Today DxO Mark published their test results for the Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lens ($596.95) which was also on the list of recommended lenses for the D800E camera. The lens has a performance identical to the 24-120mm f/4G lens ($1,296.95) and outperforms the 28-300mm ($1,046.95) in almost every measurement. Both Tamron and Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8 lenses obviously scored higher […]
The recently announced Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR and 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR lenses are now shipping in the US. Amazon currently has then in stock via third party resellers at a regular price: Nikkor 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5G ED VR In Europe, Foto Hans Keuzekamp has the 18-300mm and 24-85mm lenses in […]
Update: The initially reported June 28th date is actually the release/on-sale date for the two new lenses according to digicame-info, the announcement should happen earlier. According to digicame-info.com, Nikon will announce their new 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 and 18-300mm f/3.5-5.6 lenses on June 28th, 2012. The previously rumored June 15th announcement will probably be for the 70 […]
The new Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 VR full frame lens could be announced next week. I don’t have an exact date but June 15th keeps coming up. The D600 will probably not be announced with the new 24-85mm lens. Nikon may have another, not product related announcement as well.
I already mentioned that with the D600 Nikon will release a new range of “cheaper” FX lenses. The first lens in that category will be the Nikkor 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 VR. There is already an existing patent for a 24-70mm f/3.5-4.5 lens and one of the calculations is exactly for a 24-85mm f/3.5-4.5 version. Expect the […]
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