Nikon keeps announcing their new products at a very slow and in a very restricted manner.
Being the first, at least before Canon, to announce their 50 millionth lens sold, Nikon is catching up with canon in term of pro level lenses.
Yesterday, Tuesday 9th February, Nikon announced the 24mm f/1.4 G ED and the 16-35 f/4 G ED VR.
When the wide aperture prime lens has been an “exclusive” product from Canon for years, it is now available for both Canon and Nikon shooters.
The second lens announced, the constant aperture 16-35 f/4 G ED VR, has the advantage over the Canon version in that it has Vibration Reduction built in.
f/4 for a pro level lens is not that much an issue as Nikon has released a very respected Hi-ISO capabilities in their latest high spec D-SLR, the D3s.
In my opinion, VR for this range of field of view is pure luxury and not a must, especially, once again, when paired with the D3s or the next replacement of the D700.
From personal experience, I found that the 16-56 f/2.8 L II has a double benefit of being an “extreme” wide angle and at the same time covers the gap over the 24-70 f/2.8 L when mounted on an APS-H camera (like the Canon 1D Mark III or 1D Mark IV).
I use intensively my combo Canon 5D Mark II + 16-35 f/2.8 L II and Canon 1D Mark III/IV + 24-70 f/2.8 L and the range that covers is more than enough for sessions of the bride getting ready, detail shots of rings and bouquet …
My preferred set up for the same situation with my Nikon system is Nikon D700 + 14-24 f/2.8 G ED and Nikon D3s + 24-70 f/2.8 G ED. It has a “shorter” range than my Canon set up but offers full frame all the way.
It all comes down to personal preference and the requirements of the job.
Anyway, check out the press release of the two new Nikon lenses here, on DPReview.com:
- Nikon 16-35mm f/4 G ED VR: http://www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10020902nikon16mm35mm.asp
- Nikon 24mm f/1.4 G ED: http://www.dpreview.com/news/1002/10020901nikon24mmf14.asp
Check out Nijkon press release here: http://www.robgalbraith.com/bins/content_page.asp?cid=7-10048-10488
No tags for this post. Liked this article? Subscribe to RSS feed or to Email updates.
