85mm

Nikon 85mm f/1.8G

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…]

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Nikon AF-S 85mm

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.

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B&H has the new Sigma 85mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM in stock for Canon DSLRs today.

Other mounts are still listed as “Approx arrival November.”  See all the mount options here.

Finally, the lens is also in-stock and available via third-parties through Amazon.com.

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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.

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d300s + 85mm 1.4 G 5

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…]

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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]

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