PMA 2003: Nikon AF-S VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IE-ED

Avatar · 18th February 2003

Looks like Nikon is getting ready to release a new VR glass:

Nikon AF-S VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IE-ED

French PDF available HERE

A VR standard zoom, looks interesting.

mervlam · 18th February 2003

a challenger to the all familiar Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM?

james m · 18th February 2003

Looks like I could be replacing my AF-S Nikkor 24-85 f/3.5-4.5G...

longman · 18th February 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Avatar
Looks like Nikon is getting ready to release a new VR glass:

Nikon AF-S VR 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G IE-ED

French PDF available HERE

A VR standard zoom, looks interesting.

I hate G lens, can't use with my F4s & F3p.....

james m · 18th February 2003

and for those wanting the details in English, can be found here. Taken form DPReview.

longman, you can use G series lenses on the F4, but you are limted to P and S modes.

VR is a problem with the F4 cameras.

longman · 18th February 2003

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Originally posted by mysteriousjimmy
and for those wanting the details in English, can be found here. Taken form DPReview.

longman, you can use G series lenses on the F4, but you are limted to P and S modes.

VR is a problem with the F4 cameras.

Thats the problem, I dun like P & S mode, I only use A & M Mode......

james m · 18th February 2003

might as well post these here as well....

New AF 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6G IF-ED, French .pdf file here

New Nikon F75 camera, French .pdf file here

taken from Photim

Knighthunter · 18th February 2003

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Originally posted by longman

I hate G lens, can't use with my F4s & F3p.....

Time to upgrade.......

D100 and F100 calling your name.....

I hope this lens perform better than AFS 24-85, at wide angle. Also I hope the price is below 1k........

YSLee · 18th February 2003

It's an unspectacular consumer lens, unless Nikon did a major change to the optical formula.

Knighthunter · 18th February 2003

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Originally posted by YSLee
It's an unspectacular consumer lens, unless Nikon has did a major change to the optical formula.

Any reasons behind your comment?
I can't expect pro lens at consumer lens price.....

ckiang · 18th February 2003

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Originally posted by Knighthunter

Any reasons behind your comment?
I can't expect pro lens at consumer lens price.....

This is based on the AF 24-120, which wasn't a spectacular lens to begin with. People I know whom has used it didn't like it. at f/5.6 maximum aperture, it's rather slow too.

Regards
CK

Larry · 18th February 2003

i'm curious as to why they decided to develop a F75... isn't the F65 - F80 range well covered already?

ckiang · 18th February 2003

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Originally posted by Larry
i'm curious as to why they decided to develop a F75... isn't the F65 - F80 range well covered already?

Coz they didn't have time to develop a digital back for it, so might as well make it a film camera.

Regards
CK

james m · 18th February 2003

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Originally posted by ckiang

This is based on the AF 24-120, which wasn't a spectacular lens to begin with. People I know whom has used it didn't like it. at f/5.6 maximum aperture, it's rather slow too.

Regards
CK

Hopefully with VR and the 2 ED elements it will be alot better.

Knighthunter · 18th February 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by ckiang

This is based on the AF 24-120, which wasn't a spectacular lens to begin with. People I know whom has used it didn't like it. at f/5.6 maximum aperture, it's rather slow too.

Regards
CK

AF 24-120D doesn't have ED elements, this new VR lens has two ED elements. IMHO, Nikon made some improvement on the optics department for this new lens. With VR funtion f5.6 max aperture is not a big problem anymore as long as not shooting fast moving subject.

kongg · 18th February 2003

I have a feeling that the 80-400 AFS VR is coming.

Knighthunter · 18th February 2003

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Originally posted by kongg
I have a feeling that the 80-400 AFS VR is coming.

you modify your lens?

ckiang · 18th February 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by Knighthunter

AF 24-120D doesn't have ED elements, this new VR lens has two ED elements. IMHO, Nikon made some improvement on the optics department for this new lens. With VR funtion f5.6 max aperture is not a big problem anymore as long as not shooting fast moving subject.

But we all know having ED elements does not mean it will be a great lens...

Regards
CK

Knighthunter · 18th February 2003

Quote:

Originally posted by ckiang

But we all know having ED elements does not mean it will be a great lens...

Regards
CK

ED elements is better than normal glass........but overall design also account the performance of the lens.

Kaijiew · 18th February 2003

Update on Nikon.com.sg for all new products announced

Spec in English

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Larry Moderator Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: singapore Posts: 6,097	i'm curious as to why they decided to develop a F75... isn't the F65 - F80 range well covered already?

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