Nikon Australia is pleased to announce the release of four new lenses, with new additions to both FX-format and DX-format lineups. There will be three new FX-format lenses and one superior DX-format lens.

The AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G is a fast, mid-telephoto 85mm fixed focal length lens that combines a large maximum aperture of f/1.4 with natural blur characteristics to offer superior image quality.

The AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR is a 5x standard zoom lens with a fixed maximum aperture of f/4 throughout its entire zoom range. Nano Crystal Coat has been deposited on some lens elements for fine, clear images, and the lens is equipped with Nikon’s latest vibration reduction mechanism, VR II.

The AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR is a 10.7x super-telephoto lens that covers a broad range of focal lengths from the wide-angle 28mm to telephoto 300mm. This lens is also equipped with the VR II vibration reduction mechanism.

The AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR is Nikons first interchangeable lens with a high refractive index (HRI) lens element making it exceptionally compact, lightweight and portable. A super-telephoto zoom lens covering the 55mm to 300mm range of focal lengths.

AF-S NIKKOR 85mm f/1.4G

Major Features

Focal length	85 mm
Maximum aperture	f/1.4
Minimum aperture	f/16
Lens constructions	10 elements in 9 groups (including elements with Nano Crystal Coat)
Angle of view	28° 30 (18° 50 with Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras)
Minimum focus distance	0.85 m
Maximum reproduction ratio	0.12—
No. of diaphragm blades	9 (rounded)
Filter attachment size	77 mm
Dimensions	Approximately 86.5 mm (maximum diameter) — 84 mm (distance from the camera’s lens-mount flange)
Weight	Approximately 595 g
Supplied accessories	77 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77, Rear Lens Cap, Bayonet Hood HB-55, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1118

 

AF-S NIKKOR 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Major Features

• FX-format standard 5x zoom lens with a fixed maximum aperture of f/4 through the full 24 mm to 120 mm range of focal lengths

• Built-in vibration reduction (VR II) offering camera shake compensation equivalent to a shutter speed increase of approximately four steps

• Equipped with two VR modes, Normal and Active, the vibration reduction function responds to a variety of shooting scenes.

• Nano Crystal Coat adopted to significantly reduce ghost and flare

• Nikons internal focusing (IF) system

• Equipped with two ED and three aspherical lens elements for superior optical performance

• Two focus modes available M/A (manual-priority autofocus) and M (manual focus)

• Silent Wave Motor (SWM) ensures smooth, quiet AF operation
  

Focal length	24-120 mm
Maximum aperture	f/4
Minimum aperture	f/22
Lens construction	17 elements in 13 groups (2 ED and 3 aspherical lens elements, including elements with Nano Crystal Coat)
Angle of view	84°20° 20 (61°13° 20 with Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras)
Minimum focus distance	0.45 m
Maximum reproduction ratio	0.24— (at maximum telephoto position)
No. of diaphragm blades	9 (rounded)
Filter attachment size	77 mm
Dimensions	Approximately 84 mm (maximum diameter) — 103.5 mm (distance from the camera’s lens-mount flange)
Weight	Approximately 710 g
Supplied accessories	77 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77, Rear Lens Cap, Bayonet Hood HB-53, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1218

 

AF-S NIKKOR 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Major Features

• FX-format high-performance and high-power 10.7x zoom lens covering focal lengths from 28mm to 300mm, suitable for shooting everything from wide-angle landscape shots to telephoto shooting.

• Extremely compact and lightweight

• Built-in vibration reduction (VR II)

• Equipped with two VR modes, Normal and Active, the vibration reduction function responds to a variety of shooting scenes.

• Features two ED and three aspherical lens elements for superior optical performance

• Nikons internal focusing (IF) system

• Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for extremely quiet autofocusing

• Equipped with two focus modes, M/A (autofocus with manual override) and M (manual)

• A zoom lock has been adopted to prevent the lens from extending due to its own weight
  

Focal length	28-300 mm
Maximum aperture	f/3.5-5.6
Minimum aperture	f/22, f/38
Lens construction	19 elements in 14 groups (2 ED and 3 aspherical lens elements)
Angle of view	75°8° 10 (53°5° 20 with Nikon DX-format D-SLR cameras)
Minimum focus distance	0.5 m (throughout the entire zoom range)
Maximum reproduction ratio	0.32— (at maximum telephoto position)
No. of diaphragm blades	9 (rounded)
Filter attachment size	77 mm
Dimensions	Approximately 83 mm (maximum diameter) — 114.5 mm (distance from the camera’s lens-mount flange)
Weight	Approximately 800 g
Supplied accessories	77 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-77, Rear Lens Cap, Bayonet Hood HB-50, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1120

 

AF-S DX NIKKOR 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Major Features

• DX-format 5.5x super-telephoto zoom lens with a focal length of 55-300mm.

• Nikons first interchangeable lens to utilise a high refractive index (HRI) lens element; with a refractive index of 2.0 or higher, the use of a single HRI lens element provides the same benefits as multiple elements made of standard optical glass. It exhibits excellent contrast and sharp rendering throughout the entire frame even at maximum aperture.

• Built-in vibration reduction (VR II) – The benefits of vibration reduction are best demonstrated with super-telephoto shooting. This feature stabilizes the view through the viewfinder for simpler focusing.

• Two ED lens elements used for superior chromatic aberration compensation

• Silent Wave Motor (SWM) for extremely quiet autofocusing.

Focal length	55-300 mm
Maximum aperture	f/4.5-5.6
Minimum aperture	f/22-29
Lens construction	17 elements in 11 groups (2 ED, 1 HRI lens elements)
Angle of view	28° 50 5° 20
Minimum focus distance	1.4 m (throughout the entire zoom range)
Maximum reproduction ratio	:0.28—
No. of diaphragm blades	9 (rounded)
Filter attachment size	58 mm
Dimensions	Approximately 76.5 mm (maximum diameter) — 123 mm (distance from the camera’s lens-mount flange)
Weight	Approximately 530 g
Supplied accessories	58 mm snap-on Front Lens Cap LC-58, Rear Lens Cap LF-4, Bayonet Hood HB-57, Flexible Lens Pouch CL-1020