor-16-35mm-f4g-ed-vr/ http://f-number.com/2010/02/10/af-s-nikkor-16-35mm-f4g-ed-vr/#comments Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:12:18 +0000 f-number http://f-number.com/?p=292 Nikon has just announced the new FX ultra wide-angle 16-35mm f/4 zoom lens, featuring the latest generation of VR II vibration reduction technology, and with a constant maximum aperture of f/4 for the entire zoom range.  The lens is suitable for the Nikon range of full frame FX DSLR, as well as the DX range of DSLR.

AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR

Features at a glance:

  • Maximum f/4 aperture for the entire zoom range
  • Silent Wave Motor for fast autofocus
  • M/A manual focus override
  • VR II vibration redution
  • Nano Crystal Coat
  • Two ED lens elements
  • Three aspherical lens elements
  • Filter size: 77mm
  • Dimension: 82.5 x 125 mm
  • Weight: 680g

More information on the Nikon web site:
http://nikon.com.my/productitem.php?pid=1372-f611f88dc8

Pricing: RM 4,600 GreatWallPhoto.com

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]]> http://f-number.com/2010/02/10/af-s-nikkor-16-35mm-f4g-ed-vr/feed/ 0 Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f2.8G ED VR II http://f-number.com/2010/01/08/nikon-af-s-nikkor-300mm-f2-8g-ed-vr-ii/ http://f-number.com/2010/01/08/nikon-af-s-nikkor-300mm-f2-8g-ed-vr-ii/#comments Fri, 08 Jan 2010 12:28:48 +0000 f-number http://f-number.com/?p=285 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

Pricing: RM 19,900 GreatWallPhoto.com

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]]> http://f-number.com/2010/01/08/nikon-af-s-nikkor-300mm-f2-8g-ed-vr-ii/feed/ 0 Carl Zeiss announces new ZF.2 series of lenses for Nikon F bayonet http://f-number.com/2009/11/23/carl-zeiss-announces-new-zf-2-series-of-lenses-for-nikon-f-bayonet/ http://f-number.com/2009/11/23/carl-zeiss-announces-new-zf-2-series-of-lenses-for-nikon-f-bayonet/#comments Mon, 23 Nov 2009 02:51:55 +0000 f-number http://f-number.com/?p=280 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

]]> http://f-number.com/2009/11/23/carl-zeiss-announces-new-zf-2-series-of-lenses-for-nikon-f-bayonet/feed/ 0 Nikon D3S DSLR http://f-number.com/2009/10/17/272/ http://f-number.com/2009/10/17/272/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 09:01:25 +0000 f-number http://f-number.com/?p=272 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

]]> http://f-number.com/2009/10/17/272/feed/ 0 Nikon AF-S DX Micro NIKKOR 85mm f/3.5G ED VR http://f-number.com/2009/10/17/nikon-af-s-dx-micro-nikkor-85mm-f3-5g-ed-vr/ http://f-number.com/2009/10/17/nikon-af-s-dx-micro-nikkor-85mm-f3-5g-ed-vr/#comments Sat, 17 Oct 2009 08:39:56 +0000 f-number http://f-number.com/?p=268 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

Pricing: RM 1,700 GreatWallPhoto.com

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