Nikon Introduces the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm F/5.6E FL ED VR Super-Telephoto & AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Ultra-Wide-Angle Zoom Lenses
Exacting Precision From Near or Afar:
Nikon's Newest NIKKOR Lenses Offer Optical Brilliance and Versatility
for FX-Format Shooters
Nikon Continues to Expand Upon the NIKKOR
Lens Lineup with the New AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR
Super-Telephoto Lens and AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED Wide-Angle
Lens
MELVILLE, N.Y. – Today, Nikon Inc.
introduced the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR super-telephoto lens
and AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED ultra-wide-angle zoom lens,
designed to assist FX-format photographers in capturing their subjects
with clarity and precision. Specifically engineered for sports, wildlife
and photojournalists, the 800mm f/5.6
offers the
longest focal length of any NIKKOR autofocus (AF) lens, affording
photographers the opportunity to get closer to their subject with
extreme telephoto capability. Additionally, the compact and lightweight
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5 is an ultra-wide-angle lens option with a 1.9x zoom
range is an ideal focal length for landscape photography and other
wide-angle applications.
“The addition of the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR
super-telephoto lens and AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED wide-angle
zoom lens to the FX-format NIKKOR lens lineup reaffirms Nikon’s
commitment to the optical excellence and versatility that professional
and enthusiast photographers have come to expect from Nikon,” said Bo
Kajiwara, Vice President of Marketing, Planning and Customer Experience,
Nikon Inc. “Whether shooting on the sidelines under stadium lights or
composing a landscape in the early morning sun, the newest additions to
the NIKKOR line of lenses provide the ability to shoot stunning still
images or HD video with amazing sharpness and clarity.”
The Elusive and Iconic Image is Never Out of Reach
The new AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR super-telephoto lens
provides professional photographers the opportunity to get close to a
subject with the longest fixed focal length lens in the NIKKOR family.
Designed for the needs of sports, wildlife and news photographers, the
800mm features a maximum aperture of f/5.6 and gives FX-format
photographers the chance to capture intense detail and textures that
fill the frame from a distance. Included with the new lens is the
matched AF-S Teleconverter TC800-1.25E ED which has been developed
exclusively for the 800mm f/5.6 lens. This is the first Nikon
teleconverter to employ an ED glass element, and extends the maximum
focal length 1.25x to 1000mm (1500mm when used with a DX-format camera)
and maximum aperture to f/7.1 while maintaining full AF performance on
D4, D800 series and D600 FX-format D-SLR cameras.
Originally trialed and tested under the demanding conditions of the
2012 summer games, the AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR maintains the
handling, optical performance, vivid color reproduction and exceptional
clarity that professional photographers rely on. This is the first Nikon
lens constructed with two fluorite glass elements, combined with two ED
glass elements and a Nano Crystal Coat, to help ensure outstanding
performance with minimal chromatic aberration and flaring, all within a
durable lens body. The addition of fluorite elements allows for
consistently excellent optical characteristics while keeping the lens
balanced and lightweight. The lens is comprised of 20 elements in 13
groups, and is one of few Nikon lenses to utilize an electromagnetic
diaphragm mechanism that enables seamless mechanical control and
enhanced stability in auto exposure control during continuous shooting.
Vibration Reduction (VR) image stabilization is also implemented, with
the equivalent of approximately four stops faster1 shutter speed correction.
An Ultra Wide-Angle Wonder for FX-Format Photographers
Nikon’s newest ultra-wide-angle NIKKOR offering, the AF-S NIKKOR
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED, features a useful wide-angle focal length of
18-35mm (1.9x zoom equivalent). This FX-format lens is ideal for large
group shots, architecture and photographing or shooting HD video in
tight interiors. Performance is optimized for ultra-high-pixel-count
D-SLR cameras including the Nikon D800 series and D600, while providing
close focus up to .92 feet (approx. 11 inches). The 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5
presents a new, lightweight wide-angle option for FX-format D-SLR
shooters.
The AF-S NIKKOR 18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED packs NIKKOR quality and
performance within an extremely compact and lightweight 0.85 lb. (385g)
body, making it easy to carry while on location or on-the-go.
Constructed with 12 elements in 8 groups, Nikon’s newest wide-angle lens
features a seven-blade diaphragm that allows for beautiful and precise
image blur, ED glass to help ensure outstanding performance with minimal
chromatic aberration while Nikon’s Super Integrated Coating (SIC)
reduces ghosting even in backlit situations. Two focus modes are
available including M/A (AF with manual override) and M (Manual) in
addition to a Silent Wave Motor (SWM) that enables quiet AF operation.
Price and Availability
The AF-S NIKKOR 800mm f/5.6E FL ED VR, supplied with
the AF-S Teleconverter TC800-1.25E ED, will be available in April 2013
for the suggested retail price (SRP) of $17,899.95*. The AF-S NIKKOR
18-35mm f/3.5-4.5G ED will be available in March 2013 for the SRP of
$749.95*. For more information on these and other NIKKOR lenses as well
as other Nikon products, please visit www.nikonusa.com.
About the NIKKOR brand
With a comprehensive
assortment of FX and DX-format lenses and focal lengths, from the
ultra-wide 10-24mm to the new super telephoto 800mm VR, Nikon
photographers have come to rely upon the NIKKOR core technologies that
contribute to their optical superiority. NIKKOR is the brand name for
Nikon’s photographic lenses, which are precision crafted to the most
exacting standards in Nikon’s own glassworks. In 1933, Nikon marketed
its first camera lens under the NIKKOR brand name, the "Aero-NIKKOR” for
aerial photography applications. Since then, NIKKOR has been used as a
brand name for Nikon’s lenses that symbolizes durability, high image
quality and optical excellence.
About Nikon
Nikon, At the Heart of the Image™. Nikon Inc. is the world leader in
digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is
globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and
performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic
equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes consumer and professional digital SLR
cameras, NIKKOR optics, Speedlights and system accessories; Nikon
COOLPIX® compact digital cameras; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software
products and Nikon sports and recreational optics as well as the Nikon 1
advanced camera with interchangeable lens system. In 2012, production
of NIKKOR lenses surpassed 75 million, creating a new milestone in
Nikon's heritage of superior optics. For more information, dial (800)
NIKON-US or visit http://www.nikonusa.com,
which links all levels of photographers to the Web's most comprehensive
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Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time.
Specifications, equipment and release dates are subject to change
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