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August 19, 2010
Nikon Lens Trifecta: AF-S 85mm f1.4 G, AF-S 24-120mm f4 VR, AF-S 28-300mm ED VR
Nikon has announced a trio of lenses that update old classics and bring new capabilities to full-frame (FX) cameras: the AF-S 85mm f1.4 G, the AF-S 24-120mm f4 G ED VR and the AF-S 28-300mm f3.5-5.6 G ED VR.
The AF-S 85mm f1.4 G fulfills a long-sought wish by Nikonians to bring a a classic portrait lens to current standards:
- A new optical design that includes Crystal-Nano Coating
- Faster and more discreet focusing using Silent-Wave motor
- Full-Time Manual focus with a new manual focus drive mechanism
- Retention of Internal Focusing with no change in lens length
The AF-S 24-120mm f4 G ED VR enhances a popular zoom length for FX-format owners:
- A revised optical formula including Crystal-Nano Coating, two ED and three ASPH elements
- An Internal Focusing mechanism with no change in lens length
- Silent-Wave motor with Full-Time Manual Focus
- Equipped with Vibration Reduction Generation II (VR2) with up to four stops of compensation
And a new superzoom, the AF-S 28-300mm f3.5-5.6 G ED VR:
- A magnification of 10.7x in a 4.5 inch, 1.7 pound compact lens
- Silent-Wave Motor with Full-Time Manual Focus
- Optical formual includes two ED and three ASPH elements
- An Internal Focusing mechanism with no change in lens length
- Equipped with Vibration Reduction Generation II (VR2) with up to four stops of compensation
- Zoom lock to prevent inadvertent lens extension
Posted by covey22 at August 19, 2010 4:20 PM