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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens additional coverage:

→ The size of the new 105mm f/1.4 lens compered to other f/1.4 Nikkor lenses:

→ Nikon currently offers two different 82mm lens filters for the new 105mm f/1.4 lens:

• Nikon 82mm Neutral Color NC Filter
• Nikon 82mm Circular Polarizing Filter II

→ The updated pre-order list for the new 105mm f/1.4 lens now includes also UK links.

→ The new 105mm f/1.4 lens is designed with the same “three-dimensional high fidelity” concept as the 58mm f/1.4 lens:

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Nikon officially announced their new AF-S Nikkor 105mm f/1.4E ED lens. The US price is $2,199.95.105. Shipping starts in late August.

Pre-order links:

• Amazon
• B&H
• Adorama
• WEX Photographic (UK)
• Calumet (UK)

Here are the lens main features:

• The “three-dimensional high fidelity” NIKKOR lens design concept enables rending of the large and beautiful bokeh with gradual transition from the focus position increases and a natural sense of depth
• Superior optical performance with high resolution even in the peripheral areas, sharp rendering of distant subjects even at maximum aperture, and high reproduction capability of point light sources
• Adoption of ED lens elements that compensates for chromatic aberration, and Nano Crystal Coat, which effectively reduces ghost and flare
• Equipped with an electromagnetic aperture mechanism that enables stable exposure control, even with high-speed continuous shooting
• Highly durable fluorine coat that effectively repels dust, water, grease, and dirt applied to the outer surfaces of the two lens elements at either end (front and rear) of the lens
• Filter size: 82mm

• Lens design: 14 elements in 9 groups, with 3 ED elements (9 rounded aperture blades):

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