Nikon will be announcing the new AF-S Micro Nikkor 60mm f/2.8G ED lens in PMA 2008. The lens nicely complements the already available, AF-S VR Micro-NIKKOR 105mm f/2.8G IF-ED.
Highlights:
Silent Wave AF-S motor for manual & autofocus operations
Rounded nine-blade diaphragm that makes out-of-focus background objects appear soft, natural-looking and unobtrusive
Two aspherical lens elements to minimize [...]
Nikon will be announcing the Nikon D60 tomorrow at PMA 2008. The camera specifications have been let loose. It seems like it is a modest update to the Nikon D40. With Pentax stealing the show with the Pentax K200D and Canon’s refined EOS 450D, Nikon’s only competitive factor will be the price (unknown yet).
Highlights:
10.2 megapixel [...]
It’s almost official. Nikon will be announcing a new Tilt/Shift lens in PMA 2008. Tilt/shift lenses are more of a niche product, essential though, for studio, architecture and landscape photography. The Nikon PC-E 24mm f/3.5D ED Tilt/Shift lens will be available in Spring 2008.
Highlights:
Maximum aperture: f/3.5
Minimum aperture: f/32
Closest focusing distance: 21cm
Aperture ring is back. (PC-E: [...]