
Alongside, the new flagship D4, Nikon has announced a new 85mm f/1.8G lens. The new lens offers FX-format coverage for use on both FX cameras like the Nikon D4 and DX cameras like the Nikon D7000.
The Nikon 85mm f/1.8G Lens should be available in March at an initial retail price of $499.95. Check availability on B&H, Amazon and Adorama.
More details in the press release below. [click to continue…]

B&H alerted me that it has a limited supply of the Nikon AF-S 85mm f/1.4 lens in stock. I was told you need to act quick if you want one of these because they are in short supply. Here’s the link to the lens at B&H Photo.

Sigma has officially announced pricing for its new 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM lens. The lens can be found at a street price of $899, which is far less than the fictional retail price of $1400 assigned by Sigma.
According to Sigma’s press release, the lens should be available immediately. You check on stock status for the new lens on B&H Photo, Adorama and Amazon.com.

Photography Bay reader and Flickr user, Mister Le, passed along these sample images earlier this week. The were captured using a Nikon D300s and the new 85mm f/1.4G AF-S lens.
You can click on any of the images to go to the Flickr page and view larger sizes or connect with Mister Le. [click to continue…]

Sigma has put a price tag on its recently announced 85mm f/1.4 lens – $899 on Amazon for all mounts.
Canon, Nikon, Pentax, Sony & Sigma versions are up for pre-order, and hopefully will be available soon.
[via Neutral Day]