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p.1 #1 · D3100 + 4 new lenses

Upcoming releases list with possible prices..

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Aug 13, 2010 at 02:07 PM

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p.1 #2 · D3100 + 4 new lenses

I am no pro....and don't need pro AF...but this is why I have moved on to purchase Zeiss lenses (better optics IMO) for Nikon and other mounts (Leica):

85 1.4 AF-S = roughly $2,100
24-120 AF-S = roughly $1,550
28-300 AF-S = roughly $1,300

Wow! That is expensive to say the least

Aug 13, 2010 at 02:40 PM

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p.1 #3 · D3100 + 4 new lenses

Well, sh*t. There goes my savings account. hahaha j/k

I'm definitely interested to see how the 28-300 performs, and the D3100 as a potential backup body also. The 85/1.4 could be very interesting also... curious to see how it does wide-open in terms of CA (my only gripe with the now-current model).

Aug 13, 2010 at 02:41 PM

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p.1 #4 · D3100 + 4 new lenses

well, 1.4d wont go down in price any time soon then...but you might see an influx of sellers so that might start competition in the b&s area.

Aug 13, 2010 at 02:44 PM

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p.1 #5 · D3100 + 4 new lenses

rsolti13 wrote:
I am no pro....and don't need pro AF...but this is why I have moved on to purchase Zeiss lenses (better optics IMO) for Nikon and other mounts (Leica):

85 1.4 AF-S = roughly $2,100
24-120 AF-S = roughly $1,550
28-300 AF-S = roughly $1,300

Wow! That is expensive to say the least

I don't think your calculations are correct.
Mostly the prices are about one-to-one. Over here we have VAT (19-25%)

So I would think $1700, $1300, $1100
Still not cheap though.

Both zoom lenses looks very appealing to me, first wait for the tests.

I didn't find when the lenses will hit the street.

Aug 13, 2010 at 02:50 PM

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p.1 #6 · D3100 + 4 new lenses

Did I just read 12800 in an entry level crop body?

Aug 13, 2010 at 02:52 PM

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p.1 #7 · D3100 + 4 new lenses

I'm surprised the new 85 doesn't seem to have VR. You would think that would be a welcome addition, since I imagine most 85mm shooters are hand-holding (although with crazy good ISO and F1.4, maybe you just don't need vr??)

I am curious about the 24-120. If it's as good as the 24-70 @ F8+, I might have a lens for sale. <not holding breath>

Aug 13, 2010 at 02:55 PM

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p.1 #8 · D3100 + 4 new lenses

I am pretty pissed off over the lack of VR on the new 85.. It is like they don't want us to use it as anything but a portrait lens.

Aug 13, 2010 at 02:58 PM

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p.1 #9 · D3100 + 4 new lenses

yeah, the 24-120 and 28-300 seem like nice ranges til you get to f4 and f3.5-5.6

Aug 13, 2010 at 03:01 PM

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p.1 #10 · D3100 + 4 new lenses

JHerr wrote:
I am pretty pissed off over the lack of VR on the new 85.. It is like they don't want us to use it as anything but a portrait lens.

More sales on other lenses that way

Aug 13, 2010 at 03:02 PM

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mach250 wrote:
yeah, the 24-120 and 28-300 seem like nice ranges til you get to f4 and f3.5-5.6

If this turns out to be true, not making the 24-120mm an f4 to compete with Canon is a big mistake IMO. No way I'm spending that kind of money for a slow lens. The linked article says it's f4, which makes sense. Nikon badly needs a midpriced f4 line.

Kent in SD

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Aug 13, 2010 at 03:05 PM

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p.1 #12 · D3100 + 4 new lenses

JHerr wrote:
I am pretty pissed off over the lack of VR on the new 85.. It is like they don't want us to use it as anything but a portrait lens.

I, on the other hand, am very happy that it does not have vr. Yes!

Aug 13, 2010 at 03:13 PM

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p.1 #13 · D3100 + 4 new lenses

iso 100-12800. Finally, native iso 100 again! And, what? iso 128000. D3 goes only up to 6400 in normal iso modes!
I can only imagine what's in store for the coming higher end models.

Edited on Aug 13, 2010 at 03:18 PM · View previous versions

Aug 13, 2010 at 03:15 PM

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JHerr wrote:
I am pretty pissed off over the lack of VR on the new 85...
I don't think it is technocally possible to make 1.4 VR lens, the lens becomes to big and heavy and the moving part to heavy.

Aug 13, 2010 at 03:16 PM

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p.1 #15 · D3100 + 4 new lenses

Does the new Sigma 85 have VR?
Might be it was not added to keep price and weight in check

Aug 13, 2010 at 03:17 PM

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p.1 #16 · D3100 + 4 new lenses

whatever happened to that Sigma....are they shipping yet? No OS (VR) on the Siggy

Aug 13, 2010 at 03:20 PM

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p.1 #17 · D3100 + 4 new lenses

vchowdhary wrote:
Does the new Sigma 85 have VR?
Might be it was not added to keep price and weight in check

Doubt that they did that to match what Sigma is doing. This lens was designed years ago. Personally, don't want vr in a fast 85. It will just slow me down, be a lot bigger and more complex too!

Aug 13, 2010 at 03:21 PM

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Two23 wrote:
mach250 wrote:
yeah, the 24-120 and 28-300 seem like nice ranges til you get to f4 and f3.5-5.6

If this turns out to be true, not making the 24-120mm an f4 to compete with Canon is a big mistake IMO. No way I'm spending that kind of money for a slow lens.

Kent in SD

I looks like it is a straight F4 according to the rumor. The 28-300 is the vari aperture.

Aug 13, 2010 at 03:23 PM

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Two23 wrote:
mach250 wrote:
yeah, the 24-120 and 28-300 seem like nice ranges til you get to f4 and f3.5-5.6

If this turns out to be true, not making the 24-120mm an f4 to compete with Canon is a big mistake IMO. No way I'm spending that kind of money for a slow lens. The linked article says it's f4, which makes sense. Nikon badly needs a midpriced f4 line.

Kent in SD

Thought Canon's is a 24-105/4! This goes up to 120 and also f/4.0.

Aug 13, 2010 at 03:28 PM

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p.1 #20 · D3100 + 4 new lenses

Hope that 100-12800 are not pushed (or pulled iso settings). If that is the case, it comes out to native 200-6400 iso. D3 good but not as impressive as it originally sounds! Still, big improvement for a dx sized sensor.

Aug 13, 2010 at 03:33 PM

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