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dcsang
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 Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 3:57 pm Post subject: "New" Nikon 16-35 f4 VR & 24 f1.4 lenses comin |
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Apparently.
According to Nikon Rumours at least.
I wonder about the VR in wides (and super wides) - I never quite understood that but I'm sure there are folks that will appreciate it once it's released.
The 24mm is apparently a lens that was valued a great deal before it disappeared and still goes for quite a bit of money on the used market.
If it's "reasonably" priced (under $2000 or thereabouts) I may consider it.
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| Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 4:07 pm Post subject: |
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| I have the 14-24, and putting VR on a lens that wide is just silly. I don't see the point either. |
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Ken
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| Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 4:21 pm Post subject: Re: "New" Nikon 16-35 f4 VR & 24 f1.4 lenses c |
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Dave - i think the discontinued WA that you are thinking of is the scarce and very expensive 28/1.4 AFD. A 24/1.4 would be a different lens altogether and I'm betting it's a DX and not an FX Nikkor (if 24/1.4)
| dcsang wrote: | Apparently.
According to Nikon Rumours at least.
I wonder about the VR in wides (and super wides) - I never quite understood that but I'm sure there are folks that will appreciate it once it's released.
The 24mm is apparently a lens that was valued a great deal before it disappeared and still goes for quite a bit of money on the used market.
If it's "reasonably" priced (under $2000 or thereabouts) I may consider it.
Cheers,
Dave |
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dcsang
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| Posted: Mon Feb 01, 2010 4:33 pm Post subject: |
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I'd be hoping for an FX and not a DX lens - I can hope can't I? 
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| Posted: Fri Feb 05, 2010 9:04 am Post subject: |
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| i've with dave on this. i'm really hoping for a FX 24m 1.4, that thing on a d700 would just rock. Of course the old 28mm will too but unfortunately thats not in the budget. |
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| Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 2:18 pm Post subject: Re: "New" Nikon 16-35 f4 VR & 24 f1.4 lenses c |
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| Ken wrote: | Dave - i think the discontinued WA that you are thinking of is the scarce and very expensive 28/1.4 AFD. A 24/1.4 would be a different lens altogether and I'm betting it's a DX and not an FX Nikkor (if 24/1.4)
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Ken, the 24/1.4 AF-S that is expected is very definitely expected to be a FX lens, and a fairly exotic one. Nikon's answer to the 24L.
Note Sony is expected to announce something similar as well, a Zeiss 'large aperture wide-angle'. They were showing mockups last year, but without details.
It's looking like primes are coming back with the major brands, but only as exotics. |
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| Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 7:39 pm Post subject: |
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i guess the 24mm 1.4 will equate to a 36 (close to standard 35mm) in a DX body. I can see that being popular for sure.
VR is popular right now, i guess Nikon thought they better be reactive? |
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| Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 7:44 pm Post subject: |
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| Better VR than no VR. |
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dcsang
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| Posted: Sat Feb 06, 2010 10:07 pm Post subject: Re: "New" Nikon 16-35 f4 VR & 24 f1.4 lenses c |
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| mawz wrote: | Ken, the 24/1.4 AF-S that is expected is very definitely expected to be a FX lens, and a fairly exotic one. Nikon's answer to the 24L.
Note Sony is expected to announce something similar as well, a Zeiss 'large aperture wide-angle'. They were showing mockups last year, but without details.
It's looking like primes are coming back with the major brands, but only as exotics. |
I dig exotic stuff.
I think, even if it's, as someone has speculated, $2400 after taxes for that 24 f1.4, I think I may snag it - as long as it performs as I would expect it to.
I loved the 24L when I was shooting Canon - was really good for weddings on the 5D. Just wide enough without being too crazy 
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| Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 1:33 am Post subject: Re: "New" Nikon 16-35 f4 VR & 24 f1.4 lenses c |
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when i first read 24mm f/1.4, i thought: "wow, sounds like a lens i'd be interested, i'm sure it will be expensive though so i'll start saving up now" ...
... and then i read ...
