New Nikon 85mm f/1.8G Lens Announced & Pre-Order Info
In addition to the Nikon D4 being announced at CES 2012, Nikon also announced a new FX-format lens, the Nikon 85mm f/1.8G AF-S NIKKOR Lens.
The new Nikon 85mm f/1.8G lens is an updated medium telephoto f/1.8 lens that is designed for shooting stills or D-Movie HD videos. The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G features Nikon’s Internal Focus (IF) system providing fast and quiet AF and produces sharp and clear images at all apertures. Its fast maximum aperture is ideal for taking stills or D-Movie HD videos under ideal lighting, in low light, head and shoulder portraiture, weddings or concerts. When mounted on a DX-format D-SLR, the AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.8G has an effective field of view of 127mm.
The Nikon 85mm f/1.8G Lens will be available in March 2012 for a list price of $499 and is available for pre-order now at Amazon.com and B&H Photo.
