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Nikon 32mm f/1.2 for Nikon 1 Series

The Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 is a new lens for the Nikon 1 Series mirrorless camera system. The lens was originally introduced in October 2012 as an “in development” unit.

The new 32mm f/1.2 lens is 86.4 mm equivalent in full frame format, which makes a is a nice length for portraits and the f/1.2 should produce better bokeh than any other lens currently in the Nikon 1 series.

1 NIKKOR 32mm f/1.2 Highlights

  • Fixed 32mm focal length (86mm equivalent)
  • Fastest lens in the 1 NIKKOR line with a wide max aperture of f/1.2
  • First 1 NIKKOR lens equipped with Silent Wave Motor (SWM) to ensure quiet operation
  • First 1 NIKKOR lens with a manual focus ring and M/A (AF with manual override function)
  • First 1 NIKKOR lens sporting a Nano Crystal Coat to reduce instances of ghost and flare
  • Compatibility with the entire Nikon 1 system (J1, J2, J3, S1, V1, V2)

The Nikon 1 Nikkor 32mm f/1.2 lens retails for for $899.95 and should be available in June 2013. Check availability here at Adorama and here at B&H Photo.

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Fuji X-E1

Fuji X-E1

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Samsung NX1000

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Olympus 17mm

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Samsung NX2000

After a full-on leak yesterday, Samsung has taken the official wraps off of the new NX2000 mirrorless camera. [click to continue…]

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Zeiss NEX and X-Series Lenses

Zeiss has revealed its new line of lenses for mirrorless cameras in Sony’s NEX and Fuji’s X-Series line. The new lens line is branded as the Zeiss Touit (pronounced ”to it”) will launch with the Touit 2.8/12 and Touit 1.8/32. [click to continue…]

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