Jan 29, 2013 at 04:01:00 GMT

CP+ 2013: Nikon has announced the AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm F3.5-4.5G full-frame wideangle zoom as well as the AF-S Nikkor 800mm F5.6E FL ED VR, a super-telephoto prime which comes with its own devoted teleconverter. The 18-35mm is a consumer-grade wideangle to extend the choices accessible to customers of the company’s more affordable D600 model, it can expense about $ 750. The 800mm lens, that utilizes Fluorite glass, may expense about $ 18,000 plus comes with an exclusive, paired 1.25x teleconverter which provides a 1000mm F7.1 about full-frame.

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Nikon Continues to Expand Upon the NIKKOR Lens Lineup with all the New AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR Super-Telephoto Lens plus AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Wide-Angle Lens

MELVILLE, N.Y. (January 28, 2013) – Today, Nikon Inc. introduced the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR super-telephoto lens plus AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED ultra-wide-angle zoom lens, tailored to aid FX-format photographers inside capturing their topics with clearness plus precision. Especially designed for sports, wildlife plus photojournalists, the 800mm f/5.6 has the greatest focal size of any NIKKOR autofocus (AF) lens, affording photographers the chance to receive closer to their topic with extreme telephoto capability. Additionally, the compact plus lightweight 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 is an ultra-wide-angle lens way with a 1.9x zoom range is an  perfect focal size for land photography plus additional wide-angle applications.

“The addition of the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR super-telephoto lens plus AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED wide-angle zoom lens to the FX-format NIKKOR lens lineup reaffirms Nikon’s dedication to the optical quality plus flexibility which specialist plus enthusiast photographers have come to anticipate from Nikon,” mentioned Bo Kajiwara, Vice President of Marketing, Planning plus Customer Experience, Nikon Inc. “Whether shooting found on the sidelines beneath stadium lights or composing a land inside the early morning sunlight, the latest additions to the NIKKOR line of lenses offer the ability to shoot stunning nonetheless pictures or HD movie with amazing sharpness plus quality.”

The Elusive plus Iconic Image is Never Out of Reach

The unique AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR super-telephoto lens offers pro photographers the chance to receive close to a topic with all the greatest fixed focal size lens inside the NIKKOR family. Designed for the requires of sports, wildlife plus information photographers, the 800mm attributes a maximum aperture of f/5.6 plus offers FX-format photographers the opportunity to capture intense detail plus textures which fill the frame from a distance. Included with all the modern lens is the paired AF-S Teleconverter TC800-1.25E ED that has been developed only for the 800mm f/5.6 lens. This really is the initial Nikon teleconverter to employ an ED glass element, plus extends the maximum focal size 1.25x to 1000mm (1500mm whenever selected with a DX-format camera) plus maximum aperture to f/7.1 when preserving full AF performance about D4, D800 series plus D600 FX-format D-SLR cameras.

Originally trialed plus tested beneath the demanding conditions of the 2012 summer games, the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR maintains the handling, optical performance, vivid color reproduction plus exceptional clearness which expert photographers depend about. This really is the initially Nikon lens designed with 2 fluorite glass ingredients, combined with 2 ED glass ingredients along with a Nano Crystal Coat, to aid guarantee great performance with minimal chromatic aberration plus flaring, all inside a durable lens body. The addition of fluorite ingredients enables consistently good optical characteristics when keeping the lens balanced plus lightweight. The lens is composed of 20 ingredients inside 13 groups, plus is regarded as limited Nikon lenses to make use of an electromagnetic diaphragm device which allows seamless mechanical control plus increased stability inside car exposure control throughout continuous shooting. Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization is additionally implemented, with all the equivalent of around 4 stops faster1 shutter speed correction.

An Ultra Wide-Angle Wonder for FX-Format Photographers
Nikon’s newest ultra-wide-angle NIKKOR providing, the AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED, qualities a worthwhile wide-angle focal size of 18-35mm (1.9x zoom equivalent). This FX-format lens is perfect for  big group shots, architecture plus photographing or shooting HD movie inside tight interiors. Performance is optimized for ultra-high-pixel-count D-SLR cameras including the Nikon D800 series plus D600, whilst providing close focus as much as .92 feet (approx. 11 inches). The 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 presents a brand-new, lightweight wide-angle way for FX-format D-SLR shooters.

The AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED packs NIKKOR standard plus performance in a very compact plus lightweight 0.85 lb. (385g) body, creating it convenient to carry while about place or on-the-go. Constructed with 12 ingredients inside 8 groups, Nikon’s latest wide-angle lens qualities a seven-blade diaphragm which enables breathtaking plus precise image blur, ED glass to aid guarantee great performance with minimal chromatic aberration when Nikon’s Super Integrated Coating (SIC) reduces ghosting even inside backlit instances. Two focus methods are accessible including M/A (AF with manual override) plus M (Manual) and Silent Wave Motor (SWM) which allows quiet AF procedure.

Price plus Availability
The AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR, provided with all the AF-S Teleconverter TC800-1.25E ED, is obtainable in April 2013 for the recommended retail cost (SRP) of $ 17,899.95*. The AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED is obtainable in March 2013 for the SRP of $ 749.95*. For more info about these plus additional NIKKOR lenses and also alternative Nikon treatments, please see www.nikonusa.com.

*SRP (Suggested Retail Price) indexed just because a suggestion. Actual costs are set by dealers plus are topic to change at any time.

Specifications, equipment plus launch dates are topic to change without any see or obligation found on the piece of the maker.

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AF-S Nikkor 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED specifications

AF-S Nikkor 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR specifications