Nikon News Release: 3 New Wide Angle Nikkor Lenses

Today, Nikon Canada announced three exciting new wide-angle NIKKOR lenses to give a diverse array of users brilliant image quality and maximum versatility whether shooting vast landscapes, architecture, interiors, events, and many other wide-angle applications. The new ultra-wide zoom and lightweight DX-format AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR is an excellent value for budding shutterbugs and novice shooters looking to explore a wide-angle point of view, while the new AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED is an FX-format circular fisheye zoom lens for content creators who desire a truly unique perspective. Lastly, the new AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED is a superior prime lens that provides professional and advanced photographers the ultimate in wide-angle image quality. Both the AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED and AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED are the latest additions to the Gold Ring Series of NIKKOR lenses, a mark identifying Nikon’s premium lens offerings.
“Nikon continues to push the limits of optical excellence while making new perspectives more attainable than ever before with our latest wide-angle NIKKOR offerings,” said Amanda Mohammed, Manager, Communications & Nikon Professional Services, Nikon Canada Inc. “Whether a photographer is a novice learning the art of landscapes, an enthusiastic video creator or a working professional shooter, Nikon makes the wide-angle perspective attainable for everyone.”
AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR – Ultra-Wide Zoom Lens That’s Compact and Portable
The new AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR is an ultra-wide-angle DX-format zoom lens that opens new perspectives and possibilities for those new to
AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR:
$414.95
Like all NIKKOR lenses, the new AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR provides advanced optical technologies for stellar image quality in any light, whether shooting a sun-drenched coastal vista, tight spaces or the night sky. The lens features the equivalent of 3.5 stops1 of Vibration Reduction (VR) performance, to help capture sharp images while handheld or in challenging light. Additionally, it utilizes
Nikon’s Pulse Motor technology for super-fast and whisper quiet AF operation – which is especially useful when recording video. The optical formula contains three aspherical elements for excellent image quality with minimal distortion even at the widest focal length.
This is a versatile lens that not only excels at shooting expansive
AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED – Circular Fisheye for Photographers and Content Creators
Nikon’s first fisheye zoom gives photographers and filmmakers an FX-format lens with the look and feel of a circular fisheye and the versatility of a full-frame fisheye, all in one optic. The new lens design provides a creative 180-degree
AF-S NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED:
$1,699.95
The AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED is also the latest in Nikon’s Gold Ring series of premier lenses and features a next generation design for high-resolution Nikon D-SLR cameras. Made for advanced photographers and creators, this durable lens is constructed of lightweight magnesium
The optical formula of the AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED consists of three ED elements to reduce chromatic aberration, two aspherical lens elements to minimize coma and enable a more compact lens size, even at the widest aperture. Additionally, the front lens element is coated with Nikon’s non-stick Fluorine coat to help resist dirt,
AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED – The Latest in The Gold Ring Series of f/1.4 Primes in the NIKKOR Line Up
The new AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED is Gold Ring glass that affords maximum versatility for outstanding definition and sharpness regardless of shooting scenario. With a fast f/1.4 maximum aperture and nine
AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED:
$2,699.95
The superbly balanced and solid body is composed of lightweight magnesium alloy and features dust and water drop resistant sealing to withstand the elements, combined with a fluorine coating to resist dirt and smudges. The optical construction of the lens is engineered for the best possible wide-angle
image quality. It consists of 14 elements in nine groups, with three aspherical elements that virtually eliminate coma, aberration, and distortion, with two ED glass elements that minimize chromatic aberration. The lens also uses Nikon’s Nano-crystal coat to reduce instances of ghosting and flare.
The new AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED is a welcome addition to Nikon’s stable of impressive f/1.4 primes that give professional photographers and creators the highest levels of image quality and performance; the AF-S 24mm f/1.4G ED, AF-S NIKKOR 35mm f/1.4G, AF-S NIKKOR 58mm f/1.4G, AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G and AF-S NIKKOR 105mm f/1.4E ED.
Price and Availability
The Nikon AF-S FISHEYE NIKKOR 8-15mm f/3.5-4.5E ED, AF-P DX NIKKOR 10-20mm f/4.5-5.6G VR and AF-S NIKKOR 28mm f/1.4E ED will be available mid-summer 2017 for a manufacturer’s suggested retail price (MSRP)* of $1,699.95, $414.95 and $2,699.95 respectively.