Johannesburg, South Africa, February 9, 2010 – Nikon today announces a class leading ultra-fast aperture wide angle lens, the AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED. Designed for professional reportage and landscape photography, the new lens features a ground-breaking optical design for Nikon’s range of class leading FX-format DSLR cameras.

The Ultimate Wide Angle Lens - The New 24mm f/1.4 from Nikon/Nikkor

Ryan Harington, NPS Manager, Nikon South Africa says: “Despite the award winning success of NIKKOR zoom lens such as the AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED, many photographers enjoy working with the shallow depth of field and bright viewfinder image of fast aperture prime lenses, and we are sure this will be widely embraced by the photojournalism community.”

New NIKKOR optical design

The AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED features a unique optical design which provides improved image quality, with minimal distortion and excellent edge to corner sharpness especially at wider aperture settings. The new optical system combines Nikon’s exclusive anti-reflection Nano Crystal coat, ED glass and aspherical lens elements to deliver brilliant, high contrast image quality with minimised distortion and aberration. The f/1.4 aperture and nine blade rounded diaphragm contribute to render images with stunning NIKKOR trademark bokeh.

Discreet and Durable

The lens boasts a dedicated Silent Wave Motor for smooth and discrete autofocus operation, and is built to last with extensive use of magnesium in its construction, and weather and dust sealing, including around the mount. The AF-S NIKKOR 24mm f/1.4G ED comes complete with dedicated secure fitting hood HB-51, and soft pouch and will go on sale on March 16, 2010.

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