Nikon announces AF-S version of the 50mm f1.4 lens with Silent Wave Motor. The Optical system is with 8 elements in 7 groups.

Press release:

NIKON CELEBRATES THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF NIKKOR OPTICAL EXCELLENCE WITH AN ALL-NEW 50mm f/1.4 PRIME LENS

75 Years Later and 45 Million Lenses Produced, the NIKKOR Pedigree Continues to Thrive with the Introduction of the AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4G Lens

MELVILLE, N.Y. (Sept. 22, 2008) – Nikon Inc. celebrates 75 years of defining optical excellence with the release of the newly engineered AF-S NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 prime lens that is considered by many photographers to be an essential tool with a focal length that closely replicates the visual perspective of the human eye when used with an FX-format D-SLR. Nikon’s optical expertise and modern technological advances, such as the Silent Wave Motor, help to deliver outstanding operation that is critical for Nikon FX and DX-format photographers who demand the pinnacle of photographic performance.

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Nikon 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX Nikkor Review by SLRGear.

The Nikon 18-105mm ƒ/3.5-5.6 definitely raises the bar for Nikon’s current lineup of kit lenses; consistently sharp, even at large apertures, with good resistance to chromatic aberration. Corner shading is prevalent, but it’s not a noticeable problem. Distortion is evident and irregular, but again, you’re probably only going to notice it if you need your straight lines to be absolutely straight.

The inclusion of VR to this level of lens is a welcome addition; we don’t have pricing for the lens individually, but there will finally be an alternative to the 18-200mm VR for users who don’t need that range of focal lengths. Nikon was able to improve the optical quality, reduce the weight, and presumably, the end price. It’s easy to recommend the 18-105mm to Nikon shooters as an excellent walk-around lens.

http://www.slrgear.com/reviews/showproduct.php/product/1221/cat/13

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Nikon introduces AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR.

5.8x zoom lens with Low Dispersion (ED) glass, Silent Wave Motor (SWM) and Enhanced Vibration Reduction (VR II).

The estimated selling price is $399.95.

It will also be available as part of the D90 kit for an estimated selling price of $1299.95.

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There is a rumour about new 70-200 lens from Nikon.

May be it will be presented just before or on Photokina?

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“Tokyo – Nikon Corporation is pleased to announce the 75th anniversary of NIKKOR camera lenses, since the first lens was introduced in 1933. To commemorate this anniversary, we are renewing our commitment to provide NIKKOR lenses that feature advanced functions and superior optical performance. And at the same time, we will introduce several activities to further improve awareness of the NIKKOR brand.”

The 75th Anniversary of NIKKOR Lenses

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