f-number.com » DX http://f-number.com f/1.2 - f/32 and beyond... Tue, 09 Feb 2010 14:52:55 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 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

]]> http://f-number.com/2009/10/17/nikon-af-s-dx-micro-nikkor-85mm-f3-5g-ed-vr/feed/ 0 Nikon D300s DSLR http://f-number.com/2009/07/30/nikon-d300s-dslr/ http://f-number.com/2009/07/30/nikon-d300s-dslr/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:57:36 +0000 f-number http://f-number.com/?p=145 Nikon has just announced the D300s, an update on the popular D300 DX sensor DSLR.

Nikon D300s DSLR

The new model includes the following notable new features and improvements:

  • HD movie modes (1280 x 720 / 24fps, 640 x 424 / 24fps, 320 x 216 / 24fps)
  • Improved EXPEED image processing
  • 7 frames per second continuous shooting mode
  • Dual card slots for CF/SD memory cards
  • Multi-controller rocker with center button
  • Quiet Shutter-release mode for less intrusive shooting
  • Virtual Horizon display
  • Integrated Dust Reduction System and Image Sensor Cleaning function
  • Improved battery efficiency

More information at the Nikon web site:
http://www.nikon.com.au/productitem.php?pid=1332-3acbe18c90

Pricing: RM 5,995 (body only) mynikon.asia

]]> http://f-number.com/2009/07/30/nikon-d300s-dslr/feed/ 0 AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II http://f-number.com/2009/07/30/nikkor-dx-18-200mm/ http://f-number.com/2009/07/30/nikkor-dx-18-200mm/#comments Thu, 30 Jul 2009 13:33:21 +0000 f-number http://f-number.com/?p=130 Nikon has just announced the new AF-S DX 18-200mm replacement, notable improvement being the VR II vibration reduction engine.

AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II

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

]]> http://f-number.com/2009/07/30/nikkor-dx-18-200mm/feed/ 0 AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G http://f-number.com/2009/06/27/nikkor-dx-35mm-f18/ http://f-number.com/2009/06/27/nikkor-dx-35mm-f18/#comments Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:21:46 +0000 f-number http://f-number.com/?p=114 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.

DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G

More information at the Nikon web site:
http://www.nikon.com.au/productitem.php?pid=1310-8934b9b612

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