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Nikon AF-S Nikkor 16-35mm f/4G ED VR
Nikon UK today announces the AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR, the world’s first ultra-wide angle zoom lens with VR for FX-format cameras. The new lens offers an affordable and practical proposition for general photography with FX-format cameras such as the D700.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon announce a new 24mm f/1.4 prime lens for the FX system that has a unique design to improve image quality including edge to edge and bokeh while minimising aberration and distortion.
Carl Zeiss ZF.2 lens series for Nikon F bayonet
Carl Zeiss have announced the ZF.2 series of lenses for Nikon F bayonet, six of which will be available from the end of the November: 3,5/18, 2,8/21, 2/35, 1,4/50, 2/50 and 1,4/85. The Distagon T* 2/28 ZF.2 and macro Planar T* 2/100 ZF.2 will be introduced in Spring 2010.
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Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5 G ED
Nikon have announced a new 85mm Micro lens in the DX format with 1:1 ratio and built-in Vibration Reduction (VR).
Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF]
Tamron launch ground breaking high-speed SP AF17-50mm with VC image stabilisation mechanism.
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon launch two versatile lenses - EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM for everyday use
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
Nikon have launched the AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED.
4.5mm & 10mm f2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye lenses for Pentax & Sony
Two new fisheye lenses for Pentax and Sony - Large aperture circular and diagonal fisheye lenses for Pentax and Sony digital SLR cameras.
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM
Sigma announce new large aperture standard zoom lens - Compact large aperture standard zoom lens equipped with HSM.
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM for Four Thirds
New Sigma lens for the Four Thirds system announced - Large aperture, medium telephoto lens for Four Thirds cameras.
Nikon launchAF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G lens
Nikon launch the AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G lens - New wide aperture fixed-focal length 50mm f/1.4 G lens from Nikon.
Pentax SMC DA L 18-55mm & 50-200mm
Pentax SMC DA-L - New and ultra-lightweight zoom lens series.
Pentax DA* 60-250mm and 55mm f/1.4 announced
Two new smc DA* lenses from Pentax enable high-performance, top-quality telephoto and medium-telephoto zoom
Canon launch EF 24mm f1.4L II USM
Canon today strengthens its line-up of EF-series lenses with the introduction of a new fast aperture prime lens: the EF 24mm f1.4L II USM.
Two new lenses expand Sony Alpha Range
Two new lenses are added to show Sony's commitment to the Alpha range. These include the Vario Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Series and the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G Series.
Tamron SP AF10-24mm Di II
New high-performance ultra wide-angle lens from Tamron - This versatile ultra-wide-angle zoom lens will let photographers capture magnificent vistas, extraordinary close-ups, bold compositions and unique perspectives all on one lens.
Tokina announce 11-16mm f/2.8 wide angle lens
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 Ultra-wide angle lens - Kenro has announced the UK release of a new ultra-wide angle lens from Tokina, the ATX 11-16mm f/2.8 PRO DX (AT-X 116 PRO DX) - providing super-wide images without 'fish-eye' distortion.
Tokina 35mm Macro lens announced
New 35mm f/2.8 Macro lens from Tokina - Kenro has announced the UK release of a new macro lens from Tokina, the ATX 35mm F2.8 Macro PRO DX (AT-X M35 PRO DX).
Zeiss 18mm super wide-angle introduced in Pentax and Nikon mounts
Carl Zeiss expand their range of SLR lenses with the addition of the Distagon T* 3.5/18 super wide angle lens.
Nikon UK today announces the AF-S NIKKOR 16-35mm f/4G ED VR, the world’s first ultra-wide angle zoom lens with VR for FX-format cameras. The new lens offers an affordable and practical proposition for general photography with FX-format cameras such as the D700.
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 24mm f/1.4G ED
Nikon announce a new 24mm f/1.4 prime lens for the FX system that has a unique design to improve image quality including edge to edge and bokeh while minimising aberration and distortion.
Carl Zeiss ZF.2 lens series for Nikon F bayonet
Carl Zeiss have announced the ZF.2 series of lenses for Nikon F bayonet, six of which will be available from the end of the November: 3,5/18, 2,8/21, 2/35, 1,4/50, 2/50 and 1,4/85. The Distagon T* 2/28 ZF.2 and macro Planar T* 2/100 ZF.2 will be introduced in Spring 2010.
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New website builder makes it easy for photographers and artists to get online and sell their photographs or art or advertise their training packages and courses.
Nikon AF-S Micro Nikkor 85mm f/3.5 G ED
Nikon have announced a new 85mm Micro lens in the DX format with 1:1 ratio and built-in Vibration Reduction (VR).
Tamron SP AF17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II VC LD Aspherical [IF]
Tamron launch ground breaking high-speed SP AF17-50mm with VC image stabilisation mechanism.
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
Canon launch two versatile lenses - EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS and the EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM for everyday use
Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED
Nikon have launched the AF-S DX Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED.
4.5mm & 10mm f2.8 EX DC HSM Fisheye lenses for Pentax & Sony
Two new fisheye lenses for Pentax and Sony - Large aperture circular and diagonal fisheye lenses for Pentax and Sony digital SLR cameras.
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG HSM
Sigma announce new large aperture standard zoom lens - Compact large aperture standard zoom lens equipped with HSM.
Sigma 50mm F1.4 EX DG HSM for Four Thirds
New Sigma lens for the Four Thirds system announced - Large aperture, medium telephoto lens for Four Thirds cameras.
Nikon launchAF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G lens
Nikon launch the AF-S Nikkor 50mm f/1.4G lens - New wide aperture fixed-focal length 50mm f/1.4 G lens from Nikon.
Pentax SMC DA L 18-55mm & 50-200mm
Pentax SMC DA-L - New and ultra-lightweight zoom lens series.
Pentax DA* 60-250mm and 55mm f/1.4 announced
Two new smc DA* lenses from Pentax enable high-performance, top-quality telephoto and medium-telephoto zoom
Canon launch EF 24mm f1.4L II USM
Canon today strengthens its line-up of EF-series lenses with the introduction of a new fast aperture prime lens: the EF 24mm f1.4L II USM.
Two new lenses expand Sony Alpha Range
Two new lenses are added to show Sony's commitment to the Alpha range. These include the Vario Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Series and the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G Series.
Tamron SP AF10-24mm Di II
New high-performance ultra wide-angle lens from Tamron - This versatile ultra-wide-angle zoom lens will let photographers capture magnificent vistas, extraordinary close-ups, bold compositions and unique perspectives all on one lens.
Tokina announce 11-16mm f/2.8 wide angle lens
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 Ultra-wide angle lens - Kenro has announced the UK release of a new ultra-wide angle lens from Tokina, the ATX 11-16mm f/2.8 PRO DX (AT-X 116 PRO DX) - providing super-wide images without 'fish-eye' distortion.
Tokina 35mm Macro lens announced
New 35mm f/2.8 Macro lens from Tokina - Kenro has announced the UK release of a new macro lens from Tokina, the ATX 35mm F2.8 Macro PRO DX (AT-X M35 PRO DX).
Zeiss 18mm super wide-angle introduced in Pentax and Nikon mounts
Carl Zeiss expand their range of SLR lenses with the addition of the Distagon T* 3.5/18 super wide angle lens.
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