Posted on 26th March 2010 by admin in Lens reviews
14-24mm, adaptors, filter, filter holder, graduated neutral density, kit, Lee, Lee Filters, lens, nikkor, nikon, wide angle
LEE Filter Holder for Nikon 14-24mm Lens
LEE Filters are developing a new Holder System specifically designed for use on super wide angle lenses.The SW150 Filter Holder has been designed to initially fit the Nikon 14-24mm lens, but will also be adapted to fit on other super wide lenses after its initial launch.
The SW150 has two filter slots that take either 150 x 150mm standard filters or 150 x 170mm graduated filters. The holder also rotates, allowing greater control on the positioning of any graduated filters. There are currently no plans for a polarizer for the SW150, due to the fact that the polarization effect is too difficult to control on lenses with such a wide field of view.
The SW150 attaches to the lens via a purpose built collar. Each lens will have a collar attachment specifically designed for that lens. Custom fittings based around standard LEE adaptors ring sizes will also be a future part of the System enabling the SW150 to be used with other lenses.
The SW150 is currently in production and should be available from LEE Filters dealers from June 2010. If you would like to be informed when the holder is available please email the following address mail@leefiltersusa.com This email address is only to register an interest, no responses will be given via this address until the product becomes available.
Filert Holder for Nikon 14-24mm Lens from LEE
Posted on 9th February 2010 by admin in Lens reviews
24mm, f/1.4, lens, nikkor, nikon, ultimate, wide angle
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.
Specifications
| Focal length |
24mm |
| Max/min aperture |
f/1.4 / f/16 |
| Lens construction |
12 elements in 10 groups (with two ED glass and two aspherical lens elements, and Nano Crystal Coat) |
| Picture angle |
84° (61° with Nikon DX format) |
| No. diaphragm blades |
9 pcs. (rounded) |
| Closest focusing distance |
0.25 m/0.82 ft |
| Filter/attachment size |
77mm |
| Diameter x length |
Approximately 83 x 88.5 mm |
| Weight |
Approximately 620 g/21.9 oz |