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..... even if it's, as someone has speculated, $2400 after taxes for that 24 f1.4 ..... |
... and realized i should have started saving up along time ago!  |
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| Posted: Sun Feb 07, 2010 11:31 pm Post subject: |
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| lxdesign wrote: | | I have the 14-24, and putting VR on a lens that wide is just silly. I don't see the point either. |
IS on the Canon 24-105L @ the wide end is useful for hand-held landscapes @ dusk for me (full frame). I don't take my tripod on vacations, so IS comes in handy for sure. IS still gets you a couple of extra stops, wide angle or otherwise. Cheers. |
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| Posted: Mon Feb 08, 2010 8:33 pm Post subject: |
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Nikon rumors says it is on for tonight. Nikkor AF-S 24 mm f/1.4 and Nikkor AF-S 16-35 mm f/4.0G ED VR to be announced. Nothing else is expected.
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:39 am Post subject: |
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| wow - impressive, only downside is that the 24/1.4 is a G lens (no aperture ring). |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:40 am Post subject: |
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| 24 f/1.4 - i drool you. |
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dcsang
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:52 am Post subject: |
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Dang.. no pricing info as of yet - I do expect it to be in the $2000+ range but would be happy with $1500
(well not "happy" but at least it wouldn't be $2000+)
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:54 am Post subject: |
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Ken, I agree, I bemoan the incompatibility with the great Nikon film bodies, but that seems to be the direction they're going...
24mm is unfortunately my favourite focal length... maybe I will switch |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:58 am Post subject: |
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| dcsang wrote: | Dang.. no pricing info as of yet - I do expect it to be in the $2000+ range but would be happy with $1500
(well not "happy" but at least it wouldn't be $2000+)
Cheers,
Dave |
check nikon.ca again and price is there:
24mm $2349.95
16-35mm $1399.95 |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:58 am Post subject: |
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| dcsang wrote: | Dang.. no pricing info as of yet - I do expect it to be in the $2000+ range but would be happy with $1500
(well not "happy" but at least it wouldn't be $2000+)
Cheers,
Dave |
it says $2,349.95 on the website |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:00 am Post subject: |
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| etam wrote: |
24mm $2349.95
16-35mm $1399.95 |
IMHO, the 16-35VR is over-priced by a mile. The 24/1.4G price is where I expected it to debut. It will come down in price to be somewhat in line with the Canon version. |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 1:58 am Post subject: |
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A modern, fast, wide prime from Nikon?!? I'm sure I'll wake up any minute now from this dream...  |
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dcsang
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 2:05 am Post subject: |
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It appears I was checking the DPReview press releases which had no pricing info at the time...
Oh well.. $2400 isn't that bad is it?
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:03 am Post subject: |
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| dcsang wrote: | It appears I was checking the DPReview press releases which had no pricing info at the time...
Oh well.. $2400 isn't that bad is it?
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If you compare it to the 28 1.4 then it's a bargain...lol Glad I held out, 3k-5k for it was nuts! |
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dcsang
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 11:08 am Post subject: |
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| SamObeid wrote: | | If you compare it to the 28 1.4 then it's a bargain...lol Glad I held out, 3k-5k for it was nuts! |
Now we wait for the "other" releases throughout this year and, perhaps, into next. 50mm f1.2 AF-S G and 35mm f1.4 AF-S G
I can see myself drawing down a whack of $$$ this year on lenses.. c'est la vie
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:03 pm Post subject: |
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| SamObeid wrote: |
If you compare it to the 28 1.4 then it's a bargain...lol Glad I held out, 3k-5k for it was nuts! |
yeah, I wonder what's the market price of 28 1.4 now... |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:12 pm Post subject: |
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| It'll definitely drop in price a bit. I think most people will go for the new lens for sure. The 28/1.4 will always be that niche lens that collectors will have though. |
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| Posted: Tue Feb 09, 2010 12:28 pm Post subject: |
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| I think $2399 is fair as the Canon one is around $2099. Nikon lenses are generally a little pricier, anyways. |
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