Posts Tagged ‘Nikon’

New Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 G

January 6th, 2012

Nikon launched the AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 G, an improved version of the popular AF 85 f/1.8. The new lens will be available for $500 in March.Nikkor AF-S 85 1.8 G

Nikon D7000

September 15th, 2010

Nikon announces the new Nikon D7000 DSLR camera, the perfect upgrade for all D5000 and D90 users and even attractive to a lot of others:

  • 16.2 MP CMOS sensor
  • 3″  921k dot LCD
  • 1080p full HD video with full time autofocus
  • 39-point AF with a new 2,016 pixel RGB 3D Matrix Metering System
  • ISO 100-6400 with up to 25600 HI-2 previously available only in Nikon FX cameras
  • 6 fps for up to 100 images
  • Quiet single frame advance mode
  • 14-bit RAW mode
  • Two SD card slots
  • Camera body with a magnesium-alloy top and rear covers
  • Shutter built for at least 150,000 cycles

Links: Nikon press release, Nikon fact sheet, Nikon D7000 pictures, first preview at Dpreview and an interesting test including D7000 videos.

AF-S Nikkor 200mm f2G ED VR II

September 15th, 2010

Nikon announces the AF-S Nikkor 200mm f2G ED VR II, a successor to the legendary 200/2 lens adding the second generation VR and a new mode for the AF switch.

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G lens

September 15th, 2010

Nikon announces the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 35mm f/1.4G prime lens:

  • 35mm f1.4 wide angle prime lens
  • 10 elements in 7 groups with 1 asperical element
  • Nano crystal coating to reduce lens flare
  • weather-sealed magnesium alloy body
  • Silvent Wave Motor

The lens should be available late November at a retail price of £1699.99. Link to Nikon PDF.

Nikon SB700

September 15th, 2010

Nikon announces the Speedlight SB-700 flash, a replacement for the SB-600 featuring a guide number of 38:

  • guide number 38
  • wireless control
  • multi-step auto zoom from 24 to 120mm (SB-600: 24-85mm)
  • rotating head
  • built-in bounce card
  • diffuser