New Nikon lenses: 24-70 f/2.8 VR, 24mm f/1.8G and 200-500mm F/5.6

D.P. · 30 Jul 2015 at 14:16

http://nikonrumors.com/2015/07/29/f...m-f5-6e-lenses-leaked-online.aspx/#more-95504

The 24-70mm VR was a given and rumored for ages with a load of patents over the last years.

24mm f/1.8G was also expected and rounds out an amazing f/1.8 prime series: 20mm, 24m, 28mm, 35mm (DX and FX), 50mm and 85mm. You can get some serious performing kit with a D750 and a choice of primes!

Only thing that would be nice to add would be a 16mm f/1.8 or f/2.8 prime for DX lenses. to get a 24mm FoV equivalent.

The oddball is the 200-500mm f/5.6 VR. N doubt a last minute attempt at diverting sales form the tamron and sigma 150-600mm. Came out of the no where really this lens. IF performs right and the prices as rumored then it will make the Tamron and Sigma C redundant IMO. The lens of course is a little shorter but if it has the right sharpness then subject detail wont be too dissimilar and you are 1/3rd stop faster. I'm definitely not going to buy the Tamron/Sigma C if this is true. The Sigma sports model still has some interest.

9designs2 · 31 Jul 2015 at 00:13

200-500, hmm nice!!! just as I took delivery of the 80-400 a few weeks ago. Which actualy seems an excellent lens.

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 1 Aug 2015 at 01:20

I hope the sub £1000 price stays in the UK. I hope it is AFS!

9designs2 · 1 Aug 2015 at 10:33

That would make it cheaper and I guess lower spec than my 80-400?
It's the new 16-80 F2.8-4 that's interesting me....... As I've gone all DX

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 1 Aug 2015 at 12:01

9designs2 said:
That would make it cheaper and I guess lower spec than my 80-400?
It's the new 16-80 F2.8-4 that's interesting me....... As I've gone all DX

Probably more the case it covers a narrower range??

D.P. · 1 Aug 2015 at 12:28

CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
I hope the sub £1000 price stays in the UK. I hope it is AFS!

Nikon haven't released a non-AFS lens in 15 years apart from the PC lenses which can't AF anyway. Why would they suddenly start releasing a non-AFS lens? :confused:

D.P. · 1 Aug 2015 at 12:29

9designs2 said:
That would make it cheaper and I guess lower spec than my 80-400?
It's the new 16-80 F2.8-4 that's interesting me....... As I've gone all DX

Its is going to be a lower build quality, more plastic, to compete withe the $1000 Tamron and sigma 150-600s.

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 2 Aug 2015 at 00:01

D.P. said:
Nikon haven't released a non-AFS lens in 15 years apart from the PC lenses which can't AF anyway. Why would they suddenly start releasing a non-AFS lens?

I meant SWM.

D.P. · 2 Aug 2015 at 20:26

CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
I meant SWM.

That is what the s in AF-S means: auto-focus with Silent Wave motor.

Do you perhaps mean the new E-type lenses where the diaphragm is controlled electrically? These only appear in very high end telephotos (the new 400,500,600 and 800 mm primes) at the moment and I doubt it would come to a consumer lenses.

GAC · 4 Aug 2015 at 09:02

CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
I hope the sub £1000 price stays in the UK. I hope it is AFS!

doubt it as the estimated price is just short of £1500 in japan according to the link above.

CAT-THE-FIFTH · 4 Aug 2015 at 10:16

It's been launched and is an E lens! Also its on preorder in the US for $1400!

squerble · 4 Aug 2015 at 10:21

Still waiting for a 22 or 24mm f/1.8 DX lens to get a 35mm FF equiv.

GAC · 4 Aug 2015 at 10:25

CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
It's been launched and is an E lens! Also its on preorder in the US for $1400!

damn that seems very cheap.

Rojin · 4 Aug 2015 at 11:57

That 200-500 f5.6 is interesting, priced at £1179 and available next month.

"Whether you shoot wildlife, birds, planes, or fast-paced sports, this lens delivers unwavering performance. The constant f/5.6 aperture enables comfortable speed and smooth control over depth of field across the entire zoom range. Nikon’s impressive Vibration Reduction lets you shoot at shutter speeds up to 4.5 stops slower, and SPORT VR mode excels at tracking fast action. The electromagnetic diaphragm ensures precise exposures during high-speed bursts."

D.P. · 4 Aug 2015 at 15:58

squerble said:
Still waiting for a 22 or 24mm f/1.8 DX lens to get a 35mm FF equiv.

Just buy the 24mm f/1.8 FX lens that was released.

D.P. · 4 Aug 2015 at 16:00

CAT-THE-FIFTH said:
It's been launched and is an E lens! Also its on preorder in the US for $1400!

Yeah, interesting that it is an E lens. Might mean that Nikon intend to upgrade more lenses with electronic apertures.

Price also looks fantastic. Definitively something I will keep an eye on. I was all set to by the 300mm f/4.0 PF but this is intriguing. Think I will still go with the 300mm PF due to weight savings but i might add the 200-500mm as a bigger tele option. Price is remarkable.

SDK^ · 4 Aug 2015 at 16:13

squerble said:
Still waiting for a 22 or 24mm f/1.8 DX lens to get a 35mm FF equiv.

Just get the Sigma 24 F1.4 Art lens

snow patrol · 4 Aug 2015 at 17:13

kinda wished i'd stayed with nikon now instead of switching to canon 5d3's. I slightly prefer the canon's ergonomics but nikon is pulling ahead with everything else it seems..

At The Gates · 4 Aug 2015 at 17:36

$2400 for the 24-70, ouch. Wonder what UK street price will be, £1800?

D.P. · 4 Aug 2015 at 17:44

At The Gates said:
$2400 for the 24-70, ouch. Wonder what UK street price will be, £1800?

Its basically the same RRP as the Canon 24-70 when it was released in 2012, and the Nikon has VR so the pricing makes sense. Like the canon it will drop in time a little.

Still, i wont be updating my 24-70