f-number.com » Macro http://f-number.com f/1.2 - f/32 and beyond... Sat, 14 Jan 2012 21:37:26 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 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

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]]> http://f-number.com/2009/10/17/nikon-af-s-dx-micro-nikkor-85mm-f3-5g-ed-vr/feed/ 0 Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM http://f-number.com/2009/09/07/canon-ef-100mm-f2-8l-macro-is-usm/ http://f-number.com/2009/09/07/canon-ef-100mm-f2-8l-macro-is-usm/#comments Mon, 07 Sep 2009 12:22:29 +0000 f-number http://f-number.com/?p=209 Canon has just announced the first lens with the new Hybrid IS technology, the full frame EF 100 mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM.  This is also the first Canon macro lens to carry the “L” designation reserved for the flagship and professional range.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8L Macro IS USM

Features at a glance:

  • Hybrid IS – shift direction Image Stabilizer function in addition to conventional Image Stabilizer
  • Circular aperture with 9 blades
  • Inner focusing with USM
  • Full time manual focus override
  • Closest focusing distance of 0.3 m
  • Filter diameter 67mm
  • Length 123mm
  • Weight 625g

More information at the Canon web site:
http://canon.com.au/products/cameras_lenses_accessories/macro_lenses/ef100mmf28LmacroISUSM.aspx

]]> http://f-number.com/2009/09/07/canon-ef-100mm-f2-8l-macro-is-usm/feed/ 0 Leica Apo-Macro-Summarit-S 120 mm f/2.5 CS http://f-number.com/2009/08/22/leica-apo-macro-summarit-s-1-2-5-120-mm-cs/ http://f-number.com/2009/08/22/leica-apo-macro-summarit-s-1-2-5-120-mm-cs/#comments Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:35:39 +0000 f-number http://f-number.com/?p=181 Introduced as part of the Leica S-System line up, the Apo-Macro-Summarit-S 120mm is a macro lens with reproduction scale of 1:2.  The lens is also suitable as a portrait lens, with a maximum aperture of f/2.5.

The lens has an equivalent 35mm-format focal length of 96mm.

LEICA APO-MACRO-SUMMARIT-S 120 mm F/2.5 CS

Specification at a glance:

  • Lenses/groups: 9/7
  • Image angle (diagonal, horizontal, vertical): approx. 25°, 21°, 14°, approx. corresponds to 96mm in 35mm format
  • Aperture range: f/2.5 – 22
  • Minimum focusing distance: 0.57m
  • Magnification: 1:2
  • Filter size: 72mm
  • Dimension (diameter/length): 91 mm/128 mm
  • Weight: 1135g

More information at the Leica web site:
http://www.s.leica-camera.com/apo-macro-summarit-s-1-2-5-120-mm-cs/?lang=en

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