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Archive 2007 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR

  
 
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


Dont know if this real or a very good fake, but my gut reaction is that its for real

http://www.pantip.com/cafe/camera/topic/O6172432/O6172432.html

Edited by asnapper on Dec 26, 2007 at 12:29 PM GMT



Dec 26, 2007 at 07:20 AM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


you have been faster than me

see also
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/readflat.asp?forum=1030&thread=26169409

Guy



Dec 26, 2007 at 07:25 AM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


once again a consumer grade lens in the same standard range...

after the 18-70, 18-55 I, 18-55 II, 18-55 VR, 18-135, 18-200VR now a 16-85 VR

this could be a very interesting kit lens, probably much cheaper than the 18-200VR and a bit wider...

I know the market is small, but why can't Nikon develop an intermediate or pro level standard VR lens, usable on FF as well ?
why no VR on the 24-70 or why no 24-105/28-105 f4 VR (Canon does this, this should not be that complicated)

Guy



Dec 26, 2007 at 07:29 AM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


I agree, Guy. A 24-105 f4 VR would be nice.


Dec 26, 2007 at 09:26 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


Ahhh, Nikon is so frustrating! Where is a DX 50-150mm? Where is a 50mm AFS for my D40?

I love Nikon stuff, but seriously, how many consumer lenses in pretty much the same focus range must they make? Aren't they wasting R&D money basically by reinventing a kit lens?



Dec 26, 2007 at 10:06 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


Another variable aperture zoom lens? le sigh.


Dec 26, 2007 at 10:14 AM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


For what it's worth, Thom Hogan predicts we'll see the following from Nikon in 2008: 24-120/2.8 VR (I'd rather see an f/4, which would be lighter, but still, this could be a sweet lens), an AF-S version of the 80-400 (finally), an update of the 70-200/2.8 to add improved VR and nano coated lenses (please make it shorter as well), and updates to the 28/2, 50/1.4, 85/1.4, and 200 micro-Nikkor (presumably with AF-S, but he doesn't say). Thom seems reasonably well connected with industry insiders, so these are probably more than idle rumors.


Dec 26, 2007 at 12:07 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


Everyone should relax. If real, this is more than likely a kit lens. Nikon tends to come out with a new kit lens with each new body.

The D70 had the 18-70mm
The D50 had the 18-55mm
The D80 had the 18-135mm
The D40 had the newer 18-55mm.







Dec 26, 2007 at 01:00 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


The 18-70mm is probably being phased out in favor of this 16-85 VR. I just hope it doesn't perform like Canon's 17-85mm IS.

They'll probably update the D80 body with the D300 sensor and slap that lens on it.



Dec 26, 2007 at 01:16 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


The 180mm F2.8 AFD needs an update to VR.


Dec 26, 2007 at 01:23 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


lovep1 wrote:
I agree, Guy. A 24-105 f4 VR would be nice.


Rumour has it that there could be a 24-120 f4 VR at PMA next month, along with several f1.4 primes



Dec 26, 2007 at 06:15 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


that would be nice... but that lens will probably be huge

Guy



Dec 26, 2007 at 06:24 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


lovep1 wrote:
I agree, Guy. A 24-105 f4 VR would be nice.



I would like it at a f/2.8 - but lord knows it would cost money.

Lil



Dec 26, 2007 at 09:04 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


Cost money and be hugemongous. I'm thinking back to the Tamron 28-105/2.8 I once had. It was optically so-so, but bright. But it was seriously gigantic.


Dec 26, 2007 at 09:08 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


jbregar wrote:
Cost money and be hugemongous. I'm thinking back to the Tamron 28-105/2.8 I once had. It was optically so-so, but bright. But it was seriously gigantic.


Really awkward expanding barrel too. I heard they stopped making them because they cost too much to make.



Dec 26, 2007 at 09:32 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


Here are more photos:

http://www.thaisecondhand.com/view/print.php?product_id=6056960

Edit:
Looks like this one is actually for sale for 10,000 baht, and there's at least one person in Bangkok who has one already. Looks like there's a security problem at the Nikon factory. These were probably not meant to be released yet.

Edited by Jorgen Udvang on Dec 27, 2007 at 10:40 AM GMT



Dec 26, 2007 at 10:27 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


Keaka wrote:
The 18-70mm is probably being phased out in favor of this 16-85 VR. I just hope it doesn't perform like Canon's 17-85mm IS.

They'll probably update the D80 body with the D300 sensor and slap that lens on it.


Only Canon lenses perform like Canon lenses. Nikkors perform like Nikkors, and this will hopefully be even better than the 18-70



Dec 26, 2007 at 10:29 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


What would y'all expect to see from a 24-105 f/2.8 VR lens? Size, weight, price, IQ? Which first-tier lenses from today's arsenal do you think it might replace?


Dec 26, 2007 at 10:35 PM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


Rodolfo Paiz wrote:
What would y'all expect to see from a 24-105 f/2.8 VR lens? Size, weight, price, IQ? Which first-tier lenses from today's arsenal do you think it might replace?


That's obvious: it would replace the 24-70mm f/2.8 and the first 35mm of the 70-200 f/2.8. Just cut the lens in two, and keep one half as backup



Dec 26, 2007 at 10:38 PM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · New Nikkor AF-S 16-85 f3.5-5.6 VR


24-105 F/2.8? Personally I think that's a pipe dream.


Dec 26, 2007 at 11:04 PM
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