2 new lenses announced today

[ortega]

14 June 2012

NIKON Singapore is pleased to announce 2 New NIKKOR Lenses:

AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm F/3.5-4.5G ED and AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

The AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm F/3.5-4.5G ED VR is a highly versatile lens with a focal length of 24-85mm, making it ideal for shooting in a wide variety of situations including landscapes, portraits and snapshots. The lens also offers an extensive set of features including vibration reduction (VR II) to provide camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately four steps, the Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for quiet autofocus operation and two focus modes - M/A (autofocus with manual override) and M (manual).

The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is a high-power zoom lens with a focal length of 18-300 mm and a zoom ratio of 16.7x, allowing a wide variety of shots from wide-angle to super telephoto with just one lens. The AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR joins the AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II and the AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR to enhance the high-power zoom lens lineup. It is also the world's first interchangeable zoom lens for D-SLR cameras to offer the world's highest zoom ratio* of 16.7x, compatible with the DX format. (*Among interchangeable lenses for D-SLR cameras (As of June 14, 2012))

 

[TWmilkteaTW]

cool..was expecting the 18-300 to be typically F3.5-6.3.
Should this make another another good all in 1 travel lens for people who only want to carry a single lens.

 

[s1221ljc]

More power to Nikon! The original Afs 24-85g 3.5-4.5 was quite cheap & good, trust this version is even better. Should be great alternative for those not needing the pro & ex 24-70 lens.

 

[bigpond]

The 24-85 VR may be a useful lens for casual snapshots (travelling, etc) with the D800. At least for such a purpose, one doesn't need to pay as much as the 24-120 f4 VR (about half the price?) -- provided the image quality is not too bad. That said, I can't imagine using the 36MP D800 for casual snapshots

 

[ortega]

can't wait to try it out

 

[rain5533]

can't wait to try it out

Can imaging you're honding the 450mm in DX crop mode ha ha

 

[wolfton]

If the 18-300 IQ is equal or better than the 70-300 VR, then it is worth some consideration, since it will be a convenient travel lens. Else I will still stick on to my uber sharp 70-300VR. Looking at the sample image from Nikon, it does looks pretty good.

Price is out at: Nikon AF-S Nikkor DX 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens 2196 B&H

 

[UncleFai]

can't wait to try it out

Please especially try it on the D800. Thanks!

 

[mogwai]

Can imaging you're honding the 450mm in DX crop mode ha ha

not VR for nothing.

but seriously, 450mm at F5.6...wow. one lens really do all.

 

[rain5533]

not VR for nothing.

but seriously, 450mm at F5.6...wow. one lens really do all.

Can go F1 or Sepang trip ha ha

 

[nicorn]

hope the 24-85 is at a good price.. haha

 

[An drew]

Price is out at: Nikon AF-S Nikkor DX 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Lens 2196 B&H

I was so sure of getting this lens ;p until I saw the price.

It will replace my 18-200 and Tamron 18-270. Anybody want a 18-270, lightly used, no box, non-PZD?

 

[miyata]

Yes , and the 24-85mm going for US $599.95 = S$780 . that State side price before shipping .

Wonder how much for local set ......

 

[miyata]

Btw price is from this link...

Rob Galbraith DPI: Nikon unveils 24-85mm, 18-300mm lenses

 

[wolfton]

The 28mm f1.8 is slightly cheaper locally after conversion as compared to US price. Hopefully, the same applies to these 2 lenses too.

 

[ortega]

i'll just wait for nikon spore to announce the availability and price instead of guessing

 

[Miao]

The 24-85 VR may be a useful lens for casual snapshots (travelling, etc) with the D800. At least for such a purpose, one doesn't need to pay as much as the 24-120 f4 VR (about half the price?) -- provided the image quality is not too bad. That said, I can't imagine using the 36MP D800 for casual snapshots

Well, a lot of ppl do buy the best cam and save on lens .. just like ppl buying bmw but find ways and mean to save on erp, parking, etc ..

 

[Miao]

Just seen a bmw 5 series park by the cte shoulder early morning just before 9am, to siam the erp .. what the hell , join by a fleet of motor bike doing the same thing ..

 

[playhard]

then ppl don't need to change lenses anymore.
But I doubt the quality is better than 77-300 at 300. The quality should be equivalent to 55-300.

 

[daredevil123]

24-85 VR pricing?

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR Lens 2204 B&H Photo