| sent on July 12, 2012 (9:38)
Nikon has announced the Nikon 800mm f/5.6 AF-S VR! This is a new super telephoto for those who need the maximum focal lenght, in spite of bright aperture. Like its Canon equivalent, it has USM (AF-S) autofocus motor and image stabilization.
PRESS RELEASE
Nikon Corporation will add the super-telephoto 800-mm, fixed local length lens to its lineup of NIKKOR lenses. This lens will offer a fixed focal length of 800 mm, a maximum aperture of f/5.6, and will be fully compatible with Nikon FX-format cameras.
This lens has been developed in order to strengthen the NIKKOR lineup of super-telephoto lenses. It will boast the longest focal length of any NIKKOR autofocus lens, and will be best suited to capture of a wide variety of decisive outdoor scenes, from sporting events to wildlife. In addition to its superior optical performance, the lens will offer dust and water resistance.
In 2012, Nikon released three new FX-format digital-SLR cameras?the D4, the new flagship digital SLR, and the D800 and D800E, which offer incredible resolution and image quality. In addition to reinforcing its lineup of FX-format digital-SLR cameras, Nikon has also been working to expand the lineup of NIKKOR lenses.
Nikon has been providing service and support to professional photographers for roughly fifty years through the activities of its Nikon Professional Services (NPS). In addition to providing maintenance and repairs for the equipment professional photographers use every day, NPS service depots are set up at a variety of international sporting and cultural events. At these service depots, photographers can have their equipment inspected and repaired, and they can also borrow equipment.
Nikon has been also an official sponsor of The Open Championship since 1993. The Open Championship is the oldest of the world's four major tournaments* in professional golf (the next Open Championship will be held at Royal Lytham & St. Annes Golf Club in Lancashire, England between July 19 and 22, 2012). This lens is scheduled to be on display at the Nikon service depot that will be set up for professional photographers working at the event.
Furthermore, this lens is scheduled to be on display at Photokina 2012, one of the world's largest photo and imaging exhibitions, to be held in Cologne, Germany from September 18?23, 2012.
*World's four major golf tournaments: Masters Tournament, U.S. Open Championship, The Open Championship, PGA Championship
As a leader in the professional imaging market, Nikon will continue to develop and release products offering superior performance and functionality based on the optical technologies it has cultivated over its long history. Nikon will also continue to strive to strengthen and improve the service and support it offers to its professional customers.
Release date and suggested retail price for this product have not yet been determined.
*Specification and equipment are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of manufacturer. Exterior finishing and design are not final. |
user11427 | sent on July 12, 2012 (14:00)
This promises to be better than the Canon version. Nikon have had years to study and improve on the Canon design (which is still excellent). Exciting prospect for Nikon users with a LOT of money. |
| sent on July 12, 2012 (19:14)
One thing's for sure - it will be far more expensive than Canon equivalent, but will be much cheaper than Sony 800mm if will ever be released... :-)))) |
user11427 | sent on July 13, 2012 (14:09)
Don't worry, Canon will release a Mk2 for the price of a new Porsche once they see how good the new Nikon is 
The price of Canon's new super tele's (3/4/5/600mm) is eye watering...  |
| sent on July 15, 2012 (21:21)
Yeah, you're right. You have to be Bill Gates or you have to be one of Canon's ambassadors to have those gadgets for free. Those babies are simply untouchables. I will rather turn to Bigma. :-( |
| sent on September 20, 2013 (10:55)
the big problem I see with the 800/5.6 is it comes with its own 1.4tc and they are the perfect match both have the same serial number and the lens only works with the tc and
the tc will not work with any other lens and if you lose the tc your lens becomes a very expensive paper weight $18,000 us dollars now that's dear tc |
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