Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED
Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Tilt/Shift lens : Nikon Europe announced the PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED, a 24mm wide-angle tilt/shift lens for studio, architecture and landscape photography. Tilt/shift lenses incorporate the ability to move the internal optical elements to produce an effect called perspective control (PC). The PC-E Nikkor 24mm lens offers a tilt/shift capability range that leads its class, tilting up to +/-8.5º and shifting +/-11.5mm. The lens can be rotated a full 90° degrees left or right with convenient clicks-stops at 30° intervals. For precise manual focussing, the lens features compatibility with the electronic rangefinders in all Nikon SLRs, and offers auto-aperture control with the Nikon D3 / D300 cameras.
Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm ED lens - Perspective Control
Perspective control (PC) reduces distortion caused by the angle of camera relative to the subject, and is useful in architectural photography where the effect of converging vertical angles can be avoided. The perspective control offered by the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED is also invaluable in studio work where extreme depth of field effects can be achieved.
Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED tilt / shift lens
“The very first 35mm tilt / shift lens was pioneered by Nikon in 1961 and the incredible image quality and class-leading levels of movement offered by the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED tilt/shift lens demonstrates the Nikkor heritage of innovation and optical quality,” said Robert Cristina, Manager Professional Products and NPS, Nikon Europe B.V. “
Nikon 24mm PC-E Nikkor lens - Easy to use controls
The lens offers photographers comprehensive control over all features with easy to use controls that include an aperture ring, aperture stop-down button, focusing ring, shift knob and tilt knob. The use of Nikon’s Nano Crystal Coat, 3-element ED glass lens and aspherical elements combine to produce a lens that offers outstanding optical quality, with minimised ghosting, flare and chromatic aberration.
Nikon PC-E 24mm Nikkor lens - Price & Availability
The PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED has a maximum aperture of f/3.5 and a minimum aperture of f/32 and a closest focus distance of a mere 0.21 meters. The lens has extensive sealing against dust and moisture, and weighs 730 grams. The filter/attachment size is 77mm. Estimated pricing for the Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED is €1829 and it is expected to go on sale this spring. A bayonet hood and soft case are included.
Nikon PC-Nikkor lenses - Availability
Nikon simultaneously announced two further PC-Nikkors that are now in the final stages of development, adding Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED and a PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D ED to the range of tilt/shift lenses. These new lenses are planned for availability in the summer 2008.
Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED
Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED lens : Nikon Europe is pleased to announce the introduction of the new AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED lens for micro or close-up photography, featuring a closest focus distance of just 185mm. The lens design includes Nikon’s exclusive Nano Crystal Coat and ED glass elements for outstanding image quality with minimised ghosting, flare and chromatic aberration Compact and easy to handle, the Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED features an internal focus (IF) design, and a non-rotating front element, to enable the use of accessories such as the SB-R1C1 Macro Speedlight Kit. Estimated retail price for the Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED is €519.
Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm lens - Manual & Autofocus operation
The lens supports both manual and autofocus operation, with the silent-wave motor (AF-S) providing whisper-quiet autofocus operation that will leave animals and insects undisturbed when focussing at close range. Designed for use with Nikon’s advanced line of digital single lens reflex cameras, the Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED makes an ideal alternative to the standard choice of a 50mm lens.
Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor lens - Close-up & Portrait photography
“The outstanding optical quality and silent performance of this lens make it ideal for both close-ups as well as portraits.” said Robert Cristina, Manager Professional Products and NPS, Nikon Europe B.V. “
Nikon 60mm AF-S Micro Nikkor lens - Two aspherical lens elements
The rounded nine-blade diaphragm opening makes out-of-focus background objects appear soft, natural-looking and unobtrusive, whilst the unique optical design incorporates two aspherical lens elements to minimize coma and spherical aberration effects.
Nikon AFS Micro 60mm Nikkor f/2.8G ED lens - Price
Photographers will also enjoy the light and compact dimensions of the Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED and extended aperture range from f/2.8 to f/32. The AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED measures just 73 x 89mm and weighs 425 grams. A soft case is included with the lens. Estimated pricing for the AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED is €519.[/quote/]
Leo! pelo que já observei nos últimos 5 anos, sou obrigado a discordar
em parte de vc. Quem são as pessoas que possuem lentes Nikkor antigas?
Normalmente são amadores avançados ou
profissionais,
com poder aquisitivo suficiente para adquirir câmeras como a D2X/Xs D200; D3 e D300! Para essas pessoas, pouco importa se a D60 ou a D40/40x não possuam motor de autofoco! O público-alvo para estas câmeras é outro! Um público que, em sua maioria esmagadora,
nunca usou DSLR, portanto pode "montar" um sistema do "zero"!
Eu mesmo nunca tinha sido usuário da Nikon (usava Olympus OM).
Iniciei na fotografia digital com uma D70s, portanto, um "upgrade" lógico para mim é a
D300, apesar de não possuir lentes Nikkor antigas (só possuo lentes AF-S).
Quanto a atualização da linha de lentes Nikon, eu digo:
Já não era sem tempo!!!! Especialmente para as lentes com "correção de perspectiva" que, até onde eu saiba,
possuem "foco manual"!!! Pergunto; para quem usa majoritariamente este tipo de lente é tão necessário assim o motor de foco nas câmeras?
Todas as lentes Nikkor lançadas nos últimos anos são AF-S e a qualidade ótica de várias delas tem justificado plenamente, para muitos profissionais, a atualização do sistema...
Se as informações postadas acima forem verdadeiras (saberemos amanhã ou depois); a nova
60mm "Micro-Nikkor" será minha próxima aquisição! Já tenho as "zooms" necessárias para o tipo de fotografia que faço - minha prioridade agora serão as "primes", que são, na verdade, o tipo de lente que
realmente aprecio - que venham mais "primes"!!!
A Canon, nos anos 80, lançou o sistema EOS, com baioneta "EF", "aposentando" a antiga baioneta. Houve muito "choro e ranger de dentes" por parte dos usuários da marca mas,
20 anos depois e 30 milhões de lentes vendidas, será que alguém contestaria hoje a decisão da Canon? Neste ponto, concordo plenamente com o Tiago Degaspari; daquí a uma década, muita gente estará agradecendo a Nikon por ter tomado esta decisão....
Abraços!