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.
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New Nikon AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.8 G
January 6th, 2012Nikon D7000
September 15th, 2010Nikon 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, 2010Nikon 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, 2010Nikon 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, 2010Nikon 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