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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 [...]

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. 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 [...]

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. 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 [...]

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. Features at [...]

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. 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 [...]

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 [...]

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. Specifications at a glance: Lens construction: 11 Elements / 8 Groups (3 ED glass elements, [...]

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

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

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