Nikon Announces Development
Of D6 DSLR And Two Lenses
In August, Nikon made three announcements—two product developments and
one introduction.
The company announced it’s developing the Nikon D6, the new pro flagship
DSLR. In addition, Nikon said it's also developing a new pro telephoto zoom, the AF-S
NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR F-mount lens. Aside from the above
information, though, Nikon doesn’t offer much more, saying, “Details including release
dates, pricing and specifications for these products will be announced at a later date.”
Nikon also announced a new NIKKOR lens for its full-frame mirrorless system
cameras: the Z 24mm f/1.8 S lens for its Z-mount.
This latest NIKKOR lens is a fast, wide-angle prime lens. It also has a maximum
aperture of f/1.8, which should allow for nice, shallow depth-of-field effects
with beautiful bokeh. Notable specs include:
- 9 rounded aperture blades, for circular bokeh.
- A reliable dust- and drip-resistant design for tough
weather conditions. - Four Aspherical Lens Elements and one Extra-Low
Dispersion (ED) glass element to combat aberration. - A Nano Crystal coat for minimizing ghosting
and flare. - Nikon’s Multi-Focusing System, which includes two
AF drives in tandem. - The lens construction comprises 12 elements in
10 groups. - Minimum focusing distance of about 10 inches.
- Nikon also claims the lens is optimized for video capture.
The new NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S should be
currently available.
Nikon NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S
List Price: $
Website: nikonusa.com
Nikon’s flagship full-frame D6 DSLRNikon’s new NIKKOR Z 24mm f/1.8 S lens
for its full-frame mirrorless system
Nikon’s new AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm
f/2.8E FL ED SR VR lens for DSLRs