AF-S Nikkon 16-35/f4 ED VR
Nikon has announced two new full-frame lenses that fill unique spots in their lineup. The AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED is the fastest and widest lens of its type, while the AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR brings image stabilization and a constant aperture to a wide-angle zoom.
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For FX shooters, the 24/f1.4 is an ultra-fast, true wide angle lens for demanding low-light situations. If distortion is as low as Nikon claims, it could be a real boon to architectural shooters as well.
Both lenses also promise to be excellent for video work as well. As a strictly DX-shooter (for now), the 24/f1.4 isn’t as exciting to me as the 16-35/f4. The latter looks to be a great walk-around lens and with the constant f4 aperture and the incredible high ISO performance of Nikon’s current crop of DSLRs, it could be an option for indoor sports as well.
The 24/f1.4 will set you back about $2200 while the 16-35/f4 will run almost $1300. High performance isn’t cheap!
4 responses so far ↓
1 Steve // Feb 18, 2010 at 8:24 pm
Oye. I think I will be getting the Sigma 30 mm for my D300. I miss Chinese prices.
2 The Sports Photo Guy // Feb 18, 2010 at 8:40 pm
Really! The gap between Nikon’s pro glass and their “regular” glass is incredible, especially considering the narrowing difference in quality. On the other hand, there’s a big difference between a full-frame 24 and a DX-sized 30, that’s for sure. I guess if you’re paying $5000-$8,000 for your D3-series body, that 24/1.4 doesn’t seem so expensive.
3 Steve // Feb 18, 2010 at 9:56 pm
LOL. Well it is true, the FX lenses are amazing. Despite the weird focal length on the D300, the 24-70 f/2.8 fx never leaves my camera. But 2Gs for a fixed focal length is a little much for me. I am thinking of saving for the new f/2.8 300 mm for sports and wildlife.
4 Bruce // May 19, 2010 at 11:31 am
Really! The gap between Nikon’s pro glass and their “regular” glass is incredible, especially considering the narrowing difference in quality. On the other hand, there’s a big difference between a full-frame 24 and a DX-sized 30, that’s for sure. I guess if you’re paying $5000-$8,000 for your D3-series body, that 24/1.4 doesn’t seem so expensive.
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