AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
Posted on 30 July 2009 by f-number | No comments
Nikon has just announced the new AF-S DX 18-200mm replacement, notable improvement being the VR II vibration reduction engine.
Other improvements include better zoom mechanism which reduces the “zoom creep”, a common problem with the previous mode. A zoom lock has also being incorporated, which allows the lens to be locked when not in use and for better transportation.
More information at the Nikon web site:
http://www.nikon.com.au/productitem.php?pid=1324-08eb88990c
Cosina Micro Four Thirds lens adapter for Zeiss & Voigtländer
Posted on 14 July 2009 by f-number | No comments
Cosina has just announced the introduction of Micro Four Thirds lens adapter for Carl Zeiss and Voigtländer lenses. This will make an interesting combination for the recently announced Olympus E-P1. Compatible with Zeiss and Voigtländer lenses with the Nikon F and Pentax K mount.
More information at the Cosina web site:
http://www.cosina.co.jp/seihin/voigt/acce/adapter/mfta-sl.html
AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G
Posted on 27 June 2009 by f-number | No comments
An interesting and much welcome addition to the Nikkor DX range, effectively a normal lens for the Nikon DX sensor digital SLRs. A very usable f/1.8 maximum aperture too, ideal for the low light situations.
More information at the Nikon web site:
http://www.nikon.com.au/productitem.php?pid=1310-8934b9b612
Lightroom 2.4 and Camera Raw 5.4 released
Posted on 24 June 2009 by f-number | No comments
Adobe has just released Lightroom 2.4 and Camera Raw 5.4.
Read about it here:
http://blogs.adobe.com/lightroomjournal/2009/06/lightroom_24_and_camera_raw_54.html
Olympus introduces E-P1 retro Digital PEN
Posted on 20 June 2009 by f-number | No comments
Olympus has just announced the E-P1, a digital compact camera modelled after the legendary PEN half frame camera.
The camera is part of the Micro Four Thirds line-up, featuring:
- 12.3 megapixel
- 720p HD movie
- Interchangeable lenses
- Image Stabiliser
- 3 inch LCD
- ISO 6400
- Manual, Aperture & Shutter Priority modes
- 14 Scene modes
- 14-42mm lens (28-84mm equivalent)
- 17mm pancake lens (34mm equivalent)
- Lens adapters for Zuiko lenses
More information at the Olympus web site:
http://www.olympus.com.au/component/option,com_product/id,347/task,detail/Itemid,69/
Cosina announces Voigtländer Nokton 50mm F1.1 lens
Posted on 20 June 2009 by f-number | No comments
Cosina, maker of the Voigtländer range of lenses has recently announced one of the fastest lens around, coming in at f/1.1
More information at the Cosina web site:
http://www.cosina.co.jp/seihin/voigt/english/standard-e.html
Nikkor 50mm f/1.2
Posted on 20 June 2009 by f-number | No comments
The manual focus 50mm f/1.2 is one of the fastest lens from the Nikkor (Nikon) line up.
More information at the Nikon web site:
http://www.nikon.com.au/productitem.php?pid=136-1d3d4b0c43
Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
Posted on 20 June 2009 by f-number | No comments
The EF 50mm f/1.2L USM is one of the fastest lens from the Canon line up.
More information at the Canon web site:
http://www.canon.com.au/products/visual/cameras_lenses_accessories/standard_lenses/ef_50mm.aspx
Welcome back to f-number.com!
Posted on 14 June 2009 by f-number | No comments
Dedicated to the little numbers on the ring of your camera lens. Well, at least on the older generations of lenses…
Stay tuned, as we are undergoing reorganisation and should be back online soon.
Nikon D3s DSLR
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