Nikon introduces 14-24/2.8 and 24-70/2.8 AF-S lenses

[pmj]

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Nikon has announced two new lenses for their current AF-S line-up.

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First is the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED, which is, according to the press

release ¨one of the fastest 14mm ultra-wide angle zoom lenses available today.¨

As a full-frame lens, it can be used on both film cameras and digital cameras. On

the new full-frame digital D3 camera as well as on film cameras, it offers great

opportunities when working in tight quarters. On APS-C cameras like the D40,

D80, D200 and D2Xs the angle of view is equivalent to 21-36 mm.

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Second is the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED which should do well as a

photojournalist's lens, particularly on the D3 camera. This is also a full-frame

lens which can be used on full-frame digital, APS-C digital and film cameras. On

APS-C cameras the angle of view is equivalent to 36-105 mm.

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<h2>From the press release:</h2>

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Both lenses will be available beginning in November 2007. The estimated selling

price for the AF-S NIKKOR 14-24mm f/2.8G ED lens will be $1,799.95, and the

estimated selling price* of the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED will be $1,699.95.

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More information in the press release on <a

href="http://press.nikonusa.com/2007/08/professional_zoom_lenses_enter.php">Nikon's new lenses: 14-24/2.8 and 24-70/2.8</a>.

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Interesting current alternatives are the AF-S DX 17-55/2.8 and AF-S DX 12-24/4

lenses, both designed specifically for APS-C digital cameras.

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[andrew_gale]

Well thank god they are not DX. With the D3 and probably many of the newer digitals including a FX sensor, the market for full size lenses is going to be increasing again. Plus it helps out for us who love our film.