Steve's Digicams - Breaking News - Nikon 04/20/2005 Press Release

Press Release - April 20, 2005
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Nikon Expands Its Nikkor Lens Line Up; Introduces Two New DX Lenses to Compliment the New D50 Digital SLR Camera
"Memorable pictures rely on several factors that certainly begin with an expertly engineered camera equipped with a superior lens. Nikon SLR cameras and Nikkor interchangeable lenses work in perfect concert to make remarkable photography possible for anyone. Nikkor lenses are famous for their ability to record breathtaking sharpness, balanced with optimal contrast, accurate and consistent color, all to significantly improve overall image quality," said Edward Fasano, General Manager of Marketing at Nikon Inc. "Nikon’s new AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED and AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED lenses incorporate the same quality and exclusive optical technologies that have made Nikkor lenses world renowned among professional photographers." AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED![]() ![]() Available in black or silver
AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED![]() ![]() Available in black or silver
To ensure outstanding optical performance, both new lenses also feature Nikon’s exclusive Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass to minimize chromatic aberrations, and Silent Wave Motor technology (SWM) for fast, quiet auto-focusing. All of Nikon’s DX Nikkor lenses are optimized for the DX format sensors found in all Nikon digital SLR cameras, making the lens smaller, lighter and with exceptional center-to-edge-to-corner image quality and performance. With the addition of the AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED and AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED lenses, Nikon photographers can choose from 50 Nikkor lenses, ranging from the amazing 10.5mm f/2.8G ED AF DX Fisheye to the astounding 600mm f/4D ED-IF AF-S II super Telephoto.
Both AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED and AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED lenses will be available in June 2005 for an estimated selling price of .95 and .95*, respectively. For more information about Nikon and the Nikkor brand of optics, please visit www.nikondigital.com. About Nikon Nikon, At the Heart of the Image™. Nikon Inc. is the world leader in digital imaging, precision optics and photo imaging technology and is globally recognized for setting new standards in product design and performance for its award-winning consumer and professional photographic equipment. Nikon Inc. distributes the Nikon Total Imaging System of consumer and professional digital SLR cameras, Nikkor optics, Speedlights and System Accessories; Nikon Coolpix® compact digital cameras; Coolscan® digital film scanners; 35mm film SLR cameras; Nikon software products and Nikon sports and recreational optics. At the heart of every Nikon camera is Nikon’s Exclusive Feature System, making it easy for anyone to take amazing digital pictures. Through the Nikon Spirit Initiative™, the company, plays an active role in supporting aspiring and advanced photographers through a variety of philanthropic organizations, educational programs, events and workshops. For more information, dial (800) NIKON-US or visit www.nikonusa.com, which links all levels of photographers to the web's most comprehensive photo learning and sharing communities. ** 2,000 images per charge achieved under following test conditions: Fully charged EN-EL3 battery; temperature of 20°C (68°F); Zoom-Nikkor AF-S DX 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G SG IF ED lens; continuous shooting mode; continuous-servo autofocus; image quality set to JPEG BASIC; image size set to Medium; shutter speed 1/250 sec.; shutter release pressed halfway for three seconds and focus cycled from infinity to minimum range three times with each shot; monitor turned on for five seconds after six shots and then turned off; cycle repeated once exposure meters have turned off. *** Estimated selling prices listed are only an estimate. Actual prices are set by dealers and are subject to change at any time. †NEF images taken with the D50 require Nikon Capture 4 (Ver. 4.3) or later. |
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