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Nikon is expected to announce 3 new and exciting lenses very soon, although none of them are official yet.
Biggest surprise would be the new Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Tilt/Shift lens in my opinion. Lack of modern tilt and shift lenses has long been one of the weakest point od Nikon camera system, especially compared to Canon system. Many pro photographers are known to switch to Canon just because of this rissue. With this move, Nikon wants to show how serious they are in competing Pro segment against Canon.
In Summer 2008, two more T/S lenses Nikon PC-E Micro Nikkor 45mm f/2.8D ED and PC-E Micro Nikkor 85mm f/2.8D ED are expected to be launched to market.
Price and Specifications:
The new Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Tilt/Shift lens will have a price tag of €1829 at Nikon Europe, while we can expect much cheaper price in USA and Japan.
Below are the yet unofficial announcement of the new Nikon PC-E Nikkor 24mm f/3.5D ED Tilt/Shift:
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.
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