Nikon introduces 24-120mm F4 G ED VR lens

On August 21, 2010, in Cameras, by admin
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Nikon has announced the AF-S Nikkor 24-120mm f/4G ED VR, a general-purpose zoom for full frame cameras. This lens covers a useful wideangle to telephoto range with a fixed F4 maximum aperture and features Nikon’s latest VR II stabilisation system. This promises shake-free hand-held shooting at shutter speeds four stops slower than would usually possible, with both ‘Normal’ and ‘Active’ modes. Also on the menu are Nano Crystal coating, a 9-bladed diaphragm, and a degree of environmental sealing. The lens will be available from 22nd September 2010 at a price of £1049.99 / €1099.

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Nikon launches 85mm f/1.4G prime lens

On August 21, 2010, in Cameras, by admin
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Nikon has released a fast aperture medium telephoto lens in the shape of the AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G. Featuring a completely new optical design and a built-in Silent Wave focus motor, it also includes Nikon’s top-end goodies including a 9-bladed diaphragm, Nano Crystal coating for the reduction of flare, a magnesium alloy body shell and weathersealing. Availability will be from 2nd September 2010, at a recommended price of £1499.99 / €1549.

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Sony announces 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 E-mount lens availability

On August 12, 2010, in Cameras, by admin
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Sony has announced its 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 OSS E-mount telephoto lens will be available from September 10, 2010 at an estimated retail price of $800 in the US and £699 in the UK. The image-stabilized zoom lens with an equivalent zoom range of 27-300mm is designed for the company’s NEX series of interchangeable lens cameras and camcorder. It will join the existing line-up of E-mount lenses – the 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 zoom and 16mm F2.8 pancake wideangle.

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Fujifilm launches world’s smallest 18x zoom lens compact camera

On August 1, 2010, in Cameras, by admin
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Fujifilm has announced what it claims to be the world’s smallest 18x zoom camera in the shape of FinePix S2800HD. It appears to be a 14MP version of its existing S2500HD/S2600HD model, using the same 28-420mm equivalent zoom lens and 3.0" LCD. It offers standard 720p HD video recording alongside features such as AF tracking and Panorama Shooting mode, and is powered by AA batteries.

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Panasonic developing world’s first intechangable 3D lens for Micro Four Thirds

On July 28, 2010, in Cameras, by admin
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Panasonic has announced it is developing a digital 3D interchangeable lens for the Micro Four Thirds system, to be launched by the end of the year. The lens will include two optical paths, projecting left and right image pairs onto the camera sensor. These twin images can later be combined to provide a single 3D image using the company’s 3D image processing system and displayed using one of its Viera televisions. The company says it will be the first such lens for a digital system.

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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm 1:4G ED VR lens review

On July 23, 2010, in Cameras, by admin
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Just posted! Our lens review starring the world’s first optically-stabilized ultra-wide zoom: the Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm 1:4G ED VR. Conceived as a relatively inexpensive alternative to the highly-regarded AF-S 14-24mm 1:2.8G, this lens features Nikon’s latest ‘VR II’ stabilization unit in a high quality magnesium alloy body. We’ve put it through our usual battery of tests to see how it performs.

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