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Nikon Inc. has announced the availability of the new AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G prime lens.
Measuring 80mm x 73mm and weighing 350 grams, this FX-format lens is perfect for shooting stills or HD videos under ideal lighting, in low light, head and shoulder portraiture, weddings or concerts. It has a fixed focal-length of 85mm with a maximum aperture of f/1.8, Nikon’s Internal Focus (IF) system and a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for extremely quiet autofocusing. If you use the Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G lens on a DX-format D-SLR such as the Nikon D5100 and D3100, the lens offers an effective field of view of 127mm. The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G will be available in March 2012 for $499.95 a pop. Each purchase comes equipped with a 67mm snap-on front lens cap LC-67, a rear lens cap LF-4, a bayonet hood HB-62 and a flexible lens pouch CL-1015. [Nikon]
I can say this is the right time to buy a new Canon lens. B&H Photo has started selling the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens for only US$659. The original price was US$759, so you can save $100! We have posted a new about this lens in August 2011. As a reminder, the Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM lens comprises of 17 elements (including a UD-glass element) in 12 groups. This standard zoom lens offers a focal length range, which is equivalent to 24-136mm in 35mm format. [Product Page]
The Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS (Optical Stabilizer) lens is an all-in-one telephoto zoom lens that offers the equivalent focal range of approx. 29-320mm when used with a Canon digital SLR camera. The lens is perfect for low light photography, since it adopts the OS (Optical Stabilizer) system that minimizes image blur caused by camera shake. This super-zoom lens also has the equivalent of shooting at a shutter speed 2-3 stops faster. The Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS lens for Canon and Nikon DSLRs is priced at $399 each. Read more…
The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G is a classic portrait lens, which designed primarily for FX-format DSLR cameras. The lens features an ultra fast f/1.4 wide-open aperture along with the rounded 9-blade diaphragm, making it perfect for portraits. There is an M/A focus mode switch, allowing you to quickly change between manual and autofocus. When used with DX-format DSLR cameras, the lens offers a 127.5mm equivalent focal length. Additional specs include the silent wave motor, internal focus, and super integrated coating for enhances light transmission. The Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G classic portrait lens retails for $1,699.95. [Product Page]
The new Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO EX DG ultra-telephoto zoom lens for Nikon DSLR cameras is now available for purchase via Amazon. Priced at $25,999, the lens is ideal for astrophotography, portraits, wildlife, and sports. This ultra-telephoto zoom lens produces high-quality photos thanks to the SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass and three ELD (Extraordinary Low Dispersion) glass elements. There is also a super multi-layer coating that reduces flare and ghosting. The Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO EX DG uses a Li-ion battery BP-21 to power the zooming and AF operations. [Amazon]
Samyang has finally unveiled the pricing and availability info about the Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye lens for Micro Four Thirds. As a competitor to the Panasonic Lumix G Fish-Eye 8mm f/3.5 lens, the new Samyang lens offers a diagonal angle of view of 180 degrees, which makes it a very useful tool for making panoramic photographs. Available in silver or black, the Samyang 7.5mm f/3.5 UMC Fish-eye lens is priced at €299(US$420). [PhotographyBLOG]
