New Nikon lenses. 24/1.4 and 16-35/4vr

[kipkeston]

http://press.nikonusa.com/2010/02/nikon_releases_two_highly_anti.php

http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Camera-Lenses/2184/AF-S-NIKKOR-24mm-f%2F1.4G-ED.html

http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-N...es/2182/AF-S-NIKKOR-16-35mm-f%2F4G-ED-VR.html

The 24mm f/1.4G ED Lens
Perhaps one of the most hotly anticipated lenses in recent memory, the new AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED lens blends a natural yet versatile 24mm perspective with an ultra-fast f/1.4 aperture to expand an existing collection of well over 60 NIKKOR interchangeable lenses. The f/1.4 maximum aperture allows photographers to shoot handheld in low light and provides dramatic separation between subject and a softened background. In a wide variety of photographic situations, both FX and DX-format shooters will enjoy the benefits of extra-bright f/1.4 viewing, superb image quality and the dramatic perspectives afforded by a picture angle of 84 degrees (61 degrees when mounted on a DX-format body).

The 16-35mm f/4 VR Lens Brings a New Perspective to VR
The new AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR lens is an ideal lens for enthusiasts and professionals craving a constant maximum aperture and ultra-wide angle zoom versatility with the benefits of Nikon’s Vibration Reduction (VR) II image stabilization. As the widest FX-format NIKKOR zoom lens with VR, users can realize the ability to shoot up to four shutter speeds slower than otherwise possible, expanding low light shooting opportunities and contributing to dramatically sharper handheld photography and video capture. Nikon VR II image stabilization technology is engineered specifically for and optimized to function most effectively for each lens, ensuring optimum performance. Whether joining the growing ranks of FX-format photographers or using the Nikon DX-format, photographers will appreciate the perspectives possible when shooting architecture, interiors, landscapes and more.

only 2.2k for the 24/1.4 =(

 

[Bob W]

It is a bargain compared to the Leica 24/1.4.

Bob W

 

[aizan]

canon is ahead in high speed primes. it seems nikon is going to copy the lineup, spec for spec. they'll probably be more highly corrected, if the price is any indication.

i was hoping nikon would stick to non-ultra high speeds, but it looks like they have other plans. there are 35/1.4, 50/1.2, and 85/1.2 lenses on the way.

 

[kxl]

The 16-35mm is good news to a lot of folks, but as a 17-35mm owner, any incremental advantage to the new lens is probably not worth it to ***ME***.

The 24/1.4 would be an expensive toy, and if I had that kind of discretionary $$$, I would probably buy one.

As suggested on photo.net, a mid-range 24-xxx/4.0 zoom would be MOST WELCOME. That would be on top of my Nikon wish list.

 

[Andy Kibber]

only 2.2k for the 24/1.4 =(

:bang:

I was holding off on purchasing a 24 f/2.8 AF-D lens. Probably won't hold off any longer.

 

[aizan]

The 16-35mm is good news to a lot of folks, but as a 17-35mm owner, any incremental advantage to the new lens is probably not worth it to ***ME***.

The 24/1.4 would be an expensive toy, and if I had that kind of discretionary $$$, I would probably buy one.

As suggested on photo.net, a mid-range 24-xxx/4.0 zoom would be MOST WELCOME. That would be on top of my Nikon wish list.

hold onto your 17-35mm. it's a stop faster.

the 16-35mm f4 vr suggests a new line of image stabilized f4 zooms. 🙂

 

[FT2]

For 2,000 dollars, they could put a manually controlled aperture on the 24mm f1.4. What a drag.

 

[fotobiblios]

I'm sure theyll be fine - but they're huuuuge.
Danny

 

[jky]

That 24mm is nice... but expensive! Wonder if a 35mm f1.4 AF will come out some day?

Canon is still tops with primes (AF) in my opinion - those nice 1.4/1.2 lenses are fantastic!

 

[italy74]

Ciao Aizan,
you look to be pretty sure of what's coming out.. aside Nikonrumors, have you heard of anything exactly?

 

[aizan]

nope, just reading nikon rumors, thom hogan, etc.

“We will have several large aperture prime lenses and light compact zoom lens this year”
—Mr. Nobuaki Sasagaki, marketing chief for Nikon Imaging

http://nikonrumors.com/2010/02/08/w...es-and-light-compact-zoom-lens-this-year.aspx

 

[narsuitus]

For 2,000 dollars, they could put a manually controlled aperture on the 24mm f1.4.

I agree!

I desperately need this lens for my DX digital SLR but I am not willing to pay that much money for a lens that cannot be used on my older FX film cameras.

 

[not_in_good_order]

For 2,000 dollars, they could put a manually controlled aperture on the 24mm f1.4. What a drag.

From the look of things, Nikon will never make another non-G lens, which sucks. I guess I need to buy an F100.

 

[pvdhaar]

For 2,000 dollars, they could put a manually controlled aperture on the 24mm f1.4. What a drag.

Agreed, a manual aperture would go a long way toward obtaining consistent exposure shot to shot.. On G lenses, where the aperture push down lever in the camera body has to stop at just the right position for a selected f number, the reproducibility of aperture settings is so-so, with the end result that sequences (panoramas, stop motion) have slightly different exposure between the shots..

 

[Ken Shipman]

I believe - and I'm only speculating - that it won't be long until Nikon gets rid of the mechanical aperture linkage altogether. Lenses will stop down electronically, as the EOS was designed from the beginning. Nikon seems to be moving in that direction incrementally. They've already started down that path with elimination of the mechanical AF screw drive; new low end bodies cannot drive an older AF-D lens. Won't be long before they can't shut down a mechanical aperture either.

 

[dcsang]

hold onto your 17-35mm. it's a stop faster.

the 16-35mm f4 vr suggests a new line of image stabilized f4 zooms. 🙂

As someone who owns the 17-35, I will likely sell mine. "Faster" is only required if you're really shooting low low LOW light (especially with ISO 6400 being "reasonable" on the D700 etc.) - I will likely opt to buy both the 24 f1.4 (which I miss from my Canon days) and the 16-35 f4. I don't care for the VR on the f4 but the extra 1mm will be handy.

I rarely shoot the 17-35 at anything lower than f4 anyway - it's not "ultra sharp" so I am fine @ f4 🙂

Cheers,
Dave

 

[not_in_good_order]

hold onto your 17-35mm. it's a stop faster.

I'm a big fan of the fact that my 17-35 has an aperture ring. I've used it on my F3 with great results.