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Why do we need this blog? (new 2008 AF-S lenses rumor)

By [NR] admin | May 2, 2008








Here is why: I need a fix length, wide angle lens for low light pictures. I want to be up-to-date and I want to buy and AF-S lens.




Currently my best option from Nikon is AF-S Micro- NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED which is designed for mainly for macro photography.

I can also get the Sigma 30mm F1.4 EX DC HSM, but we are all Nikoners, right?



Here is where the rumor comes handy:

several sites report that Nikon will introduce the following lenses this year:



AF-S 28mm f/1.4

AF-S 50mm f/1.4

AF-S 85mm f/1.4



Well, if you ask me this makes sense. Here is the current line up of Nikon fix length lenses:



AF-S Micro- NIKKOR 60mm f/2.8G ED

AF-S VR Micro- NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED

AF-S VR NIKKOR 200mm f/2G IF-ED

AF-S VR NIKKOR 300mm f/2.8G IF-ED

AF-S NIKKOR 300mm f/4D IF-ED

AF-S NIKKOR 400mm f/2.8G ED VR

AF-S NIKKOR 500mm f/4G ED VR

AF-S NIKKOR 600mm f/4G ED VR



What's missing here? If you are the Director of Product Management in Nikon, what would you push for in order to complete your AF-S line? Did I mention that AF-S line will be the future of Nikon lenses?



So, I will sit tight and wait. 

Now, price is a different subject and the Sigma lens still has some punch there.

How much do you think AF-S 28mm f/1.4 will cost? $899? Maybe more?

Related posts:

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  3. More Nikon lenses (AF-S 100-500mm f/4-5.6 IF-ED VR rumor)
  4. Updated list of expected Nikon lenses in 2010
  5. Lenses rumor

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19 Comments

  1. Nikon Rumors
    Posted May 10, 2008 at 2:18 am | Permalink

    Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras pricing now available!

    The new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras is already available from Amazon for $499 (you can only pre-order now – shipment on July 10, 2008. I am disappointed from the actual pricing. The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras sells for $399 and I was expecting the 50mm version to be cheaper than the 30mm. Why am I even talking about that? I am trying to guess the price of a potential Nikon AF-S equivalent of those two lenses. Let’s assume a price ration of 2:1 between …

  2. Nikon Rumors
    Posted May 11, 2008 at 1:11 am | Permalink

    Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras pricing now available!

    The new Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras is already available from Amazon for $499 (you can only pre-order now – shipment on July 10, 2008. I am disappointed from the actual pricing. The Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC HSM Lens for Nikon Digital SLR Cameras sells for $399 and I was expecting the 50mm version to be cheaper than the 30mm. Why am I even talking about that? I am trying to guess the price of a potential Nikon AF-S equivalent of those two lenses. Let’s assume a price ration of 2:1 between …

  3. Nikon Rumors
    Posted May 15, 2008 at 5:32 am | Permalink

    New Nikon Lenses (do I have to mention that this is a rumor)

    Several websites discuss the possibility of new Nikon Lenses to be released before the Olympics this year: • Nikkor AFS 80-400 mm f/4-5.6 VR II • Nikkor AFS 70-200 mm f/2.8 VR II • Nikkor AFS DX 16 85 mm f/3.5-5.6 VR II • Nikkor AFS 50 mm f/1.4 • Nikkor AFS 85 mm f/2 VR II • Nikkor-Micro AFS 200 mm f/4 VR II • PC Nikkor AFS 28 mm f/2.8Initially I discussed this topic here, but the above list is more complete. …

  4. Nikon Rumors
    Posted May 16, 2008 at 4:22 am | Permalink

    New Nikon Lenses (do I have to mention that this is a rumor)

    Several websites discuss the possibility of new Nikon Lenses to be released before the Olympics this year: • Nikkor AFS 80-400 mm f/4-5.6 VR II • Nikkor AFS 70-200 mm f/2.8 VR II • Nikkor AFS DX 16 85 mm f/3.5-5.6 VR II • Nikkor AFS 50 mm f/1.4 • Nikkor AFS 85 mm f/2 VR II • Nikkor-Micro AFS 200 mm f/4 VR II • PC Nikkor AFS 28 mm f/2.8Initially I discussed this topic here, but the above list is more complete. …

  5. John
    Posted May 18, 2008 at 2:11 pm | Permalink

    I bet the new 28/1.4 uses an injection molded aspherical element and not a precision ground one like the original did. :( AF-S will also make that lens a *lot* bigger and heavier than the original 28/1.4. Take a look at the Canon 24/1.4L to get a feeling for how big the new 28 will be (assuming it actually exists). :(

  6. Migtex
    Posted June 14, 2008 at 1:55 pm | Permalink

    New Zoom – AF-S 50-150 VR II 2.8
    Just don’t know if it is FF or DX (looks to me to be DX since it gives 70-210 if you multiply it by 1.5…. ) even on FX it will be great for portrait and general use…

  7. Blog Admin
    Posted June 14, 2008 at 5:14 pm | Permalink

    Did you see this:

  8. Migtex
    Posted June 14, 2008 at 9:43 pm | Permalink

    No I didn’t ! my bad!
    Apologies for redundant info.
    Many tks for the link!

  9. Blog Admin
    Posted June 14, 2008 at 10:29 pm | Permalink

    No problem – that’s why we have this blog – to clear things up.

  10. Michele
    Posted July 31, 2008 at 11:56 am | Permalink

    What I really believe is missing in the actual Nikon AF-S prime lens list is a 300 f/4 VR. More than anything else.

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